Woodcock Walk: McKinley Woods
Schedule
Fri Mar 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center | Channahon, IL
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***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***Demanding a romantic light, the male woodcock waits until dusk before performing his theatrical display. The woodcock “sky dance” is quite a sight to see! We will start the evening learning about the American woodcock, then we’ll take a hike to see if we can catch a glimpse of the courtship flight.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 8 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required by Thursday, March 26, by calling 815-722-9470 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9942?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. This program has both hiking and stationary portions based on the activity of the woodcock. The hike will take place in low light at dusk and will be 1 mile to 2 miles on paved trails and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
(Photo via Shutterstock)
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Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W Walnut Ln ,Channahon, Illinois, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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