This trip is now full. Email edwarhzan@gmail.com to be added to a waiting list.

Join COS for an evening hike to observe the spectacular mating dance of the elusive Timberdoodle (American Woodcock). All ages and experience levels are welcome on this twilight adventure through one of the rarest and most biodiverse habitats in Cook County. Terrain may be wet or waterlogged so wear appropriate footwear and dress for cold, windy weather.

Leader: Edward Warden, edwarhzan@gmail.com

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 at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend. 

Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!*

11225 Constitution Dr., Westchester, IL 60154
Park on Constitution Dr. and meet at the Save the Prairie Society, prairie house.
https://goo.gl/maps/DGsF8CKGP9ZViLoV7

*Safety Instructions: These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.

• Full vaccination is required for all members of attendance

• 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.

• Unfortunately, we will not be able to lend binoculars nor share scopes.

• 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.