Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on May 25 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Homestead Trail.  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages and experiences are welcome.  Registration is required in case the event needs to be canceled due to inclement weather.  Register now at go.illinois.edu/BirdWithLily. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair. 

Meet at the new Visitor Center: 8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959. We will walk to the Homestead Trailhead together. Crab Orchard NWR has a day use fee of $1.50 if you do not have a pass or vehicle sticker. You can go in the visitor center or purchase your pass online. The Visitor Center opens at 8am.