Events and Field Trips
Upcoming Programs
Sunday, August 27, 2:00 p.m., Fox Island nature center: Angie Quinn will speak about Stockbridge’s grant given to Fort Wayne Trails. After the program, members of Stockbridge will lead a short hike around the nature center.
Sunday, October 8: the annual Big Sit at Fox Island. We’ll be at the nature center, on the back porch as in past years. It’s surprising how many species can be seen from the confines of our little circle. The event will start around noon and end at 5:00 p.m.; you can come for a little while or all afternoon. This always is a nice way to spend an early fall afternoon.
Sunday, October 29: join us at Ouabache State Park near Bluffton for a bird hike at 1:00 p.m. (led by members of Stockbridge), followed by a talk by Paul McAfee about nature photography. The latter will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge at the park.
Sunday, August 27, 2:00 p.m., Fox Island nature center: Angie Quinn will speak about Stockbridge’s grant given to Fort Wayne Trails. After the program, members of Stockbridge will lead a short hike around the nature center.
Sunday, October 8: the annual Big Sit at Fox Island. We’ll be at the nature center, on the back porch as in past years. It’s surprising how many species can be seen from the confines of our little circle. The event will start around noon and end at 5:00 p.m.; you can come for a little while or all afternoon. This always is a nice way to spend an early fall afternoon.
Sunday, October 29: join us at Ouabache State Park near Bluffton for a bird hike at 1:00 p.m. (led by members of Stockbridge), followed by a talk by Paul McAfee about nature photography. The latter will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge at the park.
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).
Fall Field Trips 2017
- Sat Sep 2 Fox Island County Park. Meet at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Is, 7324 Yohne Rd., at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
- Sat Sep 9 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd north of I-69; if there is time, we’ll stop at Kingsbury FWA. Return about 6-6:30 PM. Leaders: Ed Powers, Dave Reichlinger
- Sat Sep16 Salamonie Reservoir. Leave at 7:30 AM from NE corner of Rural King parking lot, US 24 just W of I-69, or meet us at 8:00 AM at Forks of the Wabash, SW corner of US 24 and IN 9, Huntington. Return around 5 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, Stephanie Wagner
- Sat Sep 23 ACRES Wildwood Nature Preserve, SR 14 btwn SR 15 and SR 13 in Kosciusko Co. Leave at 7:30 AM from Kroger’s, NW side of jct IN 14 west and Scott Rd, or meet us at Wildwood at 8:30. Return about 4:30-5 PM. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Ed Powers
- Sat Sep 30 Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Meet at 7:30 AM at from north end of Meijer lot on Lima Rd. just N of I-69, or meet us at Sand Lake parking lot at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:15. Return about 4. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner
- Sun Oct 8 BIG SIT BIRD COUNT at Fox Island Nature Center; all afternoon, come when you can!
- Sat Oct 14 Fox Island County Park. Meet at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Is, 7324 Yohne Rd, at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
- Sun Oct 22 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at reservoir on Roth Rd 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
- Sat Oct 28 Eagle Marsh. Meet at Boy Scout Bldg lot, at end of frontage rd. on E side of I-69 at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, John Winebrenner
- Sat Nov 4 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 7:00 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd north of I-69. Return about 6-6:30 PM. Leaders: Ed Powers, Eric Helfrich
- Sun Nov 12 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at reservoir on Roth Rd 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers
