Location: Daniel Wright Woods (Lake Co.), Mettawa, IL

Date: Thursday, 5/7/2026

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Let us explore Daniel Wright Woods in Lake County. This is a big-tree preserve along the Des Plaines Reserve near Vernon Hills that features a very interesting mix of spring migrants-- Prothonotary warblers and Cerulean Warblers are not out of the question among a diverse group of warblers, woodpeckers and flycatchers!

Leaders: Vinod Babu

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

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 2 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Parking lot portable toilets are available

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a hat and sunscreen and possibly a light jacket.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking in the lot.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks.