BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DuPage Birding Club - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250918T114046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T114046Z UID:10000665-1759564800-1759582800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Indiana Dunes State Park\, Chesterton\, IN DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.We'll start from the Wilson Shelter parking lot and make a loop of trails 10 & 2 through woods and the marsh boardwalk\, about 5 miles. We will not be climbing sand dunes. Should get some late migrants and fall colors. Entrance fee is $12 per car. Bring a sack lunch and bug spray.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot\,+Tremont+Rd\,+Chesterton\,+IN+46304Leader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/indiana-dunes-state-park-chesterton-in/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T123457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T222137Z UID:10000671-1759822200-1759829400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.\nSpringbrook Prairie Fall Sparrow Trip. Join Joe Suchecki at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville to look for fall sparrows and other migrants. Targets for the trip include Nelson’s and LeConte’s sparrows. We will search along wetland areas for these elusive sparrows and will go off trail through some wetter areas\, so waterproof footwear is recommended. Use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos.\nMeet at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on Plainfield -Naperville Road about 0.5 miles south of 75th Street.\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-24/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T093000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20260403T221834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T221834Z UID:10000743-1759822200-1759829400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Springbrook Prairie Fall Sparrow Trip. Join Joe Suchecki at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville to look for fall sparrows and other migrants. Targets for the trip include Nelson's and LeConte's sparrows. We will search along wetland areas for these elusive sparrows and will go off trail through some wetter areas\, so waterproof footwear is recommended. Use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. \nMeet at the Model Aircraft Field Parking Lot on Plainfield -Naperville Road about 0.5 miles south of 75th Street.  \nLeader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-28/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T123455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T222545Z UID:10000670-1760167800-1760176800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.\nSpringbrook Prairie Fall Sparrow Trip. Join Joe Suchecki at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville to look for fall sparrows and other migrants. Targets for the trip include Nelson’s and LeConte’s sparrows. We will search along wetland areas for these elusive sparrows and will go off trail through some wetter areas\, so waterproof footwear is recommended. Use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos.\nMeet at the Main Parking Lot on 83rd Street between Route 59 and Book Road.\nLeader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-23/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20260403T221831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T221831Z UID:10000740-1760167800-1760176800@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Springbrook Prairie Fall Sparrow Trip. Join Joe Suchecki at Springbrook Prairie in Naperville to look for fall sparrows and other migrants. Targets for the trip include Nelson's and LeConte's sparrows. We will search along wetland areas for these elusive sparrows and will go off trail through some wetter areas\, so waterproof footwear is recommended. Use insect repellent for ticks and mosquitos. \nMeet at the Main Parking Lot on 83rd Street between Route 59 and Book Road. \nLeader: Joe Suchecki\, dbcsec2020@gmail.com\, (630) 842-4921 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/springbrook-prairie-forest-preserve-naperville-27/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T123456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T223032Z UID:10000669-1760167800-1760184000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.\nOur targets will primarily be southbound warblers\, but we’ll be exploring Lyman in detail and trying to find as much as possible in the heart of fall migration. Expect a longer walk than typical. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of the weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear and bring bug/tick spray. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street.\nLeader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-16/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20260403T221828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T221828Z UID:10000738-1760167800-1760184000@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Lyman Woods\, Downers Grove DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 10 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.Our targets will primarily be southbound warblers\, but we’ll be exploring Lyman in detail and trying to find as much as possible in the heart of fall migration. Expect a longer walk than typical. Lyman’s trails are almost always muddy regardless of the weather. If rain occurs ahead of the trip\, expect areas with standing water. Be prepared with appropriate footwear and bring bug/tick spray. Meet at the parking lot on 31st Street. \nLeader: Matt Crisler\, crislermj@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/lyman-woods-downers-grove-27/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T123454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T222613Z UID:10000668-1760340600-1760351400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is not required.\nThis site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us\, approximately 3.25 miles\, to check out resident species and fall migrants. Most of our walk will be on the preserve limestone and earthen trails; 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.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/T7aiJKAa2FoLWUYo8\nLeader: Kyle Wiktor\, (708) 506-5186 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-54/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20260403T221830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T221830Z UID:10000739-1760340600-1760351400@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:McKee Marsh\, Warrenville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is not required.  \nThis site remains one of DuPage County’s premier birding spots. Walk around the marsh with us\, approximately 3.25 miles\, to check out resident species and fall migrants. Most of our walk will be on the preserve limestone and earthen trails; 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.https://maps.app.goo.gl/T7aiJKAa2FoLWUYo8 \nLeader: Kyle Wiktor\,  (708) 506-5186 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mckee-marsh-warrenville-58/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T123453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T222642Z UID:10000667-1760599800-1760610600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Mallard Lake Forest Preserve\, Hanover Park DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.\nThe 85-acre Mallard Lake is the District’s largest recreational lake. Mallard Lake has 4 miles of trails\, including a 2.5-mile trail system that winds around the lake and over two bridges plus a boardwalk that is ideal for birdwatching. The lake is a beautiful place to spend a fall day.\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Mallard+Lake+Shelter+Parking/\nLeader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mallard-lake-forest-preserve-hanover-park-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20251002T224622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T224622Z UID:10000675-1760599800-1760610600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Mallard Lake Forest Preserve\, Hanover Park DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.The 85-acre Mallard Lake is the District's largest recreational lake. Mallard Lake has 4 miles of trails\, including a 2.5-mile trail system that winds around the lake and over two bridges plus a boardwalk that is ideal for birdwatching. The lake is a beautiful place to spend a fall day.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mallard+Lake+Shelter+Parking/ \nLeader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mallard-lake-forest-preserve-hanover-park-3/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20260403T221833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T221833Z UID:10000742-1760599800-1760610600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Mallard Lake Forest Preserve\, Hanover Park DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 8 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1.The 85-acre Mallard Lake is the District's largest recreational lake. Mallard Lake has 4 miles of trails\, including a 2.5-mile trail system that winds around the lake and over two bridges plus a boardwalk that is ideal for birdwatching. The lake is a beautiful place to spend a fall day.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mallard+Lake+Shelter+Parking/ \nLeader: Elena Nelson\, ladylena76@gmail.com URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/mallard-lake-forest-preserve-hanover-park-4/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183743 CREATED:20250927T224818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T224818Z UID:10000674-1761033600-1761042600@dupagebirding.org SUMMARY:Greene Valley Forest Preserve\, Naperville DESCRIPTION:Registration with the leader is required. Limit 15 participants. Registration for nonmembers opens on October 1. This morning trip\, oriented toward fall/early winter birds\, 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. Meet at the Thunderbird Youth Camp Parking Lot. From Greene Road\, go west on 79th about 1/2 mile\, the entrance is on the south side of 79th Street\, west of Greene Road in Naperville/ Woodridge.https://maps.app.goo.gl/AGV527igwEnVudDd7Leader: Bonnie Graham\, coye72112@gmail.com\, (630) 204-8750 URL:https://dupagebirding.org/event/greene-valley-forest-preserve-naperville-5/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR