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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Birding at the Morton Arboretum\, Lisle
DESCRIPTION:A reservation with the Morton Arboretum is required if you are a nonmember. (see below).There is no limit to the number of participants.You do not need to register with the DBC Organizer listed below\, but she is available to answer questions.Come one\, come all to Morton Arboretum to start the new year right! Gather at parking lot P33 on the west side https://mortonarb.org/visit-the-arboretum/maps-guides/. 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.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 nonmember/guest 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.Leader: Vicky Sroczynski: vsroczynski@comcast.net
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/new-years-day-birding-at-the-morton-arboretum-lisle-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T080000
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SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration with the leader is required\, limit 10 participants. \n\n\n\nWe will be looking for winter resident birds.  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.  The trip will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.Leaders: Steve and Kathy Mineck\, (day of\, 630-254-4077)\, kmineck@yahoo.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-30/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193307
CREATED:20231228T170746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T141453Z
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SUMMARY:Fermilab CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.Pre-registration is required (please email)\, limit 8 participants.Please note that Fermilab is a government research facility and has strict access requirements: All participants aged 18 and over must have a REAL-ID compliant state ID or passport to enter the site. When on site\, must remain in public areas at all times\, have a visitor’s tag visible\, and leave the same way they came in. When arriving at Fermilab\, present your ID and let the security guard know you are here for bird watching\, they will provide a visitors tag for you to wear. Full details on public access to Fermilab can be found HERE. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the ‘Red Barn Area’ located at the end of Sauk Cir Google Map Link (If needed\, Fermilab security can provide a site map and directions to this area when you arrive) for a short trip through the Sparrow Hedge before heading over to the Buffalo Field to look for winter resident Short-eared Owls and other raptors which are typically active in this area around sunset.Leader: William Pixler  pillwixler@gmail.com or text 630-917-5419
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/fermilab-warrenville-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193307
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SUMMARY:Des Plaines River Tour Cancelled (Rescheduled for Jan. 21st)
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.  Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. Meet at the Bolingbrook Park & Ride lot\, 120 E. Old Chicago Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL 60440 (Behind Ramada Inn). We can carpool from there. We will travel downstream along the Des Plaines River looking for waterfowl. The trip will end in the Channahon area. We can stop for lunch along the way. A scope would be helpful\, but not necessary. Hope to be back late afternoon or you can return earlier. Trip may be canceled if roads become hazardous.Leader: Jeff Smith\, 331-481-3362\, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/des-plaines-river-tour-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000
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SUMMARY:Centennial Trail\, CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather.On this field trip our main target will be looking for waterfowl and other winter residents.  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.  Please call if you have any problems with directions.Leader: Mark Freeburg\, freebs59@sbcglobal.net or call or text 630-661-1521
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/centennial-trail-lemont-13/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193307
CREATED:20231228T170915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160841Z
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SUMMARY:Knoch Knolls Park\, Naperville CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. New birders welcome. We’ll visit a few spots that highlight the park’s variety of habitats\, staying within about 1/3 mile of the parking lot. Trails are level and are grass/dirt/paved. Meet at the parking lot on 336 Knoch Knolls Rd.\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/knoch-knolls-park-naperville-7/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T093000
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CREATED:20231228T170948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T155257Z
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SUMMARY:Seager Park\, Naperville CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. New birders welcome. 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. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for woodpeckers\, raptors\, crows\, etc. Trails are mostly level\, although we have an option to descend into the beautiful ravine down a somewhat steep slope.  Meet in the parking lot at 1163 Plank Road\, Naperville.Leader: Steve Constantelos\, steve.constantelos@gmail.com\, 630-890-8956
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/seager-park-naperville-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T193307
CREATED:20240112T185844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185846Z
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SUMMARY:Des Plaines River Tour
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration suggested so you can be contacted if the trip is canceled due to bad weather. Meet at the Bolingbrook Park & Ride lot\, 120 E. Old Chicago Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL 60440 (Behind Ramada Inn). We can carpool from there. We will travel downstream along the Des Plaines River looking for waterfowl. The trip will end in the Channahon area. We can stop for lunch along the way. A scope would be helpful\, but not necessary. Hope to be back late afternoon or you can return earlier. Trip may be canceled if roads become hazardous.Leader: Jeff Smith\, 331-481-3362\, mrqmagoo13@gmail.com
URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/des-plaines-river-tour-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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