Events

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10. Greene Valley Forest Preserve is known for its Woodcock displays, which begin shortly after sunset.  Join us this spring on one of our walks. Meet at the west entrance parking lot: west on 79th St.  from Greene Rd., then Thunderbird Rd. south, approximately ½ mile to the campground entrance.  The walk will NOT be cancelled due to weather.  Leader: Jeff Smith, jsmith@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration is with the leader is required, limit 10. We’ll be looking for late Winter birds, early Spring birds, and everything in between. Meet in the parking lot in front of Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, located one block east of Highland Avenue on 31st Street. Boots are HIGHLY recommended. Leader: Joan Campbell, 630-337-2605, jcampbell@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration is required, limit 10. This location is an Audubon “Important Bird Area.” Loons, grebes, and other waterfowl are targeted on this trip. Meet at McGinnis Slough, on the west side of LaGrange Rd. (US45), approximately 1⁄2 mile south of 131st St. Contact Bob Fisher to register. Finding waterfowl is associated with open water conditions. Bob will monitor conditions and may change the starting location in order to see more birds; so, ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS! This trip might extend past the noon hour. Wear appropriate clothing.  Leader: Bob  Fisher, 630-985-2956,  bfisher@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10. Greene Valley Forest Preserve is known for its Woodcock displays, which begin shortly after sunset. Join us this spring on one of our walks. Meet at the west  entrance parking lot: west on 79th St. from Greene Rd., then Thunderbird Rd. south, approximately ½ mile to the campground entrance. The walk will NOT be cancelled due to weather. Leader: Jeff Smith,  jsmith@dupagebirding.org

Pre-registration with the leader is required, limit 10. This morning trip is especially designed for new birders and will be at a leisurely pace to provide as much time as desired to look at each bird and to answer questions on equipment or bird identification. Join us 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.). Website link: http://www.dupageforest.com Leaders: Andrew and Rebecca Steinmann, 708-533-6604, asteinmann@dupagebirding.org