BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Birding Club - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DuPage Birding Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dupagebirding.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DuPage Birding Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210427T002204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T002524Z UID:10000131-1619940600-1619947800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Elsen’s Hill/West DuPage Woods\, Winfield DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. This location has the designation of “Important Bird Area.” Elsen’s Hill is known for spring migrating birds and is a traditionally excellent spot for warblers. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and boots for muddy trails. \n\n\n\nLeader: Diann Bilderback\, 630-272-5746\, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/elsens-hill-west-dupage-woods-winfield-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210427T002935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T003412Z UID:10000132-1620113400-1620120600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. We’ll be concentrating on woodland migrants as we explore some of the excellent trails through this preserve. We will meet in the main parking lot which is accessed off of Raymond Drive where it intersects with McDowell Road (stop light). \n\n\n\nLeader: Denis Kania\, djkan36@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210427T003708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T213124Z UID:10000134-1620113400-1620120600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Danada Forest Preserve - East side\, Wheaton DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Meet at the parking lot east of Naperville Rd. between Butterfield Rd. and Warrenville Rd. We will be searching for resident and migrant species\, through a variety of habitats including woodlands\, prairie and Rice Lake. A scope would be helpful. \n\n\n\nLeader: Nancy Allured\, nallured@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/danada-forest-preserve-east-side-wheaton/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210427T004125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T004131Z UID:10000137-1620288000-1620295200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Maple Grove Forest Preserve\, Downers Grove DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. We’ll be looking for spring migrants\, including warblers\, songbirds\, and Wood Ducks that nest in the area. Trails are dirt and may be muddy\, so wear appropriate footwear. Meet in parking lot off of Maple Ave. in Downers Grove. \n\n\n\nLeader: John Hebert\, johnhhebert@yahoo.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/maple-grove-forest-preserve-downers-grove-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210224T163718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T004801Z UID:10000112-1620453600-1620493200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:2021 Spring Bird Count DESCRIPTION:A hundred or more birders will fan out across DuPage County to identify all the bird species they can find. A group of birders will be in the field somewhere near your home. Come join us; we need more birders to make it possible to cover as many locations within the county as we can. You don’t have to be an expert birder to participate; all skill levels are welcome. Even if you can only bird for part of the day\, we can use you. And if that’s your preference\, you’ll probably be able to look for birds close to home\, since we divide the county into 17 areas\, with teams scouring each area. \n\n\n\nEmail Joe Suchecki at DuPageSBC@gmail.com to volunteer or find out more information. URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/2021-spring-bird-count/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210430T003608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T142926Z UID:10000140-1620572400-1620579600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Whalon Lake and Peacock Marsh\, Will County DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15.  Please email both Bob and Jean to reserve your spot on the trip. We are going to start this trip in the afternoon to get the sun at our back. Waterfowl\, shorebirds\, and grassland species are targets. We’ll start at Whalon Lake in Naperville. Drive down to meet at the picnic shelter next to the parking lot near the dog play lot. Whalon Lake on the south side of Royce Rd.\, west of Rt. 53 and south of 75th St. From Whalon Lake\, we will drive south to visit Peacock Marsh to look for waterfowl again. Limited to 15 participants. Please email Bob and Jean \n\n\n\nLeaders: Bob and Jean Spitzer\, 630-790-4842\, (birding day cell: 630-222-3307)bspitzer@dupagebirding.org and jeanspitz1@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/whalon-lake-and-peacock-marsh-will-county/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T004711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T004715Z UID:10000142-1620718200-1620725400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Beginners Bird Walk\, St. James Farm\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. With migration in full swing\, there should be plenty of birds around. We will concentrate on basic bird ID skills in order to establish a foundation for your future enjoyment of birds. We will meet in the main parking lot. The entrance is located on the east side of Winfield Road\, 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road. \n\n\n\nLeader: Denis Kania\, djkan36@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-st-james-farm-warrenville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T005024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T005030Z UID:10000143-1620889200-1620896400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. We will be looking for spring migrants. Meet at the first parking lot at McDowell Grove on Raymond Rd.\, just south of Diehl Road. \n\n\n\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\,  630-369-5570\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville-6/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T005423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T011934Z UID:10000154-1620975600-1620990000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Waterfall Glen\, Poverty Prairie\, Lemont DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Please park in the lot for Poverty Prairie\, on the east side of Lemont Road at 101st Street. We’ll be on limestone trails with a slight elevation until we level out onto the prairie. Expect about a 3.5 mile walk round trip. We’re looking for all the migrants and possibly local woodpeckers and owls\, and to see if the Blue Grosbeaks\, Bell’s Vireos\,  and Yellow-breasted Chats returned after a thorough burn on the shrublands this year. \n\n\n\nLeader: Vicky Sroczynski 630-297-9512 vsroczynski@dupagebirding.org URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/waterfall-glen-poverty-prairie-lemont/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T010059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T012044Z UID:10000155-1621062000-1621072800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville - Birding by Ear Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. Field trip concentrating on building birding by ear skills to identify birds. The field trip will focus on how to identify and learn bird songs in the field at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville. Combination of grassland birds and spring migrants. Meet at the gravel parking lot on the EAST side of Plainfield-Naperville Rd.