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Bird Walk - Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve

  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve Middlefork Dr Lake Forest 60045 (map)

Date:  Sunday, November 9, 2025

Time:  7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Activity Level:  Moderate, Walk 3-4 miles (crushed-gravel/dirt trails)

Trip Leaders:  Charlotte Pavelka & Doug Reitz  (847) 347-8416    

Location:   Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve

                    Middlefork Dr

                    Lake Forest, IL 60045

The walk will begin in the main parking lot adjacent to the Elawa Farm Foundation buildings. Please follow the pinned directions to this parking lot in Google Maps below:

Google Maps: Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - Parking Lot

Please bring binoculars (if available).  We will have a few loaner pairs if you need to borrow one for the walk.

Please dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for walking around 3-4 miles on mostly crushed-gravel/dirt trails. Gloves, hat, extra layers for warmth are good items to bring along if needed during the walk.

Feel free to leave the walk at anytime. We may extend the overall duration of the walk beyond the listed time for anyone who would like to continue a bit longer.
In case of inclement weather, the trip leaders will notify all participants via email. 

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