Location: Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

COS and Lake Co. Audubon Society are hosting a joint walk at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Hills, IL. We will get a chance to explore the mosaic of wetlands, prairie and woodlands at this beautiful nature preserve and look for migrating raptors, cranes and late fall/early winter birds.

Leaders: Vinod Babu, Matt Tobin

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Vinod (pavinodbabu@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

We will walk roughly 2 miles of trails with the first 0.3 miles of asphalt trail beginning on a slight incline before being relatively flat. The remainder of the trip will take place on mostly grass and natural dirt trails prone to muddy conditions with recurring slight inclines and declines and occasional obstacles including uneven terrain, roots, and holes. Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the nature center building. Cell reception is regularly available. 

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Loaner binoculars will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available and driving is recommended.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS and LCAS support the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks