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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Birding at the Morton Arboretum\, Lisle
DESCRIPTION:A reservation with the Morton Arboretum is required (see below). \n\n\n\nThere is no limit to the number of participants.You do not need to register with the DBC Organizers listed below\, but they are available to answer questions.Come one\, come all to Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! Gather at the north end of the Visitor’s Center parking lot\, P1. We will split into several groups to look for birds across the Arboretum. There will be several Organizers that will give a hand with the various groups. We can rendezvous back at the parking lot to compare our sightings.● Non-members (aka\, guests) can’t enter the Arb until 9:00 am\, so we will start gathering at 9:00 am and begin birding at about 9:15.● We will adhere to the Arb’s Covid-19 policies. Vaccinated birders don’t need to wear masks outdoors. See this FAQ for more details: https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/faq/#covid-19-adjustments.● We are not planning a lunch; bring your own water/snacks. Bathrooms will be open. And dress warmly!Here is the link for reserving an entry pass: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/480/listPlease read the details below on how to obtain an entry pass to the Arboretum:● Every attendee must reserve their own entry pass online.● This must be done well in advance (days).● Non-members (aka\, Guests) will need to pay for their pass.● Entry passes are sent via email.● The pass must be shown at the entry gate.● Entry is only allowed at the selected entry time.If you have questions\, feel free to contact any of the Organizers: \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, feel free to contact any of the Organizers:Kathy & Steve Mineck\, kmineck@yahoo.comSteve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956Diann Bilderback\, diann.bilderback@yahoo.com\, 630-272-5746
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/new-years-day-birding-at-the-morton-arboretum-lisle/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Elsen's Hill\, Winfield
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 20 participants. Call or text only to register. Come check out the resident and wintering birds at this birding hotspot within West DuPage Woods. The walk will be on earthen trails. Meet at the parking lot for West DuPage Woods—Elsen’s Hill Area on thenorth side of Gary’s Mill Rd.\, which is west of Winfield Rd. and east of where Gary’s Mill & Roosevelt Rd. intersect.Leader: Kyle Wiktor\, 708-506-5186
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/elsens-hill-winfield/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220108T170000
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CREATED:20211226T171716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T164121Z
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SUMMARY:Dixon Refuge CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been canceled\, refuge is frozen and waterfowl not present. \n\n\n\nCome check out this refuge for waterfowl and possible other locations nearby for other wintering birds. This 3\,000-acre restored wetlands is one of the premier natural areas in the state. It is approximately a 90-minute drive from the western suburbs. Meet at the main parking lot of the refuge. Start time TBD\, but not real early! Dress warmly since we may be at times standing in one exposed location. Trip may be cancelled in the event of bad weather or if the refuge and other nearby open water areas are frozen.
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/dixon-waterfowl-refuge-at-hennepin/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220115T080000
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SUMMARY:St. James Farm Forest Preserve\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is not required for this walk. Come out for a Birding/Nature Walk at a local forest preserve. St. James Forest Preserve is a 595-acre preserve that contains more than 100 acres of woodlands\, prairies\, and wetlands We will be looking for winter birds and enjoying the pristine winter landscape. Paths are gravel. Dress for the cold. The main entrance is on Winfield Rd. just north of Butterfield Road. Meet at the Horse Statue in the parking lot.Leader: Pat Sterbling\, pesterbling@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/st-james-farm-forest-preserve-warrenville-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220117T073000
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SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 20 participants. Call or text to register. Join our morning walk around the marsh to check out late fall migrants and wintering birds. Northern Shrike\, American Black Duck\, and many other species of birds regularly winter at this site. 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 Preserve limestone and earthen trails; wear appropriate shoes and clothing.Leader: Kyle Wiktor\, 708-506-5186
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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CREATED:20211226T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T002106Z
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SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, Lemont - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been canceled due to cold weather. \n\n\n\nPre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 15 participants. On this field trip we will meet in the gravel parking lot at the end of Canal Bank Road. Coming off of Lemont Road this turnoff is called Old Lemont Road\, and is unmarked\, so turn at this pin: 41\,683840\, – 88.003541. Google Map link. We will be walking Centennial Trail along the Des Plaines River in search of waterfowl\, Bald Eagles\, and winter residents.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net \, 630-661-152
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220122T093000
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SUMMARY:Seager Park\, Naperville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 12 participants. A short walk to see what birds have settled in for winter in this 30-acre patch of woods\, ephemeral wetland\, and grass\, with lots of edge habitat. New birders welcome. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for woodpeckers\, raptors\, crows\, etc. Trails are mostly gravel\, grass\, and dirt/mud\, with some chip and pavement. We have an option to descend into the beautiful ravine down a somewhat steep slope. Meet at Seager Park at 1163 Plank Road\, Naperville 60563. Google Maps link here. Indoor restrooms available.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, 630-890-8956\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/seager-park-naperville-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T080000
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SUMMARY:Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve\, Oak Brook
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 20 participants. This will be a walk for birders of all levels. We will walk slowly and allow time for all to look at the birds. We will walk along the Salt Creek in the lowland woods with good habitat for birds. Meet at the main parking lot on Spring Road in Oak Brook.Leader: Lesa Hipes\, lesahipes@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fullersburg-woods-forest-preserve-oak-brook-3/
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