ABAS Event Calendar
Monthly Program
Certified Wildlife Habitat Workshop
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Indiana Wildlife Federation's Habitat Programs Manager Aaron Stump for his presentation of The Certified Wildlife Habitat Workshop.
Inclusive & Accessible Birding – Sam Newkirk
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Sam Newkirk, ABAS Program Chair, for an informative discussion on Inclusive & Accessible Birding.
Regional Birding in Colombia – Rob Ripma
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Rob Ripma, ABAS Past President and owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, as he talks about some of his favorite birding sites in Colombia.
Indiana Conservation Areas – Cliff Chapman
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Cerulean Warbler Research – Dr. Kamal Islam
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Pelagic Birds
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesAccomplished birder and photographer, Aidan Rominger, will share his knowledge and photos from his pelagic birding excursions off both the east and west coasts.
Birding in Costa Rica
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Birding By Kayak
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesHave 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.
Vermiculture with Jessica Irvine: Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Jessica Irvine, Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator with IDEM, to learn about the benefits of vermicomposting.
Coyotes with Gerrian Albers, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Gerrian Ablers, INDR, for a presentation on coyotes and their place in Indiana.
Heirloom Plants: Michelle Evans, Domestic Trades Manager at Conner Prairie
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Michelle Evans, Domestic Trades Manager at Conner Prairie, to learn more about what defines an heirloom plant and additional gardening tips.
Welcome to the Dark Side: Mothing in Indiana
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Jeanette Jaskula for a presentation on moths and the part they play in Indiana's ecosystems alongside birds.
Water Quality of the Indiana Water Streams
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Mike Timmons: Voyage around Alaska
Join Mike Timmons on a photographic voyage around Alaska. Mike will present photos and discuss his time in various places around Alaska.
David Benson’s Big Year
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment Presentation
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Rae Garret for a presentation that will cover the various research projects and goals which encompasses the HEE, as well as results.
Allisyn Gillet: Market Tower Peregrine Falcons
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesPlease join Allisyn Gillet on a presentation about Indiana's Peregrine Falcon monitoring program, focusing on the epic romances between the falcons in downtown Indianapolis.
Inside The Bird Brain: Training Birds of Prey
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin Donna Riner, Ornithology Center Assistant Manager, for a presentation on her experience at Avian Behavior International’s Bird of Prey Training and how avian behavior science is applied at the Ornithology Center.
Proposed Name Changes to Birds
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin John "Barny" Dunning to hear his thoughts on The American Ornithological Society proposing to change the common names of all birds that were named after specific people