Meetings, Field Trips and Events

Meetings
No meetings in Carbondale until winter 2011--stay tuned for dates and programs.



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Field Trips

September 19
Fall birding at Rend Lake . For details and meet up location contact Anne at anne.parmley@gmail.com or 618.524.9022.

October 24
Bird the Michael Wolff Memorial Wetlands, Marshall Ridge Access . For details and meet up location contact Anne at anne.parmley@gmail.com 618.524.9022.

December 23
War Bluff Valley Christmas Bird Count . Date subject to change -- check back for confirmed date and details.

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Events

No special events scheduled at this time.



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War Bluff Valley Sanctuary Stewardship Day

Aquatic fernSeptember 11

Upcoming projects include getting Kestrel Hall ready for Insect Day, trail maintenance and barn remode.

Stewarship Day at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary is the 2nd Saturday of each month. Stewardship Day is a great way to see the Sanctuary, meet new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. Meet at the Sanctuary around 10 a.m. Bring work gloves and a sack lunch. Water, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are provided.

Occasionally, Stewardship Day is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances -- it's always a good idea to call in advance for information about the upcoming Stewardship Day--contact War Bluff Valley Sanctuary at 618-683-2222 or email site manager.

Directions to War Bluff Valley Sanctuary:  Follow Rte 146 north out of Golconda for 3.5 miles to Bushwhack Road (look for brown Wildlife Viewing Area sign); turn left; follow Bushwhack for 2.2 miles to Sanctuary entrance on right; follow driveway past caretaker's house all the way back to Kestrel Hall located in the metal pole barn.



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Misc. Information

Shawnee Audubon Chapter of Illinois Audubon Society holds meetings six times a year. We also offer field trips several times a year.

Summer meetings are held at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary, Golconda, IL. Follow Rte 146 north out of Golconda for 3.5 miles to Bushwhack Road (look for brown & white Wildlife View Area sign); turn left; follow Bushwhack for 2.3 miles to Sanctuary entrance on right; follow driveway past caretaker's house all the way back to Kestrel Hall located in the metal pole barn.

Winter meetings are held in Carbondale at the Carbondale Township Hall, 217 E. Main Street.

The general public is welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information please contact Shawnee Audubon Chapter.

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