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SUMMARY:Lyman Woods Big Morning\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Join us for an extended outing where we’ll attempt to rack up as many species as possible at Lyman Woods in one morning! Think you can help us beat last year’s score of 65 species? This will be a long outing\, and we’ll go until we run out of birds to find (the end time is a best guess and not firm).  Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear.https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9GZWCC2SPn2zvbK6Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-big-morning-downers-grove/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T180005Z
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SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Please contact Joe Suchecki at dbcsec2020@gmail.com.  Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.\nField trip to Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville to look for late spring migrants and summer resident grassland birds. Targets are Mourning and Connecticut Warblers\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, Bell’s Vireo and Clay-colored Sparrow. We will be walking on gravel or grass trails but may go off trail to find some specialty birds. Wear long pants and appropriate footwear and use insect repellent since ticks are common at Springbrook in the spring. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the east side of Plainfield-Naperville Road about 0.5 miles south of 75th St.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/z36cKxBjAjM4kXym7\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143018Z
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SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on May 1.Warblers (and other spring migrants) after work! Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. We’ll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident Great Horned Owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear.https://maps.app.goo.gl/j9GZWCC2SPn2zvbK6Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-30/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T191237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T160207Z
UID:10000775-1780729200-1780740000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville\, IL
DESCRIPTION:This Event has been CanceledRegistration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Field trip to look for breeding grassland birds. With the spring migration over\, this trip will concentrate on finding grassland birds that typically stay and nest in DuPage County. Targets include Bobolink\, Eastern Meadowlark\, Sedge Wren\, Dickcissel\, and Savannah\, Henslows\, and Grasshopper sparrows. Meet at 7:00 am at the main parking lot for Springbrook Prairie on 83rd Street across from the Springbrook golf course. NOTE: With Book Road CLOSED you must get to the parking lot from Route 59 by taking 83rd Street east – 83rd Street is open to the preserve entrance. Wear long pants and hiking boots since we will be going off-trail. Use insect repellent for ticks since ticks are prevalent in the grassland habitat.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eo2T5ZLMn8i6Rh2d6Register for the trip by emailing Joe Suchecki at dbcsec2020@gmail.com.Leader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-il/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
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SUMMARY:Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie\, Elwood\, Will County
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 20 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.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 gravel trails\, 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 a mile south of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and the intersection of Hoff Road and Route 53.https://maps.app.goo.gl/a8YuSYkEgV1XUG5s7Leader: Robert Perez\, robertperez787@gmail.com\, (630) 724-7534
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/midewin-national-tallgrass-prairie-elwood-will-county/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260425T120410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T120410Z
UID:10000766-1780821000-1780830000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Greene Valley Bike & Bird\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Greene Valley has a lot of great habitats in it\, but you can’t really cover more than one in a typical field trip due to distance. We will bike around the preserve to hit as much as possible in one run. Expect to ride about 5 miles with a few light hills (no overlook). We will be sticking to the limestone/paved trails. Meet at the north end of the Greene Road parking lot near the information sign & trailhead.https://maps.app.goo.gl/js8SfXCC8myzMY7N8Leader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-bike-bird-naperville-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T103000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184650Z
UID:10000771-1781335800-1781346600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Elsen's Hill/West DuPage Woods\, Winfield
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.The warblers may have gone\, but there’s still plenty to see at Elsen’s Hill during the summer months.  We’ll do a meander on the trails looking for our colorful breeding birds such as Scarlet Tanager\, Red-headed Woodpecker\, Indigo Bunting\, Baltimore Oriole\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Wood Duck\, and more.  We’ll also give due to our less showy friends among the flycatchers\, sparrows\, and vireos.  It’s always fun to see what turns up!https://maps.app.goo.gl/m6mHpW1gbkurZwuu8Leader: Diann Bilderback\, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com\, (630) 272-5746
