COS Past Events

This is a listing of our recent past events.

 
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Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Jul 12
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Magic Hedge) for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Jul 12
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

Grassland Birds at Horizon Farms
Jul 11
Grassland Birds at Horizon Farms

RSVP Required

Join COS in search of breeding grassland birds at Horizon Farm.

Orland Grassland Bird Walk
Jul 5
Orland Grassland Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join us as we look for these specialty grassland birds as well as woodpeckers, flycatchers, and other summering birds at this restored farmland site.

Bird Walk at Humboldt Park for Families and Beginners
Jun 29
Bird Walk at Humboldt Park for Families and Beginners

RSVP Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park on a bird walk tailored for new birders and families.

Borbs and Forbs: Garfield Park
Jun 28
Borbs and Forbs: Garfield Park

RSVP Required

Borbs and Forbs is a monthly event for nature enthusiasts and those inspired to give back to our communities. Each month we will visit a Chicago Park to admire local birds and other fauna, followed by a stewardship day with the park's steward.

Bird Walk at Douglass Park for Families and Beginners
Jun 27
Bird Walk at Douglass Park for Families and Beginners

RSVP Required

Attention families and beginners: end the daylight hours with a COS bird walk at Douglass Park.

Flock Club: The River Kitchen and Bar
Jun 26
Flock Club: The River Kitchen and Bar

COS proudly presents Flock Club - a social event by and for birders. Join us as we gather to share our passion for birds in a casual and accessible environment.

Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park
Jun 25
Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park

RSVP Required

End the daylight hours with a COS bird walk at Douglass Park.

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Jun 22
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
Jun 21
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Jun 18
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

After Work Walk at Park 566
Jun 17
After Work Walk at Park 566

RSVP Required

Decompress after work with COS at Park 566 as we look for grassland birds along the lakefront.

Lincoln Park Zoo Bird Walk for Families and Beginners
Jun 16
Lincoln Park Zoo Bird Walk for Families and Beginners

RSVP Required

Join COS for a bird outing at Lincoln Park Zoo specifically tailored for new birders and familes.

Grassland Birds at Horizon Farms
Jun 14
Grassland Birds at Horizon Farms

RSVP Required

Join COS in search of breeding grassland birds at Horizon Farm.

Beginning Birding on the Wild Mile
Jun 12
Beginning Birding on the Wild Mile

Join COS and Urban Rivers for a workshop on the Chicago River to learn how to find and identify Chicago’s many feathered friends. We will walk participants through the basics of bird identification and what a hopeful birder needs to get started looking for birds.

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Jun 11
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Jun 8
Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday

Join the stewards of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Magic Hedge) for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!

Sloughs of the Palos Area
Jun 8
Sloughs of the Palos Area

RSVP Required

Join COS for a hike through Hogwash and Boomerang Sloughs in search of woodpeckers, flycatchers, buntings, and more!

Iroquois Whip-poor-walk
Jun 7
Iroquois Whip-poor-walk

RSVP Required

Join COS for an excursion to the oak savannas of Iroquois County to find the Eastern Whip-poor-will.

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Jun 7
LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday

Join us for a habitat restoration workday at COS’s flagship stewardship site LaBagh Woods, and help bring back critical bird habitat.

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Jun 4
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
Jun 1
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park as migratory birds flock to this incredible green oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

Marian Byrnes - Birds & Botany
Jun 1
Marian Byrnes - Birds & Botany

RSVP Required

With over 100 acres of wetlands, prairie, and savannah to explore, we'll be on the look out for a variety of early migrants including rails, warblers, sparrows, and raptors.

Bird Photography at Northerly Island
May 31
Bird Photography at Northerly Island

RSVP Required

Join us for a hands-on workshop into the captivating world of bird photography with professional bird photographer, J’orge @yorickgarcia! Gain insights into kickstarting your bird photography adventure, from choosing the right gear to setting your camera, and mentally preparing yourself for capturing that perfect shot.

Illinois Beach State Park-North Unit Bird Walk
May 31
Illinois Beach State Park-North Unit Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join COS and Lake County Audubon Society for a hike at Illinois Beach State Park.

Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park
May 29
Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park

RSVP Required

End the daylight hours with a COS bird walk at Douglass Park.

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
May 28
North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks

In cooperation with Third Coast Birding and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, COS is proud to continue our long tradition of Wednesday morning bird walks at North Pond!

Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk
May 25
Humboldt Park Sunday Social Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join us as we explore Humboldt Park as migratory birds flock to this incredible green oasis in the surrounding urban environment.

Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
May 24
Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday

Join the stewards of Montrose Beach Dunes for a workday at one of the top bird watching spots in the country!