Wild Onion - 2nd Quarter 2008

Earth Day Beach Sweep and Dunes Restoration at Montrose Beach

April 19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Chicago Group has adopted Montrose Beach and we truly love taking care of this natural oasis in our crowded city.

Banish cabin fever! Celebrate Earth Day outdoors, cleaning up the beach and working with Leslie Borns, the steward of the dunes natural area on native habit restoration. April 19 is a great time to see migrant birds as they move north through Chicago to Canadian breeding grounds, so if you have binoculars, be sure to bring them. You can spend as long or as little time as you like at this event.

Refreshments will be served. Dress for the weather (the event runs rain or shine), wear a hat and bring work gloves if you have them.

If you have questions, please contact the event leader, Christine Williamson, birdchris@aol.com or evenings 773/935-8439.

You’ll get one entry to the Environmental Activist Awards Program for participating in this activity.

Directions: Meet on the water (east) side of the beach house at Montrose Beach; look for the Sierra Club banner. Take Montrose east under Lake Shore Drive. Take the first possible right turn (at the bait shop). About 200 yards after the turn, look on your left for a paved path that heads toward the water. The white beach house is at the end of the path – you’ll see it through the trees. If you drove, park on either side of the park road and walk over to the beach house. Bike parking is available at the beach house. The # 78 Montrose bus stops at Marine and Lake Shore Drive. Head east under Lake Shore Drive and follow the directions above; the walk to the beach house will take about 15 minutes.

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