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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.
Join Holly Greenberg in Douglass Park for 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.
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.
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 the second of this birding festival featuring keynote speakers, presentations, workshops, outings, and get-togethers with other birders.
November 22 – December 2, 2026 | 11 Days / 10 Night
Discover why Costa Rica is considered one of the world's premier birding destinations on this unforgettable 11-day adventure with Chicago Bird Alliance. From lush rainforests and scenic volcanoes to tropical wetlands, cloud forests, and Pacific mangroves, you'll explore some of the country's most diverse ecosystems in search of an incredible variety of birds and wildlife.
Join the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago (JNDC) and CBA for a Summer Bird and Nature Walk at Park 538. We will explore the prairie and narrow, sloped woodland trails to spot summer residents such as the Song Sparrow, Gray Catbird, Barn Swallow, Double-crested Cormorant and more!
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.
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.
Join us for a Friday morning walk looking for summering birds at the historic Oakwoods Cemetery in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. The walk will be about 1.5 miles on paved roads or mowed grass.
Free Virtual Program
Presenter: Marco Valtriani
Explore how Italy's rich history has shaped its diverse bird habitats, learn about conservation efforts protecting endangered species, and discover unforgettable birding adventures across the Italian "boot" with S-Cape Travel. Perfect for birders looking for inspiration for their next adventure!
Join Holly Greenberg at the Flyway City exhibition for 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 CBA for a morning bird walk at Washington Park. Designed by famed architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Washington Park is a natural area encompassing 35.7 acres of prairie and wetland habitat. The park hosts many migrating and summering songbirds and water birds.
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.
Join Holly Greenberg and Envision Unlimited at the Humboldt Park Library for 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 Holly Greenberg at the Loyola Field House for 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.
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.
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.
Stop by Holly Greenberg’s booth at the Main Street Fair for 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.
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.
End the daylight hours with a CBA bird walk at Washington Park! Designed by famed architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Washington Park is a natural area encompassing 35.7 acres of prairie and wetland habitat. The park hosts many migrating and summering songbirds and water birds.
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.
Join Holly Greenberg at the Flyway City exhibition for 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.
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.
Join a CBA trip in search of grassland breeding birds. This special area encompasses 585 acres of restored prairie in far-south suburban Cook County and is a critical sanctuary for birds, including some threatened species. During the summer breeding season the area is alive with Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Dickcissels, and Henslow’s Sparrows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End the daylight hours with a CBA bird walk at Douglass Park. This 160-acre hotspot that packs diverse habitats including prairie, savanna, and wetland. We will walk around the park’s lagoons in search of Chicago’s wild wonders as the sun sets. Birders of all experience levels and ages are welcome to attend.
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.
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.
End the daylight hours with a CBA bird walk at Washington Park. This 345-acre hotspot packs diverse habitats including woodland and wetland. We will walk roughly a roughly 1-mile loop around the park’s lagoons in search of Chicago’s wild wonders as the sun sets.
Come celebrate spring migration and make World Migratory Bird Day a month-long event! Join a naturalist-guided bird walk at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 to 11:30AM. The walk will begin at Trailside Museum of Natural History outside the museum entrance.
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.
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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