Monthly Program

Owls cannot swivel their eyes and must turn their head to see objects not directly in front of them. Bulls are enraged by the color red. Fact or fiction? Join Amanda Smith, Hamilton County Parks Superintendent of Natural Resources and Education, to find out the answers.

Join Stephanie Schmidt, International Crane Foundation advocate, as she provides an update on the ICF Whooping Crane reintroduction program, and the status of their outreach campaign in Indiana.

Join Dr. Dean Wiseman, professor of Biology at University of Indianapolis, for his presentation on caves in Indiana and learn ways to get involved in the local speleological community.

Join Indiana Wildlife Federation's Habitat Programs Manager Aaron Stump for his presentation of The Certified Wildlife Habitat Workshop.

Join Sam Newkirk, ABAS Program Chair, for an informative discussion on Inclusive & Accessible Birding.

Join Rob Ripma, ABAS Past President and owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, as he talks about some of his favorite birding sites in Colombia.

Join us this April for a discussion with Cliff Chapman, Executive Director of the Central Indiana Land Trust. Cliff will review the natural history of Indiana and the history of our state’s conservation areas.

Join us this May for a discussion with Dr. Kamal Islam—Professor of Wildlife Biology at Ball State University. Dr. Kamal Islam has been conducting research since 2000 focused on investigating factors that may be contributing to the decline of Cerulean Warbler breeding populations in southern Indiana.

Accomplished birder and photographer, Aidan Rominger, will share his knowledge and photos from his pelagic birding excursions off both the east and west coasts.

Join distinguished birder and photographer Doug Vine as he relates his experiences from his 2022 trip to Costa Rica. While there he added 236 birds to his life list and observed 30 hummingbird species.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to bird by kayak? Then join well respected birder and photographer Robin Walden-Janson as she explains the ins and outs of birding on the water.

Join Jessica Irvine, Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator with IDEM, to learn about the benefits of vermicomposting.

Join Gerrian Ablers, INDR, for a presentation on coyotes and their place in Indiana.

Join our monthly ABAS Program for a presentation on the water quality of the Indiana water streams. High school student Vidhatri will share their passion for the water of Indiana.

Join Mike Timmons on a photographic voyage around Alaska.  Mike will present photos and discuss his time in various places around Alaska.

Join David Benson as he recounts his thrilling Lower 48 Big Year adventure on a budget. He amassed 611 species and 75 lifers across 35 states, securing a 12th place ranking.

Join Rae Garret for a presentation that will cover the various research projects and goals which encompasses the HEE, as well as results.

Please join Allisyn Gillet on a presentation about Indiana's Peregrine Falcon monitoring program, focusing on the epic romances between the falcons in downtown Indianapolis.