Monthly Program

Join ABAS Past President and Sabrewing Nature Tours owner Rob Ripma as he takes us on an exciting journey through the beautiful nation of Costa Rica.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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 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.

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 Indiana Wildlife Federation's Habitat Programs Manager Aaron Stump for his presentation of The Certified Wildlife Habitat Workshop.

Join Sam Newkirk, ABAS Program Chair, for an informative discussion on Inclusive & Accessible Birding.

Join Rob Ripma, ABAS Past President and owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, as he talks about some of his favorite birding sites in Colombia.

Join 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.

Join 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.

Accomplished birder and photographer, Aidan Rominger, will share his knowledge and photos from his pelagic birding excursions off both the east and west coasts.

Join 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.

Have 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.

Join Jessica Irvine, Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator with IDEM, to learn about the benefits of vermicomposting.

Join Gerrian Ablers, INDR, for a presentation on coyotes and their place in Indiana.