There’s something for everyone at the Southeast Side parks! From festivals, to campouts, to climbing classes, check out all the exciting outdoor adventures we have planned in your community.
The Chicago Park District has adjusted its programs and events schedule in response to the modified Stay at Home order. Please note that all program dates are subject to change based on guidance from City and State public health officials.
Ford Calumet Environmental Center
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
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Every winter, birders and nature lovers eagerly await the arrival (invasions) of Snowy Owls in Chicago from the Artic. Owls and other arctic birds are driven South by a dramatic and mysterious process called “Irruptions!” Join the Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) in the Ford Calumet Environmental Center as we explore and take a deep dive into everything we know about irruptions and how to find these rare visitors from the north! RSVP is required.
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
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Join Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) for winter birding at Big Marsh park. They will look for overwintering raptors and songbirds in the park – And we will look for the gull roost along Stony Island Ave for uncommon wintering gull species.
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
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Join the Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) for a discussion about bird habitat conservation and coffee. Meet at the Ford Calumet Environmental Center to learn more about what makes a coffee bird friendly followed by a tasting of some fresh brews courtesy of the locally owned Wood Warbler Coffee Roasters.
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
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Celebrate WINTER FEST with the Chicago Park District and its partners. Bring the whole family, dress warm, bring a sled and spend a day enjoying winter in the park. We’ll have snow shoes, binoculars and winter field guides available for FREE (while supplies last*). Afterwards, warm up by the bonfire with a s’more or come into the FORD CALUMET ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER for live music, participate in arts and crafts activities, and learn about all of the exciting things happening in the community.
Arts and Crafts
Animal Meet and Greet
Bonfire
Hot Cocoa
Live Music
Solar Astronomy
Snow Trekking
Self Guided Nature Walks
Celebre el WINTER FEST con el Distrito de Parques de Chicago y sus colaboradores. Traiga a toda la familia, abríguese bien, traiga un tobogán y pase un día disfrutando del invierno en el parque. Tendremos zapatos para la nieve, binoculares y guías de campo de invierno disponibles GRATIS (hasta que se acaben*). Después, caliéntese junto a la fogata con un s’more o entre en el FORD CALUMET ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER para escuchar música en vivo, participar en actividades artísticas y artesanales y aprender sobre todas las cosas interesantes que están sucediendo en la comunidad.
