The Gene Siskel Film Center is presenting Wild Inside, a new documentary about Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who escaped from New York City's Central Park Zoo in 2023 and captured the hearts of millions. Chicago Bird Alliance board members and staff will introduce the film before each screening.

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.

Step onto the floating docks of the Chicago River's Wild Mile with Holly Greenberg and 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.

Join us at Plum Creek for an evening spotting Common Nighthawks on their migration route to South America! The cul-de-sac at the end of Plum Creek Meadow’s parking lot has a gorgeous, wide-open view of the sky. Bring your lawn chair and eagle eyes to help us spot nighthawks migrating through prior to their return next spring.

Join us for a morning walk at Park No. 566 to see prairie birds such as sparrows, meadowlarks, raptors and maybe some early fall migrants. Park No. 566 is an incredible restored prairie that sees uncommon bird species like parasitic jaegers, blue grosbeaks and many more. Its proximity to the lakefront provides an incredible opportunity to see birds in flight through Lake Michigan with the city of Chicago in the background.