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April 2026

Bird Walk: Pecatonica River Forest Preserve 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 am

Bird Walk to: Pecatonica River Forest Preserve (main entrance by the campground). A special bonus of this walk will be stunning wildflowers and perhaps singing frogs! Trails have some steep portions and the surface can be uneven. Restrooms are available in the parking area. Carpool at 7:30 a.m from Harbor Freight.  Estimated return 11:00 am. […]
29 Apr
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
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May 2026

Field Trip: Mississippi Palisades State Park 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Mississippi Palisades State Park Friday, May 1st 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Carpool from the Harbor Freight lot in Freeport at 8:30 a.m. Coordinator: Richard Benning 815-865-5279 (PLEASE CALL TO SIGN UP) You can join the carpool in Freeport at 8:30 a.m. or meet us inside the park’s south entrance at 9:30 a.m. Take this […]
01 May
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Mississippi Palisades State Park, Savannah, IL
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Annual Birdathon Fundraiser

This year, our chapter marks its 47th year of sponsoring a BIRDATHON fundraising event! In that time, thousands of dollars have been raised for bird conservation. Please join us in making this year’s effort our best yet! We invite you to make a pledge to any of the birders listed in our newsletter (Jesse Atkins, […]
03 May
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Freeport, IL
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Monthly Program: Caught on Trail Cameras and Potluck, 6pm potluck, 7:15 program

CAUGHT ON TRAIL CAMERAS: Exploring Wildlife Activity on Natural Land Institute Preserves Presenter Grace Wieland Tuesday, May 5th at St John’s Church, Freeport, IL Potluck at 6:00 p.m. • Program at 7:15 p.m. We will start the evening with a delicious potluck meal. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. NIBNA will […]
05 May
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
St John's United Church of Christ
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Bird Walk: Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, rural Forreston 7:30 am to 11 am

Bird Walk: Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve, rural Forreston. We’ll walk the mowed trails through grasslands, woodland and wetlands. The trails have some steep sections and the ground is often uneven. Carpool at 7:30 a.m. at Harbor Freight in Freeport. Return estimated at 11:00 am. Leader: Mary Blackmore (815-938-3204 or 779-302-7281)
07 May
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve
Forreston, IL
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Spring Bird Count Stephenson County

SPRING BIRD COUNT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! This year’s Stephenson County Spring Bird Count will take place on Saturday, May 9th. Hours are as worked out with the leader of this event. NIBNA is looking for volunteers. Do you live in Stephenson County? Or are you willing to drive there? Compiler Carol Beatty is looking to divide […]
09 May
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Stephenson County, IL
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Annual Migratory Bird Day, Oakdale Park, 10 am to 1 pm

Annual Migratory Bird Day event Saturday, May 9 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Oakdale Nature Preserve 4433 S. Cranes Grove Rd. Free and open to the public. Join us for a fun, family-friendly event at Oakdale Nature Preserve. This location provides wonderful opportunities for finding birds! We will have activities for all ages and abilities. […]
09 May
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oakdale Nature Preserve
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Bird Walk: 7:30 am to 11:00 am Harry and Dorothy Espenscheid Forest Preserve northeast of Freeport.

Bird Walk: Harry and Dorothy Espenscheid Forest Preserve northeast of Freeport. A variety of habitats will be explored including forest, savanna and the riparian areas of Rock Run Creek. There are a few steep portions of the mowed trail and the surface can be uneven. Carpool at 7:30 a.m. at Harbor Freight in Freeport. Leader: […]
14 May
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Harry & Dorothy Espenscheid Forest Preserve
Freeport Area
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