Events and Field Trips
Upcoming Programs
Field Trips (Click here to see a list of birds from each of our previous field trips)
Field trips are open to all; we welcome beginners! Things to keep in mind:
--Bring a picnic lunch for longer trips; pack water and snacks for all trips
--Arrive a few minutes early; we leave on time!
--We carpool for out-of-town trips; sharing gas expenses is appreciated; if you're one of the drivers, arrive with a full tank; extra drivers may be needed!
--We can meet people at our destination or on the way if arranged in advance
--Return times are estimates and are not guaranteed; you can return early if you drive yourself
--Dress for the weather; waterproof shoes or boots are often needed; be prepared for mosquitoes; dress in layers - bring warm clothes and prepare for cold winds especially along shorelines.
--For further information, contact the relevant trip leader or email Ed Powers at zzedpowers@aol.com
The list of birds that we spotted on some of the past field trips are available (click here to see the past field trips).
Field trips are open to all; we welcome beginners! Things to keep in mind:
--Bring a picnic lunch for longer trips; pack water and snacks for all trips
--Arrive a few minutes early; we leave on time!
--We carpool for out-of-town trips; sharing gas expenses is appreciated; if you're one of the drivers, arrive with a full tank; extra drivers may be needed!
--We can meet people at our destination or on the way if arranged in advance
--Return times are estimates and are not guaranteed; you can return early if you drive yourself
--Dress for the weather; waterproof shoes or boots are often needed; be prepared for mosquitoes; dress in layers - bring warm clothes and prepare for cold winds especially along shorelines.
--For further information, contact the relevant trip leader or email Ed Powers at zzedpowers@aol.com
The list of birds that we spotted on some of the past field trips are available (click here to see the past field trips).
Spring Field Trips 2021
- We WILL NOT carpool this spring because of COVID-19; also, please observe social distancing.
- Sat Apr 17 Pigeon River FWA; meet at 8:00 AM at north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69). Waterfowl, Sandhill Cranes, songbirds, maybe owls. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sam Plew, Ed Powers.
- Sat Apr 24 Salamonie Lake; meet at 7:30 AM from northeast corner of Rural King parking lot, Village at Coventry, US 24 just west of I-69, or meet us at 8:00 AM at Forks of the Wabash, southwest corner of US 24 and IN 9, Huntington. Waterfowl, woodpeckers, songbirds. Mostly birding by car, but up to four miles on foot; some hills, may be muddy spots. Return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Andrew Wolfe, Stephanie Wagner.
- Sat May 1 Eagle Marsh. A double header! Meet at 7:00 AM and at 4:30 PM at the Engle Road parking lot near the gate to the barn. Shorebirds, herons, swallows, etc. Up to two miles on flat trails; boots or waterproof shoes recommended. Finish by
noon for the morning hike and by 8:30 PM for the evening hike. Leader: David Ward. - Sat May 8 Fox Island County Park; meet at the Nature Center parking lot at Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd., at 8:00 AM; Woodpeckers, woodland songbirds, including migrant warblers. Three or four miles on easy trails; may be some wet spots. Finish by noon. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self- serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
- Sat May 15 Chain O’ Lakes State Park; meet at 7:30 AM at north end of Meijer parking lot, 6309 Lima Rd (north of I-69), or at the Youth Campground at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:15. Hawks, woodpeckers, migrant songbirds. Up to five miles on mostly flat trails;
may be some wet spots. Return about 4:00 PM. Leader: John Winebrenner. - Sat May 22 Foster Park; enter the park from Old Mill Road and park in the lot near the playground/pavilion at 8:00 AM. Songbirds. Finish by noon. Leader: Greg Majewski.
- SOME FIELD TRIPS MAY BE CANCELED IF PANDEMIC CONDITIONS WARRANT. CHECK THE STOCKBRIDGE AUDUBON FACEBOOK PAGE IF THERE IS DOUBT
Maps. Some are available on site; for online sources:
Eagle Marsh: lrwp.org. Click Visit, Eagle Marsh, Trail Map.
Franke Park: fortwayneparks.org. Click Trails, Trail Maps, scroll down to Map of Franke Park Trails.
Fox Island, Payton: allencountyparks.org. Fly over Parks, click on name of park, scroll down, click on Click here for trail map.
Salamonie Lake; Chain o’ Lakes and Pokagon SP: in.gov/dnr. Click Places To Go, State Parks & Lakes, Maps.
Pigeon River, Tri-County, Pisgah, and Jasper-Pulaski FWA: in.gov/dnr. Click Places To Go, Fish &Wildlife Areas, scroll down; under Properties, click Fish & Wildlife Areas, click on the property.
ACRES properties: acreslandtrust.org. Click on Find a Preserve, scroll down to the preserve, click on Preserve Guide Download
Limberlost: limberlost.weebly.com. Fly over Resources, click on Maps.
