Join COS for a trip to Skokie Lagoons during peak migration.
We are sure to see lots of warblers, (most notably the Prothonotary Warbler!) and other spring migrants. Bring mom for a great morning bird walk before brunch! Beginning birders are welcome and we will have extra binoculars available. If it's really "birdy" we will continue past 9:30am, but folks can feel free to leave whenever they need to.
Insect repellent is a good idea for this site. Wear a hat and boots if possible and tuck pants into socks to deter ticks.
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 trip leader or aerin tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend.
Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!*
Leaders: Aerin Tedesco and Amanda Tichacek
Contact aerin with any questions: aerintedesco@gmail.com
Skokie Lagoons/Erickson Woods, 1645-1681 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093
Meet in the Erickson Woods parking lot off of Willow Road
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*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.