A pair of Great Egrets perched over the water on a fallen tree at Nygren Wetlands. Photo by Upal Sengupta.
Nygren Wetland Preserve is a beautiful prairie, woodland, and wetland habitat west of Rockton, Illinois near the Illinois / Wisconsin State Line.
Wildlife species, including migrating waterfowl and songbirds, have returned in abundance since the Natural Land Institute purchased and restored the 721-acre.
Dr. Alan Branhagen, Director of the Natural Land Institute, will host and lead the hike along with Dexter and Rita. We are arranging bus transportation from Milwaukee and Madison, please register below!
Parking and Transportation
Visit the Natural Land Institute’s website for a map of Nygren Wetlands along with parking information. We are also coordinating bus transportation, register below:
What to Expect and Accessibility
We love new birders! As always, birders of all skill levels and ages are welcome!
We have child- and adult-sized binoculars available for those who’d like to borrow a pair!
Please note: There is one portable toilet at the "barn" area where the buses will park.
Since our events are public spaces, it is possible that you may appear in photos. Please notify someone on our team if you prefer not to have your photo taken at an event.
What would be helpful to make this event work for you? Please contact our team with any questions or accommodations.