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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260103T120000
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SUMMARY:Hamilton County CBC
DESCRIPTION:Abbrev: INHC \nCircle ID: 55621  \nCompiler: Janet Tuten \nEmail: jktuten@outlook.com \nLocation: (40.090741\, -86.033391) \nCount Date: 01-03-2026 \nComments: Contact Janet Tuten at 317-774-2500 or janet.tuten@hamiltoncounty.in.gov by December 13\, 2025. Email is preferred. Once the teams and locations are determined\, registered participants will receive the contact information of their team leader and the location of their survey area. Most teams will meet at their assigned areas at 8:00am unless notified by team leaders otherwise. Lunch will be provided for volunteers by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department and will be served at Cool Creek Nature Center (2000 E. 151st St.\, Carmel\, IN 46033) at noon. Anyone interested in birding in the afternoon can and will be reassigned after lunch. Feeder watchers in the circle are welcome!! Please contact Janet (above).
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/hamilton-county-cbc-2/
LOCATION:Cool Creek Nature Center\, 2000-1 East 151st St\, Carmel\, IN\, 46033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20251130T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T202936Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Indianapolis CBC
DESCRIPTION:Abbrev: ININ \nCircle ID: 58967  \nCompiler: Wesley Homoya \nEmail: whomoya@yahoo.com  \nLocation: (39.869391\, -86.038867) \nCount Date: 12-27-2025 \nComments: New and previous participants can register prior to December 12 by contacting the ININ Christmas Bird Count compiler\, Wes Homoya at: whomoya@yahoo.com The Indianapolis count\, sponsored by Amos Butler Audubon Society\, takes place within a 15-mile diameter circle covering the northeast side of Indianapolis with the center being in Fort Harrison State Park. If your home is within the boundaries of the Count Circle\, you can make advanced arrangements with the Compiler to count and report the birds that visit your feeders. Participants are invited to gather at Jockamos for lunch at 1:00pm
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/northeast-indianapolis-cbc/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
GEO:39.8626111;-86.0105055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 North Post Rd:geo:-86.0105055,39.8626111
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20251130T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T202006Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle Valley CBC
DESCRIPTION:Abbrev: INEC \nCircle ID: 57211  \nCompiler: Aidan Rominger \nEmail: aidanrominger@indy.gov \nLocation: (39.926944\, -86.338333) \nCount Date: 12-21-2025 \nComments: The Eagle Valley Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday\, December 21st\, 2025\, from 8am-12pm! Please contact Aidan Rominger for any questions at my work email: aidanrominger@indy.gov.There will be a pitch-in lunch from 12-1:00pm at the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center for participants.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/eagle-valley-cbc/
LOCATION:Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center\, 6515 Delong Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
GEO:39.874888;-86.296409
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T203343Z
UID:10051861-1766219400-1766237400@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Jamestown CBC
DESCRIPTION:Abbrev: INJT \nCircle ID: 58664  \nCompiler: Roger Hedge \nEmail: rogerlhedge@gmail.com \nLocation: (39.927001\, -86.629002) \nCount Date: 12-20-2025  \nComments: Participants should first contact compiler Roger Hedge prior to count at rogerlhedge@gmail.com or (317) 473-3222. Meeting time is 8:30 a.m. Eastern time at McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County\, IN. For more details\, please contact Roger Hedge (see above). Participants are invited to gather at 1:30pm at Perillo’s Pizzeria in North Salem for lunch.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/jamestown-cbc-5/
LOCATION:McCloud Park Nature Center\, 8518 Hughes Rd\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Hendricks Co,Local Bird Hikes
GEO:39.8321745;-86.6799237
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McCloud Park Nature Center 8518 Hughes Rd North Salem IN 46165 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8518 Hughes Rd:geo:-86.6799237,39.8321745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
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SUMMARY:Greenfield CBC
DESCRIPTION:Abbrev: INGR \nCircle ID: 59892  \nCompiler: Adam Wilson \nEmail: nikonbirdhunter@gmail.com  \nLocation: (39.793654\, -85.772475) \nCount Date: 12-14-2025 \nComments: Welcome to the Greenfield Birders CBC. If you would like to join us for the whole day or part of the day\, please contact Adam Wilson at NikonBirdHunter@gmail.com. Contact ahead of time is required to ensure a good balance of participants-per-team and coverage of all hotspots. We will start our morning near central Greenfield before breaking into groups to canvass our count area. If you would prefer to bird alone or in your family/friend unit\, you are not required to meet up with the whole group. Also\, feeder-watchers are welcome! #BirdOn
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/greenfield-cbc/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Greenfield Birders,Local Bird Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T000356Z
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SUMMARY:David Rupp: A Birder's Guide to Goose Pond
DESCRIPTION:Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in western Greene County is one of the premier birding destinations in the Midwest. IndiGo Birding Nature Tours owner David Rupp\, an Amos Butler board member a LONG time ago\, will give an interactive presentation on the history of the property and the birds that can be found there. He will also discuss approaches to birding the property in different seasons. Get ready for cranes\, snow geese\, raptors and other winter birding specialties in Indiana by attending this presentation!
