Throughout the month of November, the public has the opportunity to participate in local Christmas Bird Counts.
The National Audubon Society will host free counting workshops to teach the basics of bird counting.
The Christmas Bird Count is the nation's longest-running community bird project, as most counts in southern Illinois are a 30 plus year tradition.
Before the count date, participants will practice counting with an expert and be able to sign up for other free bird counting events.
Workshops will be offered at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge on the following dates
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November 8 from 1-2 p.m.
Giant City State Park (235 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958)
November 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pinckneyville Community Center (203 N. Walnut St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274)
November 17 from 1-2 p.m.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959)
November 30 from 10-11 a.m.
Rend Lake Project Visitor Center (11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL 62812)
To reserve a spot, click here or call (618) 687-1727.
