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i’ll be birding for christmas

December 20, 2026




Plum Creek Nature Center
27064 South Dutton Road, Beecher, IL
708-946-2216

Want to get some practice during the big Christmas Bird Count? Look no further! We will study, learn and practice our bird identification across the Goodenow Grove trails to increase our birding knowledge in preparation for the yearly Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count(Opens in a new window) happening from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Registration required by Thursday, Dec. 17: 815-722-9879. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10305?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Admission: Free

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Wheelchair Accessible
d Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
m Music (Live)
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade





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