Holliday Park Nature Center

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 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.

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 well respected birder and Indiana Audubon Society birding tour leader Mark Welter as he relates his experiences and shares his photos from his Spring, 2022 birding adventure to the Rio Grande Valley. 

Join Mike Timmons, an outstanding birder, and photographer, as he shares his photos and experiences from previous birding adventures to Southeast Arizona.

Join presenters Laurie Voss and Jeremiah Oden as they share their stories as they relate to taking part in an Indiana Birding Big Year in 2021.  Hear about all the planning required, miles driven, chasing rarities, and their most noteworthy sightings and memorable disappointments.

Join Indiana birder and outstanding photographer, Shari McCollough, as she relates her experiences leading birding adventures to Sax-Zim Bog, north of Duluth, MN, in the middle of winter.  Sax-Zim Bog is THE place to see northern owl species, specialty woodpeckers, and finches in winter.  There were many days that the temperatures never rose above zero degrees and the winds were savage, but the birding was fantastic.

This event is CANCELED. Join Jessica Helmbold, ABAS Education Chair, for her presentation on birds and Valentine's Day. Who created Valentine’s Day and when and why did they choose to incorporate birds?  Learn about the history of this popular holiday and the role birds played in making it what it is today.