BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Birding Club - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DuPage Birding Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dupagebirding.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DuPage Birding Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T231412Z CREATED:20260824T231412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T231412Z UID:10000796-1791014400-1791021600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:St. James Farm\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on September 1.DuPage Birding Club will be partnering with the Conservation Foundation to lead a bird walk as part of the Take a Hike! Challenge. The walk will be held at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NvDRYmk3qqBPoUHh8. We will meet in the parking lot off Winfield Road and will traverse St. James Farm’s limestone trails at a leisurely pace\, taking our time to identify tricky fall migrants. The walk will cover a couple miles over relatively flat terrain. Our targets will include fall warblers and other migrant species. New and experienced birders are always welcome.The Conservation Foundation and Endeavor Health have partnered to create the Take a Hike! Challenge. For eight weeks\, from Sept. 2 to Oct. 28\, people of all ages are encouraged to rediscover the health benefits of being active and spending time outdoors.People interested in participating in this free challenge can follow the directions below to sign up.1) Sign up online at theconservationfoundation.org/take-a-hike/2) Get out and hike from Sept. 2 to Oct. 28!3) Turn in the Take a Hike! Tracker with 6 completed hikes to earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award* (commemorative pin or medallion. First time participants can earn a hiking stick + medallion).*Must register individually to be eligible. Supplies are limited. Offer is valid while supplies last.To learn more and sign up\, visit theconservationfoundation.org/take-a-hike/.Leader: Robert Perez\, robertperez787@gmail.com\, (630) 724-7534 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/st-james-farm-warrenville-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T100000 DTSTAMP:20260924T004657Z CREATED:20260924T004657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T004657Z UID:10000799-1791273600-1791280800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fermilab\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Join us on a visit to Fermilab to look for fall migrants. Based on a tip that uncommon sparrows such as Nelson's and LeConte's sometimes grace this area at this time of year\, we'll do our best to see what we can find. We'll start out exploring the area around Lake Law and possibly explore the bison pasture area as well. IMPORTANT: To be able to access this Federal facility\, the US government requires a passport or Real ID to be shown to the security guard at the gate. Let me know if you have any questions about that or anything else.https://maps.app.goo.gl/do6FGXkUWyTgETzV6Leader: Vince Sherwin\, vince1230@comcast.net\, (630) 699-4936 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville-11/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T103000 DTSTAMP:20260930T211841Z CREATED:20260930T211841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T211841Z UID:10000811-1791360000-1791369000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Morton Arboretum\, West Side (rescheduled from 9/30 due to rain)\, Lisle DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.We will be looking for fall migrants and local birds. We’ll take a walk approximately 2 miles around some of the west side\, including the river and Lake Marmo. (The arboretum is only open to members before 9am. If you don’t have an arboretum membership\, email to let us know and we can meet up so you can enter in our car; cost is $10.) Meet at Thornhill parking lot\, P21.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Aqd17HJdJ4yPP3Jc8Leader: Mike & Karen Warner\, mwarner2543@gmail.com\, (630) 640-2450 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/morton-arboretum-west-side-rescheduled-from-9-30-due-to-rain-lisle/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T103000 DTSTAMP:20260924T010421Z CREATED:20260924T010421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T010421Z UID:10000808-1791361800-1791369000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Herrick Lake\, Wheaton DESCRIPTION:No Registration Required. Meet at the Herrick Lake Boat house\, restrooms available. We will check out Herrick Lake\, then work towards the meadow via the woods on limestone trails.https://maps.app.goo.gl/RBHqarjmA6DhKtn1ALeader: Laurel Salvador (630) 534-0734 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/herrick-lake-wheaton/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005052Z CREATED:20260924T005052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005052Z UID:10000801-1791637200-1791648000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Day at Helen Plum Library\, Lombard DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 24 participants.Wingspan is a beautifully crafted game\, where each player has several wildlife habitats in which to attract a variety of birds with unique characteristics and abilities. Players collect food\, lay eggs\, and draw birds from cards with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. It blends education with strategy\, in an enjoyable atmosphere.Meet at the Plum Meeting Rooms on the first floor of Helen Plum Library\, 411 S Main St\, Lombard\, IL 60148. To register\, email Elena and let us know if you’ve played before.https://maps.app.goo.gl/hBw1CwQPDwhoGPpH6Leaders: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com& Len Edgin URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/wingspan-game-day-at-helen-plum-library-lombard/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005053Z CREATED:20260924T005053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005053Z UID:10000802-1791647100-1791660600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on September 1.We will be looking for late migrants and remaining residents. The trip will conclude with a search for the local owls (Great-Horned/Barred)\, so a red flashlight is recommended. Lyman’s trails are uneven and almost always muddy regardless of weather. We will walk approximately 2 miles. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear. Insect repellent is recommended. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3pH8Qwj9E1aknJf8Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-33/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T093000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005051Z CREATED:20260924T005051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005051Z UID:10000800-1791963000-1791970200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve\, Oak Brook DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Let’s see what fall migrants we can find along the creek and in the wooded areas. This preserve often has an interesting variety that pass through. Meet in front of the nature center. