Conner Prairie Bird Migration Walk
2024-09-14 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Join Amos Butler Audubon Society for an autumn bird walk along the Trails. Enjoy the beauty of migration as birds return south, resting among the trees, river, and prairie habitats at Conner Prairie. Some binoculars will be available to borrow; feel free to bring your own. This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Amos Butler will be providing bird hike leaders for the walk.
Please Register: HERE

IWF presents Cranes Over Indiana
2024-06-13 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Indiana Wildlife Federation after work for a casual gathering with food/beverages, comradery, music and a presentation from the International Crane Foundation about Indiana’s role in protecting our migrating cranes and their habitats.

Cranes over Indiana: Indiana’s wetlands are home to Sandhill Cranes and endangered Whooping Cranes. In the not-so-distant past, both Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes faced near extinction throughout North America as they battled with increasing threats of unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Thanks to widespread conservation efforts, Sandhill Cranes are now one of the most populous crane species in the world and Whooping Crane populations, while still endangered, are slowly growing. Today Indiana residents see around 60,000-80,000 Sandhill Cranes and 30 Whooping Cranes each year! Unfortunately, Whooping Cranes and Sandhill Cranes continue to face threats in Indiana and across their flyway. Following this presentation, you will be able to identify Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes, know the history of both species, understand the current work our crane conservation partners are doing to protect cranes in Indiana and throughout their flyways, and find out how you can be an ambassador for cranes in Indiana as a volunteer and citizen scientist.
$15 members, $40 non-members
Register HERE
Contact Information
Indiana Wildlife Federation
PO Box 55245
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-0245
http://www.indianawildlife.org

Earth Day at The Trails at Conner Prairie
2024-04-20 12:00 - 15:30
Honor Earth Day at Conner Prairie with nature-focused programs along the Trails. Meet community members focused on nature and conservation, take guided strolls along the trails with Conner Prairie staff, and engage in playful invitations to connect with our beautiful planet. This event is included with daily admission ticket.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Community presentations and play invitations
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Guided Nature Walk
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Walk and Learn: Invasive plants of Indiana
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Guided Nature Walk
All programs meet at the Trailhead behind the Symphony Bowl.
Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie.

Earth Day at The Trails at Conner Prairie | Conner Prairie

Indiana Young Birders Network December Birding Hike
2023-12-09 09:00 - 10:00
Come meet and connect with other youth birders!
Are you a youth birder looking to connect with the Indiana birding community at large? Look no further than the Indiana Young Birders Network. Indiana Audubon’s Young Birders Network (IYBN) is a free community that connects youth birders and nature enthusiasts to the world of birding. Our goal is to create a safe, fun, and innovative environment for youth birders to grow and learn through hands-on birding experiences in the field, educational demonstrations, and much more.
Join us for a birding hike at Conner Prairie on December 9, 2023. Park in the guest parking lot and enter through the main entrance. We will gather there to sign waivers, use restrooms if needed, and do introductions. Birding will last for about 1 hour.
Please bring your binoculars if you already have them. We will have a limited supply of binoculars that you can borrow if needed. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear hiking boots if possible, and bring some water.
Registration is required but there is no fee to attend the hike. Parents are more than welcome to join us.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this event or the IYBN, contact Youth & Community Outreach Coordinator Rachel Brent at rbrent@indianaaudubon.org. If you have questions about Conner Prairie, contact Michelle Morton, Nature Engagement Specialist at Morton@connerprairie.org.
Website: https://www.connerprairie.org/
Photo courtesy of Indiana Audubon

Connor Prairie Spring Migration Field Trip
2023-04-29 08:00 - 10:00
It should be prime time viewing for spring warblers and other migrating birds as well as local, year-round residents.
The terrain is flat and the trails are well maintained. The hike will be approximately two miles. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am and start from there on foot. Indoor restrooms are available near the lot. Make sure to bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Michelle Morton, Nature Engagement Specialist at Conner Prairie will be joining us on the bird hike.
There is no fee for the field trip. However, the trip is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Prior to April 15, 2023, Amos Butler Audubon Society members may register by emailing Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or texting Chuck at (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. After April 15, non-members may register if there are any open spots.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson

Conner Prairie Fall Migration Field Trip
2020-09-19 08:00 - 10:00
Registration is full.
Join accomplished birders Becky Lomax-Sumner and Laurie Voss for a morning of birding at Conner Prairie. It should be prime time viewing for fall warblers and other migrating birds as well as local, year-round residents.
The terrain is flat and the trails are well maintained. The hike will be approximately two miles. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am and start from there on foot. Make sure to bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes.
There is no fee for the field trip. However, the trip is limited to 10 participants, and registration is required. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. We expect the field trip to fill up quickly as this is the first ABAS outing to Connor Prairie in several years.
Masks will likely be required for the majority of the hike. There may be times when we can spread out and get a quick break from the masks.
Cerulean Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
