In 2023, ABAS submitted a $1,000 Collaborative Grant request to the National Audubon Society to purchase a Purple Martin House. The martin house was to be erected in Strawtown Koteewi Park near the lake on the south side of the park.
On May 1, Laurie Voss and Mary Kay Pitts led a bird hike at the Avon Town Hall Park for the Evergreen Club in Avon.
What if taking your mind off of the lists and tallies could improve your health and give you deeper connections with the birds you love? Eagle Creek Ornithology Center assistant manager and apprentice in forest therapy, Donna Riner, invites you to slow down for the summer in this month’s featured article.
Please read the article "Marian University's Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab Conservation Efforts Boosted by Amos Butler Audubon Society Grant" that details the relationship.
On May 8, Indiana State Senator Cyndi Carrasco, R-36th District, joined Amos Butler Audubon Society alongside Audubon Great Lakes for a bird hike at Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens in Indianapolis.
Join Conner Prairie for a week-long program dedicated to uplifting Black nature enthusiasts while highlighting the visibility of Black birders in nature. We welcome those who identify as BIPOC, allies, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive.
On April 7, eleven adventurous birders joined ABAS recording secretary, Laurie Voss for a fun day at the Lye Creek Prairie Burn.
Supporting birds in the most dangerous season of their lifecycle is a collaborative effort, and research shows metropolitan areas like Indianapolis are an underrated player in their success. Read about what makes the perfect patch here.
ABAS is proud to support the inaugural Black Birders Week at Conner Prairie. In affiliation with the BlackAFinSTEM Collective, this week-long program is dedicated to uplifting and amplifying Black nature enthusiasts.
We, at Bird Safe Indy, an initiative of the Amos Butler Audubon Society, have recently received an official proclamation from Mayor Joe Hogsett of Indianapolis.