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/david-rupp-a-birders-guide-to-goose-pond/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250804T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T220110Z
UID:10051843-1763494200-1763497800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Jonathon Bontrager: Big Day & Birdathon Programs
DESCRIPTION:How many bird species can you find in just 24 hours? Join Indiana Big Year record-holder Jonathan Bontrager as he unpacks the art and adrenaline of competitive “Big Days\,” sharing field-tested strategies and tales from his quest to perform one every month this year. Learn how Amos Butler Audubon’s Birdathon offers the perfect gateway to try your own for a good cause\, and discover how this intense yet joyful challenge transforms the way we look at birds and their habitats.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/jonathon-bontrager-big-day-birdathon-programs/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20251014T014550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T005344Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding at Goose Pond: FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS and experienced hike leader Richard Garrett for an afternoon field trip to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in search of late/fall sparrows\, waterfowl\, cranes\, and raptors. On past trips we have been able to see Whooping Cranes along with numerous Sandhill Cranes. Northern Harriers and Rough-legged Hawks often frequent the area. A variety of ducks and geese should be there as well.  \n  \nThe last part of the evening will be spent in Bear Run Mines awaiting the appearance of the Short-eared Owls just before dusk. Viewing the owls is magical and you won’t want to miss it. No matter how many times you view these wonderful birds\, it never gets old.  \n  \nThe hike will take place on Sunday\, November 16\, 2025 from 1:00-6:00 pm. Participants will meet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 1:00 pm. Much of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out and view birds. Be sure to bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. Many of the birds may be viewed at a distance.  \n  \nThis field trip is currently full. ABAS members will have priority until November 1. Acknowledgements for signing up will be sent out after October 17. To get on the wait list\, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com. This is a popular field trip so we expect registration to fill up early. Non-members should sign up early as after November 1\, it will be first come first serve.  \n  \nWhat: Field Trip to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area \nWhen: Sunday\, November 16\, 2025 from 1:00-6:00 pm \nWhere: Meet at Goose Pond Visitors Center \nRegister: laurievoss25@gmail.com \n  \nPhoto: Jeremiah Oden
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fall-birding-at-goose-pond-4/
LOCATION:Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center\, 13540 West County Road 400 South\, Linton\, IN\, 47441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20251101T204952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T015623Z
UID:10051853-1762972200-1762977600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Thirty\, Birdy & Thriving – Wingspan Game Night
DESCRIPTION:And we’re back with another Thirty\, Birdy & Thriving event! Bird-lovers between the ages of 20 and 40 are invited to attend a bird-nerdy game night on the evening of Wednesday\, November 12 at the Holliday Park Nature Center. We’ll be in the classroom where there will be multiple tables set up to play Wingspan\, along with some festive (and vegan) hot cocoa! \n  \nSince the game allows six players max\, we want you to bring your copies too! Our focus is Wingspan\, but feel free to bring other bird- or nature-themed tabletop or strategy games you have and would be willing to teach to your table. \n  \nIf you’ve never played or don’t remember how to play\, don’t worry! The evening is meant to be highly casual\, not too serious\, and spontaneous conversation is encouraged. \n  \nFor player and location capacity we’re limiting this event to 24 participants and prior registration is required. To register\, email Olivia Bautch at falcon_515@outlook.com with your name\, how many guests you are registering for\, and which game you are bringing if any. \n  \nWhat: Thirty\, Birdy & Thriving – Wingspan Game Night \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 pm \nWhere: Holliday Park Nature Center \nRegister: falcon_515@outlook.com
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/thirty-birdy-thriving-wingspan-game-night/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
GEO:39.871071;-86.1612339
