Bird City Illinois Process Overview

Apply/Renew with the Bird City Network

  • A minimum of 9 actions are required to be a Bird City in Illinois

    • A Bird City Illinois Resolution must be passed by your municipality and renewed every 3 years

    • At least three actions from Category 1 (Habitat)

    • An additional three or more actions from Category 1 (Habitat), Category 2 (Threats to Birds), Category 3 (Education and Engagement), and/or Category 4 (Sustainability)

    • Adopting a proclamation to recognize World Migratory Bird Day AND hold a public event to celebrate WMBD (this must be completed annually)

    • Payment of $200 for new applicants; $100 for renewals every 3 years

Certification

  • Audubon Council of Illinois will provide certification which includes an in-person presentation, two Bird City Illinois street signs, a framed certificate, and more.