CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

Discover one of nature’s sensational seasonal events during the “International Migratory Bird Day Celebration” at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, May 11.
      The event will feature a variety of free activities for kids and adults throughout the morning.
      • Bird Walk for Adults, 8 – 9:30 a.m. This naturalist-led hike will search for feathered jewels during the peak of warbler migration. Ages 18 and up.
      • Bird Walk for Beginners, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of bird-watching and species identification in Willowbrook’s Back 40 nature area. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult.
      • Bird-Banding Demonstration, 9 – 11 a.m. See how ecologists band birds and how banding helps scientists worldwide. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult.
      • Kids Activity Station, 10 a.m. – noon. This seek-and-find activity will develop the bird-identification skills of budding naturalists.
      • Kids Bird Walk, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Kids can tag along with a naturalist to learn tips for bird-watching. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with an adult.
     
      Visitors should bring binoculars if they have them. A limited number will be available for loan. For more information on the event, email naturalist Ron Skleney at rskleney@dupageforest.org or call the center at 630-942-6200.
      Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., provides care and medical treatment for injured and orphaned native wildlife and presents wildlife-related exhibits, programs and resources. It is open daily (except major holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County owns and manages 25,000 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Each year more than 4 million visitors enjoy 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, five education centers and scores of programs. To get District e-news in your inbox, sign up at dupageforest.org/e-newsletter. For general information, visit dupageforest.org or call 630-933-7200.