Location: Indian Ridge Marsh, Chicago, IL 60617 https://maps.app.goo.gl/zAH7crL115ZPtGF47

Date: Saturday, 04/19/25

Time: 7:00 AM - ~9:00 AM

Join us for a morning of birding at one of Chicago's hidden gems - Indian Ridge Marsh! We will be looking for water birds, early passerine migrants, and shorebirds.

Leaders: Jake Vinsel

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Jake Vinsel (vinsel.jake@gmail.com) or Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 2 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails, although there is some uneven terrain at times. 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 available at parking lot portable toilets.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Hiking boots/shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a light jacket/heavy coat, hat, and gloves. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available at the parking lot.  Indian Ridge is not readily accessible by public transit.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks