Location: Douglass (Anna & Frederick) Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623

Date: Sunday, 03/23/2025

Time: 8 AM - 10:00 AM

Join COS for morning birding at Douglass Park. This 160-acre hotspot packs diverse habitats including prairie, savanna, and wetland. We will walk roughly a roughly 1-mile loop around the park’s lagoons in search of Chicago’s wild wonders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome to attend.

Leader: Sammy Cabindol

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Sammy Cabindol (wildlifesammy@gmail.com) or Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 1 mile and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are unavailable as the Fieldhouse restrooms are closed on Sundays.

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 heavy coat, hat, and gloves. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking lot and street parking is  available. The location is accessible by public transit via the 12, 52, 94 CTA bus routes.

COVID:

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