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251024T093000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20251001T003051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T003051Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Safe Indy Downtown Walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Join Wes Homoya for a downtown bird strike walkabout on the morning of Friday\, October 24. The meeting place will be the corner of Market Street and Alabama Street at the northeast side of the City-County Building. This walk will last approximately 1.5 hours (1-2 miles of walking) and will highlight both “problem” buildings and the most offensive windows/areas of individual buildings with regard to bird strikes. Attendees will also be shown buildings\, building designs\, and window solutions which minimize bird strikes.  \nThis is a unique opportunity to understand all facets of window-strike bird morbidity/mortality in a more visceral way than just seeing or reading about the problem. The program is limited to 15 participants and prior registration is preferred. Indicate interest in attending by contacting Deb Patrick\, Bird Safe Indy Chair\, at puriudeb@yahoo.com or message Wes Homoya via his Facebook page.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-safe-indy-downtown-walkabout/
LOCATION:City-County Building\, 58 Alabama St\, Indianapolis\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
GEO:39.7681984;-86.1528514
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250804T215933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T215933Z
UID:10051842-1760470200-1760473800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Randy Patrick: De-extinction
DESCRIPTION:Join Randy Patrick\, retired Deep Time geologist and taxonomist specializing in species extinction\, for a talk on “De-extinction is it the way to go.” Randy will discuss the bird species being brought back and how close this CRISPR technology and other technologies are to reanimating extinct birds. He will discuss the ethics of the process and how CRISPR can help bird species currently under threat of extinction.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/randy-patrick-de-extinction/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250901T222220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222220Z
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SUMMARY:Lye Creek Prairie Burn Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join hike leader Nick Kiehl for a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn”\, in search of fall sparrows\, migrant waterfowl and possibly shorebirds.  For those of you who don’t know Nick\, here is a little background on him.  \n  \nNick began birding at age 7. Before he could drive his parents took him to all the hot spots in Indianapolis and as a teen\, he was a member of the Young Birders group along with Aidan Rominger and Jonathan Bontrager\, two other outstanding birders. He has birded all over Indiana and in several foreign countries. He enjoys leading hikes and I think everyone will enjoy Nick and appreciate his expertise.  \n  \nThe participants will meet at the Burn at 8:30 am. The terrain is flat and there are mowed trails\, although the ground can be uneven in some areas. Hiking shoes will help with the terrain. Please note that there are no restroom facilities on the property.  \n  \nThe field trip is limited to 12 people and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members until September 17 but non-members should sign up early\, as once registration is open\, it will be first come first serve. When you sign up please indicate whether you are a member or not and your phone number. The phone number is in case of cancelation if the weather is too severe. To register\, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com. Registration and any communication after September 24 should go to Val Chambon at valeriejchambon@gmail.com.  \n  \nThe 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 \n  \nWhat: Lye Creek Prairie Burn Field Trip for Sparrows\, migrant waterfowl\, and possible shorebirds.  \n  \nWhen: Sunday\, October 12 from 8:30 — 11:00 am.  \n  \nWhere: Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, Montgomery County
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-prairie-burn-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
GEO:40.135048;-86.863575
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250901T222719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222801Z
UID:10051846-1758132000-1758137400@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Thirty\, Birdy\, and Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 20-to-40-year-olds! Has making friends after college been more difficult than finding a Baird’s Sandpiper in a flock of Leasts? Well look no further\, because Amos Butler Audubon Society has got just the place for you to find your peeps. \n  \nWe want to know how many Central Indiana young adult birders would be interested in gathering for periodic birding field trips\, game nights\, give-back days\, and more. We’ll be hosting a bonfire and evening birding at Eagle Creek Park on Wednesday\, September 17th from 6-7:30pm to get to know each other\, so if you’re interested please fill out this form to let us know! You do not need to be an ABAS member to join.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/thirty-birdy-and-thriving/
LOCATION:Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center\, 6515 Delong Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250804T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T215202Z
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SUMMARY:Lina Rifai: Saw-Whet Owls
