This Cook County forest preserve is one of the top migrant hotspots in the northern suburbs, with the extensive woodland trails and the shoreline by the restored lagoons attracting virtually every species of warbler seen in the Chicago region as well as migrating thrushes, flycatchers, vireos and more. Ospreys nesting on the west side of the preserve should also still be present, along with multiple waterbird species and flyover raptors.
Waterproof shoes are advisable in case the woods along the lagoons shoreline are wet.
Directions: Meet at the Willow Rd. entrance just east of the Edens Expressway (the sign says Erickson Woods). From the north, take the Edens southbound and exit at Tower Road. Turn left (south) on the Frontage road to Willow Road. Turn left (east) on Willow and cross over the Edens to the Erickson Woods entrance. Park at the north end of the parking lot.
Leader: Maureen Marsh (352) 317-5130
Please register for Skokie Lagoons/Erickson Woods here so that we can get a head count and contact you in the event of a date change due to weather conditions.