Evening Film: “The Magic Stump”
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at Thatcher Pavilion for a screening of “The Magic Stump” – the story of an Illinois tree stump […]
Birding Events
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Birding
Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a short presentation to learn about our local owls and observe them on the trail. Ages 12 […]
Owl Program
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about unique adaptations of owls that make them silent, skilled nocturnal hunters.
Snowbirds
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a leisurely nature hike with stops at feeding stations to observe birds’ amazing winter behaviors.
Dawn Owl Prowl
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count with John Elliott from the Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages […]
Whoooo are the Owls in your Neighborhood?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us and a special guest for a talk about owls.
Winter Feeder Big Sit
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for an up-close look at the brave birds staying local during winter at our feeders. Hot chocolate provided.
Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Zoom PresentationLearn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people—and most importantly birds—are minimally impacted during your trip.
Feeder Watch
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What birds are visiting the feeding station? Enjoy watching the feeders on a paved surface. Binoculars available for loan. Weather […]
Birding & Board Games
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch and learn about winter birds at our feeders while playing nature-themed board games. Ages 14 & up.
Birdy, it’s Cold Outside
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about some of the surprising adaptations and behaviors birds use to survive winters deep freeze with an indoor presentation. […]
Picidae
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment. Join us for a short presentation and a stroll to observe these wonderful […]
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside the Museum, then head outdoors for a guided […]
Coffee and Feeders
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite coffee with you and enjoy watching the bird feeders from inside our newly renovated exhibit room.
Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Zoom PresentationThis program is great for beginners who want to learn about building a birding kit, techniques and finding resources.
Birds and Bagels
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments […]
Life in the Snow
Pulaski Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Grove […]
This Old Birdhouse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Prepare a house for the upcoming nesting season. Limited space. One birdhouse per family. $5 suggested donation. Ages 10 & […]
Free – $5
Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
Super Bowl/Superb Owl
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails […]
Superb Owl Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique!
Beginning Birding for Seniors
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn birding basics in the warmth of our newly remodeled nature center.
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Zoom PresentationDiscover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more.
Winter Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior. Binoculars available to borrow.
Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID
Zoom PresentationLearn the basics of bird identification by identifying birds using size and shape as well as the lingo used by […]
Build a Birdhouse
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Welcome back migrating birds by making a birdhouse just in time for spring nesting season. Ages 18 & up or […]
Bird Walk
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Waterfowl Watch
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
Be a Better Birder: Birding and Technology
Zoom PresentationJoin us we introduce you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience.
Waterfowl Welcome
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.