DESCRIPTION:Lina Rifai is an Associate Professor of Vertebrate Biology at the School of Sciences at Indiana University Kokomo. Join Lina Rifai for a presentation about the ongoing research on Northern Saw-whet Owls at Eagle Creek Park. She has joined John Schaust in 2023 to band these small fall and winter visitors at the park. In the fall of 2024\, ten Northern Saw-whet Owls were outfitted with transmitters for the first time in the area to find out more about their roosting habitats and movements within an urban park. Lina Rifai will discuss the initial results of this study and discuss the importance of this type of study for conservation as well as habitat management implications.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lina-rifai-saw-whet-owls/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250906T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250701T012931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T013116Z
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SUMMARY:September Lake Watch Experience Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS and field trip leader Bill Sharkey for a Saturday at Lake Michigan to look for fall migrants. This is an opportunity for anyone curious or interested in how to do a lake watch\, to learn from one of the state’s most experienced lake watchers.  \nFor those curious what a lake watch is\, it is an opportunity to witness the southern movement of passerines\, shorebirds\, gulls\, waterfowl\, and if lucky\, witness the power and aerial maneuvering of a Jaeger.  \nThere are three possible Jaegers that have been viewed from a lake watch on Lake Michigan—Long-tailed\, Parasitic\, and Pomarine Jaeger. In September\, our best chances would be to see a Long-tailed Jaeger but a Parasitic is also a possibility. Pomarine Jaegers are seen in late fall\, if at all.  \nThis field trip will take place on Saturday\, September 6 beginning a half hour before dawn and run until 10:00 am Central Time. Participants are welcome to stay longer if desired. Meet at Marquette Park on the sand dune behind the concession stand. A scope is necessary for this field trip as many of the birds will be far out into the lake. Parking is along the side of the road that parallels the lakefront. Getting there early is helpful/essential. \nBe sure to bring sunscreen\, water\, food\, and possibly a folding chair. Plan for the weather and expect the air temperature to be 10 degrees cooler than inland.  \nThere is a maximum of 8 people who can register for this trip. ABAS members will have priority until July 31\, but don’t hesitate to sign up if you are interested as non-members are first come\, first serve. If you wish to come up on Friday\, there are hotels in Porter\, Chesterton\, and Michigan City. ABAS will cancel for severe weather so check communications.  \n  \nRegistration: Email Laurie Voss\, Field Trip Chair at laurievoss25@gmail.com \nWhen registering\, please provide your phone number in case we need to text in the last minute with changes.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/september-lake-watch-experience-field-trip/
LOCATION:Marquette Park\, 7132\, Oak Avenue\, 46403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marquette Park 7132 Oak Avenue 46403 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7132:geo:-87.2529475,41.6202764
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250215T154317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T200037Z
UID:10051797-1747164600-1747168200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mark B. Hamilton: Birds in the Mind of a Poet
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark\, an eco-poet and environmentalist\, in this public reading from his works and selected videography\, focused on the riparian habitats along the Ohio and Missouri Rivers. Mark has paddled the entire Lewis and Clark river route as an amateur naturalist and outdoor enthusiast with interests in conservation\, First Nations cosmologies\, and the poetry of climate change. His poems are published widely in the US and abroad in prestigious journals and reviews. Mark is a member of the Audubon Society. A book signing will follow.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/mark-b-hamilton-birds-in-the-mind-of-a-poet/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6363 Spring Mill Road:geo:-86.1612339,39.871071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250225T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T231913Z
UID:10051821-1745654400-1745661600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fern Station Hike
DESCRIPTION: Join Amos Butler Audubon Society and Central Indiana Land Trust for an invitation only hike at CILTI’s recently purchased Fern Station in Putnam County on April 26\, 2025. This is a great opportunity to visit this unbroken forest that hosts such birds as the Cerulean Warbler\, Worm-eating Warbler\, and Hooded Warbler.  \n   This is CILTI’s largest piece of land ever purchased. Donors contributed more than $1million dollars for the purchase and ABAS was one of those contributors\, donating $25\,000. This land will eventually be open to the public but currently is by arranged tours only. The hike will be led by a CILTI employee but ABAS will have a point person on site.  \n   The hike will be from 8:00-10:00am. Sturdy hiking boots and long pants are recommended. Some of the terrain may be primitive.  \n   To sign up for this special opportunity\, please email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com or text 317-979-9101. There is a 10 person capacity. ABAS members only may sign up until April 5. After that if there is space available\, non-members may sign up.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fern-station-hike/
