Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.New birders welcome! We'll explore a nice slice of the DuPage River, plus some woods, fields, and creeks as autumn and migration fade. Afterwards we have the option of discussing our findings and winter plans over hot drinks down the street at Evolet Eve/Cora Coffee. Meet at 3S345 Batavia Road, Warrenville. It's a very small parking lot, but we can work out carpooling from a nearby spot if necessary.https://maps.app.goo.gl/f5uZxX7RPq77t8aB8Leader: Steve Constantelos, steve.constantelos@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.We will be looking for late migrants and remaining residents. Lyman's trails are almost always muddy regardless of the weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear, and insect repellent is recommended. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/zqLwGq84LumFFyCG7Leader: Matt Crisler, crislermj@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.We will be meeting at the parking lot off Rockton Rd. We will start at the observation deck, overlooking the wetlands. The preserve is a noted way station for migrating Sandhill Cranes, who overnight here in abundance. Afterwards we will walk the 2.5 mile loop around the preserve. Besides the cranes, we will be looking for several other species of waterfowl. On my last trip there, American Black Ducks, Ruddy Ducks, Tundra Swans, Ring-necked Ducks, Green-winged Teals, and American Coots were all spotted. Shrike and Rough […]

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.This is a mile walk at a charming nature sanctuary along Salt Creek. Let's visit before it becomes an ice rink! New birders welcome. We’ll peek into the creek and then continue to see who's staying with us for the winter in pond, savanna, wetland, and woods. Trails are basically level and are grass/dirt, with some gravel/pavement. Meet at the parking lot on 115 Canterberry Lane, Oak Brook.https://maps.app.goo.gl/F93jCgHbqXjggU6B7Leader: Steve Constantelos, steve.constantelos@gmail.com

Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on November 1.We'll take a beautiful, leisurely 2-mile walk on mostly crushed gravel trails along the lake shore, wetlands, fields, and scattered woodlands looking for waterfowl and winter residents.https://maps.app.goo.gl/MDGKJdawWFCQyVbq9Leader: Elena Nelson, ladylena76@gmail.com