Trip Report: Field Museum Peregrine Collection Tour

When planning began for the Year of the Peregrine, our friends at the museum’s bird division were more than happy to open their doors and give us a chance to learn more about peregrines through the lens of their carefully preserved collections….

Program, Field TripEdward WardenJuly 1, 2024peregrine

Introducing Tweets and Eats

COS announces a new program: Tweets & Eats!

Program, CommunityRobyn DetterlineFebruary 21, 2023

COS Brings Intro to Birding to Cantata Adult Life Services in Brookfield

Residents at Cantata Adult Life Services get an intro to birding at their own campus.

ProgramLindsay WilkesNovember 12, 2021

Birds & Bytes Retrospective

Like many organizations suddenly faced with reduced or nonexistent in-person programs in March of 2020, we turned to virtual platforms to reach our audience. After rapidly assembling a new program planning team, some crash courses in webinar tech, and some creative thinking, Birds & Bytes was born!

ProgramEdward WardenMay 19, 2021

A New Partnership with IL Native Plant Society, Northeast

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with Illinois Native Plant Society. Starting this spring, we’re joining forces, bringing our experts together, and rolling out a series of virtual and in-person birding and botany programs.

Program, Community, Field TripEdward WardenMarch 20, 2021

Piping Plover Appreciation Party Wrap-up

The jam-packed gallery of the Peggy Notebaert Museum was buzzing with happiness as many plover monitors met each other for first time and swapped war stories from the beach, fueled by food and drink generously donated by the museum.

ProgramEdward WardenOctober 20, 2019

Making Room for Compelling Voices in Birding and Conservation

Obstacles still stand in the way for women, minorities and young birders to feel welcome within the community. It shouldn’t be this way, because our shared love of birds should bring us together, no matter our circumstances. This is a small step, but we hope it leads to our organization and other local groups continuing to raise diverse voices of individuals who are making important strides in the birding world.

Advocacy, Conservation, Community, ProgramEdward WardenJanuary 19, 2019

Openlands Announces "Birds in My Neighborhood" Program

Openlands is pleased to offer Birds in my Neighborhood™, a volunteer-driven program for 2nd to 5th grade classrooms with the goal of acquainting students with nature in their community through the observation of birds.

ProgramLindsay WilkesJanuary 19, 2014

"Birds of Lake and Cook Counties" - Illinois Audubon Society Art and Photography Benefit

An Illinois Audubon Society Artand Photography Benefit and co-sponsored by Chicago Ornithological Society, "Birds of Lake and Cook Counties" will be held atErewhon Mountain Outfitters at 2585 Waukegan Road , Bannockburn, IL 60015. Theexhibit is from August 15-29, with a reception open to the public August 29 from7-10 pm

ProgramLindsay WilkesAugust 10, 2013

COS Co-Sponsoring Bird Art and Photography Exhibit to Benefit Illinois Audobon

COS is co-sponsoring a special exhibit of bird art and photography by Chicago-area artists. The exhibit will run August 15-29 at the Erehwon Mountain Outfitters store in suburban Bannockburn to raise conservation awareness.

All profits from the sale of the prints as well as select Erehwon products will be donated to the Illinois Audubon Society (www.illinoisaudubon.org), the state’s oldest private conservation organization.

Community, ProgramLindsay WilkesJuly 7, 2013

COS Promotes Urban Biodiversity Week - Walk led by Walter Marcisz

Program, CommunityLindsay WilkesApril 24, 2013

COS Goes Behind the Scenes at the Field Museum's Bird Collection

Thanks to Dave Willard and the Field Museum for hosting COS this past Saturday. Sixteen participants were treated to up close views of some of the largest (Wandering Albatross, Harpy Eagle), smallest (Bee Hummingbird), and strangest (a number of Birds of Paradise) birds that nature has to offer.

ProgramLindsay WilkesApril 15, 2012

COS co-presents "The Resplendent Quetzel" at Chicago Botanic Garden

Take a journey deep into the cloud forest and learn about the elusive Resplendent Quetzal and its natural history. On the way, we'll learn about many other species of birds endemic to the highlands of northern mesoamerica

Join Rob and Tara Cahill of Community Cloud Forest Conservation as they share their experiences from 10 years in Guatemala's central highlands.

ProgramLindsay WilkesMarch 19, 2012Chicago Botanic Garden

COS presents "Birding Through Time" with Joel Greenberg

For the last century, COS has provided many of the eyes and ears to help record changes in bird populations in the Chicago area. Local naturalist and writer, Joel Greenberg, will presents a detailed account of how the bird-scape has evolved.

ProgramLindsay WilkesMarch 1, 2012Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

COS Blog

When planning began for the Year of the Peregrine, our friends at the museum’s bird division were more than happy to open their doors and give us a chance to learn more about peregrines through the lens of their carefully preserved collections….

COS announces a new program: Tweets & Eats!

Residents at Cantata Adult Life Services get an intro to birding at their own campus.

Like many organizations suddenly faced with reduced or nonexistent in-person programs in March of 2020, we turned to virtual platforms to reach our audience. After rapidly assembling a new program planning team, some crash courses in webinar tech, and some creative thinking, Birds & Bytes was born!

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with Illinois Native Plant Society. Starting this spring, we’re joining forces, bringing our experts together, and rolling out a series of virtual and in-person birding and botany programs.

The jam-packed gallery of the Peggy Notebaert Museum was buzzing with happiness as many plover monitors met each other for first time and swapped war stories from the beach, fueled by food and drink generously donated by the museum.

Openlands is pleased to offer Birds in my Neighborhood™, a volunteer-driven program for 2nd to 5th grade classrooms with the goal of acquainting students with nature in their community through the observation of birds.

COS is co-sponsoring a special exhibit of bird art and photography by Chicago-area artists. The exhibit will run August 15-29 at the Erehwon Mountain Outfitters store in suburban Bannockburn to raise conservation awareness.

All profits from the sale of the prints as well as select Erehwon products will be donated to the Illinois Audubon Society (www.illinoisaudubon.org), the state’s oldest private conservation organization.

Thanks to Dave Willard and the Field Museum for hosting COS this past Saturday. Sixteen participants were treated to up close views of some of the largest (Wandering Albatross, Harpy Eagle), smallest (Bee Hummingbird), and strangest (a number of Birds of Paradise) birds that nature has to offer.

Take a journey deep into the cloud forest and learn about the elusive Resplendent Quetzal and its natural history. On the way, we'll learn about many other species of birds endemic to the highlands of northern mesoamerica

For the last century, COS has provided many of the eyes and ears to help record changes in bird populations in the Chicago area. Local naturalist and writer, Joel Greenberg, will presents a detailed account of how the bird-scape has evolved.