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Bird Banding:

Come and visit the
Chicagoland
Bird Observatory at Camp
Sagawau. The American
Bird Conservancy and the
National Geographic
Society has named the
Chicagoland Bird
Observatory as
one of the Important Bird
Areas of the United States.
You ma yobserve bird
banding on Saturdays and
Sundays in October,
weather permitting.
Volunteers are welcome.
For more information call:
630 257-2045.

Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in
nature and would like to
become involved in
preserving, restoring and
caring for our native
ecosystems, Camp
Sagawau needs your help.
Volunteering is a fun way to
show your support and to
learn about
our natural history.

There are many
opportunities at
Camp Sagawau. We need
friendly people to assist the
public, answer
phones, help with trail
maintenance and
restoration. Ski season help
is also needed.

For information call, Monday
through Friday between
7:30
and 3:00, 630 257-2045.

Fall Programs 2006

Please refer to the Calendar for dates and times. Most Programs last
two hours. Please call, 630 257-2045 to register for the following programs.

Bird Migration Hike:
Bring your binoculars and join the naturalists for a two-hour hike to
observe migrating and resident birds. If you do not have
binoculars, Camp Sagawau has a small number for loan.

Waterfowl Watch:
Observe migration and resident fowl at McGinnis Slough. We
will meet in the parking lot on the west side of LaGrange Rd.
(about 13800 South). This is a two-hour program.

Fall Color Experiences:
Learn to capture the colors of the season artistically with water-
colors, Colored pencils and markers in this two-hour program.

Fall Prairie Tour:
Visit our Prairie during the fall aspect. Enjoy the seasons blooms
and the tall grass in all it’s splendor.

Preparing for Winter:
See how nature gets ready for the long winter season. This two-hour
program will feature a hike to observe how plants and animals
prepare for winter.

Fall Color Tour:
Take a stroll on Camp Sagawau’s trails to enjoy the autumn
splendor and learn how the seasons colors are created in
this two-hour program.

Caring for Your Trees
And Shrubs:
Learn how to nurture the woodyPlants in your yard. We will show
you how to prune your trees and shrubs and protect them during the
winter months.

Bird Feeding:
Bird feeding in fall and winteris not only beneficial for our avian
friends, but enjoyable as well. Learn about the types of food to
provide and what kinds of birds might visit your feeding station.

Fossil Hunt:
Look for evidence of ancient sea Life. Meet 1 mile east of Camp
Sagawau on route 83.

Canyon Tours :During a two-hour program learn
about our area’s geologic history and take a hike through one of
Illinois’ Nature Preserves to view rare plants and wildlife. Come
prepared to get your feet wet! We will wade the creek and
water levels vary with the amount of rainfall.

General
Information

A variety of interpretive
programs will be offered
by Camp Sagawau
naturalists this fall.
Programs are family
oriented and dates, times,
and locations are listed in
this calendar. For
registration and further
information, call Camp
Sagawau, at
630-257-2045, between
7 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Visitors that require
special
accommodations or
assistance, please call
in advance.

Groups:
Any group of 10 or more
visitors must make a
reservation by phone.

Student Extra Credit:
Students attending the
program must actively
participate in a positive
manner. An extra credit
slip will be given at the
conclusion of the program.