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Birding @ Big Marsh

  • 11599 South Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL, 60617 United States (map)

Join COS on a journey through one of the largest and most high quality wetlands in Chicago. Beginning birders are welcome and we will have extra binoculars available.

Leaders: Chris Williamson and Larry “Skillethead” Krutulis

You must RSVP in advance! Pre-registration is required for the bird walk. Please contact Chris at birdchris@aol.com or Aerin Tedesco at aerintedesco@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend. 

Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!*

Meet in parking lot off of Stony Island Ave https://goo.gl/maps/VRqpLsfogfw

Directions. From 90-94 E, take the Stony Island Ave exit. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 103rd St. Turn left onto 103rd and right onto S Doty Ave, then left on Stony Island. The parking lot will be on your left about a mile and a half down.

Sign up here

*Safety Instructions:

- YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND THIS TRIP!!

- Face masks will be required for everyone and should cover both nose and mouth. 

- If you are feeling ill and have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has, we ask you to please not attend. 

These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.

Later Event: February 26
Park 566 Bird Walk