ABAS Event Calendar
Featured Events
Birds and Blossoms at the IMA
Indiana Museum of Art 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJust for ABAS members, one of the IMA docents is giving a special tour of the “Audubon: Drawn to Nature” exhibit. There is now a 6:30 tour as well as the 7:30 one is almost full.
Warbler Identification Workshop
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin Scott Enochs, warbler identification enthusiast and field trip chair, for an ABAS crash course in warbler identification at Cool Creek.
The Savage Garden: The Demented World of Meat Eating Plants
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesPresenters: Chad and Evan Williams
Regional “Big Day” of Birding
We are calling on birders of all skill levels in Boone, Marion, Hendricks, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Shelby and northern Morgan counties to “count the birds”.
Spring Migrant Field Trip
Brown County State Park - Meet At Walmart 1133 North Emerson Avenue, Greenwood, IN, United StatesJoin Amy Hodson and Brown County State Park Naturalist Kashena Hottinger as they lead you on a hike through Brown County State Park. This hike will target migrating warblers, vireos, tanagers, and flycatchers.
Beers with Birders
Metazoa Brewing Company 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, INJoin ABAS for an evening at Metazoa Brewing Company. We will meet to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering.
Garfield Park Swift Watch
Garfield Park Arts Center 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, United StatesLearn about Chimney Swifts as the sun sets with ABAS education chair and park naturalist Jessica Helmbold. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, binoculars or scopes to observe an active colony at Garfield Park Arts Center, plus several other bird species that are active at dusk
5th Annual Young Birders Conference
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN, United StatesThe conference at Cool Creek Nature Center will feature speakers from the Indiana Young Birders Club as well as a keynote speaker.
Fountain Square Swift Watch
Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building 1111 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin ABAS education chair and park naturalist Jessica Helmbold for bites, drinks, and Chimney Swifts at Fountain Square Theatre. From the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge, mingle with ABAS members while observing an active swift colony, plus Common Nighthawks.
Swift Night at Red Key Tavern
Red Key Tavern 5170 N College Ave, Indianapolis, INWho likes Birds & Brews? Join Amos Butler Audubon Society for a Suds & Swifts event in South Broad Ripple at the Red Key Tavern.
Indiana Raptor Center
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesWho doesn’t love raptors? And, who doesn’t love learning more about them? Join us as we host the Indiana Raptor Center alongside some of their Education Ambassadors ... raptors! The presentation will introduce you to the world of raptors along with some of the current projects of the Center including a report on lead testing and the new Barn Owl enclosure supported by the ABAS Birdathon.
Beers with Birders!
Indiana City Brewing Co 24 Shelby St, Indianapolis, United StatesJoin the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Indiana City Brewing Co. We will collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering.
Fall Warbler Identification
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin Scott Enochs, warbler identification enthusiast and field trip chair for ABAS, for a crash course in fall warbler identification. The talk will run about an hour to an hour and a half, followed by optional birding in the park.
Naughty by Nature
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Amanda Smith for our September program – Naughty by Nature. Out in the elements, birders and outdoorsy folks often encounter some of the not-so-wonderful aspects of nature such as poison ivy, nettles, snakes, chiggers, and spiders. Misconceptions about these “perceived” naughty natural things keep people from getting outside, but just an ounce of knowledge can help fight fear of the unknown.
Owls of Indiana for Fall Break
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st Street, Carmel, IN, United StatesMark Booth with Take Flight Wildlife Education will visit the Cool Creek Nature Center and bring a few owls that are found in Indiana. He’ll share some of the amazing adaptations that these birds have! This program is designed for school-aged children. It is free and no pre-registration is required
2nd Annual Owl Festival at Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin the Ornithology Center for a day dedicated to our favorite nocturnal hunter, Owls! This free program for all ages includes crafts, games, hikes, live owl programs, and pumpkin painting.
Banding Saw-whet Owls in the Indiana Dunes!
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin speaker Brad Bumgardner, the Executive Director for the Indiana Adubon Society and previously an interpretive naturalist for the Indiana State Parks, for our November program. The Indiana Dunes is a gateway for migrating owls traveling along the shores of Lake Michigan and into the rest of Indiana. Volunteers and staff have banded hundreds of migrating Saw-whet Owls. Learn about the secretive migration and opportunities to view Saw-whet Owls in the Indiana Dunes.
Beers with Birders
Metazoa Brewing Company 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, INJoin ABAS for an evening at Metazoa Brewing Company. We will meet to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering.
30 Years of Birding for Bucks
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Donna McCarty, ABAS Birdathon Chair, for a look back at where the Birdathon started in 1987 and where we are today. Learn how our chapter’s mission has been promoted, the projects we have supported over the years, and what it takes to make a Birdathon team.
Johnson County CBC
Johnson County Parks 2949 E. North Street, Nineveh, IN, United StatesThis Christmas Bird Count will meet for lunch at 12:30 at Johnson County Parks to tally results. 2949 E. North Street Nineveh, IN 46164 Contact Mike Clay at (317) 682-8884 or mpclay@comcast.net.