ABAS Event Calendar
Spring Migration Bird Hikes at Cool Creek
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesCatch a peek at some beautiful birds as they make their return this spring. The hikes are led by well-known birder, Keith Starling. Hurry, some birds will not stay around long. After the hike, stop by the Nature Center’s Wildlife Viewing Area for coffee and doughnuts. Bring your binoculars! Migration bird hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesEach Sunday year round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
The Rookery Preserve 25440 Scherer Ave, Arcadia, IN, United StatesJoin a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United StatesCome explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Tuesday in April and May. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Garfield Park Urban Bird Walks
Garfield Park Conservatory 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesGarfield Park, while being a very urban park, is a sanctuary for wildlife. Join a park naturalist on a walk through the park in search of birds. Even if you have never been on a bird walk before or consider yourself an expert birder, this program is for everyone. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars. If you don’t have binoculars, a limited number will be available for use to anyone who needs them. Meet at the Conservatory entrance.
Beckenholdt Family Park
Beckenholdt Family Park 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, United StatesJoin the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesEach Sunday year round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United StatesCome explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Tuesday in April and May. 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.
Great Blue Heron Rookery Programs
The Rookery Preserve 25440 Scherer Ave, Arcadia, IN, United StatesJoin a naturalist at the Great Blue Heron rookery in Hamilton County. We will spend the majority of the time watching and talking about the Great Blue Herons, who should be busily courting and tending their nests.
Ornithology Center Celebrates Ten Years!
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesFor 10 years, the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center has provided top notch bird-based education to the city of Indianapolis and beyond. Join Ornithology Center Manager Will Schaust as he updates members on improvements to the center, ABAS funded projects, the 10 year anniversary of the "OC", and answers your questions.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Volunteer Training Series
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesABAS is making it even easier to volunteer by introducing our Volunteer Training Program! Each session will focus on a different topic designed to provide volunteers with hands-on opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills needed to help with chapter programs and events. No experience needed, open to individual’s ages 16+. This sessions topic is: How to Lead/Assist with a Bird Hike and Spring Migrant Review
Spring Migration Bird Hikes at Cool Creek
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesCatch a peek at some beautiful birds as they make their return this spring. The hikes are led by well-known birder, Keith Starling. Hurry, some birds will not stay around long. After the hike, stop by the Nature Center’s Wildlife Viewing Area for coffee and doughnuts. Bring your binoculars! Migration bird hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin 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.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesEach Sunday year round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
Holliday Park Bird Hike
Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome!
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park 5624 South Carroll Rd, New Palestine, IN, United StatesCome explore Southeastway Park during spring migration. Join Theresa Wilson every Tuesday in April and May. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Nature Center 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, United StatesJoin 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.