Strawtown Koteewi Park - Beginning Bird Hikes
2023-05-03 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-06-07 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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!

Eagle Creek Park Bird Fest
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-07 | Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center, 6515 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
SAVE THE DATE: May 4-7, 2023 for the 6th Annual Eagle Creek Park Birding Festival! Get ready for a long weekend of celebrating all the birding opportunities Eagle Creek Park has to offer during the height of migration season. They 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 $5 per car for in county residents and $6 if you live outside of Marion county. Follow the Ornithology Center on Facebook for the festival schedule and check our website (indyparks.org) closer to the event for the list of programs and registration.

Cool Creek Bird Hike
2023-05-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-06-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 10:00 | 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
2023-05-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-28 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
2023-05-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-10 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-17 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-21 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-24 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-31 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-06-04 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-06-14 08:30 - 10:30 | Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 East 151st St, Carmel, IN, 46033, 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 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.

Cerulean Warbler Research - Dr. Kamal Islam
2023-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us this May for a discussion with Dr. Kamal Islam—Professor of Wildlife Biology at Ball State University. Dr. Kamal Islam has been conducting research since 2000 focused on investigating factors that may be contributing to the decline of Cerulean Warbler breeding populations in southern Indiana. He and his students have conducted baseline studies on distribution, relative abundance, and characteristics of territories, including spacing, song perch selection, and vocalization behavior. Currently, they are focused on breeding biology and the effects of past silvicultural practices on Cerulean Warbler abundance. He will be presenting the findings of his research during our program.

Garfield Park Urban Bird Walks
2023-05-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Garfield Park Conservatory, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
Garfield Park, while being a very urban park, is a sanctuary for wildlife. Join park naturalist, Jessica Helmbold, on a walk through the park in search of birds. Even if you have never been on a bird walk before or consider yourself an expert birder, this program is for everyone. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars. If you don’t have binoculars, a limited number will be available for use to anyone who needs them.
This Indy Parks event requires registration through their system here. There is a $5 fee per person.
Meet at the Conservatory entrance.

Thornwood Nature Preserve Bird Hike
2023-05-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-27 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!

Yellowwood State Forest Spring Migration Field Trip
2023-05-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Yellowwood State Forest, 4220 T.C. Steele Rd., Nashville, 47448
Join experienced bird hike leader Matthias Benko for a morning of birding at Yellowwood State Forest. Matthias launched Bloomington Birders, a small birding club, on the campus of Indiana University in 2020. He collaborated with Audubon Great Lakes to register Bloomington Birders as an official Audubon on Campus Chapter. This fall, students at IU Bloomington “flocked” to join the birding club.
Yellowwood State Forest is a prime nesting location for warblers such as Worm-eating, Kentucky, Hooded and more. Other migrants should also be plentiful at this time of year. We’ll meet at T.C. Steele Historic Site at 4220 T.C Steele Road, Nashville at 8:00am. Restrooms are available at this location. We’ll caravan from there to different locations.
Registration for this event is limited to 10 participants. The field trip is free but prior registration is required. Early registration is available to ABAS members until April 29 at which time non-members may register if there are any spots open. To register, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at 317-767-5438.
As always, dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget your binoculars.
Worm-Eating Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.

Holliday Park Bird Hike
2023-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46260, United States
Join us at Holliday Park for a bird hike through the woods and along the White River. Meet in front of the nature center. For more information call (317) 327-7180. Beginning birders welcome!

Earth Day Indiana
2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Garfield Park Conservatory, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, United States
The Earth Day Indiana Festival is on June 3, 2023 at Garfield Park. The festival has over 110 exhibitors, live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Amos Butler will have an exhibitor booth set up at the event. More information will be added when available.

Beckenholdt Family Park Bird Hike
2023-06-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Beckenholdt Family Park, 2770 North Franklin St, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
