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SUMMARY:CILTI Hike at Meltzer Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) for a Presidents’ Day hike through Meltzer Woods. CILTI’s stewardship specialist Joanna Woodruff will lead participants through this beautiful old growth forest just outside of Shelbyville. We will work on our bark identification and have some fun while learning about the trees at this nature preserve. This is an easy hike over level ground. Joanna is a current board member of ABAS and serves as our Recording Secretary. \nSpace is limited for this hike\, so please register. Register at CILTI’s event page. Contact CILTI at info@conservingindiana.org for any questions\, or to be put on the waiting list if spaces are full
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/cilti-thanksgiving-weekend-hike-at-mossy-point-2018-12-01-2019-02-18/
LOCATION:CILTI Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve\, 1522 South County Road 600 East\, Shelbyville\, IN\, 46176\, United States
CATEGORIES:CILTI,Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Photography Walk at Eagle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Hodson on a walk at Eagle Creek Park to photograph birds. All levels of photography are welcome\, especially beginners! Don’t have camera gear quite yet\, but still want to learn? This will be a great opportunity to learn about the basics of bird photography. \nThe group will meet at the Ornithology Center to practice shooting at the feeders. We will then head into the park to look for the famous Barred Owls\, Red Fox\, and Winter Wrens! \nPlease RSVP for this event by emailing info@amosbutleraudubon.org. Registration is required. Although there is no fee for this walk\, park entrance fees apply. \nPhoto courtesy of Amy Hodson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/bird-photography-walk-at-eagle-creek/2019-02-02/
LOCATION:Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center\, 6515 Delong Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Local Bird Hikes,Marion Co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T063000
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SUMMARY:Winter Lakefront Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to the Indiana Lake Michigan lakeshore in search of wintering gulls\, waterfowl\, and any vagrants that may be in the area. The event will take place on Saturday\, January 26\, 2019. We will meet at the Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 6030 West 86th Street at 6:30 am and carpool to lakefront. We will spend the morning and early afternoon visiting various sites around the Indiana lakeshore. Little time will be spent hiking\, though some hiking terrain would be considered moderate to rugged. Most of the time will be spent travelling to as many sites as possible to scan the lake. Participants can expect to return to Indianapolis around 6:00 pm. There will be a break for lunch in the Gary/Chesterton area. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required\, but appreciated. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net  if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/winter-lakefront-field-trip-2019-01-26/2019-01-26/
LOCATION:Meet at Dick’s Sporting Goods\, 6030 West 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T200000
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SUMMARY:Goose Pond Area Raptor Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to Greene County in search of migrating and wintering raptors. Goose Pond\, and surrounding areas in Greene County\, have become a prime wintering area and migratory stop-over for raptors such as Northern Harrier\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Merlin\, Golden Eagle\, and Short-eared Owl. The event will take place on Saturday\, December 8\, 2018. Meet at the Kroger located at 1930 East Main Street in Plainfield at 10:00 am and carpool to Goose Pond. We plan to stop for lunch at the McDonald’s in Linton before we begin searching Greene County for birds. \nWe will spend the afternoon and evening trying to find as many birds of prey as possible. We will remain in the area through sunset in hopes of seeing Short-eared Owls emerge from their daytime roost. Participants can expect to spend a lot of time driving in their vehicles until we find a raptor to study. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required\, but is greatly appreciated. Please contact Scott at (317) 850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/goose-pond-area-raptor-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Goose Pond Area – Meet at Kroger\, 1930 East Main Street\, Plainfield\, IN\, 46168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T100000
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SUMMARY:CILTI Hike at Meltzer Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) for a guided hike through the always compelling Meltzer Woods. CILTI’s Executive Director\, Cliff Chapman\, will lead us in exploring winter ecology in this beautiful old-growth forest. \nMeltzer Woods is located near Shelbyville and is a short 45-minute drive from Indianapolis. \nSpace is limited for this hike\, so please register. Register at CILTI’s event page. Contact CILTI at info@conservingindiana.org for any questions\, or to be put on the waiting list if spaces are full. \nStaff tip: Looking for lunch after the hike? The CILTI team likes to stop at the Cow Palace in Shelbyville.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/cilti-thanksgiving-weekend-hike-at-mossy-point-2018-12-01/2018-12-01/
