Celebrate National Coming Out Weekend with this family-friendly, beginner bird walk!!! Join COS on a journey through one of the most high quality wetlands in Chicago and a great place to look for fall migrants and waterfowl. Wear sturdy footwear or waterproof boots and dress warmly for the cooler temps. Beginning birders are welcome and encouraged! If you have binoculars, bring them but we will have extra pairs available.
YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE! THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON SIGN UP!
Due to COVID safety restrictions, we are limiting this walk to 5 people per leader. Since we will have such small groups, we ask that you contact the a trip leader or aerin at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend: aerintedesco@gmail.com
Leaders: Larry "Skillethead" Krutulis (nuthatch75@yahoo.com), Stephanie Beilke (920-366-5825), and others, TBA
Eggers Grove, 11251-11249 S Ave B, Chicago, IL 60617 Meet in parking lot by the comfort station; https://goo.gl/maps/1WAWpuEsq1oqpCSe8
Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!
Safety Instructions:
- 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. These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.