Events

Preregistration required. Join us for a morning walk to check out this small preserve on the eastern side of DuPage County, right next to Salt Creek. Meet at the parking lot north of Fullerton Avenue (west of Rt. 83, east of Villa Ave.).Leader: Andrew Steinmann, register at: asteinmann@ameritech.net

Preregistration required. This morning trip is oriented towards our summer residents. Most of the walk will be on gravel or mulch paths. Wear appropriate shoes and bring bug spray. Don't forget to bring some water to stay hydrated. As always, new birders are welcome as we will take a leisurely pace to provide as much time as desired to look at each bird and to answer questions on equipment or bird identification. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. Go west on 79th St. about 1/2 mile; the entrance is south of 79th St., west of Greene Rd. in Naperville/Woodridge. Leader: Bonnie Graham, register at: […]

Preregistration is required. This morning we will look for grassland birds, and check out the lake and the wooded areas. Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Naperville Rd. in Wheaton.Leader: Nancy Allured, register at: nallured@comcast.net

Preregistration required. Designated as an Audubon Important Bird Area, this is the largest forest preserve in DuPage County. We will be looking for summer residents, including wrens, sparrows and marsh birds. Meet at the Pickerel Lake parking lot off Powis Rd.Leader: Diann Bilderback, register at: diann.bilderback@yahoo.com

Registration closed. This field trip is full. Join another morning walk to the marsh for residents and possibly early migrating shorebirds. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. Most of our walk will be on preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the visitor parking lot on the north side of Mack Rd., located between Winfield Rd. and Rt. 59 in Warrenville.Leaders: Kathy and Steve Mineck

Preregistration required. This can be a birdy site for the summer! Uncommon target birds include: Pileated Woodpecker, Orchard Oriole and Wood Thrush. The walk is mainly on dirt and grass trails and there will also be paved portions. Wear protective clothing and boots for weather. We will meet at the corner of Brainard Ave and Jackson, south of 31st Street. Leader: Alan Seelye-James, 954-708-4804, alan_seelyejames@yahoo.com