LOCATION:CILTI Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve\, 1522 South County Road 600 East\, Shelbyville\, IN\, 46176\, United States
CATEGORIES:CILTI,Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T130000
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SUMMARY:CILTI Thanksgiving Weekend Hike at Mossy Point
DESCRIPTION:Walk off your turkey and stuffing with CILTI as Executive Director Cliff Chapman leads us on a hike through this stunning Parke County nature preserve. Mossy Point’s dramatic high ridges offer views of beautiful Sugar Creek\, where Bald Eagles often roost in winter months. Cliff is a former member of the ABAS board and served as our Conservation Chair. \nThis is a moderate hike with some slopes and hills. Participants should wear sturdy shoes for hiking on some slopes. Conditions may be muddy or wet. \nSpace is limited for this hike\, so please register. Register at CILTI’s event page. Contact CILTI at info@conservingindiana.org for any questions or to be put on the waiting list if spaces are full.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/cilti-thanksgiving-weekend-hike-at-mossy-point/
LOCATION:CILTI Mossy Point Nature Preserve\, 2732 Danforth Place\,  Bloomingdale\, IN\, 47832\, United States
CATEGORIES:CILTI,Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T093000
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SUMMARY:Wetland Birding Workshop at Muscatatuck NWR
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Education Chair\, Jessica Helmbold\, for a workshop on wetland birds at Muscatatuck NWR. It will be a half day workshop ending with  lunch at the visitor center around 1:00 pm. If you’d like to stay for lunch\, please bring a brown bag or cooler lunch. \nMeet at the visitor center at 9:30 am. Alternatively\, if you’d like to carpool\, meet at 8:00 am in the Wal-Mart parking lot located at 1133 North Emerson Ave in Greenwood. Go to the side of the parking lot near the right side entrance. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring any hats\, bug spray\, and sunscreen you need. As always bring your binoculars. If you have any questions\, email Jessica at jh_beagle@hotmail.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/wetland-birding-workshop-at-muscatatuck-nwr/
LOCATION:Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge\, 12985 East US Highway 50\, Seymour\, IN\, 47274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T100000
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SUMMARY:Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a field trip to a local hot spot in search of resident sparrows. Our target sparrows will be Song\, Field\, Swamp\, Lincoln’s\, Vesper\, White-throated\, White-crowned\, Nelson’s\, and LeConte’s. Participants will have their choice on which day to attend\, but space will be limited to 10 people each date\, and each participant may only attend one of the dates. There are two dates – Saturday and Sunday. \nWe will meet in the southwest corner of the Trader’s Point Dick’s Sporting Goods\, located at 6030 West 86th St and carpool. The parking is limited at our destination. We will be walking through tall weeds and grass and through muddy areas\, so please dress accordingly. Terrain will be uneven as well as there are no trails. We will spend approximately two hours in the field\, longer if desired. This is a free event\, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting Scott at (317) 850-4801. Be sure to note which date you wish to attend and include the names and contact information of all participants. If you have any questions\, please contact Scott at the number listed above.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lebanon-business-park-sparrow-field-trips/2018-10-14/
LOCATION:Lebanon Business Park – Meet at Dick’s Sporting Goods\, 6030 West 86th St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a field trip to a local hot spot in search of resident sparrows. Our target sparrows will be Song\, Field\, Swamp\, Lincoln’s\, Vesper\, White-throated\, White-crowned\, Nelson’s\, and LeConte’s. Participants will have their choice on which day to attend\, but space will be limited to 10 people each date\, and each participant may only attend one of the dates. There are two dates – Saturday and Sunday. \nWe will meet in the southwest corner of the Trader’s Point Dick’s Sporting Goods\, located at 6030 West 86th St and carpool. The parking is limited at our destination. We will be walking through tall weeds and grass and through muddy areas\, so please dress accordingly. Terrain will be uneven as well as there are no trails. We will spend approximately two hours in the field\, longer if desired. This is a free event\, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting Scott at (317) 850-4801. Be sure to note which date you wish to attend and include the names and contact information of all participants. If you have any questions\, please contact Scott at the number listed above.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lebanon-business-park-sparrow-field-trips/2018-10-13/
LOCATION:Lebanon Business Park – Meet at Dick’s Sporting Goods\, 6030 West 86th St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T150000
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SUMMARY:Kankakee Sands Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a trip to Kankakee Sands in search of breeding sparrows. Targets for the trip will include Song\, Field\, Vesper\, Henslow’s\, Grasshopper and Lark Sparrows. We will seek out other species as well like Orchard Oriole and Blue Grosbeak. We will meet at 6am at the Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 6030 West 86th Street in Indianapolis and carpool to Kankakee Sands. Walking will be minimal\, and we will likely stay close to the roads. Participants can expect to return to Indy around 3 pm. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions. Registration is not required\, but is appreciated. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/kankakee-sands-field-trip/
LOCATION:Meet at Dick’s Sporting Goods\, 6030 West 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T130000
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SUMMARY:Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Hodson on a trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn (aka “The Burn”) in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana\, as the property is managed specifically for them. We will meet at 8 a.m. at the Marsh parking lot\, located at 6965 W. 38th Street in Indianapolis\, and carpool to The Burn. While in the area\, we will also seek out any raptors\, waterfowl\, and shorebirds that may be present. Participants can expect to return to Indianapolis around 1 p.m. Please contact Amy at aehodson@gmail.com if you have any questions. Registration is not required and the event is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/smiths-longspur-field-trip-lye-creek-prairie-burn-2018-04-08/2018-04-08/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn – Meet Old Marsh\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T150000
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SUMMARY:ABAS Goose Pond FWA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Welter for a trip to Goose Pond FWA in search of waterfowl. Located in Greene County just south of the town of Linton\, Goose Pond’s 8000+ acres represent Indiana’s largest and most successful habitat restoration project. Since its completion in 2008\, Goose Pond has been a magnet for migrating waterfowl\, waders\, shorebirds\, and songbirds. Mid-March can be expected to produce an interesting mix of lingering winter birds and early Spring arrivals. \nOur primary focus will be on dabbling and diving ducks. Additionally\, geese\, cranes\, American White Pelicans\, and shorebird species may be possible. We will primarily bird from the roads and parking areas and may take brief hikes along the levees if the situation warrants. Good water-resistant boots are advisable for this trip. Due to the distances that can be involved in surveying this property\, bring a spotting scope if you have one on hand. However\, scopes will be available to share. \nIf time allows and there is interest\, we may also visit the Beehunter Marsh units adjacent to Goose Pond as well as the Dugger Unit of the Greene-Sullivan State Forest\, located a few miles to the northwest. We will meet at 7 a.m. in the Target parking lot at 10209 E. US 36 (Rockville Road) in Avon\, just west of the Ronald Reagan Parkway. Participants should bring snacks and drinks if desired\, as we will not be going into town\nfor lunch. We can expect to be back around 3 p.m. Contact Mark at mwelter521@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/abas-goose-pond-fwa-field-trip/
LOCATION:Goose Pond Area – Meet at Target\, 10209 E. US 36\, Avon\, IN\, 46123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T200000
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk - West Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs in a walk through West Park in search of American Woodcock. Woodcocks have a very acrobatic mating display that they perform at dusk\, and West Park offers an up-close view of this display. \nWe will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the northwest corner of the West Park parking lot. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions. Registration is not required and the event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk/2018-03-09/
LOCATION:West Park\, 2700 W 116th St\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T140000
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SUMMARY:Goose Pond Field Trip with IWF
DESCRIPTION:Indiana Wildlife Federation is partnering with ABAS for a day of birding at one of Indiana’s hottest migratory waterfowl viewing locations.  Spend the day with expert birders.  Hear about the work of the International Crane Foundation in Indiana.  Learn how IWF helped in the creation of Goose Pond.  Full details about the trip will be emailed to you closer to the date. \nThis is free event\, but for planning and logistics we would like an accurate count. Please register at https://www.indianawildlife.org/news-events/events-calendar/  If you register\, and your plans change and you cannot attend\, please let us know. \nBring your own sack lunch.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/goose-pond-field-trip-with-iwf/
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/New_York:20180203T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T183000
