COS Past Events

This is a listing of our recent past events.

 
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The Sloughs of "Palos" - McGinty Slough
Jun 28
The Sloughs of "Palos" - McGinty Slough

RSVP Required

Join COS as we explore one of the great hotspots of southwest Cook County!

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Jun 27
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 20
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 17
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!

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
Jun 14
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.

Nighthawk Crawl at Horner Park, Black Feather Edition
Jun 13
Nighthawk Crawl at Horner Park, Black Feather Edition

RSVP Required

The Chicago Nighthawk Project and Black Feather join forces to celebrate the Common Nighthawk, an iconic goth bird!

Marian Byrnes Natural Area Ribbon Cutting
Jun 13
Marian Byrnes Natural Area Ribbon Cutting

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.

Flock Club: Bird Trivia at Beat Kitchen
Jun 11
Flock Club: Bird Trivia at Beat Kitchen

Join COS for Flock Club as we gather to share our passion for birds in a casual environment. This event features bird trivia!

River Park - Heron Watch
Jun 10
River Park - Heron Watch

RSVP Required

Join COS for an unofficial “heron hangout” in River Park!

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Jun 10
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!

COS in the Suburbs: Horizon Farm
Jun 9
COS in the Suburbs: Horizon Farm

RSVP Required

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

Montrose Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
Jun 7
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!

Beginner Birding at Horner Park
Jun 6
Beginner Birding at Horner Park

RSVP Required

A great place for beginner birders, Horner Park is a city park with a natural area that stretches along the Chicago River. 

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
Jun 3
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!

Marian Byrnes - Birds & Botany
May 31
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.

Jackson Park Bird Walk
May 31
Jackson Park Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join COS for a Sunday morning bird walk at Jackson Park to look for migratory spring birds!

LaBagh Woods Spring Bird Walk
May 30
LaBagh Woods Spring Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join us on a hike through the woods to observe spring migrants as well as the wood's year-round residents.

After Work Bird Walk at The Wild Mile
May 27
After Work Bird Walk at The Wild Mile

RSVP Required

Join COS for an afternoon walk as we decompress from a long day at work and look for birds at the Wild Mile.

COS in the Suburbs: Bird Walk at Buffalo Creek
May 27
COS in the Suburbs: Bird Walk at Buffalo Creek

RSVP Required

Join COS for an evening bird walk at Buffalo Creek to enjoy migratory spring birds.

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
May 27
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!

Afternoon Bird Walk at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve
May 26
Afternoon Bird Walk at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve

RSVP Required

Join COS for a thrilling visit to Thatcher Woods! It’s a unique site where we can expect to see a lot of woodland and migratory bird species. 

Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves después de las horas del trabajo. El Bosque de Thatcher es un sitio único donde podemos esperar ver muchas especies de bosques y aves migratorias.

Lincoln Park Zoo Bird Walk
May 26
Lincoln Park Zoo Bird Walk

RSVP Required

Join COS for an late morning bird outing at Lincoln Park Zoo. The park’s Nature Boardwalk is an excellent example of restoring native habitats in urban environments.

Sunrise Bird Walk at Montrose Point
May 26
Sunrise Bird Walk at Montrose Point

RSVP Required

Join us at Montrose for spring migration birding at sunrise.

LaBagh Woods Stewardship Workday
May 24
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.

Sunset Bird Walk at Horizon Farm
May 23
Sunset Bird Walk at Horizon Farm

RSVP Required

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

Black Feather: A Goth Bird Walk in Humboldt Park
May 23
Black Feather: A Goth Bird Walk in Humboldt Park

RSVP Required

Join COS in Humboldt Park for a celebration of World Goth Day, black birds and dark (but positive) vibes!

Montrose Dunes Stewardship Workday
May 23
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!

Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park
May 21
Sunset Bird Walk at Douglass Park

RSVP Required

End the daylight hours with a COS bird walk at Douglass Park. This 160-acre hotspot that packs diverse habitats including prairie, savanna, and wetland.

North Pond Wednesday Bird Walks
May 20
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!

COS in the Suburbs: Beginner Birders at Spring Valley
May 18
COS in the Suburbs: Beginner Birders at Spring Valley

RSVP Required

Join COS for an afternoon bird walk at Spring Valley to enjoy migratory birds.