Grasses are big and tall, boldly coloring the dunes with golds, yellows, and oranges, while the asters and goldenrods are starting to fade: truly one of the most brilliant times of year!
Come out to RBD this Saturday October 19 for a really exciting last community stewardship workday of the year:
First, we’ll take a bird walk with the Chicago Ornithological Society throughout the park from 7-9am. This is quite a wonderful opportunity because we’re in the middle of migration season, and as you may know, the Chicago lakefront is a stopover spot for many tired birds as they fly south. We’re glad our friends at COS are bringing out the experts, like Christine and Geof Williamson to lead the walk!
Then, from 9:00-11:00am we’ll spend time in the natural area, taking a nature walk and collecting seeds from our native plants.
Join us Saturday October 19 from 7-9am to bird, 9-11am to collect seeds, or both for or a whole morning at Rainbow! Note that we will be out there rain or shine so prepare for the weather and terrain (sandy, wet, sometimes unstable): it may be cold, windy and/or rainy. Sturdy shoes, long pants, and water are recommended. Tools, equipment, and snacks will be provided.
- RSVP to the COS bird walk here, please.
- And RSVP to the seed collecting stewardship day here, please!
- Questions? Contact co-stewards Alison Anastasio (alison.anastasio@gmail.com) or Jen Raber (jennifer.raber@gmail.com).
Want to support the Rainbow Beach Park community and learn about all kinds of events and programs in the Park? Join the Rainbow Beach Park Advisory Council, attend a meeting on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30, and certainly visit their Facebook page to learn more.
See you next time in 2020!
By foot, or from the #6 bus stop, walk east from South Shore Dr. on 77th St.
By car, you can only access the park at the southern end, from Hwy 41 at Farragut.
- From the north/west, follow Hwy 41 east as it splits from South Shore Drive at 79th St. Turn left into the park at Farragut.
- From the south, follow Hwy 41 north and turn right on Farragut, just before the intersection of 79th/South Shore.
- Once in the park, go past the stop sign and water filtration plant and turn right at the next opportunity, into the parking lot before the Fieldhouse.
Go to the far right corner of the first parking lot/southern end of the beach to the entrance of the Nature Area. Meet at the banner!
Find directions and a map here.
Rainbow Beach Dunes 