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The DuPage Birding Club wouldn’t be the same without the time and talents of its many volunteers and field trip leaders. To celebrate your incredible dedication, the DBC Board is hosting a special Volunteer Luncheon on Saturday, October 17th at St. James Farm. This event is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has volunteered in any capacity over the last year. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to socialize and catch up with your fellow club members. Here is the schedule for the day: • 9:00 AM – Birding Walk: Meet at the St. James parking lot off […]

Our first Quarterly Wingspan Game Day will be October 10th at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard, IL. See Field Trips section for more details and registration information. Wingspan is a beautifully crafted game, where each player has several wildlife habitats in which to attract a variety of birds with unique characteristics and abilities. Players collect food, lay eggs, and draw birds from cards with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. It blends education with strategy, in an enjoyable atmosphere. You do not need to know how to play. We will teach you. If you know how to play, you can […]

DBC will host a table at the Danada Fall Festival, which will be held October 11, 11 am-5pm, at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. If you have a couple of free hours to join us at our table and talk with people, we’d love your help. This annual festival attracts up to 10,000 visitors so it promises to be a busy day! The festival includes equestrian shows with riders in costume, horse drawn hayrides, an art show of approximately 200 art and photo exhibits, activities for the children, and food and entertainment. If you’d like to volunteer, contact mwarner2543@gmail.com.