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Upcoming Events

We lead and sponsor many kinds of events, such as special online presentations, bird walks and volunteer workdays. All are welcome, especially beginners.

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Disney II Magnet High School: Earth Day Celebration
Apr 16
Disney II Magnet High School: Earth Day Celebration

Disney II Magnet High School Students are hosting a Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene workshop as a part of a community Earth Day Celebration at their school.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Apr 19
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
Apr 19
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Izaak Walton League of Des Plaines & Chicago Bird Alliance Spring Migration Bird Walk
Apr 22
Izaak Walton League of Des Plaines & Chicago Bird Alliance Spring Migration Bird Walk

Celebrate Earth Day with a guided bird walk—discover spring migrants and local wildlife in Algonquin Woods!

Schiller Park Arbor Day Celebration
Apr 25
Schiller Park Arbor Day Celebration

Chicago Bird Alliance Executive Director, Matt Igleski, has been invited to give a presentation entitled “Birds & Trees: Branching Out Together” at this event. The event is open to the public.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Apr 26
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
Apr 26
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

For the Birds! Flying Squirrel Experience Fundraiser
Apr 27
For the Birds! Flying Squirrel Experience Fundraiser

Join CBA for this unique fundraiser and experience!

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May 3
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
May 3
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Birding at LaBagh Woods with The Geographic Society of Chicago and CBA
May 4
Birding at LaBagh Woods with The Geographic Society of Chicago and CBA

Join the Geographic Society of Chicago and the Chicago Bird Alliance for a guided birding walk through LaBagh Woods!

Illinois Spring Bird Count 2025
May 10
Illinois Spring Bird Count 2025

The Illinois Spring Bird Count (ISBC) is a yearly bird count that consists of volunteers conducting bird censuses in all 102 counties in Illinois. The research derived from this count is important in helping understand the impact of climate change on birds, and changes in bird populations statewide.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
May 10
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May 10
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
May 17
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May 17
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
May 24
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May 24
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center
May 31
Spring Migration Outings at North Park Village Nature Center

Spring migration is upon us, and so are these much-loved outings at North Park Village Nature Center! Join us as we travel through this beautiful preserve, which encompasses 46 acres of gorgeous trails winding through woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. The route is approximately one mile long and takes about two hours to traverse.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
May 31
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jun 7
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jun 14
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jun 21
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jun 28
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul 5
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul 12
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

SOLD OUT - Colombia: An Andes Introduction
Jul 17
SOLD OUT - Colombia: An Andes Introduction

Red Hill Birding will donate $100 to CBA for every member who registers for this tour!

Colombia is famous among birders for having the highest species list of any country in the world— more than 1850 species!

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul 19
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

Wooded Island Birding Outing
Jul 26
Wooded Island Birding Outing

Chicago Bird Alliance has hosted walks at Jackson Park every Saturday, year ‘round (weather permitting), for over 50 years! We traverse a distance of about two miles, walking through Wooded Island and Bobolink Meadow. The walks are free and open to all, and newcomers are warmly welcomed.

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