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April 2026

Bird Walk: Northern Jane Addams Trail and the Orangeville Wetlands. 7:30 a.m. to 11 am

Bird Walk on the Northern Jane Addams Trail and the Orangeville Wetlands. Walking will be on the hard, level surface of the Jane Addams Trail. Restrooms are available at the trailhead in Orangeville where we begin. Carpool at 7:30 a.m at Harbor Freight. Estimated return time is 11:00 am. Leader: Somer Elgin (815-275-0719)
16 Apr
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Jane Addams Trail
Freeport/Orangeville
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Midwest Crane Count 5:30 am to 7:30 am

2026 MIDWEST CRANE COUNT THE 2026 MIDWEST CRANE COUNT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH. Throughout the year our chapter offers several opportunities for citizen science. One of those opportunities is the Midwest Crane Count. Anyone can participate in the count. Experience is not needed. If you are an inexperienced counter and want to […]
18 Apr
5:30 am - 7:30 am
Various locations as assigned
Stephenson County
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Earth Day Preserves Roadside Cleanup 10am to 2pm Elkhorn and Silver Creek

Earth Day Preserves Roadsides Clean-up Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Coordinator: Mary Blackmore 815-938-3204 or 779-302-7281 Carpool from the Harbor Freight lot in Freeport at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we commemorate Earth Day by picking up litter on the roadsides of both our Elkhorn Creek and Silver Creek Biodiversity Preserves. Both […]
22 Apr
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Elkhorn Biodiversity Preserve
Forreston, IL
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Conservation Committee Book Discussion 1 pm Higher Grounds

The Conservation Committee invites everyone to the next book discussion on April 23 at 1 p.m. at Higher Grounds in Freeport. We will be discussing Bill McKibben’s latest book “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.” McKibben, a long-time environmental activist and author, was one of […]
23 Apr - 23 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Higher Grounds Coffee Shop
1709 S West Ave, Freeport
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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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