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Winging It: A Brief History of Humanity's Relationship with Birds
Jun 20
Newberry Library
Winging It: A Brief History of Humanity's Relationship with Birds
Newberry Library

Head on over the Newberry Library for Winging It: A Brief History of Humanity’s Relationship with Birds, a COS-sponsored exhibit.

Newberry Library
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Jul 26
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Flock Club Book Club: Turning to Birds
Jul 29
Jefferson Park Library
Flock Club Book Club: Turning to Birds
Jefferson Park Library

Join COS for Flock Club Book Club to discuss Lily Taylor’s Turning to Birds. In the spirit of our yearlong celebration of green birding, we’ll discuss this book’s mindfulness approach to birding.

Jefferson Park Library
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Aug 3
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Magic Hedge) for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Aug 3
LaBagh Woods Grove #1
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
LaBagh Woods Grove #1

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

LaBagh Woods Grove #1
Borbs and Forbs: Columbus Park
Aug 16
Columbus Park
Borbs and Forbs: Columbus Park
Columbus Park

RSVP Required

Borbs and Forbs is a monthly event for nature enthusiasts and those inspired to give back to our communities. Each month we will visit a Chicago Park to admire local birds and other fauna, followed by a stewardship day with the park's steward.

Columbus Park
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Aug 16
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Horner Park
Aug 23
Horner Park
Horner Park
Horner Park

RSVP Required

Join us as we explore Horner Park - a city park with a natural area that stretches along the Chicago River. We'll look for early fall migratory birds and soak in the blooming wildflowers.

Horner Park
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Aug 23
LaBagh Woods Grove #1
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
LaBagh Woods Grove #1

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

LaBagh Woods Grove #1
Nighthawk Watch at Horner Park
Aug 24
Horner Park
Nighthawk Watch at Horner Park
Horner Park

RSVP Required

Join COS for a nocturnal twist on the classic hawk watch, our third annual Nighthawk Watch!

Horner Park
Nighthawk Watch at Northerly Island
Aug 31
Northerly Island
Nighthawk Watch at Northerly Island
Northerly Island

RSVP Required

Join COS for a nocturnal twist on the classic hawk watch, our third annual Nighthawk Watch!

Northerly Island
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Sep 6
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Magic Hedge) for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

The Chicago Birder Blog

 
Blog
Field Trip Recap: Douglass Park Walk for Families and Beginners
Field Trip Recap: Douglass Park Walk for Families and Beginners

Trip leader Sammy Cabindol recaps the beginner’s walk at Douglass Park on June 27.

Field Trip Recap: Humboldt Park Bird Walk for Families and Beginners
Field Trip Recap: Humboldt Park Bird Walk for Families and Beginners

Trip leader Sammy Cabindol recaps the bird walk for families and beginners at Humboldt Park on June 29.

Field Trip Recap: Sunset Walk at Douglass Park
Field Trip Recap: Sunset Walk at Douglass Park

Trip leader Sammy Cabindol recaps the evening bird walk at Douglass Park on June 25.

Call to Action: Bird-Friendly Design Subject Matter Hearing
Call to Action: Bird-Friendly Design Subject Matter Hearing

Learn how you can lend your voice to the cause of bird-friendly design ahead of the July 23 City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy subject matter hearing.

Field Trip Recap: Horizon Farm
Field Trip Recap: Horizon Farm

COS member Joann Umeki recaps the bird walk at Horizon Farm on July 11, 2025.

Field Trip Recap: Borbs and Forbs in Garfield Park
Field Trip Recap: Borbs and Forbs in Garfield Park

COS member Steve Whitman recaps the Borbs and Forbs walk at Garfield Park on June 28, 2025.