ABAS Event Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
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).
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
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.
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2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
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. 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.
Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
Strawtown Koteewi Park Beginning Bird Hikes
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Join our naturalist staff and we will learn together.
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eBird Workshop
eBird Workshop
Whether you consider yourself an expert eBird user or you have never used it before, there are always plenty of new things to learn about the online database created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Join, Amos Butler Audubon Society President, Sabrewing Nature Tours owner, and well versed eBird user, Rob Ripma, for a thorough look at eBird. Rob has used eBird extensively around the world and right here in Indiana. Just bring yourself, a pen and paper and any questions you might have to the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center on October 6th.
3 events,
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
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).
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
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.
0 events,
3 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
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. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
“Jeop-birdy” with Wes Homoya
“Jeop-birdy” with Wes Homoya
Wes Homoya, a native Hoosier, is an avid birder, tour guide, conservationist, and bartender, among other things. His travels and ornithological employments have allowed him to live and bird in places as varied as Maui, Brazil, the Galapagos, Hungary, SE Asia, and Ecuador. Come and test your avian skills playing one of the world's most beloved game shows.
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2 events,
Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a field trip to a local hot spot in search of resident sparrows. Our target sparrows will be Song, Field, Swamp, Lincoln's, Vesper, White-throated, White-crowned, Nelson's, and LeConte's. Participants will have their choice on which day to attend, but space will be limited to 10 people each date, and each participant may only attend one of the dates. There are two dates - Saturday and Sunday. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
3 events,
Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
Lebanon Business Park Sparrow Field Trips
Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a field trip to a local hot spot in search of resident sparrows. Our target sparrows will be Song, Field, Swamp, Lincoln's, Vesper, White-throated, White-crowned, Nelson's, and LeConte's. Participants will have their choice on which day to attend, but space will be limited to 10 people each date, and each participant may only attend one of the dates. There are two dates - Saturday and Sunday. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
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).
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
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.
1 event,
Holliday Park Bird Hike
Holliday Park Bird Hike
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome!
3 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
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. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
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.
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1 event,
Wetland Birding Workshop at Muscatatuck NWR
Wetland Birding Workshop at Muscatatuck NWR
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.
3 events,
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
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).
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
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.
0 events,
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
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. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
1 event,
Beers with Birders
Beers with Birders
Join ABAS for an evening a 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.
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2 events,
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
October Owl Festival
October Owl Festival
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.
2 events,
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
Fort Harrison State Park Fall Migration Walks
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).
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Eagle Creek – Bird Hikes
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
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.
0 events,
3 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
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. 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.
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hikes
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.
CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
CILTI Volunteer Day at Meltzer Woods
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.