Kankakee Valley Audubon
Society
Spring 2009 Field Trips
Saturday, April 18
Kankakee River State Park - Meet in the parking lot by the
Rock Creek suspension bridge at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 25
Perry Farm - We will walk through the prairie and wooded areas
to the river. Meet in the parking lot by the Exploration Station at 8:30
a.m.
Saturday, May 2
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - There are many orioles
and other songbirds here. We also hope to see shrikes, upland
sandpipers, and bobolinks. Meet at the Midewin Headquarters on Il 53
north of Wilmington at 8:30 a.m. there is a $3 fee per person charge
payable at the Midewin HQ.
Saturday, May 9
State Count Day - The KVAS is responsible for the bird count
in Kankakee County. We will be observing in several parts of the county.
Call Dave Atkinson or John Baxter if you would like to join others or if you
would like to observe on your own.
Saturday, May 16
Aroma Forest Preserve - This is a beautiful area with a
variety of habitats. The trail is an easy walk to the Kankakee River and
back. Meet at the parking area on Hieland Road, 1.4 miles south of Il.
17 at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 23
Davis Creek - Davis Creek is a beautiful area and often has
many species of migrating birds. Meet in the Davis Creek parking area at
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 6
Sweet Fern, Pembroke - This is the property of Marianne Hahn
and she is graciously allowing KVAS to visit. Meet at the Aroma Forest
Preserve lot at 8:30 a.m. and we will carpool from there. Ticks are
abundant there so dress accordingly.
Steve and Donna Domogala have attracted a large colony of purple
martins to their yard on the Iroquois River near Watseka. They are no
longer doing their open house but you are welcome to come at your convenience to
view them. Middle to late June is best as there are nests, some with eggs
and others with babies, at that time. Go south on Il 1 a distance of 5.2
miles south of the intersection of Il 1 and US 52. turn right on 2100 N.
Go 1 mile to the T with 1930E and turn right. At the next road (2150N),
turn left, go to the first lane (1/4 mile) and turn left. Follow the lane
to the right and you'll be there.
KVAS Officers
Phone
Annual Dues
David Atkinson, President
932-6457 $5.00
single
Etta Aubertin, Secretary-Treasurer
427-8303 $8.00
couple
John Baxter, Field Trip Chairman
937-5059 $10.00 family
Send correspondence to Etta Aubertin, 7388A S. 2500E Rd., St.
Anne, Il 60964. Please make checks for dues payable to Kankakee Valley
Audubon Society.
Kankakee Valley Audubon Society is an affiliate of the Illinois
Audubon Society.
