Date:  Sunday, May 10, 2026

Time:  7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Activity Level:  Moderate, Walk 3-4 miles on dirt/grass/crushed-gravel trails

Trip Leader:  Matt Tobin  (847) 951-1483

Location: Ryerson Conservation Area

                 21950 N Riverwoods Rd

                 Riverwoods, IL 60015

Meeting Location:  Welcome Center Parking Lot

                                  From Riverwoods Road, turn west into Ryerson Conservation Area

                                  Follow entrance road through stop sign to the lot at the end of the road.

The Welcome Center Parking Lot is pinned below in Google Maps.

Google Maps:  Ryerson Welcome Center Parking Lot

This trip will be limited to 20 participants. If you register and realize ahead of time you will not be able to make the walk, please send a text to the trip leaders so your spot can be re-opened.

Please register using this link.

Bring binoculars (if available).  We will have some loaner pairs on hand if you need to borrow one for the walk.

Please dress accordingly for the weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear for walking 3-4 miles on a mix of crushed-gravel/dirt/grass/paved trails. 

The walk duration may extend beyond the scheduled time slot, but feel free to leave the walk at any time.

In case of inclement weather forcing a cancellation, the trip leader will notify all participants via email/text.