In 2019, a pair of endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers arrived at Montrose Beach and began nesting. In spite of numerous challenges and with the help of countless volunteers, the pair dubbed Monty and Rose, successfully raised a family and returned do so again in 2020. Now with spring migration is underway, we’re eagerly anticipating the return of Chicago’s famous plover pair to Montrose Beach once again to nest.

To prepare their summer home and help give this year’s chicks the best chance at survival, we’re going to do some spring cleaning. On Sunday, April 11th, join us for a beach clean up at Montrose Beach. All are welcome and no prior experience or equipment necessary but RSVP is required.

To help maintain social distancing keep group sizes small, we ask that volunteers sign up for one of four rolling time slots; 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am. To RSVP, email ActionDays@sheddaquarium.org with your desired time and number of people attending.

This event is proudly organized by the following partners: Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Ornithological Society, Chicago Audubon Society, Illinois Ornithological Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, IL Department of Natural Resources, and the Chicago Park District.