Lye Creek Prairie Burn for Smith’s Longspur and other Spring Migrants
2026-04-11 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Lye Creek Prairie Burn, 240 East County Road 650 North, Cherry Grove, IN, 47933, United States
Join outstanding birder and hike leader, Nick Kiehl, for a morning at Lye Creek Prairie Burn in search of spring migrants and Smith’s Longspur. “The Burn” is located in Montgomery County and is a reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana.

This field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members until March 15, but non-members should sign up early, as once registration is open, it is first come first serve. When you sign up, please indicate if you are a member or not and include your phone number. The phone number is in case of needing to cancel due to weather. The trails at The Burn can be muddy and wet so appropriate boots and gear are recommended. To register, email Laurie Voss at laurievoss25@gmail.com.

The Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County near Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on your right. Look for the tree line that runs north and south. The GPS coordinates are: 40.135048, -86.863575

What: Lye Creek Prairie Burn Spring Field Trip
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8:30-11:00 am
Where: Lye Creek Prairie Burn, Montgomery County
Register: laurievoss25@gmail.com

Plant Patrol
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Let’s come together this wildflower weekend to make a beloved park a cleaner, greener place for us and our avian friends by removing invasive species.
Participants 18 and under must be supervised. RSVP is required.
Register for this event by emailing pat.stutz@indy.gov

April program: Birds of Austrailia
2026-04-14 07:30 - 20:30 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
It truly was a trip of a lifetime. Join Barb Jablonski and Laurie Voss as they share their unforgettable adventure “down under,” exploring the stunning country and continent of Australia.
Australia is home to birds and mammals found nowhere else on Earth. We had hoped—but never truly expected—to see some of its most remarkable wildlife up close: the Southern Cassowary, the duck-billed Platypus, the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot, Koalas, Echidnas, a Tree Kangaroo, and more.
From the beautiful beaches of Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, with memorable stops along the way to Tasmania, Barb and Laurie will share photographs and stories they hope will inspire you to discover this extraordinary country and the birds and mammals that call it home.