\, about 0.5 miles south of 75th Street. We will be going off trail over bumpy terrain. Be prepared for wet grass and use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. \n\n\n\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\,  630-369-5570\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-birding-by-ear-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T010958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T011004Z UID:10000157-1621236600-1621243800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Beginners Bird Walk McDowell Grove Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. With migration in full swing there should be plenty of birds around. We will concentrate on basic bird ID skills in order to establish a foundation for your future enjoyment of birds. We will meet in the main parking lot which is accessed off of Raymond Drive where it intersects with McDowell Road (stop light). \n\n\n\nLeader: Denis Kania at djkan36@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/beginners-bird-walk-mcdowell-grove-forest-preserve-naperville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T010431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T214235Z UID:10000156-1621323000-1621330200@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Elsen’s Woods - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 20 Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. 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 wants to share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs\, binoculars\, and field guides. We will meet and sit as a group  (masked and socially distanced) and look for early spring migrants and any birds that come to us! Birders of all levels are welcome. Take Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Bring a lawn chair and dress warmer than you think necessary as it is harder to stay warm while sitting.  \n\n\n\nLeader: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-sit-at-elsens-woods-west-dupage-woods-winfield/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210517T214921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T214927Z UID:10000160-1621495800-1621503000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Bird Sit at Elsen's Hill\, West DuPage Woods\, Winfield DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. 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 wants to share the camaraderie of fellow birders. Bring your folding lawn chairs\, binoculars\, and field guides. We will meet and sit as a group  (masked and socially distanced) and look for early spring migrants and any birds that come to us! Birders of all levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nTake Winfield Rd. to Gary’s Mill Rd. Go west on Gary’s Mill Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the north side of the road. Bring a lawn chair and dress warmer than you think necessary as it is harder to stay warm while sitting. Leader: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-sit-at-elsens-hill-west-dupage-woods-winfield/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T011257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T011646Z UID:10000158-1621666800-1621674000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Join us for another morning walk to the marsh where we hope to see residents and migrant waterfowl. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. 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: wear appropriate shoes and clothing. \n\n\n\nLeader: Kathy Mineck\, cell day of: 630-254-4077\, kmineck@dupagebirding.org URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-10/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210427T005238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T005627Z UID:10000138-1621926000-1621936800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Bird the Park: St. James Farm\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:This is a leaderless birding experience. You will bird on your own between the hours of 7 am and 10 am. The idea is you will “bump” into fellow birders as you make your way along the trail loop\, chat a little about what you are seeing\, then move on and hopefully run into another birder further along the trail. You can start at 7 or sleep in and start at 8 or even 9!  \n\n\n\nThe route we will follow is as follows. Starting at  Waterlily Pond (just south of the Office) follow the St. James Trail  to the McCormick Woods Trail intersection. Follow McCormick Woods Trail all the way to the Information Kiosk by Mack Road\, then travel South down the drive to just past the Horse & Hound Cemetery and back to the parking area. St James Farm Map \n\n\n\nThe entrance is located on the east side of Winfield Road\, 0.25 mile north of Butterfield Road. You can hike the loop in either direction.  \n\n\n\n Dress for the weather. Masks and social distancing required. \n\n\n\n Organizer: Natalie McFaul\, natcatcher7@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/bird-the-park-st-james-farm-warrenville/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210529T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210529T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T105704 CREATED:20210502T011554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T012443Z UID:10000159-1622271600-1622278800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. Joe Suchecki\, the Forest Preserve’s District’s volunteer Steward and Bird Monitor for Springbrook\, will lead this trip. Participants will cover several of the key birding areas at Springbrook that are good for grassland birds and late spring migrants. Park at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on the west side of Plainfield-Naperville Rd. about 0.5 miles south of 75th St. We will be going off-trail over bumpy terrain. Be prepared for wet grass and trails\, ticks\, and mosquitos. Use insect repellent. \n\n\n\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\,  630-369-5570\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR