Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00
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Nov
28
9:00 AM09:00
Humboldt Park Birdsgiving Stroll
RSVP Required
Join us for a slow-paced outing at Humboldt Park. In late November this park is bustling with late migrants, including Fox, White-throated, and Swamp Sparrows, as well as winter residents such as Cooper's Hawks, American Tree Sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos.
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00
Family Owl Prowl at North Park Village
In partnership with the Chicago Park District, come and learn about the raptor of the night- the owl! This interpretive program and guided walk will lead participants through the preserve in search of owls.
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
Family & Adult Owl Prowls at North Park Village
In partnership with the Chicago Park District, come and learn about the raptor of the night- the owl! This interpretive program and guided walk will lead participants through the preserve in search of owls.
Dec
15
7:00 AM07:00
76th Lisle Christmas Bird Count and Dinner
RSVP Required
Join COS for the 76th Annual Lisle Christmas Bird Count and Dinner! Every year on a wintery Sunday in December, birders sally forth to count birds and contribute their sightings to the oldest continuously running citizen science project in the world.
Dec
18
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.
Dec
25
7:00 AM07:00
Lakefront Christmas Bird Count
RSVP Required
Join COS for the annual Lakefront Christmas Bird Count! Every year on Christmas day, birders sally forth to count birds and contribute their sightings to the oldest continuously running citizen science project in the world.
Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00
Family & Adult Owl Prowls at North Park Village
In partnership with the Chicago Park District, come and learn about the raptor of the night- the owl! This interpretive program and guided walk will lead participants through the preserve in search of owls.
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.
Nov
16
8:00 AM08:00
Borbs & Forbs: Dunning-Read Natural Area
RSVP Required
Join us for a walk at the Dunning-Read Natural Area. Then at 9 a.m. we'll join the site steward for a workday in which we help improve the natural areas so important to these migrating birds.
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00
Chicago's Bird
RSVP Required
Chicago Ornithological Society and the Field Museum invite you to join us for the final event in the Year of the Peregrine Falcon! This short film screening and panel event will feature new and cutting edge footage of Peregrines in action taken right here in Chicago.
Nov
13
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Nov
10
12:00 PM12:00
Owls of Chicago at North Park Village
RSVP Required
Join Chicago Ornithological Society at North Park Village Nature Center as we take a deep dive into everything we know about Chicago's many owls!
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Owls of Chicago at Big Marsh
RSVP Required
Join Chicago Ornithological Society at the Ford Calumet Environmental Center as we take a deep dive into everything we know about Chicago's many owls!
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00
Community is Key
RSVP Required
Join us for the latest installment of the Compelling Voices in Conservation and Birding series.
Nov
6
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.
Nov
3
8:00 AM08:00
Rainbow Beach Bird Walk
RSVP Required
Join COS as we check out Rainbow Beach for fall and winter arrivals and waterfowl.
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00
Park 566/Steelworkers Park Stewardship Workday
Join the friends, neighbors, and Chicago Park District staff for a series of nature walks and stewardship days this summer and fall as we learn about and help care for this important natural resource.
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00
Montrose Point Bird Walk
RSVP Required
Join COS as we check out Montrose Point for fall and winter arrivals and waterfowl.
Nov
1
6:00 AM06:00
Park 566 Owl Prowl
RSVP Required
Join COS for an owl prowl at Park 566. We will look for owls of all kinds but will focus on finding Short-eared Owls that are seen there frequently. Beginning birders welcome and loaner binoculars will be available.
Oct
30
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Oct
29
6:00 PM18:00
The Chicago Bird Debate
RSVP Required
Would the Peregrine Falcon win election today? Join Chicago Ornithological Society and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum as we answer that very question! Like any proper democratic election cycle, this calls for a debate.
Oct
28
7:15 AM07:15
Park 566 Bird Walk
Join us for a fall migration walk at Park 566! This uniquely urban habitat is host to countless migratory birds and one of the best places in Chicago to observe grassland birds, raptors, waterfowl, and many other species on their journey north.
Oct
27
8:00 AM08:00
Rutherford-Sayre Bird and Stewardship Day
RSVP Required
Join us for short, slow walk at the Rutherford-Sayre Natural Area in the Galewood neighborhood. Then at 9 a.m. we'll join the Rutherford-Sayre steward for a workday in which we help improve the natural areas so important to these migrating birds.
Oct
26
7:30 AM07:30
Montrose Point Offshore Ducks, Beginner Bird Walk
RSVP Required
Join COS for a duck-themed trip to Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.
Oct
23
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Oct
21
7:15 AM07:15
Park 566 Bird Walk
Join us for a fall migration walk at Park 566! This uniquely urban habitat is host to countless migratory birds and one of the best places in Chicago to observe grassland birds, raptors, waterfowl, and many other species on their journey north.
Oct
21
7:00 AM07:00
LaBagh Woods Beginner Bird Walk
RSVP Required
Join Larry “Skillethead” Krutulis and take advantage of his detailed knowledge of this premier Chicago birding hotspot. For beginner birders only.
Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
Montrose Point AND Dunes Stewardship Workday
Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00
Park 566 Stewardship Workday
Join the friends, neighbors, and Chicago Park District staff for a series of nature walks and stewardship days this summer and fall as we learn about and help care for this important natural resource.
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00
Birds Have Always Told Us
RSVP Required
Join us for the latest installment of the Compelling Voices in Conservation and Birding series.
Oct
16
7:00 AM07:00
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!
Oct
14
7:15 AM07:15
Park 566 Bird Walk
Join us for a fall migration walk at Park 566! This uniquely urban habitat is host to countless migratory birds and one of the best places in Chicago to observe grassland birds, raptors, waterfowl, and many other species on their journey north.
Oct
13
1:00 PM13:00
Chicago's Bird Photo Contest Reception
RSVP Required
Enjoy some light refreshments as we connect with fellow photographers, celebrate the year's accomplishments, and go birding!
Oct
13
8:00 AM08:00