Chicago’s piping plovers have moved on to their wintering grounds. But while we don’t expect to see them again until next year, there is still plenty we can do now to ensure they have a healthy summer home to return to!

Chicago is home to numerous beaches, many of which are home to incredible natural areas with the potential to host nesting piping plovers. 63rd Street Beach is one such beach, a site visited by migrating plovers frequently and host to this year’s chicks as their final staging ground before migrating south.

To prepare for the return of plovers to Chicago and help address some of the biggest threats to their habitat, we’re hitting the beach. Join us for a stewardship day as we tackle trash, invasive species, and anything else harming the fragile ecosystem. All are welcome and no prior experience or equipment necessary.

Once you have signed up, we will be reaching out via email with important workday information such as where to meet and what to bring.
If you have any questions, please contact us at stewardship@chicagoparkdistrict.com

This event is proudly organized by the following partners: Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Ornithological Society, Chicago Audubon Society, Illinois Ornithological Society, The Nature Conservancy, and the Chicago Park District.