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FvBtF4KvEQF8BAoc9Leader: Nancy Allured\, nallured@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fullersburg-woods-forest-preserve-oak-brook-10/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T103000 DTSTAMP:20260924T214821Z CREATED:20260924T214821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T214821Z UID:10000810-1792137600-1792146600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:DuPage River Park\, Bolingbrook DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration with the leader is required.Enjoying the big skies\, we’ll explore grassland\, edge\, and riverside habitat along the east branch of the DuPage River\, looking for late migrants and those who may sticking around for the winter. New birders welcome! Trails are mostly grass with some blacktop. Meet in the parking lot east of Braddock Drive at 808 Royce Road.https://maps.app.goo.gl/kkmoXY6N3KFrPUWH7Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dupage-river-park-bolingbrook-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005412Z CREATED:20260924T005412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005412Z UID:10000805-1792227600-1792234800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:DBC Volunteers at St. James Farm Forest Preserve\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required\, please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/1D1DXMr3J1E94ecs9.In order to thank everyone who has volunteered on behalf of the club\, the DBC board is sponsoring a bird walk from 9am to 11am followed by a lunch of sandwiches and salad served inside riding arena from 11am to 1pm. If you have volunteered in any way in the past year\, please join us: https://forms.gle/1D1DXMr3J1E94ecs9.https://maps.app.goo.gl/a8XbihAX9c5c3fCm9Leader: Jeff Reiter & Elena Nelson URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dbc-volunteers-at-st-james-farm-forest-preserve-warrenville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T103000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005411Z CREATED:20260924T005411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005411Z UID:10000804-1792310400-1792319400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Danada Forest Preserve - West\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.On this trip we will be exploring the western part of Danada Forest Preserve searching for migrants across several habitats as well as keeping an eye out for any common returning winter birds that are settling back in. We will also check several different ponds to look for migrant waterfowl. Please meet on the west side of the Forest Preserve HQ parking lot at 8am.https://maps.app.goo.gl/i7jZNvXFtffBcu8D9?g_st=icLeader: Henry Meade\, meadehenry21@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/danada-forest-preserve-west-naperville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T113000 DTSTAMP:20260924T005410Z CREATED:20260924T005410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T005410Z UID:10000803-1792828800-1792841400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McHenry Dam State Park\, Holiday Hills\, IL DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.We’ll take a leisurely walk around the gravel 2-mile loop trail stopping at the observation decks to watch and photograph waterfowl\, Sandhill Cranes\, Rusty Blackbirds\, and other late migrants. Meet at the McHenry Dam parking lot. Wear bug spray.https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xpg15D5ErhL5ECBc9Leader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mchenry-dam-state-park-holiday-hills-il/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T100000 DTSTAMP:20260924T214820Z CREATED:20260924T214820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T214820Z UID:10000809-1792915200-1792922400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Seager Park\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Kick off your Sunday in this 30-acre patch of woods\, ephemeral wetland\, and grass\, with lots of edge habitat. New birders welcome! We’ll be looking for late migrants and seeing who might be staying for winter in this little gem of a park. Trails are a mix of dirt\, grass\, and pavement. Meet in the parking lot at 1163 Plank Road\, Naperville.https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJhBUMPEhnk5Bufj8Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/seager-park-naperville-16/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T103000 DTSTAMP:20260924T010151Z CREATED:20260924T010151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T010151Z UID:10000806-1793088000-1793097000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Fermilab\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements. All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site\, you must remain in public areas at all times. When arriving at Fermilab\, present your ID and let the security guard know you are here for bird watching. Enter from Batavia road. We will meet at the ‘Red Barn Area’ located at the end of Sauk Circle We will scan the lakes for waterfowl and take a walk from there looking for migrant and local birds. We will travel about 1-1/2 miles on a trail that is a dirt path.https://maps.app.goo.gl/kuja5y2KBfE32Pb86Leader: Mike and Karen Warner\, mwarner2543@gmail.com\, (630) 640-2450 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville-12/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T010150Z CREATED:20260924T010150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T010150Z UID:10000807-1793444400-1793451600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Hawkwatch at Greene Valley Overlook\, Bolingbrook DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required for updates on weather conditions\, and to receive hawk ID handouts.Bring a chair\, lunch\, and a hat to the Greene Valley Hawkwatch\, where we will quickly review how to ID hawks in flight and then join the team counting migrating raptors. Park on top of the Greene Valley Scenic Overlook and join us about 100 feet away on the grass lawn. If winds are good\, we can see many migrating Broad-winged Hawks in late September. It is a good idea to bring a jacket\, hat\, and gloves as it can be colder up top than at ground level. Watch the Greene Valley Hawkwatch and Hawk ID talks on the club’s You Tube channel to fully prepare for this experience. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Greene+Valley+Scenic+Overlook/  Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, vsroczynski@comcast.net\, (630) 297-9512 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/hawkwatch-at-greene-valley-overlook-bolingbrook-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR