Posts in Advocacy
COS Needs You!

COS has been around for over a hundred years now, but the only way it will reach its next hundred is with people dedicated to getting it there. We need you! As an all volunteer organization, COS is only as strong as the many people who help us achieve our mission.

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Community, AdvocacyEdward Warden
Vote YES

It’s not every day that with a stroke of a pen we can have a dramatic impact on local conservation. But such a rare opportunity has presented itself. COS is excited about the tremendous opportunities for bird conservation if the Vote Yes for Clean Air, Clean Water, and Wildlife ballot measure passes.

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AdvocacyEdward Warden
Chicago Breeding Bird Trends

The Bird Conservation Network (BCN), a local group of 21 conservation organizations, including the Chicago Ornithological Society, has released data from a 22-year study of the breeding habits of over 100 nesting species in a variety of natural habitats across northeastern Illinois.

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Illinois Bird Day

It is now official that the State of Illinois appreciates birds of all feathers and welcomes the legions that pass through from out of town every spring and fall. There really is no better strategy for rebranding the label of “flyover country,” and turning a negative into a positive with a bit of tropical glamor.

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