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Bird Walk: Illinois State Beach Park - South Unit

  • Illinois Beach State Park Wadsworth Rd Beach Park, IL 60099 (map)

Date:  Friday, September 12, 2025

Time:  8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Activity Level:  Moderate, Walk ~4 miles (mix of sand, crushed-gravel, dirt, and paved terrain)

Trip Leader:   Nat Carmichael   (224) 578-1576

Location:   Illinois Beach State Park South Unit

                    Wadsworth Rd (Entrance to park)

                    Beach Park, IL 60099

We will meet in the IBSP Nature Center parking lot, pinned in Google Maps below.

Google Maps:  IBSP South Unit - Nature Center Parking Lot

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 ~4 miles on an assortment of terrain. Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and a hat are all good items to bring along.

Feel free to leave the walk at any time. 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 leader will notify all participants via email. 

Register for Illinois Beach State Park-South Unit Bird Walk

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