Join us for an evening Little Sit at the nature garden in Rutherford Sayre Park. During the Little Sit we will hone our observation skills and use mindfulness techniques to enjoy the species that find us, while learning about individual birds and the stories they have to tell. The nature garden is in a natural area of the park and provides a good opportunity to discover migrating songbirds, including kinglets, nuthatches, wrens, thrushes, warblers, and sparrows. Ample seating in and near the garden allows us to rest and watch; optionally, we can walk along the short trail through the prairie to find additional birds. You are encouraged to bring a notebook and writing or sketching instruments to record your observations.

Leaders: Robyn Detterline

You must RSVP in advance! Pre-registration is required. Please contact Robyn Detterline (rdetterline@gmail.com) or Aerin Tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:
This will be a stationary experience. If we decide to walk through the prairie, total trip distance is approximately 0.2 miles. The trail is wide with crushed gravel and little incline.

Restrooms are not available.

Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a light jacket. Loaner binoculars will be available.

Location and Transportation:
The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free street parking is available. Rutherford Sayre Park is a short walk from the Metra Mont Clare station on the Milwaukee District West line. It is also accessible via the Grand and Fullerton CTA buses.

Public Health:
Please bring a face mask with you. You may be asked to wear it as needed by the trip leader.