Location: Graceland Cemetery, 4001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Date: Saturday 9/12/2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Join COS for an extra special edition of Black Feather, our goth bird walk series, as we visit beautiful and historic Graceland Cemetery! We'll take in the incredible sights and be on the look-out for blackbirds and other similarly vibed birds. Participants are encouraged (but not at all obligated) to wear black and/or other goth adornments. Everyone 18 years old and up is welcome (trying to be extra mindful of cemetery group visit rules), including beginning birders, bird curious folks, and people who don't ever wear black for any reason, be it aesthetic or pesky pet hair.
Leaders: Chris Holden and Anney Grish
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions. We'll have a limited number of binoculars available that folks can request in advance on a first come first served basis.
Accessibility:
Total trip distance is approximately 1.5 miles and the majority of the trip will take place on paved trails with minimal incline. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.
Restrooms are available in the visitor center
Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. In addition to dressing for the weather, people are welcome to wear black, their favorite dark wave band t-shirt, or anything else that they are inspired to. There is absolutely no dress code, however!
The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Come on foot or bike, take public transportation or find car parking on Clark Street.
Respiratory Illness Precautions:
COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear a mask.