EVERY SATURDAY IN BOTH SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.  Chicago Audubon Bird Walks at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 North Pulaski Road, Building D. Come join us for migration time to see many birds and walk through the beautiful autumn woods surrounding the Nature Center. All levels of birders are encouraged to attend. The walk leaders always welcome questions. For information or if you need directions, call the Chicago Audubon office at 773-539-6793.

Chicago Audubon "Big Month" Bird Walk, Spring Creek, in the Spring Lake Forest Preserve, Barrington Hills, 7:00 a.m. Meet at Penny Road Parking lot, which is on East Penny Road, Barrington Hills. There is never a charge for our walks, but please contact walk leader to register in advance: Craig Stettner at [email protected]. You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate.

These walks continue throughout the year, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, field guides, and dress for the weather. Many species are seen. Meet at Clarence Darrow Bridge, just south of the Museum of Science & Industry. You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate. For details and directions, contact Pat Durkin at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Should be the heart of the fall warbler migration.  Leader:  David Willard ([email protected]). Meet at 1651 Willow Road (Willow Road at I-94, Erickson Woods parking lot), Winnetka. For updates, go to Chicago Audubon website: www.chicagoaudubon.org.  You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate. Everyone is welcome.

Chicago Audubon Seed Collecting at Camp Pine Woods Forest Preserve, Glenview/Des Plaines.  Come join the chance to help a prairie and shrubland become an even better habitat for native plants and wildlife. Help collect native seeds for redistributing on site. Camp Pine Woods is on Euclid/Lake Avenue between Des Plaines and Glenview, just east of the Des Plaines River. Enter from east bound; no left turn from west bound.  Contact John Elliott at [email protected].

Fall migrants, especially warblers, thrushes, vireos. Bemis Woods North , Wolf Road between 31st and Ogden, Westchester. Meet at easternmost part of parking lot. Leader:  Douglas Stotz ([email protected]). For updates, go to www.chicagoaudubon.org. You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate. Everyone is welcome.

Look for the tail end of breeding woodland birds, and the earliest fall migrants. Interesting species that have summered here in recent years include Pileated and Red-headed Woodpeckers, White-eyed Vireo, Hooded and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Summer Tanager. Park at Bemis Woods North, easternmost part of parking area, just west of Wolf Rd.

RIVERBANK NEIGHBORS FUNDRAISER

MONDAY, JULY 24, FROM 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.

HALF ACRE TAP ROOM AND BREWERY (Age 21+)

4257 N LINCOLN AVENUE, CHICAGO

Riverbank Neighbors is a community-based organization that has restored and managed the east bank of the Chicago River from Montrose to Berteau since 1994 through a lease arrangement with NeighborSpace and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. It is a volunteer organization that seeks to improve the ecology of the river and riverbank and to develop a deep sense of community in our neighborhood. Buy tickets online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/riverbankevent -- or contact Sue Murray at 773-332-0123, or [email protected] to pay cash or check.

Ticket price:  $45 before July 24 or $50 at the door.

Ticket includes:  House Beers & sodas,Taco bar, Live music, Brewery tours.  

Age 21+ event! Space is limited!

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Should be the height of waterfowl migration.  Leader:  David Willard ([email protected]). Meet at 1651 Willow Road (Willow Road at I-94, Erickson Woods parking lot), Winnetka. For updates, go to Chicago Audubon website: www.chicagoaudubon.org.  You do not need to be a member of Chicago Audubon to participate. Everyone is welcome.

Look for breeding woodland birds. Interesting species that have summered here in recent years include Pileated and Red-headed Woodpeckers, White-eyed Vireo, Hooded and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Summer Tanagers. Park at Bemis Woods North, easternmost part of parking area, just west of Wolf Rd.