Audubon offers programs, field trips, activities, and workshops related to the environment.
There are room changes for our programs at MPTC due to construction.
The April program will be meeting in Room O215. The May program will be in E120. Enter door C2 from parking lot C and follow the signs to Building E.
Chimney Swifts—The Night Show Must Go On (Presentation)
Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm, MPTC, Room O215
We’ll learn how to identify these charismatic Chimney Swifts, their current population and threats, why they’re incredibly important to us, and how we can get involved to make a difference. Nancy Nabak is the chair of the statewide Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group, Vice President of the Bay Area Bird Club, and former Historian for the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. She works at Woodland Dunes Nature Center as their communications coordinator. Chimney Swifts are her passion bird.
Spring Full Moon Hike
Eldorado Marsh, Monday, April 22, 6:45 pm
Come on a sunset and full moon hike on the dike in Eldorado Marsh. At this time of evening, there should be an opportunity to see and hear the birds in the marsh. The moon will be rising at 6:44 pm and the sunset will be at 7:45 pm.
Meet in the parking lot at the end of Dike Road on the east side of Eldorado Marsh at 6:45 pm. Bring binoculars and wear good hiking shoes. Event canceled if skies are overcast. For more information, call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
The Birdman of Koshkonong (Presentation)
Wednesday, May 8, 7 pm, MPTC, Room E120
Bring your questions to an interactive presentation by Martha Bergland about her book, The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Learn about the contributions of this little known mid-1800s ornithologist, biologist, and naturalist sometimes referred to as Wisconsin’s own Audubon. Never flamboyant nor well-known in his time, Kumlien’s keen observations and specimen collections have made lasting contributions to understanding the natural world. Author Martha Bergland, instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College for many years, will answer your questions about her research and Thure Kumlien. Books will be available for sale at the presentation which is co-sponsored by Fond du Lac Audubon and Mid-America Geographic Foundation.
Kay’s Ledge Discovery Day
Saturday, May 11, 9 am, N7836 Cty Road WH
The day will begin with a work session from 9 to 11:30 am to help with invasive species removal from the property. Please bring work gloves and wear long pants and long sleeves. After the pulling, we will enjoy a picnic lunch (provided) around a bonfire from 11:30 to 1 pm. After lunch, anyone who wants to explore the property is invited to a leisurely flower walk on the trails at Kay’s Ledge. Canceled if raining. No dogs allowed.
Directions: Drive east on Cty WH, up the ledge .9 miles from the 151 bypass to the entrance on the west side.
Bird City World Migratory Bird Day Walks/Hikes/Art
Look for the Bird City flag at the locations below.
Friday, May 3
6 pm Camelot Business Park, 28 Camelot Drive
Saturday, May 4
• 7 am Greenway Arboretum, 55 W. Pioneer Road
• 10 am CSA Oak Savannah, 320 Cty Road K (top of hill)
• 1 pm Lakeside Park West, new boardwalk into Supple’s Marsh (north side of dog park)
• 2 pm Build a Bird Glass Fusion Workshop,Trista Holz Studio, 13 E. 1st Street
Thursday, April 25 – 6 pm Library, Steven Thompson, local bird photographer
Thursday, May 2 – Art for Birds Reception, TBA
Horicon Marsh Pontoon Boat Birding Adventure
Saturday, May 18, 6 pm, Horicon
Participants in this two-hour narrated bird trip through the marsh will seek and identify some of the 290 species of birds that live in or visit Horicon Marsh each year. Experienced and casual birdwatchers will enjoy the early evening quiet. Bring binoculars, bird book, insect repellent. Dress for the weather. Meet at 5 pm at the southeast corner of the Fleet Farm parking lot to carpool, or meet the group at Blue Heron Landing, 305 Mill Street in Horicon for a 6 pm departure. The cost is $38 per person. To reserve a spot on the pontoon boat (limit of 16), a deposit of $20 is required before April 15. The rest is payable before departure. If we do not fill the boat, the owners will open remaining seats to the public.
Signup/deposit will begin at our March events, or call 920-922-7931, or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
For more information on these events, call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Explore Local Trails with Your Family
We encourage you and your families to explore some of the beautiful trails in our area on your own and with your families.
• Kiekhaefer Park
• Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum
• Peebles Trail
• Greenway Arboretum
• Hobbs Woods
• Shaginappi Park
• Eisenbahn State Trail
• Archer Thomas Olsen Trail at Lakeside Park West
• Mascoutin Valley State Trail (Rosendale)
• Northwoods (Rosendale)
• Riggs Park (Ripon)