Engage with Nature:  Bird Banding and Migration.

Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration.

By Starved Rock State Park

Overview

Get up close and personal with winged wonders with Professor Wilcoxen from Milliken University as he guides participants in bird banding.

Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration is your chance to get up close and personal with our feathered friends! Join us at the Illinois Canyon Trailhead for a hands-on experience learning about bird banding and migration. Watch as experts carefully capture, tag, and release birds, all while explaining the fascinating process of migration. This is a unique opportunity to witness nature in action and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around us. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!

Category: Science & Tech, Science

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Highlights

  • ages 12+
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 7:50 AM

Location

Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park

IL-71

Ottawa, IL 61350

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Starved Rock State Park

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On Sale Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM