Chicago Ornithological Society is celebrating the next big chapter of our Calumet Initiative as we unveil the first Motus wildlife tracking tower in Chicago!

Not sure what Motus is? No problem. Join us at the new Ford Calumet Environmental Learning Center at Big Marsh Park for a morning of birds and refreshments as our experts demonstrate exactly what this exciting new technology is and share COS's bold vision for the future of birds and birding in the Calumet region.

Event is free and open to all!

Please RSVP here.

Event Schedule:
9:30am - Arrive at center for socializing and refreshments
10:00am - Welcome, presentations begin
10:10am - Brief history of Calumet birding/conservation
10:20am - Unveiling of the COS Calumet Master Plan
10:25am - MAPS, 2 years of bird banding at Big Marsh
10:35am - Motus, what it is and why it’s important
10:45am - Concluding remarks and wrap up

Meet at the Ford Calumet Environmental Center. Facility and surrounding paths ADA accessible. Parking and bathrooms available onsite. Masks required while indoors.