BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Amos Butler Audubon Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Amos Butler Audubon Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Amos Butler Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250402T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250402T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211409Z UID:10051815-1743580800-1743588000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab DESCRIPTION:The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch\, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary\, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! \nWe will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.  Contact David Benson\, dbenson@marian.edu\, with questions. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-walks-in-the-nina-mason-pulliam-ecolab-8/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co GEO:39.8154703;-86.2036822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis IN 46222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Cold Spring Road:geo:-86.2036822,39.8154703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/April-2017-Smiths-Longspur-Field-Trip-Image-scaled.jpg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250406T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T230024Z UID:10051804-1743926400-1743933600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks DESCRIPTION: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 northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-4/2025-04-06/ LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,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:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250409T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211409Z UID:10051816-1744185600-1744192800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab DESCRIPTION:The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch\, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary\, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! \nWe will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.  Contact David Benson\, dbenson@marian.edu\, with questions. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-walks-in-the-nina-mason-pulliam-ecolab-8/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co GEO:39.8154703;-86.2036822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis IN 46222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Cold Spring Road:geo:-86.2036822,39.8154703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250413T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T230024Z UID:10051805-1744531200-1744538400@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks DESCRIPTION: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 northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-4/2025-04-13/ LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,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:20250416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250416T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211409Z UID:10051817-1744790400-1744797600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab DESCRIPTION:The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch\, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary\, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! \nWe will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.  Contact David Benson\, dbenson@marian.edu\, with questions. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-walks-in-the-nina-mason-pulliam-ecolab-8/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co GEO:39.8154703;-86.2036822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis IN 46222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Cold Spring Road:geo:-86.2036822,39.8154703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250328T221056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T222023Z UID:10051837-1745049600-1745056800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Laura Hare Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Education Chair and experienced birder\, Jessica Helmbold\, for a bird walk at Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Blossom Hollow in Johnson County. The hike will take place on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 from 8:00-10:00 am. \n This is the first hike that ABAS has offered at Laura Hare Nature Preserve which is a CILTI (Central Indiana Land Trust) site. From the CILTI website is the description: “Blossom Hollow is part of a large unbroken hardwood forest block\, habitat that is key for migratory birds and forest interior nesting birds. On its ridges\, mature white and red oaks cling to slopes covered with ferns and wildflowers. In the creek valley below\, the bedrock is dotted with granite chunks — evidence of the glaciers that once covered these hills. \n When walking the trail at Blossom Hollow\, listen for the fluting of wood thrush. You might also hear the voices of two birds considered rare in Indiana: Worm-eating and Hooded Warblers. These migratory birds breed in the protected habitat of the forest interior.” \n This is a great opportunity to visit one of Johnson County’s pristine locations. The hike is limited to 10 people\, is open to anyone\, but ABAS members will have priority. Participants are to meet at the Trafalgar branch of the Johnson County Public Library at 7:45 to carpool. The lot at the CILTI site is small. \n To sign up\, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com or text 317-979-9101. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/laura-hare-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Johnson County Public Library – Trafalgar Branch\, 424 S Tower Drive\, Trafalgar\, 46181\, United States CATEGORIES:CILTI,Field Trips,Johnson Co,Local Bird Hikes GEO:39.4137999;-86.1486488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Johnson County Public Library – Trafalgar Branch 424 S Tower Drive Trafalgar 46181 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=424 S Tower Drive:geo:-86.1486488,39.4137999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250420T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T230024Z UID:10051806-1745136000-1745143200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks DESCRIPTION: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 northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-4/2025-04-20/ LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,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:20250423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250423T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211409Z UID:10051818-1745395200-1745402400@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab DESCRIPTION:The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch\, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary\, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! \nWe will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.  Contact David Benson\, dbenson@marian.edu\, with questions. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-walks-in-the-nina-mason-pulliam-ecolab-8/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co GEO:39.8154703;-86.2036822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis IN 46222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Cold Spring Road:geo:-86.2036822,39.8154703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250426T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250427T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T230024Z UID:10051807-1745740800-1745748000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks DESCRIPTION: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 northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-4/2025-04-27/ LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,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:20250430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250430T100000 DTSTAMP:20260613T085438 CREATED:20250225T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T211409Z UID:10051819-1746000000-1746007200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab DESCRIPTION:The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch\, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary\, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian University. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! \nWe will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am . Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.  Contact David Benson\, dbenson@marian.edu\, with questions. URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-walks-in-the-nina-mason-pulliam-ecolab-8/2025-04-30/ LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co GEO:39.8154703;-86.2036822 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis IN 46222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 Cold Spring Road:geo:-86.2036822,39.8154703 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR