Events

Preregistration is required. Join us in our morning search for winter birds in the former domain of the McCormick’s. This 600-acre preserve has woodlands, prairies and wetlands with 3.5 miles of trails. The entrance is on Winfield Rd. just north of Butterfield Rd. Meet at the horse statue. Please note that this trip will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.Leaders: Bob and Jean Spitzer, bobspitzer1@msn.com, 630-790-4842

Cancelled. We’ll look for waterfowl, gulls and others at the Centennial Trail Borrow Pit and ponds, Lemont Quarries, and Saganashkee Slough. Depending on conditions and sightings, other stops may include Sag Quarries, Long John Slough, and Maple Lake.  Meet at the Lemont Rd. parking lot of Waterfall Glen (at the portable toilet). We will then caravan to the Borrow Pit. The trip will be canceled if waterfowl are scarce or the weather is poor. Directions to Waterfall Glen: drive south on I55 on Lemont Rd. to 101st St., and turn left at the stoplight into the parking lot. Please register […]

Registration closed. Join us on another morning walk to the marsh. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. Most of our walk will be on preserve limestone and earthen trails; please 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, kmineck@yahoo.com, 630-254-4077