Rosehill Cemetery Birding

Join us Sunday October 25th at Rosehill Cemetery for a witchy morning of birding. All skills and experience levels are welcome! We will spend 1.5-2 hours navigating mostly flat, asphalt-paved roads. BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Disabled birders are welcome! Families and children welcomed, please rsvp for everyone in the family.

Getting there: Meet at the Ravenswood entrance near North Ravenswood Avenue and West Rosehill Drive, street parking is available as well as public transit. For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.

Accessibility & Terrain: We will cover a distance of approximately 1-2 miles depending on what we encounter along the way. The group may occasionally venture on to grassy lawn areas or woodchip/dirt paths. There are no benches or rest areas along the path, though there are monument steps along the way that can fill this purpose as needed. Restrooms are not available but portable bathrooms may be in the nearby West Ridge Park. Breaks, sensory aids, and AAC are welcome throughout the walk. There may be some noise from traffic, trains and airplanes.

What to bring: Please dress in comfortable weather appropriate clothing and lots of layers including gloves. October weather can be very cold and shift quickly so please bear this in mind. Comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water to stay hydrated are suggested.

Everyone is expected to be respectful of being in a public burial ground and respectful of any other visitors who may be present.

Registration: Registration is limited, please only register for one cemetary bird walk and prioritize spots for LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC & Disabled folks. You will receive an Eventbrite confirmation of your RSVP at the email address you provide. We will also send an automatic reminder email to attendees within 24 hours of the event. Please cancel your ticket or email us at feministbirdclub.chicago@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the event if you are no longer able to attend. Waitlist spots are prioritized for LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC & Disabled folks.

Trip Leader: Katharine Spencer (she/her) is an enthusiastic and autistic Chicago birder with a lifelong interest in animals and nature. She loves bird facts, walking around in search of birds, and being out in the forest as much as possible.

Questions?: Please email feministbirdclub.chicago@gmail.com.

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW: Feminist Bird Club's Birding Code of Conduct prior to attending this event.

Code of Conduct can be accessed on our website FeministBirdClub.org/Resources or by following this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vL4xY5uf6oNkoKbmMkwD5Uiavdb505_hESciQ0_S_ow/edit