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FPDKC Bird Watching Walk

May 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Kane County Forest Preserve District (FPDKC) Naturalists will cover basic bird identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way.

Friday, May 16; 9 – 10 a.m.
Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
13N240 Engel Road, Burlington
FREE

kane county forest preserve
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