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SAVE THE DATE: Birding and Breakfast, August 22nd
Please join us for a bird walk and casual breakfast at the West Shelter at Blackwell Forest Preserve, Saturday, August 22nd. All birders and potential birders are welcome! This is a great time to get together and relive highlights of your summer birding experiences with others who share your interest in birding and the outdoors. The bird walk starts at 7:00 a.m. at the West Shelter located on the left side of the Main Drive south of the Mount Hoy Parking lot. Breakfast will follow at 9:00 a.m. and will consist of fresh fruit, bagels, donuts, juice, coffee, and more. […]
Outreach News
DBC hosted a table at the Green Garden Fair on May 9th. Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Elmhurst, the fair was a great chance to educate the community on living sustainably and learning to connect with nature. Many thanks to Andie Duffy and Mike Warner for representing DBC. A variety of organizations reach out to the DuPage Birding Club in search of presentations and programs about birds. The Outreach Committee’s members try to fulfill as many requests as possible but find we are always in need of volunteers. You don’t have to be a birding expert or a […]
DBC’s Winter/Spring ’26 Contest Last Call!
The DBC’s Photo Contest closed on June 30 and we are accepting photos until July 7, 2026. All photos are welcome: amateur, funny, imperfect, high-quality. The “story behind the shot” is taken into account when the entry is judged. The judges want this to be a fun contest, so no categories have been predefined – every entry has a chance to win! Note: the judges* ask that you limit the number of photos you enter to five or less. They usually do not give out more than one award to the same photographer if they submit multiple images. If you […]