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/elsens-hill-west-dupage-woods-winfield-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T093000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184647Z
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SUMMARY:Seager Park\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Let’s see who’s decided to spend the summer with us in this 30-acre patch of woods\, ephemeral wetland\, and grass\, with lots of edge habitat. New birders welcome! We’ll be looking for a wide variety of summer residents (including Red-headed Woodpeckers) in this little gem of a park. Trails are a mix of dirt\, grass\, and pavement. Bathrooms available. 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-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184648Z
UID:10000770-1781854200-1781866800@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve - Bluff Road Lot\, Lemont
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.We’ll walk about 2.5 miles on crushed gravel trails through the forest looking for breeding birds such as Red-headed Woodpeckers\, Scarlet Tanagers\, Great Crested Flycatchers\, and Indigo Buntings.  Wear bug spray.https://maps.app.goo.gl/ChJC97r2nC9GPgrE8Leader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/waterfall-glen-forest-preserve-bluff-road-lot-lemont/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T221149Z
UID:10000774-1782459000-1782468000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled \nRegistration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.\nAn early summer walk to the DuPage River confluence\, where the east and west branches meet. We’ll go about two miles round-trip\, looking for budding bird families in the water\, fields\, and woods. Trails are flat\, with a mix of grass\, dirt\, and pavement. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville. Bathrooms available at trail head.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/4Cb5LjmxwvbzZG6T6\nLeader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184953Z
UID:10000773-1782583200-1782594000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Meet at the parking lot on 31st street. We’ll conclude the trip with some dusk birding looking for the resident owls. A red flashlight or headlamp is recommended. Lyman’s trails can be muddy if we get rain – be prepared with appropriate footwear. Insect repellent is highly recommended.https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoFesHtQumFeXrKCALeader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-31/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T093000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260526T184952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184952Z
UID:10000772-1783063800-1783071000@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve - Rt. 59\, West Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on June 1.Join me for a short\, leisurely\, 1/2 mile loop around this wooded area to check in on the summer residents.  Beginner birders are welcome. This is a crushed limestone trail with some slight elevation changes.  Note this is the same patch of land as Elsen’s Hill\, but on the west side. The entrance to park is off of Rt. 59. in West Chicago\, just south of Forest Ave. https://maps.app.goo.gl/m6Sr6DQNNDtBTj6f6Leader: Stephanie Cullerton\, stephcullert@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/west-dupage-woods-forest-preserve-rt-59-west-chicago/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260625T024345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T024345Z
UID:10000783-1783778400-1783789200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Wingspan Game Day at Giorgi's Game Spot\, Elmhurst
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 25 participants.Wingspan Returns!Too hot to enjoy birding outside?  Let’s get together and play Wingspan in cool comfort!  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.You do not need to know how to play. We will teach you. If you know how to play\, you can help others learn. We will provide the game boards and teachers.Georgi’s Game Spot\, 350 N York Street\, Basement\, Elmhurst\, IL 60126Entrance is on the north side of the building; additional parking on Grantly Ave.https://maps.app.goo.gl/6iPTF9BhafffvGvq9Leaders: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com& Len Edgin
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/wingspan-game-day-at-giorgis-game-spot-elmhurst/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141056Z
UID:10000776-1783848600-1783857600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Swainson's Hawk- Kane County\, Burlington Township\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required (see email below). Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.Meet at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve where we will carpool to nearby Chapman Rd. in search of our local Swainson’s Hawks. We’ll also spend some time exploring the grassland birds at Burlington FP and may venture to Muirhead Springs FP dependent on the conditions.  Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended.  There are bathroom facilities at Burlington FP.  Meet up location: Take Engle Rd. Go west on Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve Drive (located between Plank Rd. and L’enschow Rd)  and follow to the end.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot\,+Burlington+Township\,+ILLeader: Bob Fisher\, bfisher926@aol.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/swainsons-hawk-kane-county-burlington-township-il/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141055Z
UID:10000777-1784273400-1784280600@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Dick Young Forest Preserve\, Batavia (Kane County)
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.This will be a leisurely walk though quality prairie habitat (wildflowers are part of the experience) which is mostly flat with one short hill. Typical birds during breeding season include Dickcissels (lots of them seen and heard this June)\, Bobolinks\, Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrows\, Common Yellowthroat\, and Sedge Wrens.  The preserve is separated into a prairie side and a forested marsh side\, so if we have enough time\, we could walk over to the marsh too. We will meet in the parking lot off of Main St. on the north side of the preserve.  Unfortunately\, the bathrooms are located on the east side off of Nelson Lake Rd. if you want to stop en route. We’ll likely cancel in the event of rain.https://maps.app.goo.gl/zyeaxvk4PmKraZsj8Leader: Vince Sherwin\, vince1230@comcast.net
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dick-young-forest-preserve-batavia-kane-county/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T093000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141357Z
UID:10000780-1784446200-1784453400@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Dean Nature Sanctuary\, Oak Brook
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.A mile walk at a charming nature sanctuary along Salt Creek. New birders welcome! We’ll peek into the creek and then continue looking for summer residents (including young birds!) in pond\, savanna\, wetland\, and some 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
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dean-nature-sanctuary-oak-brook-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141357Z
UID:10000779-1784964600-1784977200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Bemis Woods North Grove\, Westchester
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.We’ll take a leisurely walk in the shady forest on crushed gravel and dirt trails looking for summer woodland residents like Indigo Bunting\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Baltimore Oriole\, Eastern Wood-Pewee\, and all the woodpeckers. Enter from Wolf Road between Ogden and 31st Street.  Park in the lot near the Kayak Launch.  Meet by the bridge over Salt Creek.  Wear bug spray.https://maps.app.goo.gl/vqoPZE8mKBFZpsZu7Leader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76[at]gmail[dot]com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bemis-woods-north-grove-westchester-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141356Z
UID:10000778-1785141000-1785146400@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Wood Dale Reservoir\, Wood Dale
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.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 Street.https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZfkBcqu6p8jo9c869?g_st=icLeader: Henry Meade\, meadehenry21@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/wood-dale-reservoir-wood-dale-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141708Z
UID:10000782-1785483000-1785535200@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Greene Valley Forest Preserve (Thunderbird)\, Bolingbrook/Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 12 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on July 1.We’ll be looking for summer residents (kingbirds\, thrashers\, etc.) and avian youngsters as we explore the western part of Greene Valley: 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. If conditions are good\, there will be a little bonus walk at the end. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth-Group Campground parking lot aka “West Entrance.” From Greene Road\, go west on 79th about 1/2 mile\, the entrance is on the south side of 79th Street.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Greene+Valley+Forest+Preserve+West+entranceLeader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-forest-preserve-thunderbird-bolingbrook-naperville/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T032615
CREATED:20260624T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T141707Z
UID:10000781-1787382000-1787396400@dupagebirding.org
SUMMARY:Birding & Breakfast at Blackwell Forest Preserve - West Shelter\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/sRGRUmeJf684z67x5Join us for a bird walk and casual breakfast on Saturday\, August 22nd at Blackwell Forest Preserve. All birders and potential birders are welcome! This is a wonderful time to get together and relive highlights of your summer birding experiences with others who share your interest in birding and the outdoors.  The bird walk starts at 7:00 a.m. at the West Shelter located on the left side of the Main Drive south of the Mount Hoy Parking lot. Breakfast will follow at 9:00 a.m. and will consist of fresh fruit\, bagels\, donuts\, juice\, coffee\, and more. You are welcome to come just for the walk or just for breakfast. Clean up is from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and\, as usual\, your help is always appreciated.Blackwell Forest Preserve has a variety of habitats so you might just be able to pick up one more bird for your summer list\, spot a new dragonfly or see a butterfly or two. The forest preserve is located on the north side of Butterfield Road\, a quarter mile west of Winfield Road. Link to parking near West Shelter: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TyeiVNrJWZus1UgJ6Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/sRGRUmeJf684z67x5Any questions? Please contact Jim Mateski at jamesmateski@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/birding-breakfast-at-blackwell-forest-preserve-west-shelter-warrenville/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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