Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Bird Walk: Fall Migration This fall, take a walk in the Garden and learn to identify birds in their sometimes-confusing fall plumage. Earlier bird walks will highlight warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, while later ones will feature ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Please dress for the weather and bring binocu- lars and a field guide if you have them. Jim Steffen, ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 – 9 a.m. $15.20/$19 | Meet at Visitor Center or Alan Anderson, research committee chairman, Chicago Audubon Society $15.20/$19 | Meet at Visitor Center Saturday, October 12, 7:30 – 9 a.m. or Saturday, November 9, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Tree ID at Reed-Turner Woodland Learn to identify native deciduous trees while enjoying a beautiful hike through Reed-Turner Woodland. The diverse habitat of this Illinois State Nature Preserve contains an oak/hickory woodland, flood-plain forest, wooded ravine, and restored wetland. You will learn how to identify trees by their leaves, bark, seed, and habitat. Dress for the weather. Sarah Schultz, steward, Reed-Turner Woodland $21/$27 | Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove Saturday, October 12, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Owl Prowl at Reed-Turner Nature Preserve 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 weath- er, and bring a flashlight and binoculars. Snow date: November 8. Steve Bailey, ornithologist, Illinois Natural History Survey $39/$49 | Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, Long Grove Friday, November 1, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Birds in the Garden Creating and enjoying a bird oasis connects us to nature and helps sustain bird populations. A small Chicago bird garden is showcased to illustrate how to attract more than 100 bird species. Tips include landscape enhancements, practices, and plant selection, with an empha- sis on natives/nativars. Learn about migration, species diversity, habitat, diet, nesting, supple- mental feeding, and citizen science. Pam Karlson, designer, illustrator, and gardener $32/$40 | Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. – noon Nature Studies To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 55