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Rockton Pelican Fest

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Sat, May 18 , 2024 • 10:00am - 4:00pm

111 W Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072

Join us for World Migratory Bird Day celebration in Rock River region. Explore birdwatching, guided tours, and downtown activities in Rockton. Visit Nygren Wetland Preserve for wildlife talks and early bird walk with Sinnissippi Audubon Society.

Save the date to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region. Together, The Natural Land Institute, The Sinnissippi Audubon Society, The Village of Rockton and JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery present a day filled with activities and sights sure to delight everyone. Learn about and meet some interesting birds while visiting several educational / environmental booth. Stroll along the historic streets, shops and restaurants of downtown Rockton for an entertaining day.
 
Visit Nygren Wetland Preserve's Wildlife Overlook at 3714 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, where you will be greeted by a knowledgeable volunteer to talk about birds and other wildlife. Guided tours of the preserve start here at: 11 am and 12:30 pm led by Rick Barton and at 2 pm led by Zach Grycan.
 
For you birders: Don't miss the Early Bird Walk at 7:30am meeting at the Nygren Wetland Overlook presented by Sinnissippi Audubon Society. Led by Alan Branhagen, NLI Executive Director

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