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SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants.This morning trip will focus on woodland migrants passing through our area. This is a popular migrant hotspot in both spring and fall. If birds are on the move\, we will be in a great location to view them. Meet in the first parking lot after entering the preserve. The entrance is at the intersection of Raymond Dr. and McDowell Rd. where there is a stoplight.Leader: Denis Kania\,  djkan36@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230826T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T202326Z
UID:10000374-1694502000-1694512800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.This field trip will search for fall migrants.  Meet the leader at the gravel parking lot on the east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road about 0.5 miles south of 75th  Street at Springbrook Prairie.  We will work the eastside of the preserve looking for migrants.  You are not registered for the field trip unless you receive an email acknowledgement from the field trip leader.Leader: Joe Suchecki\,  DBCsec2020@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-naperville-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230826T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T202309Z
UID:10000373-1694331000-1694340000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Elsen’s Hill/West DuPage Woods\, Winfield
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.Elsen’s Hill is another great site for migrants\, especially warblers passing through on their way to their wintering grounds. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. west to the preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Bring boots as needed for muddy trails.Leaders: Ann Haverstock and Diann Bilderback\,  diann.bilderback@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/elsens-hill-west-dupage-woods-winfield-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230826T202228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T202244Z
UID:10000372-1694160000-1694170800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Waterfall Glen\, Sawmill Creek Area
DESCRIPTION:No RSVP needed.Park in the large lot just east of Cass off Bluff Rd\, north side of Bluff Rd. Meet at the west end of the parking lot. We’ll be looking for all of the fall migrants. Expect hilly and rocky trails. If you like\, please bring a sack lunch or snack\, so we can eat in the picnic shelter afterwards.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, 630 297-9512\, vsroczynski@comcast.net
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/waterfall-glen-sawmill-creek-area/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230826T202207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T202208Z
UID:10000371-1693985400-1693994400@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants.This morning trip will focus on woodland migrants passing through our area. This is a popular migrant hotspot in both spring and fall. If birds are on the move\, we will be in a great location to view them. Meet in the first parking lot after entering the preserve. The entrance is at the intersection of Raymond Dr. and McDowell Rd. where there is a stoplight.Leader: Denis Kania\,  djkan36@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-17/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230903T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230826T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T202140Z
UID:10000370-1693724400-1693735200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.This field trip will search for early fall migrant species. Meet in the main parking lot off of Raymond Road\, just south of I-88. Registration is required. You are not registered for the filed trip unless you receive an email acknowledgement from the field trip leader.Leader: Joe Suchecki\,  DBCsec2020@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T131500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T234918Z
UID:10000369-1693119600-1693126800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Greene Valley Forest Preserve\, Naperville/Bolingbrook
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. We’ll be looking for summer residents\, youngsters\, and early migrants as we explore the fields and woods along the Thunderbird Trail. New birders are welcome as we will take a fairly leisurely pace to see (and listen to) the birds and to answer  questions. If conditions are good\, we’ll do a little bonus walk at the end. NOTE: The entrance is located on the south side of 79th Street\, about 0.5 miles west of Greene Road. Meet in the parking lot at the south end of Thunderbird Road\, aka “Greene Valley Forest Preserve West Entrance.” Here is the map link for parking.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, 630-890-8956\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-forest-preserve-naperville-bolingbrook-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T131100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T151442Z
UID:10000368-1692860400-1692867600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants. We’ll visit a few spots that highlight the park’s variety of habitats\, staying within about 1/3 mile of the parking lot. New birders welcome. We’ll seek summer residents\, youngsters\, and early migrants along the DuPage River\, in the woods\, at a field’s edge\, and among shade trees by the nature center. Trails are level and are grass/dirt/paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, 630-890-8956\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T151102Z
UID:10000367-1692430200-1692439200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Wood Dale Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader required\, limit 12 participants.On this trip we will be exploring one of the premier shorebird spots in DuPage County. We will focus on finding and identifying migratory shorebirds such as Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers and both species of yellowlegs. There’s even the chance for something rarer like a Stilt or Baird’s Sandpiper. Please meet in the parking lot at the end of School St.Leader: Henry Meade\, kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/wood-dale-reservoir-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T150704Z
UID:10000366-1692345600-1692354600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Greene Valley Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. Meet at Greene Road parking lot. We will walk east to the 83rd Street Fluddle to look for shorebirds\, birding on the way. Scopes recommended here–leader will have one. To prepare for fall shorebird migration (that begins mid-July or so\, please consider enrolling in Cornell’s Shorebirds Class\, and definitely review shorebird ID with Denis Kania’s mini-tutorials: “Yellowlegs and Similar Waders\,” and “Peeps” on the DBC YouTube channel.Some bushwacking on overgrown grass trails or thru tall grass is necessary here so please prepare for ticks and mosquitoes.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, vsroczynski@comcast.net or text 630-297-9512
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-shorebirds-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T155132Z
UID:10000365-1692171000-1692181800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Lyman Woods Nature Center\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required by email\, limit 15 participants. After meeting in the parking lot (901 31st St.)\, we will explore the varied habitats of Lyman. We will be looking for late summer residents and early migrants. Lyman’s trails are known for being very muddy. If a rainy spell occurs\, be prepared with appropriatefootwear. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-nature-center-downers-grove/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230813T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T155103Z
UID:10000364-1691910000-1691917200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Springbrook Prairie\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader required\, limit 10. Springbrook is a great place to see a variety of birds of open fields and shallow waters. This field trip is for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience\, but still share the camaraderieof fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs\, binoculars\, and field guides. We will be birding at the small picnic shelter by the Model Airplane field parking lot off Plainfield-Naperville Rd on the east side of the park. The parking lot is located on the west side ofPlainfield-Naperville Road .05 mile south of 75th Street. Springbrook Prairie Website Dress for the weather and bring bug spray (sitting\, we are easy targets for mosquitos!) and drinking water.Leader: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-sit-at-springbrook-prairie-naperville-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T154856Z
UID:10000363-1691566200-1691577000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Marsh\, Wheaton
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants. Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is located just northwest of downtown Wheaton. From County Farm Road\, go east on Harrison Street. Harrison ends in Lincoln Marsh’s parking lot. (CAUTION: GPS will probably direct you to the site’s headquarters which is across the marsh from where we meet.) Two large marshes dominate the area. However\, there is a large oak woodland\, a small prairie\, and two small ponds. A variety of birds\, residents and migrants\, associated with such habitats can be seen here. The trails at Lincoln Marsh are generally excellent\, consisting mostly of wood chips and crushed limestone; boardwalks cross low areas\, and there are two floating boardwalks and bird blinds. A fuller description of the site can be found here.Leader: John Cebula\, 630-640-2721\, joceb2005@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lincoln-marsh-wheaton-8/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230726T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T155618Z
UID:10000362-1691218800-1691229600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Birding and Breakfast! - Blackwell Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:No pre-registration required. The DuPage Birding Club invites all members to join us for our annual Birding and Breakfast event on Saturday\, August 5\, at Blackwell Forest Preserve. After some morning birding around the forest preserve\, DBC will serve breakfast to all attendees. We will meet at 7 AM at the South Shelter. After turning into Blackwell off of Butterfield Road continue North on the main drive about a quarter of a mile. Make the first right at the South Shelter sign and meet in the parking lot. We hope to see you there!Organizer: Mike Warner mwarner2543@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/birding-and-breakfast-blackwell-forest-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230626T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T140658Z
UID:10000361-1689751800-1689760800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Morton Arboretum\, east side
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants. We will meet at parking lot 8 and explore this area. Depending on where birds have been seen we may also move to another spot. Although birds are nesting and may be quieter we may see some young birds. If you don’t have an arboretum membership\, let us know and if you can follow us in. It will cost $5.00.Leader: Mike and Karen Warner\, mwarner2543@gmail.com\, 630 640-2450
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/morton-arboretum-east-side/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230626T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T015630Z
UID:10000360-1689152400-1689159600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\,Lemont
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader required\, limit 10 participants.NOTE THE LATE START TIME! This trip will be a little different. Sagawau Environmental Learning Center is known for its hummingbirds with a viewing area to sit and watch them at the feeders. There are also other feeders set up in the area and a small pollinator garden. We will sit near the feeders and observe the birds as they come and go. As always this is a field trip for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience\, but still share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs\, binoculars\, and field guides. We will meet at the Sagawau Parking lot. There is a longer walk than usual into the park\, however\, arrangements have been made to allow us to drive from the parking lot to the seating area using the park’s service road. Sagawau Environmental Learning Center’s address is 12545 West 111th St.\, Lemont. (West 111th street is also known as Calumet Sag Road and 83.) The park is located less than ¼ mile east of the intersection of Archer Ave and Calumet Sag Road (83)\, on Calumet Sag Road (West 111th Street). Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Website Feel free to contact me with any questions about the location. Dress for the weather\, bring bug spray\, drinking water and a folding chair.Leader: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-sit-at-sagawau-environmental-learning-centerlemont/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230626T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T015608Z
UID:10000359-1688814000-1688821200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Greene Valley Overlook
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader required. Meet at the second-highest point in DuPage County for grassland birds and lunch. At 11:15\, we’ll gather and walk on grass around the parking lot and up to the glider hill in search of grassland birds. Bring your own lunch and a chair so we can eat together around 12 or 12:30pm. RSVP so you can get a drink and dessert. The driveway to the overlook can be found on the west side of Greene Road\, just south of the parking lot on the west side of Greene Road. The overlook opens at 11am. Drive 75th street either from the east or west\, and turn south on Greene Rd\, proceeding past 79th Street and the trailhead parking lot on the west. Rain date is Sunday\, July 9.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, VSroczynski@comcast.net\, call 630-297-9512 with any questions.
