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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the festivities to learn about the birds that are arriving back in NW Illinois for the summer at the World Migratory Bird Day celebration at the Galena River Trailhead under the Highway 20 bridge. The day will start with a bird walk from 9:00-10:30am along the River Trail with Tom Clay\, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s Director of Special Projects. The main event will take place from 1:00-4:00pm with birdy activities for the whole family. \nThe World Migratory Bird Day gathering in Galena will begin with the City of Galena making a proclamation to be a bird-friendly community as an official Bird City Illinois. This will be followed by followed by crafts\, games\, and face-painting for the kids. The more avid birders will get the chance to learn more about how to record their own bird observations to keep scientists informed. There will also be bluebird boxes for sale for $35. These proceeds will go back to supporting Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Bluebird Recovery Program. \nThis will be the second year that the City of Galena will have the designation as an Illinois Bird City. In August 2024 Galena was declared an Illinois Bird City\, joining nine other Illinois cities. The Illinois Bird City program is a part of the Bird City Network\, which is powered by American Bird Conservancy and Environment for the Americas with major support from US Fish & Wildlife Service. \nIn order to receive the title Illinois Bird City\, the City of Galena met criteria in the following categories: habitat creation\, prevention of threats to birds\, education & engagement\, and sustainability. To maintain the designation\, the City of Galena must prove they are able to meet those categories every four years\, they must host a World Migratory Bird Day event\, and have an official Bird City Resolution.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day/
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SUMMARY:JDCF Speaker Series  - Explore Rutherford Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges Nature Preserve was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 2021. This is an official status reserved for only the rarest and highest-quality natural areas in Illinois. Mowed hiking trails take visitors along a sedge meadow\, through prairies home to incredible and rare native plants\, and past impressive oak trees at this 25-acre preserve. During this event\, you will view natural plant communities dating back thousands of years. Randy Nyboer\, botanist\, ecologist and supervisor of natural area surveys will tell you about these remnants of the past and lead a trail walk of the woodland\, prairie and sedge meadow habitats. You can learn a bit about how the Refuge came to be from members of the Rutherford family in this short video. \nWater provided. Wear sensible shoes for the walk\, and bring a walking stick if you use one. There is a short moderate climb\, but most of the 1-mile trail is gently elevated or flat. For your comfort\, we are providing shade canopies and chairs for Randy’s talk. So we’ll know how many we need\, please RSVP to info@jdcf.org.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/jdcf-speaker-series-explore-rutherford-refuge/
LOCATION:Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges\, 9532 E Twin Bridges Road\, Warren\, IL
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