LOCATION:CILTI Fern Station\, 123 Main St\, Greencastle\, IN\, 46193\, United States
CATEGORIES:CILTI,Featured Events,Field Trips
GEO:39.6359894;-86.8546782
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CILTI Fern Station 123 Main St Greencastle IN 46193 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=123 Main St:geo:-86.8546782,39.6359894
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250202T205454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T205454Z
UID:10051662-1744140600-1744144200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Zoë Morgan and Michelle Morton\, Black Birders Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the organizers of Indiana’s first Black Birders Week\, Zoë Morgan and Michelle Morton\, for a presentation focused on intentionally inclusive nature programs.  Black Birders Week is a week-long program dedicated to uplifting Black nature enthusiasts while highlighting the visibility of Black birders in nature.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/zoe-morgan-and-michelle-morton-black-birders-week/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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GEO:39.871071;-86.1612339
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6363 Spring Mill Road:geo:-86.1612339,39.871071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250107T221915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015004Z
UID:10051660-1743841800-1743850800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lye Creek Prairie Burn - FULL
DESCRIPTION:FULL – Standbys accepted – email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com for information on waiting list. \nJoin Laurie Voss\, ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader\, on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn\,” in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs and spring migrants. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana. \nThe field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. ABAS members only can register prior to March 22nd\, after which time\, if there are spots available\, anyone may register. This field trip has filled quickly in past years. To register email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com .   \nThe Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of 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 the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048\, -86.863575.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-prairie-burn-4/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:40.135048;-86.863575
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lye Creek Prairie Burn 240 East County Road 650 North Cherry Grove IN 47933 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 East County Road 650 North:geo:-86.863575,40.135048
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241205T003713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T003713Z
UID:10051656-1742065200-1742070600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk – Strawtown Koteewi Park
DESCRIPTION:Unusual\, weird\, romantic\, and unique are all words used to describe the American Woodcock. Come experience this rite of spring for yourself as male woodcocks perform their aerial courtship displays for the females in the prairie at dusk! An indoor presentation will take place inside the Taylor Center at 7:00 pm for those interested in knowing more about the life history of this bird. Those interested in seeing the aerial display should meet the group inside the Taylor Center and will be led by a Naturalist from Hamilton County Park starting at about 7:30 pm.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-strawtown-koteewi-park-4/
LOCATION:Strawtown Koteewi Park\, 12308 Strawtown Avenue\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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GEO:40.1254669;-85.9556605
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Strawtown Koteewi Park 12308 Strawtown Avenue Noblesville IN 46060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12308 Strawtown Avenue:geo:-85.9556605,40.1254669
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250202T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T161248Z
UID:10051661-1741721400-1741725000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Laura Graham: Owl Adaptions
DESCRIPTION:Laura Graham has a background in conservation and ecology\, but currently works in the technology field.  Her presentation is about how owls are adapted to be excellent hunters.  The focus is on owls found in Indiana.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/rachel-brent-taxidermy-presentation/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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GEO:39.871071;-86.1612339
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6363 Spring Mill Road:geo:-86.1612339,39.871071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241205T002724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T012204Z
