Bird Alliance of Central Indiana

Eagle Creek - Bird Hikes
2018-10-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-11-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-11-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
Free though gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.

Southeastway Park Bird Hike
2018-10-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-10-22 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-10-29 09:00 - 11:30 | Southeastway Park, 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, 46163, 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.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2018-10-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Meet in front of the nature center. For more information call (317) 327-7180. Beginning birders welcome!

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2018-10-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-10-24 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-10-31 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-11-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-11-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, 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 during September, October, and November (excluding Thanksgiving week). 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. No reservation is required. The walk is cancelled if it is raining. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
2018-10-17 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-10-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-10-24 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-10-31 08:30 - 10:00, 2018-11-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2018-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures, however, can be frustrating and learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming! Join our naturalist staff and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels. You may begin anytime during the season and come as often as you like. Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
These hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park, past the nature center.

CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
2018-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | CILTI Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve, 1522 South County Road 600 East, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, 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. Register at CILTI’s event page. Contact CILTI at info@conservingindiana.org for any questions.
Please meet staff in the parking lot on the east side of 1522 South County Road 660 East.

Wetland Birding Workshop at Muscatatuck NWR
2018-10-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 East US Highway 50, Seymour, IN, 47274, 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.
Meet 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.
Please 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.

Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
2018-10-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-10-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, 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).
Walks are approximately two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of Delaware Lake parking lot at 8:00 a.m. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Beers with Birders
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Join ABAS for an evening at 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. This event is open to the public. Please email info@amosbutleraudubon.org or RSVP to our event on Facebook if you plan to join us so we can be aware of how many will be attending.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2018-10-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences and learn from each other. All walks will start at 8:00 am and dates are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings at: www.facebook.com/groups/GreenfieldBirders. Feel free to join!

October Owl Festival
2018-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, 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.

CILTI Volunteer Day at Glacier's End
2018-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | CILTI Glacier’s End, 2960 County Road 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, 46181, 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. Register at CILTI’s event page. Contact CILTI at info@conservingindiana.org for any questions.
Glacier’s End is not open to the public yet, so there is no parking lot. The supplied address is for the property across the street. Meet at the hay field beside Split Acre Farms. Look for the brown barn. Additional details of where to meet will be supplied in a confirmation email once you register.
