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Black History Month Conservation Resources

Judy Cheske • February 5, 2021 (updated 2/7/2026)

The importance of Black Americans in conservation and environmentalism is GREATLY underrepresented and it requires some digging to learn about the significant past and current Black contributors and advocates of birding, conservation, and environmental justice.

Rodney Stotts, Black Master Falconer

Guillermo Pineda • February 28, 2024

Rodney Stotts’ memoir, Bird Brother: A Falconer’s Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife, covers how he left a life of selling drugs to embrace his love for wildlife through volunteering for environmental initiatives, ultimately learning how to rehabilitate raptors, leading him to become a master falconer and one of the first Black Falconers in the U.S.

The EcoWomanist Institute

Winnie Wu • March 31, 2025

The 2025 Bird Outing Leader Training program will be kicking off in April, and this initiative wouldn’t be possible without the support of Veronica Kyle and the EcoWomanist Institute (EWI). The mission of this inspiring organization is to focus on societal and environmental issues that affect women of African descent, who are typically the healers of their community, and underserved communities in general.

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Feb 14, 2026

A Beautiful Relationship – Between Bird and Plant

Feb 14, 2026

It may seem obvious that birds are heavily reliant on plants to survive – they nest in trees, they eat berries and seeds for sustenance, and they feast on the insects that use flora for their own advantage. But not all bird-plant relationships are equal.

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 13, 2026

Ask a Bird Nerd: Are Urban Squirrels Not Tasty?

Feb 13, 2026

We’re answering our first question to Ask a Bird Nerd! Do our local raptors pass on squirrel opportunities? What’s your question about birds? How do birds do what they do? Why do birds do what they do? They can be such fascinating, puzzling creatures. Send us your question and we’ll do our best to answer it.

Feb 13, 2026

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Black History Month Conservation Resources

Feb 7, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

Friend or Fowl? The Iconic Canada Goose

Jan 19, 2026

While commonly seen, Canada Geese exhibit a variety of behaviors and there are subtle differences between genders and subspecies. Learn about their fascinating features and histories here.

Jan 19, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

Act Now to Save the Act!

Jan 15, 2026

New rules proposed by the Department of the Interior significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act. Our friends at the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) have made it easy to alert your Members of Congress of your concerns. Read below for what is at stake.

Jan 15, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Ask a Bird Nerd

Jan 12, 2026

We’re trying something new – a feature where you ask a question about birds, and volunteers at CBA will do their best to answer your question in this space. How do birds do what they do? Why do birds do what they do? They can be such fascinating, puzzling creatures.

Jan 12, 2026

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Feb 19

Feb 19, 2026

[SOLD OUT] FOR THE BIRDS: Birds of North America at A Red Orchid Theater

Feb 19, 2026

Join us for Birds of North America at A Red Orchid Theater, a special evening benefiting Chicago Bird Alliance.

Join fellow bird and nature lovers for a memorable night at A Red Orchid Theater to enjoy Birds of North America, a moving father–daughter story. Their shared love of birds opens the door to conversations about family, life, and connection.

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 21

Feb 21, 2026

Wooded Island Birding Outing

Feb 21, 2026

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Feb 21, 2026

Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene Workshop at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

Feb 22

Feb 22, 2026

Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene Workshop at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

Feb 22, 2026

Join this crowdsourced environmental art project by crafting a bird replica for the 300-foot carpet of birds killed in window collisions in Chicago. Free and open to all ages.

Feb 22, 2026