UID:10051655-1741458600-1741464000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk - Carmel West Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Kathy Broshous\, hike leader at Eagle Creek\, for a trip to West Park in Carmel. Listen for the “peenting” sounds of a male American Woodcock as it attempts to court a female during the mating season. Watch the male perform an aerial display and listen to the sound of its twittering wings as it tries to attract a female. \nWe’ll be stationary with little walking required.  Dress appropriately for the weather. We’ll meet at 6:30 pm in the West Park parking lot near the 3 small shelters. \nRegistration is not required.  Text Kathy at (317) 908-5868 if you have any questions. \nPhoto courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-carmel-west-park-3/
LOCATION:West Park\, 2700 W 116th St\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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GEO:39.9556657;-86.2080302
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Park 2700 W 116th St Carmel IN 46032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2700 W 116th St:geo:-86.2080302,39.9556657
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20250219T023400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T030905Z
UID:10051803-1740853800-1740859200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk - Robey Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Friends of Robey Park\, Inc. and Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening looking for Timberdoodles\, otherwise known at American Woodcock. Learn interesting facts about Woodcocks and witness their amazing courtship display.\nMeet at the Robey Park parking lot near the basketball court on the east side at 6:15pm. The hike will be led by outstanding birder and photographer\, Robin Janson. Dress for the weather and boots are recommended.\nNote there are no restrooms at the park.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-robey-park/
LOCATION:Robey Park\, 8700 W 30th St\, Clermont\, IN\, 46234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
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GEO:39.8098443;-86.316367
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robey Park 8700 W 30th St Clermont IN 46234 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8700 W 30th St:geo:-86.316367,39.8098443
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241205T001910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T001910Z
UID:10051654-1740853800-1740859200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk – Daubenspeck Community Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:Join DCNP Board member Brian Cunningham for an evening walk at Daubenspeck Community Nature Park (DCNP)\, a great spot to view displaying American Woodcocks. \nWoodcocks have a very acrobatic mating display that they perform at dusk known as the sky dance. While waiting for woodcocks\, we will check the prairie and nearby woods for birds that may be going to roost in the park for the evening. \nWe will meet at 6:30 pm in the DCNP parking lot. The main trail of Daubenspeck is mowed\, but the ground can be somewhat uneven. \nRegistration is not required. This event is free and open to the public. \nPhoto courtesy of Amy Hodson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-daubenspeck-community-nature-park-3/
LOCATION:Daubenspeck Nature Park\, 8900 Ditch Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
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GEO:39.9170445;-86.1841486
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Daubenspeck Nature Park 8900 Ditch Rd Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8900 Ditch Rd:geo:-86.1841486,39.9170445
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241213T012731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T012731Z
UID:10051658-1739302200-1739305800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mark Welter: California Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Indiana Audubon member and trip leader Mark Welter as he relates his experiences and shares photos from Indiana Audubon’s September 2024 field trip to California.  He’ll introduce us to the stunning scenery of the San Francisco Bay area’s birding hot spots\, as well as the many “lifers” he saw\, including the iconic California Condor and several pelagic species. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/mark-welter-california-birding/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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GEO:39.871071;-86.1612339
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6363 Spring Mill Road:geo:-86.1612339,39.871071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241030T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T210816Z
UID:10051474-1736883000-1736886600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Proposed Name Changes to Birds
DESCRIPTION:John “Barny” Dunning is a Professor of Wildlife Ecology in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue. Join Barny as he presents a program about the upcoming proposed name changes for birds. The American Ornithological Society has proposed changing the common names of all birds that were named after specific people. This has been proposed as an action to make birding more welcoming and open to all people\, but has been criticized by many people. Barny will go over the reasoning why professional ornithologists have decided to take this step\, and give pros and cons on whether it should be done.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/monthly-program-with-john-barny-dunning/
LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Program
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GEO:39.871071;-86.1612339
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis IN 46260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6363 Spring Mill Road:geo:-86.1612339,39.871071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241104T153533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T205235Z
UID:10051479-1735374600-1735405200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Jamestown CBC
DESCRIPTION:For this Christmas Bird Count (CBC) meet at McCloud Nature Park\, located southwest of North Salem in Hendricks County\, at 8:30 am. A link with a map to the park is at   http://www.hendrickscountyparks.org/our-parks/mccloud-nature-park/. \nIt is preferred that participants register in advance with Roger Hedge. Contact Roger at (317) 473-3222 (cell) or rogerlheadge@gmail.com \nThe group will meet for lunch in North Salem at 12:30 pm. Anyone who wishes to continue after lunch is welcome to join Roger in the afternoon.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/jamestown-cbc-4/
LOCATION:McCloud Park Nature Center\, 8518 Hughes Rd\, North Salem\, IN\, 46165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Hendricks Co,Local Bird Hikes
GEO:39.8321745;-86.6799237
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McCloud Park Nature Center 8518 Hughes Rd North Salem IN 46165 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8518 Hughes Rd:geo:-86.6799237,39.8321745
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241104T154130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T205039Z
UID:10051480-1734854400-1734872400@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Eagle Creek Valley CBC 
DESCRIPTION:The Eagle Creek Valley Christmas Bird Count (CBC)\, sponsored by ABAS\, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle centered in Eagle Creek Park on the northwest side of Indianapolis. This year the count will be held on Sunday December 18\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a pitch-in lunch for all participants at the Ornithology Center 12:00pm – 1:00 pm. \n To participate\, please reach out to the count coordinator\, Aidan Rominger\, by December 1 so birding teams can be formed and count plans made in advance. Call the Ornithology Center at (317) 327-2473\, or email aidan.rominger@indy.gov. Stop by the Ornithology Center (6515 Delong Road\, Indianapolis\, IN 46278) to pick up an information packet for your assigned area the week before the count\, December 5 – 10\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. \n If you are a beginning birder\, you may be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. In addition\, if your home is within the boundaries of the count circle\, you can report the birds that visit your feeder once you have arranged to do so with the count compiler.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/eagle-creek-valley-cbc-5/
LOCATION:Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center\, 6515 Delong Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
GEO:39.874888;-86.296409
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road Indianapolis IN 46278 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6515 Delong Road:geo:-86.296409,39.874888
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241104T153321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T201623Z
UID:10051478-1734771600-1734789600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:114th Indianapolis CBC
DESCRIPTION:Wes Homoya and Ben Miller here\, your new Christmas Bird Count organizers and compilers for the 2024 ININ CBC! This fall is flying by and it’s time to start making plans for the 2024 Indianapolis (ININ) Christmas Bird Count! \nThis year’s count will take place on Saturday\, December 21\, 2024. To register\, please email mcconservancy@gmail.com \nAnyone wishing to exclusively count the birds at your home feeders\, please email us your address so we can confirm that your location is within the boundaries of the count circle and to receive instructions and a reporting form.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/114th-indianapolis-cbc/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
GEO:39.8626111;-86.0105055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 North Post Rd:geo:-86.0105055,39.8626111
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130731
CREATED:20241104T160833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T205015Z
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SUMMARY:Johnson County CBC
DESCRIPTION:This Christmas Bird Count will meet at the Johnson County Park office at 8:00 am. \nTo participate\, please contact Mike Clay at mclay100@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/johnson-county-cbc-4/
LOCATION:Johnson County Parks\, 2949 E. North Street\, Nineveh\, IN\, 46164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts,Featured Events
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