Event Type: Bird Walk
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2023
Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail
Address: Central Ave south of U.S. Rt 30, Matteson, IL Map
Hope you can join us to look for migrating passerines and incoming nesting birds along with year-round residents. We’ll walk by marshland, open water, grassy areas, and wooded sections. In April, Helmick draws a variety of arriving marsh & water birds, swallows, and warblers passing through.
We’ll meet in the parking lot for the South Suburban Humane Society facility at 21800 Central Avenue. Map.
The bird hike is on a paved path. There’s a porta potty where the trail crosses Ridgeland Ave; however, the walk will not go that far west.
The bird walk is free and open to everyone. New birders are welcome! No registration required.
Leaders: Diane Hicks & Pat Andersen
Last minute event changes: Occasionally weather or site conditions, such as a flooded path, necessitate a last minute cancellation. Use the form below to sign up for an event change notification. We’ll email you if this bird walk has to be cancelled or modified.
Questions? Send an email to: thorncreekaudubon@gmail.com
COVID-19 Precautions: We ask that everyone attending be FULLY VACCINATED. Masks are welcome but not required.