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Wild Things Conference
Mar
1
9:00 AM09:00

Wild Things Conference

Wild Things Conference, the largest gathering of Chicagoland nature nerds returns this spring! Join more than 2000 nature lovers from across the region for a day full of educational sessions ranging from plants and animals, to restoration practices and story telling, to environmental justice and recreation. And of course, one of the largest groups of offerings is a track all about birds.

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IN Dunes Birding Festival
May
15
to May 18

IN Dunes Birding Festival

  • Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of the most popular and fastest growing birding festivals in North America returns! The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival takes place on May 15-18, 2025 and will feature hundreds of trips highlighting the extraordinary bird diversity present in northwest Indiana and eastern Illinois.

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The Urban Birding Festival
Sep
12
to Sep 14

The Urban Birding Festival

  • Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chicago Ornithological Society is proud to present, in association with our many birding partners, The Urban Birding Festival! Taking place in and around Chicago on September 12-14, 2025 this festival highlights the extraordinary bird diversity present in the area with over 400 recorded species in the Chicago region.

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Bilingual (English/Spanish) McKinley Park Birdwalk
Jun
29
9:00 AM09:00

Bilingual (English/Spanish) McKinley Park Birdwalk

Join COS on a bilingual bird walk! McKinley Park is home to many species of birds. We will observe birds that can be commonly found in the park. 

Únanse con la SOC para un paseo de aves. El Parque de McKinley es el hogar de muchas especies de aves. Observaremos aves que se pueden encontrar comúnmente en el parque.

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After Work Bilingual (English/Spanish) Thatcher Woods Birdwalk
Jun
28
6:00 PM18:00

After Work Bilingual (English/Spanish) Thatcher Woods Birdwalk

Join COS after work on a bilingual bird walk! Thatcher Woods is 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.

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Bird Photography at Big Marsh
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Bird Photography at Big Marsh

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.

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Bird Photography at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Apr
7
10:00 AM10:00

Bird Photography at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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.

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