Name: Woodcock Walk: Hickory Creek
Start: 2026-03-26T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-26T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Hickory Creek Preserve

***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***
Spring is breeding season, a time when the normally timid and elusive male woodcock throws off all his inhibitions in an attempt to attract a mate. Waiting for just the right conditions, he moves to the edge of the forest to prepare for his extraordinary courtship sky dance. Join a naturalist to learn all about this shy showoff and just what makes him the star of the show. Then head to the trail for a short hike to see this amazing avian performance.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 7 and older.
Registration required by Wednesday, March 25, by calling 815-722-4121 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/9939?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Be sure to dress for the weather as we will be standing in place often as we listen and look for woodcocks. Meet at the Hickory Hollow Shelter.
The hike will be less than 1 mile on both paved and natural surface trails over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.
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