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SUMMARY:Winter Lakefront Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to the Indiana Lake Michigan lakeshore in search of wintering gulls\, waterfowl\, and any vagrants that may be in the area. The event will take place on Saturday\, February 3\, 2018. We will meet at the Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 6030 West 86th Street at 6:30 am and carpool to lakefront. We will spend the morning and early afternoon visiting various sites around the Indiana lakeshore. Little time will be spent hiking\, though some hiking terrain would be considered moderate to rugged. Most of time will be spent travelling to as many sites as possible to scan the lake. Some stops may require travelling on toll roads. Depending on weather conditions\, an evening stop to Kankakee Sands could be added to the trip. In that event\, we will break for lunch in the Gary/Chesterton area. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required\, but appreciated. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net  if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/winter-lakefront-field-trip/2018-02-03/
LOCATION:Meet at Dick’s Sporting Goods\, 6030 West 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T193000
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SUMMARY:Goose Pond Area Raptor Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs as he leads you to Greene County in search of migrating and wintering raptors.  Goose Pond\, and surrounding areas\, in Greene County has become a prime wintering area\, and migratory stop-over\, for raptors such as Northern Harrier\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Merlin\, Golden Eagle\, and Short-eared Owl.  The event will take place on Saturday\, January 6\, 2018.  We will meet at the Kroger located at 1930 East Main Street in Plainfield at 10am and carpool to Goose Pond.  We will stop for lunch at the McDonald’s in Linton before we begin searching Greene County for birds.  We will spend the afternoon and evening trying to find as many birds of prey as possible.  We will remain in the area through sunset in hopes of seeing Short-eared Owls emerge from their daytime roost.  Participants can expect to spend a lot of time driving in their vehicles until we find a raptor to study.  The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is not required\, but is greatly appreciated.  Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net  if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/goose-pond-area-raptor-field-trip/
LOCATION:Goose Pond Area – Meet at Kroger\, 1930 East Main Street\, Plainfield\, IN\, 46168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
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SUMMARY:Spring Migrant Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.  More specifically\, this trip will target Kentucky\, Hooded\, and Worm-eating Warblers.    This hike will consist of a 2-3 mile walk through various terrains which could include steep hillsides\, so appropriate footwear should be considered. While on this hike\, Kashena will educate us on the history of Brown County State Park\, and other features of the park we may enjoy  in addition to the birding.   There is a $7 gate fee per vehicle.  We will meet at 7 am at the Walmart located at 1133 North Emerson Avenue located in Greenwood.  Participants can expect to return to Indy around 1 pm.  Registration is encouraged\, but not required. There is no charge for this event (other than the gate fee) and it is open to the public. Please contact Amy at aehodson@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/spring-migrant-field-trip/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
CREATED:20170310T165501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T215958Z
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SUMMARY:Smith’s Longspur Field Trip – Lye Creek Prairie Burn
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs and Amy Hodson as they lead a trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn (The Burn) in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs. The Burn is the most reliable place for viewing migrating Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana as it is managed specifically for them. We will meet at 8 am at the Marsh parking lot\, located at 6965 West 38th Street in Indianapolis\, and carpool to The Burn.  While in the area\, we will also seek out any raptors\, waterfowl\, and shorebirds that may be in the area.  Participants can expect to return to Indianapolis around 1pm.  Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions.  Registration is not required\, and the event is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/smiths-longspur-field-trip-lye-creek-prairie-burn/2017-04-09/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn – Meet Old Marsh\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
CREATED:20170308T235043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T235152Z
