Discover and learn about our fine feathered friends who share Welles Park. Sigrid Schmidt, member and past president of the Chicago Ornithological Society, hosts weekly bird walks in the spring and fall.
Bring your own binoculars, mask and comfy shoes. Walks are extremely casual, so if you are running late or need to leave early, that’s fine. Please dress for the weather. Welles Park can be muddy after a rainfall so leave your good shoes at home.
Spring 2026 Dates
Sunday, April 19
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 31
Plan to meet at the gazebo at 7:00 a.m (NOTE earlier time than last year). Walks are approximately 2 hours and will be cancelled if raining. Bring binoculars if you have them. A few pair of binoculars will be available for your use. For more information contact Sigrid Schmidt at sigschmidt@gmail.com.
To RSVP for a walk, email the Greening Committee at wellesparkgreening@gmail.com.
Below are images from Welles Park visitor Chris Cochrane taken on a bird walk Spring 2022:
Welles Park Advisory Council 