Join Chicago Ornithological Society and Illinois Native Plant Society, Northeast Chapter for a joint journey through one of the largest and most high quality wetlands in Chicago. Experts from both organizations will be on hand to highlight birds and plants that make this site such a popular destination for birders and botanists alike! This preserve can be muddy, so you may want to wear old boots, or preferably rubber knee-highs.
No prior experience with birds or plants required! Beginners are welcome and we will have extra binoculars available. Public bathrooms are not available but there is a porta potty on site; plan accordingly.
Due to COVID safety restrictions, we are limiting this walk to 5 people per leader. YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE! THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON SIGN UP! Since we will have such small groups, we ask that you contact Edward or Ingrid at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend.
There are two hike times available. Please only register for one.
RSVP for 8am
If you have any questions contact:
Edward Warden; edwarhzan@gmail.com - Chicago Ornithological Society
Ingrid Felsl; ingridfelsl@gmail.com - IL Native Plant Society
11599 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL
Meet in parking lot off of Stony Island Ave
https://goo.gl/maps/VRqpLsfogfw
Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!
*Safety Instructions: These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.
- Face masks will be required for everyone and should cover both nose and mouth. Anyone without a mask cannot participate in the trip.
- Attendees should be spaced 6 feet apart from each other.
- No car pooling is allowed unless you live in the same household.
- If you are feeling ill and have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has, we ask you to please not attend.
-The first time anyone deviates from the protocol (too close, no face covering, face covering not properly worn, and so on), the leader will make a request for that individual to get back into compliance. If that individual can't or won't comply, or upon a second deviation from the protocol, leader will ask the individual to leave the walk. If the individual will not leave, the leader will end the walk.