Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
19
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

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.

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Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul
26
8:00 AM08:00

Wooded Island Birding Outing

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.

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Rat Contraceptive Pilot Program - Zoom
Jul
30
10:30 AM10:30

Rat Contraceptive Pilot Program - Zoom

The Chicago Bird Alliance is hosting a webinar on the Rat Contraceptive Pilot Program on Wednesday, July 30th from 6-7 pm Central. Project leaders will be on hand to answer questions, and to describe the dangers of rat poison and the alternative of contraceptives to control the rat population. The public is invited to learn more. The pilot study will cover 4 blocks in Lincoln Park, the neighborhood where the owl family died last year.

  • Judy Pollock, Chicago Bird Alliance - welcome; general purpose of study

  • Gloria Pittman, Chicago Streets/Sanitation - discuss typical approach and interest in alternatives

  • Timmy Knudsen, Alderman - discuss issues in Ward

  • Maureen Murray, Lincoln Park Zoo - introduce study and provide background 

  • Loretta Mayer, Wisdom Good Works - discuss product and previous projects

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
31
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Birding Outing at Humboldt Park
May
24
10:00 AM10:00

Birding Outing at Humboldt Park

It’s May, which means peak migration season is here. We’ll focus on spotting a wide variety of songbirds moving through the area — warblers, vireos, flycatchers, swallows, and more. Bring binoculars if you have them or let us know in advance if you’d like to borrow a pair. All experience levels welcome!

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
24
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Early Evening Outing at Linne Woods
May
23
5:30 PM17:30

Early Evening Outing at Linne Woods

Not an early bird? Join the Chicago Bird Alliance for an evening bird walk at Linne Woods, a beautiful oak-hickory forest along the north branch of the Chicago River with an adjacent prairie. We will search for spring migrants as well as breeding birds, including Wood Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting, and Barred Owl.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
17
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
10
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Illinois Spring Bird Count 2025
May
10
12:01 AM00:01

Illinois Spring Bird Count 2025

The Illinois Spring Bird Count (ISBC) is a yearly bird count that consists of volunteers conducting bird censuses in all 102 counties in Illinois. The research derived from this count is important in helping understand the impact of climate change on birds, and changes in bird populations statewide.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May
3
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
Apr
26
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
Apr
19
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

  • North Park Village Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

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