A waterbird gem, Big Marsh is the largest contiguous wetland site in Cook County. Over the last hundred years, urban development resulted in degraded habitat and habitat loss. Big Marsh has now undergone extensive restoration efforts and boasts excellent habitat for many breeding and migrant bird species and other wildlife like turtles and muskrats. On this spring migration walk we can expect to see warblers, waterfowl and shorebirds.

Registration is REQUIRED with a capacity of 20 people.

Trip Leaders: Ian Sarmiento and Jake Vinsel

Meeting Place: Meet in the main lot. Pin here.

Photo: Great blue heron by Alexia Svejda