It's that time of the year already - WINTER!! Yes, the 2007 IOS Gull Frolic is just around the corner. The IOS Gull Frolic will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club at the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
A program on "Winter Raptors in Illinois" by Steve Bailey, Illinois Natural History Survey Ornithologist, will be presented in the morning and afternoon. A display of winter raptor specimens will be available to examine up close and personal, thanks to Doug Stotz of The Field Museum. Our renowned gull experts will again be available to answer questions.
The $10 registration fee includes a breakfast of muffins, doughnuts, fruit, coffee and tea, and the traditional lunch of the world famous Sea Gull Stew, Vegetarian Chili, pizza, a drink, salad, and a nice cookie for dessert.
Money from the registration fee will also help defray facility expenses. Any surplus will go to the IOS Research Grant Program to benefit Illinois birds and birding.
Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be available all day.
To reach the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club take the I-94 toll road north towards Milwaukee. Exit at Route 173. Turn right (east) and go to Sheridan Road (Rt. 137). Turn left and proceed to 7th Street. Turn right on 7th Street and follow the North Point Marina signs to the yacht club. DO NOT SPEED on 7th Street! It is actively patrolled by the Winthrop Harbor police.
Volunteers are still needed. Sponsors are also needed. Contact Denis Bohm at (847) 235-2738 or by .
Return to the 2007 Field Trips page.