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-overlook/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230626T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T015535Z
UID:10000358-1688713200-1688722200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. We hope to see summer residents\, grassland birds\, and raptors. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd.\, located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville. Most of our walk will be on limestone and earthen trails. Bring bug spray. The trip will be cancelled if there is inclement weather or temps higher than 90 F. (It is a long\, hot walk in the open fields).Leaders: Steve and Kathy Mineck\, (day of\, 630-254-4077)\, kmineck@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-26/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230626T130000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T131703Z
UID:10000357-1688371200-1688380200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Wood Dale Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 20 participants. On this trip to the Wood Dale Reservoir complex\, we will be searching for shorebirds along with birds that breed at this site\, including Savannah Sparrows and Dickcissel. The leader will go in to depth about the basics of shorebird identification in the field\, in hopes that participants will feel confident identifying   shorebirds. Meet in the parking lot at the end of School Street at 8am. Leader: Henry Meade. Please register with kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/wood-dale-reservoir-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T183948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T184447Z
UID:10000356-1688108400-1688117400@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.A bird walk to the DuPage River confluence\, where the east and west branches meet. We’ll look for summer residents in the woods\, fields\, and on the water\, so prepare for some sun\, heat\, and a few bugs! New birders welcome. Trails are mostly level and are grass/dirt\, with some paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville. Google Maps link.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, 630-890-8956\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T183739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T183742Z
UID:10000355-1687244400-1687251600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Fullersburg Woods: Oak Brook
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader required: Limit 10 participantsThis is a field trip for anyone who finds the long walks of our regular field trips too difficult or who would just like a less vigorous birding experience\, but still share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs\, binoculars\, field guides\, bug spray and water. We will sit on the Nature Center balcony where we will be able to observe the river and surrounding woods. Meet in the main parking lot at 3609 Spring Rd. Fullersburg WoodsLeader: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-sit-at-fullersburg-woods-oak-brook-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T183525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T160029Z
UID:10000354-1686988800-1686999600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Glacial Park Conservation Area\, Ringwood
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. \n\n\n\nOn this trip we will be exploring one of the best birding locations in McHenry County\, Glacial Park Conservation Area. We will be searching for a large array of breeding birds at this location\, such as Yellow-headed Blackbird\, rails\, bitterns and a many passerine breeders\, such as Henslow’s Sparrow and Yellow-breasted Chat. Please meet in the Lost Valley Visitor Center parking lot at 8am.Leader: Henry Meade\, henrymm21@icloud.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/glacial-park-conservation-area-ringwood/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T183329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T183331Z
UID:10000353-1686382200-1686391200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Lambert Lake\, Glen Ellyn
DESCRIPTION:This walk will be geared towards new birders\, but any level of birder is invited. Lambert Lake is a hidden gem surrounded by shrubby woodland and a small lake to see an assortment of ducks and waders. Our walk will focus on late migratory birds\, including warblers\, orioles\, and vireos. A wood chip trail encircles the lake\, but spots can be muddy. A few trails to the south can be a good spot for warblers. Those trails can also be muddy and some have an incline. Please wear appropriate footwear. We will meet in theparking lot off of Lambert Rd.\, just south of Roosevelt Rd.Leader: Bonnie Graham\, 630-204-8750\, Coye72112@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lambert-lake-glen-ellyn/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T183012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T183109Z
UID:10000352-1686123000-1686132000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, Lemont
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants.On this field trip we will meet in the gravel parking lot at the end of Canal Bank Road. Coming off of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road\, and is unmarked\, so turn at this pin: 41\,683840\, –88.003541. Google Map link. Feel free to ask questions on how to get there after you RSVP. On this field trip our main target will be looking for late migrant warblers and returning summer residents. Please call if you have any problems with directions.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230421T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T202941Z
