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FIELD TRIP: CANAL SHORES GOLF COURSE (SOUTH LOOP)

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Join us to walk the golf course’s south birding loop.

Meet on Lincoln St in Evanston, east of the canal.  7:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.  Approximate duration 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Free street parking (4 hours)

Leader: Matthew Rooney

If you have any questions or if you plan to attend, please email matthewarooney@gmail.com. 

 

FIELD TRIP: PERKINS WOODS

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Look for fall warblers, thrushes, and other migrants. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Ewing Ave. and Grant St. 

Leader: John Bates

 

 

FIELD TRIP: CANAL SHORES GOLF COURSE (NORTH LOOP)

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join us to walk the golf course’s north birding loop. Everyone should bring binoculars and a field guide if they have one. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. on Maple Ave. in Wilmette, just west of the canal. There is free parking (4 hours) on the south side of the street.  

Leader: Matthew Rooney

If you have any questions or if you plan to attend, please email matthewarooney@gmail.com. 

 

FIELD TRIP: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (NORTH CAMPUS)

Saturday, October 10, 2026

We’ll start at the North End of Campus looking for migrants.  We may explore the wooded area and the dunes near Lincoln Street, and then head south on campus.  

Meet 7:30 a.m. at the end of Campus Drive.  Turn east off of Sheridan Road at Lincoln Street and follow Campus Drive around the athletic building all the way to the end. Park at the farthest parking lot.

Leaders: Libby Hill and Sarah Flax