Join the Illinois Audubon Society for our Annual Gathering at the peak of fall migration along the lake shore at Illinois Beach State Park. The ‘World is on the Wing’ and we have Pulitzer Prize nominated author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul as our keynote speaker Saturday evening. Sponsored by Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors.
Red Hill Birding will lead several field trips and Vic Berardi will share a mini-master class on Raptor identification as part of the 26th annual Illinois Beach Hawk Watch. Great food, great birding, trivia contest with prizes, silent auction, and an opportunity to network with great birders, join us as we celebrate a joyful weekend of bird watching and camaraderie. This event is open to members and non-members. September 26-27, 2025, Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, Illinois. More information and registration here.