NEW! Oak Openings Nature Preserve is a Libertyville Township-managed open space in Grayslake that is becoming one of the newest birding hotspots in Lake County. The recent removal of drain tiles has created a broad vista of grassland/prairie, and water management has produced a series of small linked ponds – all offering excellent habitat for migrants, waterfowl and resident birds. This is the first fall since the resculpting of the landscape, and we’ll explore the preserve on an easy grass trail that connects to a gravel trail.
Directions: The preserve is located on Route 45 between Route 137/Peterson Rd and Route 120/Belvidere Rd. Access the parking lot from northbound Route 45 north of Peterson Rd.
Leaders: Wanda Supanich (224) 433-1675 and Susan Lamberts
Please register for the Oak Openings trip here so that we can get a head count and contact you in the event of a date change due to weather conditions.