Location: Humboldt Park, 1301 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622

Date: Sunday, 8/9/26

Time: 10 AM - ~12 PM

Make Humboldt Park a leisurely start to your birding day, or come join us after hitting up another spot or two earlier on in the morning.  Either way, you can’t lose!  

There is no registration limit to this walk so the group size may be large. While there are official leaders for the trip, this will be a community birding experience where all participants can help each other locate birds. Become a regular, meet new birding pals, or just drop by when you can. People of all experience levels are welcome, including folks who have never birded before.

Leader: Christina Harber and Steve Whitman

Pre-registration is not required although if you do not pre-register, you will be asked to complete the form on site. We recommend registering beforehand to receive timely updates before the trip such as cancellation due to weather. Please contact Christina Harber (ceharber@yahoo.com) if you have questions or if you need to borrow binoculars.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 1.5 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are sometimes available throughout the year.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather.

Meet at the Boathouse. Free parking is available in the parking lots of the boathouse and fieldhouse. Humboldt Park is accessible by public transit via the 70, 72, and 94 bus routes.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks.