Programs

Following is a listing of our upcoming bird and wildlife programs. To receive notice of future programs and field trips, please sign up to receive our email newsletter (click link). You can also follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook page.

Programs are held at  Heller Nature Center at 2821 Ridge Road in Highland Park, Illinois 60035 (directions) unless otherwise noted. All programs are open and free to the public unless noted. Membership is not required to attend these programs. Donations to support our coffee & snacks are welcome but not required. Good deal, huh? If you like our programming, here are ways to support our organization.

Posterboard
Posterboard
April – June 2019 Apr – Jun 2019
Apr
16
Tue
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Tickets
River otters have returned to the Chicago area in 2015 after decades of absence caused by trapping, habitat destruction and poor water quality. Chris Anchor, senior wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserve District of Cook[...]
Heller Nature Center
May
17
Fri
May
19
Sun
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – May 19 @ 1:00 pm
5:00 pm
Tickets
Birding by the Big Lake Spring Gathering 2019 May 17-19 hosted by Lake-Cook Chapter Lake/Cook Chapter is hosting the 2019 Illinois Audubon Society Spring Gathering, which will draw IAS members from around the state. The[...]
Host Hotel - Doubletree Libertyville/Mundelein
May
21
Tue
May 21 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Tickets
Rails are among the most elusive birds in our area, usually hiding in dense marsh vegetation. Stephanie Beilke, an Audubon Great Lakes staffer who has been involved in monitoring marsh birds in Illinois and Indiana,[...]
Heller Nature Center
Jun
18
Tue
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Tickets
Members and non-members alike are invited to join us for our annual potluck dinner. This is a great opportunity to socialize, provide feedback on our year of programs and field trips. Also enjoy a sneak[...]
Heller Nature Center
April – June 2019 Apr – Jun 2019