Field Trips

Upcoming Field Trips

Spring Busey Woods Birdwalks
Sundays, March 6 - May 29, 7:30am-9am
Enjoy the spring migration season with a walk through Busey Woods and (often) Crystal Lake park. These walks are ideal for novice and expert birders alike. Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot.

Wed, March 16, 7-8pm
Woodcock Walk
Meadowbrook Park, Garden Pavilion
The approach of spring brings all kinds of nature surprises— including the little known (and rarely seen) woodcock bird who conducts its courtship flight in Meadowbrook Park this time of year. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Please call 384-4062 if you plan on attending. Meet at the Race St parking lot. Free!

Friday, Mar 18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Woodcock Walk
Homer Lake Interpretive Center (formerly Environmental Education Center)
Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer
Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org.

Friday, Mar 25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Woodcock Walk
9-11 Memorial Woodland
River Bend Forest Preserve, 1602 Mid-America Rd, Mahomet
Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org.

Tues, March 29, 8:45 a.m (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
Heron Park, Danville
Trip to Heron County Park, Danville to see heron rookery and waterfowl. Helen Parker leads this Natural Areas Study Group but all are welcome. Meet at Anita Purves Nature Center at 8:45 a.m. This is a 1/2 day trip - easy walking, carpooling, shared expenses. May want to bring lunch.

Sat, April 9, 7am
David Thomas will lead trip to Point Pleasant wetland at Middlefork Forest Preserve near Penfield. Meet at Anita Purves Nature Center at 7:00 a.m. This is a 1/2 day trip - waterproof footwear and lunch advised. Will probably visit other nearby sites. East to moderately difficult walking, but participants can choose.

Sat, April 23, 8am
Bob Vaiden will lead trip to east Urbana's Weaver Park. Afterwards Bob will take us through his woodland backyard planted in native species. Meet at 2006 E. Main St., Urbana at 8:00 a.m. Easy walking and casual.

Sat, May 21
Trip to Sangamon River Forest Preserve. Beth Chato will co-lead. Time and meeting place to be determined.

See our Chapter Calendar for more!

Questions: Please call the Field Trip Chair at 359-8214



	Upcoming Field Trips Spring Busey Woods Birdwalks Sundays, March 6 - May 29, 7:30am-9am Enjoy the spring migration season with a walk through Busey Woods and (often) Crystal Lake park. These walks are ideal for novice and expert birders alike. Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot. Wed, March 16, 7-8pm Woodcock Walk Meadowbrook Park, Garden Pavilion The approach of spring brings all kinds of nature surprises— including the little known (and rarely seen) woodcock bird who conducts its courtship flight in Meadowbrook Park this time of year. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Please call 384-4062 if you plan on attending. Meet at the Race St parking lot. Free! Friday, Mar 18, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Woodcock Walk Homer Lake Interpretive Center (formerly Environmental Education Center) Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org. Friday, Mar 25, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Woodcock Walk 9-11 Memorial Woodland River Bend Forest Preserve, 1602 Mid-America Rd, Mahomet Witness the amazing courtship display of the American Woodcock. A short presentation will be followed by a hike to look for the Sky Dancers. $2 per person; children 2 and under are free. Registration required; (217) 896-2455 or shampson@ccfpd.org. Tues, March 29, 8:45 a.m (NOTE DATE CHANGE) Heron Park, Danville Trip to Heron County Park, Danville to see heron rookery and waterfowl. Helen Parker leads this Natural Areas Study Group but all are welcome. Meet at Anita Purves Nature Center at 8:45 a.m. This is a 1/2 day trip - easy walking, carpooling, shared expenses. May want to bring lunch. Sat, April 9, 7am David Thomas will lead trip to Point Pleasant wetland at Middlefork Forest Preserve near Penfield. Meet at Anita Purves Nature Center at 7:00 a.m. This is a 1/2 day trip - waterproof footwear and lunch advised. Will probably visit other nearby sites. East to moderately difficult walking, but participants can choose. Sat, April 23, 8am Bob Vaiden will lead trip to east Urbana's Weaver Park. Afterwards Bob will take us through his woodland backyard planted in native species. Meet at 2006 E. Main St., Urbana at 8:00 a.m. Easy walking and casual. Sat, May 21 Trip to Sangamon River Forest Preserve. Beth Chato will co-lead. Time and meeting place to be determined. See our Chapter Calendar for more! Questions: Please call the Field Trip Chair at 359-8214