March Events

March Events

We have many great events planned for the month of March that you won't want to miss! March 7th: Audubon Photography Awards Exhibit Opening and Lecture In celebration of the natural connection between birding and photography, Sinnissippi Audubon will host the 2019...

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Kjellstrom Family Foundation Grant

Kjellstrom Family Foundation Grant

Sinnissippi Audubon is pleased to announce that we received a grant from The Kjellstrom Family Foundation. The grant will be used to collaborate with local art students to create an art show featuring all 389 species of birds identified by National Audubon Society...

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Rain Barrel Auction

Rain Barrel Auction

Rain barrels are just one way you can begin a sustainable future! The Rockford Sustainability Summit is hosting an auction to help you get started. There are 7 rain barrels that are up for auction through eBay. Starting bid is $80. Conserve water in style! Plus you...

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“Official” Bird for Rockford?

“Official” Bird for Rockford?

An Illinois Young Birder and Rockford, Illinois resident, Jackie Kuroda, wants city officials to name the peregrine falcon its "official" bird. These birds are a conservation success story in the Midwest, including the state of Illinois. As a result, Rockford had its...

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Lincoln Middle School Students Paint a Mural

  Rockford Lincoln Middle School students painted a mural on the wall behind the Revell Avenue Strong House! They chose the Golden-crowned kinglet as the bird they wanted to feature on their mural. This is one of the 314 species that will be impacted from climate...

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Incubation is underway!

Incubation is underway!

Incubation is underway! Hatching will likely begin the week of June 10th. Until then, we can expect to regularly see a view similar to this - Louise incubating while Lil Kool keeps alert. Lil Kool will take his turn incubating too. He will also continue to bring food...

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