ABAS Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Come explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Monday in April and May. This is a family friendly, beginner to intermediate nature walk, weather permitting. Don’t forget bug spray and sunblock!
Meet at the Nature Center at Southeastway Park. For more information, call 317-327-2473.
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3 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. Meet at the St. Francis statue next to Allison Mansion on the north end of campus at 8 a.m., every Wednesday from March 14 to May 2.
Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Join our naturalist staff and we will learn together.
Owl Prowl & Woodcock Walk
Owl Prowl & Woodcock Walk
Head to an early spring night hike at the NMP EcoLab to learn about woodcock, owls, and other native Indiana wildlife active in the spring!
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1 event,
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Join a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
4 events,
Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn
Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn
Join Amy Hodson on a trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn (aka “The Burn”) in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana, as the property is managed specifically for them.
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
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1 event,
A Journey to the Bottom of the World
A Journey to the Bottom of the World
Join Lynea Hinchman, of La Porte County, Indiana, for A Journey to the Bottom of the World. Antarctica, the White Continent, is a wealth of wildlife and wonder. Imagine walking among penguins or being within feet of nesting Albatross or on a beach covered with Elephant Seals or having your dinner interrupted by a pod of Orcas on a feeding frenzy. Join ABAS and Lynea as we take a brief journey to this vast world of breathtaking beauty and amazing wildlife spectacles.
3 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. Meet at the St. Francis statue next to Allison Mansion on the north end of campus at 8 a.m., every Wednesday from March 14 to May 2.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Join a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
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0 events,
1 event,
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
2 events,
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
0 events,
1 event,
Holliday Park Bird Hike
Holliday Park Bird Hike
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome!
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. Meet at the St. Francis statue next to Allison Mansion on the north end of campus at 8 a.m., every Wednesday from March 14 to May 2.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
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2 events,
Earth Day Indiana Festival
Earth Day Indiana Festival
ABAS will be exhibiting at this wonderful annual event. Come see us at historic Military Park at White River State Park. Come to the festival for local food vendors, kid's activities, over 125 exhibitors, live music, and a 5K run/walk.
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Join a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
4 events,
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
Z’Green Fest
Z’Green Fest
ABAS will be exhibiting at the Zionsville Christian Church where the Boone County Voices for Change (BCVC) Environmental Committee is hosting Zionsville’s 12th annual Z’GreenFest. This year's Earth/Arbor day festival will take place in the parking lot, near Zionsville’s Rails to Trails walkway with the potential to move the event inside if there is inclement weather. BCVC is excited to have a new location and new hosts which infuses new energy into the event this year!
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. Meet at the St. Francis statue next to Allison Mansion on the north end of campus at 8 a.m., every Wednesday from March 14 to May 2.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
1 event,
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
Join a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
0 events,
1 event,
2 events,
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Ft. Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers.
Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the Delaware Lake parking lot. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.