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URGENT: Congress Has Less Than 2 Weeks to Expand the Deam Wilderness!
After years of effort from environmental advocates to secure passage of The Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act, we are closing in on our final opportunity to pass this landmark legislation – and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Redeeming Wetland for Rails and More
Eagle Creek Park Naturalist, Aidan Rominger, had watched native habitat- and nesting bird populations- dwindling at a popular park feature, and knew something had to be done. Hear all about his plan here.
Birding in Hamilton County
John Troth highlights Hamilton County parks and shares target birds for every season.
Birdathon Reports 2024: Camp Utopia
In our first Birdathon Reports series installment, read about a wildlife rehab camp for kids.
Carson Has Moved Into the Carlsen Aviary
Read about Carson the Bald Eagle and why you should make a special trip to see the beautiful new aviaries that Kevin Carlsen built for the Center’s raptor ambassadors at Eagle Creek Park.
Meanwhile in the Tropics…
Conservationists have banded together to protect forested lands in paradise. Find out how Central Indiana is helping them to preserve migratory birds’ wintering grounds.
Monitoring Nocturnal Predators at Eagle Creek Park
Whoo’s spending the winter at Eagle Creek Park? That’s what citizen scientists from Indiana University are trying to find out. Read about the science of banding one of our smallest avian predators.
Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab Field Trip
On September 21st, several birders were led by Dr. Benson on a bird walk at Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab.
The Home-birdy: Car-birding as a Hidden Hero
We’re back with more insights on accessible birding. This time, Olivia Bautch explains how there is more to a common birding practice than meets the eye.