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Wetland Birding Workshop at Muscatatuck NWR

Muscatatuck NWR 12985 East US Highway 50, Seymour, IN, United States

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.

Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks

Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Don Gorney for his 20th year of leading fall bird walks at Ft. Harrison State Park. Fall migration is lively and full of warblers, raptors, sparrows, and other songbirds. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify cryptic fall warblers, drab flycatchers, and LBJ’s (Little Brown Jobs, also known as sparrows).

Event Series Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United States

Come explore Southeastway Park during fall migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Monday in September and October. This is a family friendly, beginner to intermediate nature walk, weather permitting. Don’t forget bug spray and sunblock! Meet at the Nature Center at Southeastway Park. October locations may vary. For more information or to confirm the location email Theresa at tconwilson@gmail.com before the walk.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sighted since 2000. The property contains a landscape designed by famous landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1911. The result of that design is a high quality natural area with lots of wetland, grassland, and lowland forest habitat. It’s a historical and ecological gem in the middle of the city! We will meet near the entrance to Allison Mansion at 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Parking is no trouble if you arrive just before 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet if it has rained recently.

Event Series Beers with Birders

Beers with Birders

Metazoa Brewing Company 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Join ABAS for an evening a Metazoa Brewing Company. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering.

October Owl Festival

Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center for their October Owl Festival celebrating our favorite night-time hunter. Enjoy a fun-filled day with hikes, crafts, live bird programs, and more. Be sure to check out the ABAS booth while you're there. Perfect for the entire family. FREE with park admission.

Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks

Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Don Gorney for his 20th year of leading fall bird walks at Ft. Harrison State Park. Fall migration is lively and full of warblers, raptors, sparrows, and other songbirds. During the walk Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify cryptic fall warblers, drab flycatchers, and LBJ’s (Little Brown Jobs, also known as sparrows).

Event Series Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park Bird Hike

Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United States

Come explore Southeastway Park during fall migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Monday in September and October. This is a family friendly, beginner to intermediate nature walk, weather permitting. Don’t forget bug spray and sunblock! Meet at the Nature Center at Southeastway Park. October locations may vary. For more information or to confirm the location email Theresa at tconwilson@gmail.com before the walk.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sighted since 2000. The property contains a landscape designed by famous landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1911. The result of that design is a high quality natural area with lots of wetland, grassland, and lowland forest habitat. It’s a historical and ecological gem in the middle of the city! We will meet near the entrance to Allison Mansion at 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Parking is no trouble if you arrive just before 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet if it has rained recently.

Event Series CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods

CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods

CILTI Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve 1522 South County Road 600 East, Shelbyville, IN, United States

Join the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) at Meltzer Woods as they work on invasive species control to protect this old growth forest in Shelbyville. Bring work gloves if you have them, and wear boots and long pants. If you don’t have gloves, CILTI will provide some. Please dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. Registration is required.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab

Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sighted since 2000. The property contains a landscape designed by famous landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1911. The result of that design is a high quality natural area with lots of wetland, grassland, and lowland forest habitat. It’s a historical and ecological gem in the middle of the city! We will meet near the entrance to Allison Mansion at 8:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Parking is no trouble if you arrive just before 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet if it has rained recently.

CILTI Volunteer Day at Glacier’s End

CILTI Glacier's End 2960 County Road 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

Join the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) at Glacier’s End. We will work to remove invasive species at this beautiful Johnson County property. In 2014 ABAS gave $75,000 to help conserve this property. Bring work gloves if you have them, and wear boots and long pants. If you don’t have gloves, CILTI will provide some. Please dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. Registration is required.