Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 8:30 – 10 AM  

Join environmental educator Nina Carmichael (Bluestem Hall Nature School) on an all ages walk to practice the basics of successfully observing wild birds. Follow the signs to the meeting spot when entering the preserve. Binoculars provided. FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more info: (217) 896-2455 or mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org.