Join outstanding birder and hike leader, Nick Kiehl, for a morning at Lye Creek Prairie Burn in search of spring migrants and Smith’s Longspur. “The Burn” is located in Montgomery County and is a reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana. 

This field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members until March 15, but non-members should sign up early, as once registration is open, it is first come first serve. When you sign up, please indicate if you are a member or not and include your phone number. The phone number is in case of needing to cancel due to weather. The trails at The Burn can be muddy and wet so appropriate boots and gear are recommended. To register, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com. 

The Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County near Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on your right. Look for the tree line that runs north and south. The GPS coordinates are: 40.135048, -86.863575

What: Lye Creek Prairie Burn Spring Field Trip

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8:30-11:00 am

Where: Lye Creek Prairie Burn, Montgomery County 

Register: laurievoss25@gmail.com