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BCN Give Back to Birds - Field Trip and Workday - April 30, 2011
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Give Back to Birds - Field Trip and Workday - April 30, 2011
Nachusa Grassland
8772 S. Lowden Rd.
Franklin Grove, Illinois
9:00 am – 10:30 Bird Walk
10:30 am - Snack
10:45am - 12:30 Workday
Brown Bag Lunch to picnic with the other volunteers.
The Bird Conservation Network is sponsoring its sixth Give Back to Birds –
Field Trip/Workday at Nachusa Grassland, an Illinois Important Bird Area,
located in Franklin Grove
This is about a two-hour drive west from Chicago. This is one of the state's
largest prairies, with a long-standing and active restoration group.
On the bird walk, we will learn about the project from a volunteer steward, and
enjoy the beautiful remnant prairie, and the grassland and woodland birds.
After the morning bird walk, we will enjoy a complimentary snack before we begin
to cut invasive brush in the prairie.
This Saturday trip/workday will take place rain or shine. People of all ages can
find a way to help. Dress in layers, with sturdy shoes. Bring work gloves if you
have them, but extra are available.
Bring a sack lunch if you would like to picnic after the workday. Goodies for
dessert will be provided!
BCN would like to know how many to plan for. Please RSVP to Joan Bruchman at
pjbruchman at yahoo.com or 847-687-3108. Also let Joan know if you would like to
join a carpool.
Directions to Nachusa Grasslands:
Take I-88 West (East-West Tollway). Exit at Route 251 North (Rochelle) to Route
38 West (you need to follow a few signs.) Travel through Ashton and into
Franklin Grove (approx. 16.5 miles), go two blocks past Casey's gas station of
Franklin Grove (not Ashton) and turn right (north) at Daysville Road/1700E
(sign: Franklin Creek State Park) Travel 1.5 miles north to Naylor Road/19
Turn right (north) and go 1.5 miles to preserve headquarters on left.
Give Back to Birds is a series of "work and birding" trips sponsored by the Bird
Conservation Network. The purposes: Fellowship and camaraderie among our bird
conservation and birding communities. Helping out some sites that have conservation
needs. And seeing some great birds and beautiful places!
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