April 26, 7:00-11:00 AM: Wayne County Waterbird Fieldtrip – Explore wetlands, ponds, and flooded fields during peak migration while searching for a wide variety of waterbirds. Learn key identification skills and the importance of wetlands for birds and ecosystems.
April 28, 8:00-9:00 PM: Nocturnal Bird Walk – Step into the nighttime world of birds and uncover their unique behaviors after dark. Learn what makes these species active and successful in the night.
April 30, 9:00-10:00 AM: North Side Hike at Cope – Enjoy a relaxed walk while searching for birds across prairie, wetland, and edge habitats. Learn birding basics, including identification by sound and behavior.
May 1, 6:00-11:00 AM: Rise with the Birds – Start your day at sunrise to experience the morning chorus and peak bird activity. Build your bird list while learning to identify calls and explore diverse habitats.
May 2, 7:00-11:00 AM: Bird Banding with Mary Gray Sanctuary – Get an up-close look at birds while learning how scientists study migration and population health through safe banding practices. Discover why this research is important for conservation.
May 3, 7:00-11:00 AM: Wayne County Grassland Birds Fieldtrip – Discover prairie and grassland habitats while searching for migrating and breeding birds across Wayne County. Build birding skills and learn why these habitats are vital for both wildlife and people.
May 5, 8:00-9:00 PM: Nocturnal Bird Walk – Venture out at night to discover the fascinating world of nocturnal birds and their behaviors. Learn how and why certain species thrive under the cover of darkness.
May 7, 7:00-11:00 AM: Brookville Lake Fieldtrip – Explore diverse habitats around Brookville Lake while searching for a wide range of migrating and resident bird species. Improve identification skills and learn how these ecosystems support birdlife.
May 9, 7:00-11:00 AM: Franklin County Shorebird Fieldtrip – Experience peak shorebird migration in flooded fields and wetlands while spotting a variety of species. Learn how to identify shorebirds and understand the importance of these stopover habitats.
May 12, 6:30-8:00 PM: Where Trogons meet Thrushes – Explore the connection between Indiana’s birds and Ecuador’s Chocó cloud forest, a global biodiversity hotspot. Learn how this endangered ecosystem supports many of our migratory bird species.
May 14, 9:00-10:00 AM: Northside Hike at Cope – Take a leisurely walk through prairie, wetland, and edge habitats while searching for birds. Build foundational birding skills, including how to identify species by sound and movement.
May 16, 9:00-10:00 AM: Southside Hike – Explore a variety of habitats while searching for birds in fields, forests, and wetlands. Gain birding skills and learn how to spot species throughout the landscape.
May 18, 9:00-10:00 AM: Southside Hike – Step into the nighttime world of birds and uncover their unique behaviors after dark. Learn what makes these species active and successful in the night.
