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Birding Adventures in Southeast Arizona

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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

An Indiana Big Year

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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.

Sax-Zim Bog Winter Adventure

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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.

For the Love of Birds: How Birds Played into the History of Valentine’s Day – CANCELED

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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.

Exploring Costa Rica

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

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.

Event Series Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome! Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a quick break from the masks. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn't canceled.

Adventures in Bird Training

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Jenna McElroy, Assistant Park Manager, and Rachael Ledbetter, Naturalist, to learn how the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center’s Raptor Ambassadors are trained for educational programs. Jenna and Rachael will share their training successes and challenges through video clips and with some help from a few of their feathered coworkers.

Event Series Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome! Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a quick break from the masks. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn't canceled.

Bobcats in Indiana

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Geriann Albers as she tells us the story of Bobcats in Indiana. Geriann is a Furbearer Biologist for the Indiana DNR.  She received her Bachelors in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois and her Masters in Wildlife Management from West Virginia University in 2012.  She starting with the Indiana DNR in May 2017.

Event Series Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome! Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a quick break from the masks. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn't canceled.

Brown Bears of McNeil River

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join Chuck Anderson, ABAS President and Field Trip Chair, for an informative program about the Brown Bears of McNeil River State Game Sanctuary in Alaska. Chuck will share his four-day experience watching Brown Bears interact, feed, sleep and play.  Many of the bears photographed were within 25 feet and one curious cub came within 5 feet before mom called him back to her side.

Event Series Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Bird Hike

Holliday Park Nature Center 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Beginning birders welcome! Depending on the rules at the time, masks will likely be required for most of the hike. There may be times we can spread out and take a quick break from the masks. Check the ABAS calendar to be sure the hike isn't canceled.