# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birdwatching Hike - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird species.  Thousands of migrating waterfowl use Hennepin & Hopper Lakes as a critical stopover during the spring migration.  Explore the wetlands and learn about the important conservation work being done at the Refuge. 
 
This program is suitable for all ages and levels of birdwatching experience, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.  Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars. 


May 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
780 East Rd
Hennepin, IL 61327


Register online at go.illinois.edu/BirdDixon


If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged in order to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hennepin/birdwatching-hike-dixon-waterfowl-refuge/200029859109344
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/birdwatching-hike-dixon-waterfowl-refuge?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hennepin-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hennepin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
- **lat**: 41.209574437773
- **long**: -89.323921555248
- **full address**: Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Florid, Illinois, Hennepin, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties (https://allevents.in/org/university-of-illinois-extension-bureaulasallemarshall-and-putnam-counties/23443014)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, Florid, Illinois, Hennepin, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Birdwatching Hike - Dixon Waterfowl Refuge ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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