UID:10000350-1685865600-1685872800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie\, Will County
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 20 participants. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is one of the premier grassland birding spots in the area. The area is littered with abandoned munitions bunkers\, as well as fantastic grassland species such as Henslow’s Sparrow\, Bell’s Vireo\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, and Blue Grosbeak. This walk will primarily take place on old asphalt roads\, but may venture into tall grass. Dress appropriately and bring bug spray and sun protection. We will meet at the Iron Bridge Trailhead on Route 53 in Elwood\, Illinois. The entrance to the trailhead parking lot is about 2 miles south of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and the intersection of Hoff Road and Route 53. Advanced registration required\, max of 20 participants. Leader: Robert Perez\, 630-724-7534\, robertperez787@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/midewin-national-tallgrass-prairie-will-county/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230525T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T182757Z
UID:10000351-1685863800-1685898000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the observation tower where we will start the trip by scanning for summering waterfowl\, Yellow-headed Blackbirds\, and rails. We will also scan from the boat launch lot before moving on toSandy Hollow to look for sparrows (Lark\, Grasshopper\, etc.) Due to Covid\, lunch will be on your own. Pack a sandwich if you plan to stay past noon. Leader will stay until 5:00 p.m. for those who want to “make a day of it.” Bring a scope if you have one. Bring plenty of water and snacks. No water available on site. It is a 1 1/2 hour drive from Bolingbrook I-55 ramp to the site. Don’t fret if you are running late as we will be scanning the lake for the first hour. Directions and other information can be found at the link below. http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/dixon-location-and-visitingLeader: Jeff Smith\, 331-481-3362\, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dixon-waterfowl-refuge-at-hennepin-hopper-lakes-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230421T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T202623Z
UID:10000349-1685689200-1685707200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve\, Lemont
DESCRIPTION:This will be a long\, 4-mile walk to the kettle ponds\, and then out through Poverty Prairie to the overlook (Borrow Pit) and back. We’ll be on mostly level limestone trails and a couple dirt shortcuts so prepare for mud if it’s rained. Hat\, water bottle\, and snack highly recommended. If you’d like to bring a lunch we can eat together afterwards on site. Meet at the parking lot off Lemont Road. No RSVP needed but text any questions.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski\, 630-297-9512
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/waterfall-glen-forest-preserve-lemont/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230421T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T202155Z
UID:10000348-1685430000-1685440800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road about 0.5 miles south of 75th  Street. This will be a field trip to look for late migrants such as Mourning and Connecticut warblers as well as some grassland and shrubland birds. Wear footwear suitable to go off trail and bring insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Email the leader to reserve a spot on this field trip and be sure to receive a confirmation regarding your participation.Leader: Joe Suchecki\,  dbcsec2020@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-12/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230421T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T201906Z
UID:10000347-1685347200-1685359800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve\, Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. On this trip we will be searching for returning breeding birds\, such as Grasshopper Sparrow\, Henslow’s Sparrow\, and Yellow-breasted Chat. We will also keep a lookout for some of the warblers that move through our region later in the month\, such as Blackpoll Warbler\, Canada Warbler\, Mourning Warbler\, and possibly even Connecticut Warbler. Meet on the southern side of the Pickerel Lake parking lot off of Powis Road\, approximately here: (41.9632891\, –88.2412360) at 8 am. After birding around here\, we will likely head to the nearby model airfield\, and James Pate Philip State Park for more birding. Leader: Henry Meade; please register with  kathleenreeves22@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/pratts-wayne-woods-forest-preserve-bartlett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063012
CREATED:20230421T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T201507Z
UID:10000346-1685170800-1685181600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Meet at the Main Parking Lot for Springbrook Prairie on 83rd Street just west of Book Road. Field trip primarily to look for grassland birds at Springbrook. Wear footwear suitable to go off trail and bring insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. Email the leader to reserve a spot on this field trip and be sure to receive a confirmation regarding your participation.Leader: Joe Suchecki\,  dbcsec2020@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-naperville-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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