Celebrate Illinois Plover Day!
On October 28, Governor Pritzker signed the proclamation making November 18, 2019 officially Illinois Piping Plover day. While entirely symbolic, it’s an acknowledgement from the highest office in the state that what happened this summer at Montrose Beach was nothing short of historic and that the efforts of everyone involved deserves to be honored. In order to properly celebrate, plover partners from across the board have joined forces once again to bring you everything from film screenings, opportunities for action, and a happy hour. Check out the list below, consider joining us, and check back regularly for new additions to the list.
Film Screenings
November 18 - Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, Chicago, 7 p.m. SOLD OUT
November 21 - ICA GreenRise, 4750 N. Sheridan, Chicago, 7 p.m. SOLD OUT
November 24 - Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport, Chicago, 7 p.m. SOLD OUT
December 7 - Uptown Branch Library, 929 W. Buena, Chicago, 2 p.m. SOLD OUT
December 11 - Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie, Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Tickets available
January 13 - Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
Interested in setting up a new screening? Contact the filmmakers!
Events
Montrose Beach Cleanup
Sunday, Nov. 17 — 9am to 11am
Marine debris is one of the greatest threats faced by aquatic birds and Piping Plovers are known to regularly ingest micro plastics and plastic filaments. Join us to help remove trash and debris from the beach and make it a better environment for people and plovers alike. RSVP here.
Waukegan Beach Cleanup
Monday, Nov. 18 — 9am to 11am
Join Lake County Audubon to clean up the beach near the site of Monty and Rose's first nest (in 2018). Sign the Plover Pledge and become a Plover Pal in partnership with Lake County Audubon Society! RSVP here.
South Shore Nature Sanctuary Bird Walk
Monday, Nov. 18 — 9am
Join "Monty and Rose" filmmaker, Bob Dolgan, and Chicago Audubon Society president, Judy Pollock, on a morning bird walk through another one of Chicago’s finest coastal habitat restoration projects. While migration season is past it’s peak, November can still be a great time to see birds such as sparrows, waterfowl and more. RSVP here.
A Toast for Monty and Rose at Spiteful Brewing
Monday, Nov. 18 — 4pm to 6pm
All are welcome to join us for this fun event. At 4:30 p.m., we will toast the hatching of Monty and Rose's first chick, which took place at 4:30 p.m. on July 17 at Montrose Beach. Twenty-five percent of beer sales from 4-6 p.m. will benefit Great Lakes Piping Plover recovery efforts. RSVP here.
Location: Spiteful Brewing, 2024 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago.
Take Action
Tell Congress to protect coastal ecosystems and fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Urge Congress to protect the Endangered Species Act
And last but not least…
Sign the Monty and Rose guestbook!
Whether you were a monitor, a visitor, or even an ardent internet supporter, everyone was touched by Monty and Rose this summer. Share your memories here and post photos to social media using the hashtags #ploverwatch, #PipingPlover and #PloverDay.