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SUMMARY:Goose Pond Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Welter for a trip to Goose Pond FWA in search of waterfowl. Located in Greene County just south of the town of Linton\, Goose Pond’s 8000+ acres represent Indiana’s largest and most successful habitat restoration project. Since its completion in 2008\, Goose Pond has been a magnet for migrating waterfowl\, waders\, shorebirds and songbirds. Late March can be expected to produce an interesting mix of lingering winter birds and early Spring arrivals. Our primary focus will be on dabbling and diving ducks. Additionally geese\, cranes\, American White Pelicans and shorebird species may be possible. \nWe will primarily be birding from the roads and parking areas\, and may take brief hikes along the levees if the situation warrants. Good water-resistant boots are advisable for this. Due to the distances that can be involved in surveying this property\, bring a spotting scope if you have one. If you don’t\, there will be scopes to share. Additionally\, small two-way radios to facilitate communication among vehicles while traveling would also be beneficial. \nIf time allows and there is interest\, we may also visit the Beehunter Marsh units adjacent to Goose Pond\, as well as the Dugger Unit of the Greene-Sullivan State Forest\, located a few miles to the northwest. We will meet at 7 a.m. in the Target parking lot at 10209 E. US 36 (Rockville Road) in Avon\, just west of the Ronald Reagan Parkway. Participants should bring snacks and drinks if desired\, as we will not be going into town for lunch. We can expect to be back around 3 p.m. Contact Mark at mwelter521@yahoo.com if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/goose-pond-field-trip/
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/New_York:20170323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T203000
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk - Daubenspeck Community Nature Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Hodson 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. While waiting for sunset\, 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 7:00 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.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-2/2017-03-23/
LOCATION:Daubenspeck Nature Park\, 8900 Ditch Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
CREATED:20170310T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T111024Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl and Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:Head to an early spring night hike to learn about woodcock\, owls\, and other native Indiana wildlife active in the spring! \n\nCome out to the NMP EcoLab to enjoy an evening hike looking for owls\, woodcock\, and to see the handiwork of our resident beaver colony! We’ll start with a hike at dusk\, looking and listening for the elaborate aerial displays and calls of the woodcock that reside in the EcoLab\, do some owl calling\, and look for other signs of early spring wildlife activity! We’ll learn about owl adaptations and the role of owls in the ecosystem\, and will learn some really cool facts about woodcock too. \nAll ages welcome and encouraged! Bring flashlight\, binoculars\, and dress appropriately since we will be outside. \nParking is available near the Allison Mansion and in the Marian Hall lot across from Allison Mansion. We will meet at the St. Francis statue on the west side of the mansion\, and then head down to the EcoLab shortly after. \nThis event is free and family friendly! Registration is not required\, but is appreciated.  Conatact Stephanie Schuck at  sschuck@marian.edu.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/owl-prowl-and-woodcock-walk/
LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab\, 3200 Cold Spring Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
CREATED:20170228T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180228T212809Z
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk - West Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs in a walk through West Park in search of American Woodcock. Woodcocks have a very acrobatic mating display that they perform at dusk\, and West Park offers an up-close view of this display. \nWe will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the northwest corner of the West Park parking lot. Please contact Scott at 317-850-4801 or msenochs@comcast.net if you have any questions. Registration is not required and the event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk/2017-03-10/
LOCATION:West Park\, 2700 W 116th St\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161008T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T201339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170311T150146Z
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SUMMARY:Sparrow Field Trip – Goose Pond FWA
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Timmons on a trip to Goose Pond FWA on October 8th\, 2016 in search of migrating sparrows. The trip will focus on finding and IDing the variety of sparrows that inhabit the area during fall migration. Attendees can expect to see Song\, Field\, Savannah\, and White-crowned Sparrows. It’s also peak time for Nelson’s and Le Conte’s Sparrows. You never know what the group will run across! \nWe will meet at 6:30am at the Marsh Supermarket located at 2002 Stafford Rd\, Plainfield\, IN 46168. Participants can expect to return to Indy around 1:00pm. \nThis trip will entail walking rough\, uneven ground in the Beehunter and Goose Pond area. Please contact Mike at zeroskilz@yahoo.com if you have any questions. \nRegistration is not required but appreciated\, and the event is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/sparrow-field-trip-goose-pond-fwa/
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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