A reservation with the Morton Arboretum is required (see below).

There is no limit to the number of participants.
You do not need to register with the DBC Organizers listed below, but they are available to answer questions.
Come one, come all to Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! Gather at the north end of the Visitor’s Center parking lot, P1. We will split into several groups to look for birds across the Arboretum. There will be several Organizers that will give a hand with the various groups. We can rendezvous back at the parking lot to compare our sightings.
● Non-members (aka, guests) can’t enter the Arb until 9:00 am, so we will start gathering at 9:00 am and begin birding at about 9:15.
● We will adhere to the Arb’s Covid-19 policies. Vaccinated birders don’t need to wear masks outdoors. See this FAQ for more details: https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/faq/#covid-19-adjustments.
● We are not planning a lunch; bring your own water/snacks. Bathrooms will be open. And dress warmly!
Here is the link for reserving an entry pass: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/list
Please read the details below on how to obtain an entry pass to the Arboretum:
● Every attendee must reserve their own entry pass online.
● This must be done well in advance (days).
● Non-members (aka, Guests) will need to pay for their pass.
● Entry passes are sent via email.
● The pass must be shown at the entry gate.
● Entry is only allowed at the selected entry time.
If you have questions, feel free to contact any of the Organizers:

If you have questions, feel free to contact any of the Organizers:
Kathy & Steve Mineck, kmineck@yahoo.com
Steve Constantelos, steve.constantelos@gmail.com, 630-890-8956
Diann Bilderback, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com, 630-272-5746