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CILTI Thanksgiving Weekend Hike at Mossy Point

CILTI Mossy Point Nature Preserve 2732 Danforth Place,  Bloomingdale, IN, United States

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. This 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. Space is limited for this hike, so please register.

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 Hike at Meltzer Woods

CILTI Hike 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) for a guided hike through the always compelling 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. Space is limited for this hike, so please register.

Event Series Beers with Birders

Beers with Birders

Ash & Elm Cider Co. 1301 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Amos Butler Audubon Society for an evening at Ash & Elm Cider Co. We will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to collectively share our birding experiences and adventures at this informal gathering. This event is open to the public.

Goose Pond Area Raptor Trip

Goose Pond Area - Meet at Kroger 1930 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, United States

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.  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. The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is not required, but is greatly appreciated.

Bird Photography – Beyond the Snapshot

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join well known local birder and photographer, Ryan Sanderson, for an informative program on photographing birds. He will take us to the next steps, and show us how to go beyond just taking snapshots to something you might hang on your wall.

Event Series 2nd Greenfield Birders CBC

2nd Greenfield Birders CBC

Meet at Jack's Donuts 1522 N State St, Greenfield, IN, United States

Join the Greenfield Birders for a day birding in and around Greenfield. Don’t worry if you can only come for a couple of hours, or even just watch your feeders from home. All levels of involvement and skill are welcome. We will meet at at Jack’s Donuts on Highway 9 in Greenfield where breakfast will be provided. To  sign-up to be part of the Greenfield Birders CBC, please contact Adam Wilson at NikonBirdHunter@gmail.com or contact Adam on Facebook.

Event Series 108th Indianapolis CBC

108th Indianapolis CBC

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

The Indianapolis CBC, sponsored by the ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northeast side of Indianapolis, with the center point being in Fort Harrison State Park. If you are a beginning birder, you will be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. Register to participate by calling John Schaust at (317) 208-4021 or emailing schaust@gmail.com.

Event Series Eagle Creek Valley CBC 

Eagle Creek Valley CBC 

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

The Eagle Creek Valley Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by ABAS, takes place within a 15-mile-diameter circle covering the northwest side of Indianapolis, with the center being in Eagle Creek Park.  If you are a beginning birder, you will be able to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher. A pitch-in lunch for all participants will be held at the Ornithology Center at noon to tally our bird count.  To participate please register prior to December 9 by contacting Will Schaust at (317) 327-2473, or emailing him at william.schaust@indy.gov.