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.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
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Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Come 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.
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Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 28th and ending the week before Thanksgiving. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.
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Zionsville Birding Trifecta and Social
Zionsville Birding Trifecta and Social
Join Zionsville birders Jonathan and Whitney Yoerger for a birding trifecta to search for fall migrants, followed by an optional happy hour at Cobblestone Grill on Main Street. During the trifecta, you'll get an overview of three town parks offering small-scale scrub, riparian, and grassland habitats. Bring your own binoculars and meet at 1:00 pm in the Elm Street Green parking lot at 165 North Elm Street. Please note this is a 2.5-mile, afternoon birding walk.
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. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
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Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Come 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.
Indiana Raptor Center
Indiana Raptor Center
Who doesn’t love raptors? And, who doesn’t love learning more about them? Join us as we host the Indiana Raptor Center alongside some of their Education Ambassadors ... raptors! The presentation will introduce you to the world of raptors along with some of the current projects of the Center. ABAS Birdathon grants have supported the Center each year since 2015.
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Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 28th and ending the week before Thanksgiving. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.
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Fall Sparrow Field Trip at Lebanon Business Park
Fall Sparrow Field Trip at Lebanon Business Park
Join Scott Enochs as he leads you on a field trip to a local hotspot in search of resident and migratory sparrows. Our target sparrows will be Song, Field, Swamp, Lincoln’s, Vesper, White-throated, White-crowned, Nelson’s and LeConte’s. Due to parking limitations, group size will be limited to 12 participants.
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
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. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
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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!
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 28th and ending the week before Thanksgiving. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.
Owls of Indiana for Kids
Owls of Indiana for Kids
Mark Booth with Take Flight Wildlife Education will be visiting the Cool Creek Nature Center and bringing a few owls that are found in Indiana. He’ll share some of the amazing adaptations that these birds have! This Hamilton County Parks program is for school-aged children. It is free and no registration is required.
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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. This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
0 events,
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Come 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.
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience! We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 28th and ending the week before Thanksgiving. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.
CILTI Volunteer Day at White Owl Conservation Area
CILTI Volunteer Day at White Owl Conservation Area
Join Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) in restoring this urban nature preserve along the White River on the north side of Indianapolis. Volunteers will work to remove invasive honeysuckle from the preserve. Registration is required.
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Bird Hikes at McCloud Nature Park
Bird Hikes at McCloud Nature Park
Join Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Naturalists for an easy and informal walk to spot birds. Learn clues for identifying by sight and sound while also enjoying the beauty of McCloud Nature Park in the fall. All levels of birding experience are welcome, from beginner to expert. This is an opportunity to explore and learn together. Dress for the weather and prepare to walk about 1 mile over moderate surfaces.
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CILTI Hike at the Fred and Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve
CILTI Hike at the Fred and Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve
Join the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) for a fall hike at the Fred and Dorothy Meyer Preserve. This is a moderately difficult hike with some slopes and steep areas. The hike should present a beautiful sneak peek of fall colors in this Morgan County forest.
This hike will be led by CILTI’s Stewardship Manager, Jamison Hutchins. The trail is considered moderate and appropriate for hikers who can handle some steep hills.
Space is limited for this hike, so please register.
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.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
0 events,
1 event,
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Southeastway Park Bird Hike
Come 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.
2 events,
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
The Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is a wonderful place to bird watch, with over 165 different species sightings being recorded since 2002. No experience is necessary, and the hike will be led by one of the bird experts at Marian. The only things that are necessary are binoculars and a little bit of patience!
We will meet at the St. Francis statue just west of the Allison Mansion on the Marian campus at 8:00 am every Wednesday starting August 28th and ending the week before Thanksgiving. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required.
CILTI Volunteer Day at Burnett Woods
CILTI Volunteer Day at Burnett Woods
Join Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) for a morning of invasive species control at this nature preserve in Avon. Volunteers will work to remove invasive honeysuckle from the preserve. Registration is required.