Begins at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 13.

This event marks the official opening of the Sanctuary's trails for public use. Guests will gather for light refreshments at The Nest, a renewed storage barn. Information on display includes: an exhibit of the new herbarium, breathtaking photos of plant and animal species taken at the sanctuary, nature photography tips, information on restoration activities already accomplished by the local sanctuary committee and future volunteer opportunities.

At 2:00 pm, Tom Clay, Executive Director, Illinois Audubon Society will lead a presentation honoring the people and partnerships of the Amboy Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Immediately following the presentations visitors may join a guided tour to special points of interest along the newly created Blue Trail. Transportation will be available or visitors are welcome to walk and enjoy the trail on their own. Tour highlights on the trail will include information on the dragonflies at Orchid Wetland; a stop at Indian Ridge to learn about the Big Marsh, turtle nesting, and sandhill cranes; plant identification near Fern Pond at Woodpecker Woods and information about the six-lined racerunner lizardsat Earthstar Flats.

The day will conclude by 4:00 pm.

Map: http://www.illinoisaudubon.org/PROGRAMSEVENTS/Directions%20to%20Amboy%20Marsh.pdf