ABAS Event Calendar
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road, IndianapolisThe Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sighted since 2000. The property contains a landscape designed by famous landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1911. The result of that design is a high quality natural area with lots of wetland, grassland, and lowland forest habitat. It’s a historical and ecological gem in the middle of the city! We will meet near the entrance to Allison Mansion at 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Parking is no trouble if you arrive just before 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet if it has rained recently.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st Street, CarmelJoin 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.
CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
CILTI Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve 1522 South County Road 600 East, ShelbyvilleJoin the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) at Meltzer Woods as they work on invasive species control to protect this old growth forest in Shelbyville. Bring work gloves if you have them, and wear boots and long pants. If you don’t have gloves, CILTI will provide some. Please dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. Registration is required.
Coffee – A History and Conservation
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, IndianapolisJessica Helmbold, ABAS Education Chair, loves coffee. Most people love coffee, though are most people as obsessed with coffee as she is? Jessica presents the history of coffee, and how to select and brew the best coffees. Clearing land for the production of staple crops such as bananas, pineapples, and coffee is one of the biggest threats to our rainforests. Coffee can grow in harmony with the rainforest. Learn how the small choices we make can make a difference. We will also sample different varieties of Rainforest Alliance coffees. Join us!