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Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 15 participants.Meet at the parking lot for McDowell Grove Forest Preserve on Raymond Road just south of I-88. Field trip to look for migrants, especially warblers. Bring insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Email the leader at to reserve a spot on this field trip and be sure to receive a confirmation regarding your participation.Leader: Joe Suchecki,  dbcsec2020@gmail.com

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10 participants.Elsen’s Hill is known for spring migrating birds and is a traditionally an excellent spot for warblers. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to the Preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and boots for muddy trails.Leader: Denis Kania,  djkan36@gmail.com

Pre-registration is required for this trip (please email), limit 8 participants. A more casual evening trip primarily for the after-work crowd that can't get out in the middle of the day during migration, but any and all participants are welcome! This trip may be cancelled due to weather and will not be rescheduled. Danada East is located at 3S501 Naperville Road, on the east side of the road, south of Butterfield Road and north of I-88. Those using GPS can set navigation tothe Danada House. Plan to meet at the north end of the parking lot near the entry kiosk and […]