May 18th
10am–12pm CDT
Explore the vast array of bird species that call Chicago home with expert-led birding classes, where participants can learn how to identify different species, understand their behavior, and discover the best spots for birdwatching in the city.
3 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of creating a vibrant bird oasis in your garden with expert insights and practical tips. From native plant selection to nesting strategies, delve into the intricacies of sustaining diverse bird populations. Join us for an enriching presentation followed by an optional bird walk to witness these principles in action, weather permitting.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us on an evening bird walk through the display gardens as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
One of summer’s delights is enjoying visits from the ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening practices, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science will be discussed. Take a home a plant hummingbirds love.
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UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Discover the awe-inspiring world of hummingbirds as master birder Connie Sidles unveils their extraordinary abilities and stunning beauty. From defying gravity with their courtship flights to flying faster than the eye can see, these tiny dynamos of the avian world will leave you captivated. Join us to unravel the enchantment of hummingbirds and learn how to attract them to your garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us as we look for and study the nesting birds of the Garden. We’ll spend time learning how to identify their territorial songs and how to perform a nesting bird survey. We will start out at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve, which has good variety of nesting birds and is a place most visitors to the Garden do not normally visit. We will also check out nesting birds of the prairies, as well as herons, shorebirds, and waterfowl. ...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Long Grove, Chicago, IL
Explore the mystery of owls at night. Learn owl behavior and identification, as well as the places these fascinating birds are likely to be seen. After an indoor discussion, you will enjoy a guided walk in the woods to look and listen for these enigmatic birds. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight and binoculars.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Explore the fascinating world of bird-watching in the beautiful setting of Chicago. Learn the fundamentals of bird identification and observation techniques in this immersive class at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us for an unforgettable bird-watching experience and discover the diverse avian species that call this area home.
How’s this for a unique way to spend part of Father’s Day? In partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Garden invites you to participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. No experience with canoeing is necessary; instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles are all...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The mighty oaks (Quercus) have been a signature species in Midwest landscapes for thousands of years. This class covers the different species and varieties within their respective ecosystems along with their landscape usage and culture. Oak morphology and physiology of the various species will be covered along with basic identification of the varieties.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Join us for a relaxed evening of bird-watching, from a stationary point on the Garden’s Esplanade. You are welcome to bring your own chair, though benches will be available. We will meet at the Visitor Center and walk a short distance to the Esplanade for the bird sit, ADA accessible. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Explore and study the nesting birds of the Garden. Learn how to identify their territorial songs and how to perform a nesting bird survey. The walk begins at the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve and covers birds of the prairies, as well as herons, shorebirds, and waterfowl. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. A map will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join us on an evening bird walk through the Garden’s Dixon Prairie as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. A map will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
This fall, take a walk in the Garden’s Barbara Brown Nature Reserve and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Some of the species we will be on the lookout for include warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, and perhaps ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A map will be sent.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of winter as you embark on a captivating journey through the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join our expert guides on a stroll through the garden's enchanting landscapes, where you'll encounter a diverse array of magnificent winter bird residents and early spring migrants. Prepare to be awe-inspired as you witness the wonders of nature unfold before your eyes.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the hidden wonders of late-winter bird residents and early spring migrants as you embark on an immersive journey through nature's symphony. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world, equipped with binoculars and a field guide, as you uncover the secrets of Chicago's avian inhabitants.
Join Henry Griffin as he guides you on a bird walk to observe migrating songbirds at the Springbrook Prairie. Henry, a 16 year-old from Oak Park, is a passionate birder with over 900 species identified from 14 countries on 4 continents. He has been leading bird walks in his Oak Park neighborhood to share his passion and reconnect people to birds in urban and suburban environments. May is the month for viewing migrating songbirds who are traveling...
In this single morning workshop for beginners, learn how to find birds, discuss equipment, what to wear, keeping track of your observations, and more. We’ll stroll around the Arboretum to observe birds that inhabit Illinois all year and learn key bird features for identification and how to match birds to their preferred food or habitat as you walk. Notes: This class meets outdoors. Please dress for the weather and for walking on trails,...
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