Cool Creek Bird Hike
2024-05-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-08 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Join expert birder Keith Starling each Saturday for a hike through Cool Creek.
No registration is required.
Meet in the north parking lot past the Nature Center.

Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
2024-05-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 North Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2024-05-05 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-19 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-02 08:30 - 10:30 | IN
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist and other guest leaders Sunday and Wednesday mornings and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels. You may begin anytime during the season and come as often as you like. Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
These hikes meet in the north parking lot of Cool Creek Park past the Nature Center.

Eagle Creek Bird Hikes
2024-05-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Each Sunday year-round at Eagle Creek Park. Meet us at 9:00 am at the Ornithology Center.
This event is free, though a gate fee to Eagle Creek Park applies.
We will be following federal, state, and local guidelines for masks and other COVID prevention measures during the hike.

Bird Walks in the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
2024-05-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
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 University. 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 Wednesdays. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable shoes. No reservation is required. Contact David Benson, dbenson@marian.edu, with questions.

Cool Creek Beginning Bird Hike
2024-05-08 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-15 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-05-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States

Marott Woods Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2024-05-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Marott Park & Nature Preserve – 75th Street, 899 E 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Experienced birders from ABAS will lead a bird hike at the 102-acre Marott Woods Nature Preserve. Beginning birders welcome. This should be prime time for the Spring migration. The preserve is along Williams Creek and has dirt trails and a generally flat terrain. Do not forget your binoculars. A few pairs may be available to lend for the morning.
The bird hike is free but advance registration is required. To reserve your spot, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. We will meet at the parking lot on the NORTH side of the park along 75th Street.
Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Thornwood Nature Preserve, 1597 South Morristown Pike, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Join the Greenfield Birders for a bird hike. Beginners are welcome.
These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences, and learn from each other. All walks are weather pending. You can keep up to date with any changes, rescheduling, or local bird happenings by searching “Greenfield Birders” on Facebook. Feel free to join!

Eagle Creek Park Birding Festival
2024-05-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
May 11-12, 2024 is the 7th Annual Eagle Creek Park Birding Festival! Get ready for a weekend of celebrating all the birding opportunities Eagle Creek Park has to offer during the height of migration season. We will offer FREE guided hikes, workshops, activities, adaptive/inclusive outings, and various paid birding adventures. No birding experience required! For the free guided hikes and activities, park admission is $6 for in county residents and $7 if you live out of Marion county. Schedule coming soon! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/26074?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2024-06-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12308 Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Birds are fascinating and watching them can be an awe-inspiring experience. Catching a glimpse of these gorgeous creatures can be frustrating. Learning how to identify all of them can be overwhelming. Join a Hamilton Co Parks Naturalist or other guest leaders the first Wednesday of each month and we will learn together. This will be a great opportunity for birdwatchers of all levels.
Meet in the parking lot of the Taylor Center of Natural History.
Pre-registration is not required. Don’t forget your binoculars!
