Events and Field Trips
Upcoming Programs
Weekend of May 5th: Road trip to Goose Pond (the Serengeti of South-Central Indiana!). More information about this fun opportunity can be found in the field trip schedule below.
June 3-9: ACRES Land Trust Bird Blitz. More information in the next newsletter, or check the ACRES website: www.acreslandtrust.org.
Weekend of May 5th: Road trip to Goose Pond (the Serengeti of South-Central Indiana!). More information about this fun opportunity can be found in the field trip schedule below.
June 3-9: ACRES Land Trust Bird Blitz. More information in the next newsletter, or check the ACRES website: www.acreslandtrust.org.
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 2018
Sat Mar 10 Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area; meet at 8:00 AM EST at north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd just north of I-69; return around 5 PM. Leaders: Ed Powers, Stephanie Wagner.
Sat Mar 17 Pigeon River FWA; meet at 8:00 AM EDT at north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd just north of I-69; return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sam Plew, Margit Codispoti.
Sun Mar 18 Hurshtown Reservoir; meet at the reservoir on Roth Rd. 1 mi. south of IN 1 (1.5 mi north of Grabill Rd.) at 3 PM, finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers.
Sat Mar 24 Pisgah Marsh and Tri-County FWA; meet at 8:00 AM at north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd. just north of I-69; return around 4-4:30 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Eric Helfrich.
Sat Mar 31 Eagle Marsh; meet at Boy Scout Building, at end of frontage road on east side of I-69 at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, Margit Codispoti.
Sat Apr 7 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; return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, Stephanie Wagner.
Sun Apr 8 Hurshtown Reservoir; meet at the reservoir on Roth Rd. 1 mi. south of SR 1 (1.5 mi north of Grabill Rd.) at 3 PM, finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers.
Sat Apr 14 Franke Park; meet at BMX lot at Franke Park at 8:00 AM, finish by noon. Leaders: Phil Wixom, Ed Powers.
Sat Apr 21 Fox Island County Park; meet at the Vera Dulin Building parking lot at Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd., at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Sandy Schacht. We will be joined mid-way by members of the Indiana Master Naturalist class. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
Sat Apr 28 Chain O’ Lakes State Park; meet at 7:30 AM at north end of Meijer lot on Lima Rd. just N of I-69, or at the Youth Campground at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:30; return by 4. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner.
Sat May 5 Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area - We will be traveling to this 7,200-acre birding hot spot by carpooling or individually on Friday, May 4th, staying at Park Inn in the Southwestern Central Indiana town of Linton. The Park Inn (812) 847-8631, has reasonably priced, simple rooms. Please make your own reservations. We will spend Saturday birding the wetlands and prairies of Goose Pond, and the woodlands in the area. Some may choose to stay over to Sunday. Please call Eric Helfrich (260-693-3246) to sign up and we will arrange our transportation from Fort Wayne.
Sat May 12 Big May Day Bird Count; details later.
Sat May 19 Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio; meet at 6:30 AM from the southeast side of the Meijer lot on Maysville Rd. just W of I-469 at IN 37; return around 6-7 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Margit Codispoti.
Sat May 26 Foster Park; meet in the parking lot of the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. We’re calling this the "Stockbridge Challenge." Details in the newsletter. Leaders: Greg Majewski, Ed Powers.
Sat Jun 2 Willow Slough FWA/Kankakee Sands; leave at 6:30 AM from Kroger’s, northwest side of jct. IN 14 west and Scott Rd.; return about 6:30-7 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Ed Powers.
Sat Mar 17 Pigeon River FWA; meet at 8:00 AM EDT at north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd just north of I-69; return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sam Plew, Margit Codispoti.
Sun Mar 18 Hurshtown Reservoir; meet at the reservoir on Roth Rd. 1 mi. south of IN 1 (1.5 mi north of Grabill Rd.) at 3 PM, finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers.
Sat Mar 24 Pisgah Marsh and Tri-County FWA; meet at 8:00 AM at north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd. just north of I-69; return around 4-4:30 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Eric Helfrich.
Sat Mar 31 Eagle Marsh; meet at Boy Scout Building, at end of frontage road on east side of I-69 at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, Margit Codispoti.
Sat Apr 7 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; return around 5:00 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, Stephanie Wagner.
Sun Apr 8 Hurshtown Reservoir; meet at the reservoir on Roth Rd. 1 mi. south of SR 1 (1.5 mi north of Grabill Rd.) at 3 PM, finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers.
Sat Apr 14 Franke Park; meet at BMX lot at Franke Park at 8:00 AM, finish by noon. Leaders: Phil Wixom, Ed Powers.
Sat Apr 21 Fox Island County Park; meet at the Vera Dulin Building parking lot at Fox Island, 7324 Yohne Rd., at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Sandy Schacht. We will be joined mid-way by members of the Indiana Master Naturalist class. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.
Sat Apr 28 Chain O’ Lakes State Park; meet at 7:30 AM at north end of Meijer lot on Lima Rd. just N of I-69, or at the Youth Campground at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:30; return by 4. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner.
Sat May 5 Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area - We will be traveling to this 7,200-acre birding hot spot by carpooling or individually on Friday, May 4th, staying at Park Inn in the Southwestern Central Indiana town of Linton. The Park Inn (812) 847-8631, has reasonably priced, simple rooms. Please make your own reservations. We will spend Saturday birding the wetlands and prairies of Goose Pond, and the woodlands in the area. Some may choose to stay over to Sunday. Please call Eric Helfrich (260-693-3246) to sign up and we will arrange our transportation from Fort Wayne.
Sat May 12 Big May Day Bird Count; details later.
Sat May 19 Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ohio; meet at 6:30 AM from the southeast side of the Meijer lot on Maysville Rd. just W of I-469 at IN 37; return around 6-7 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Margit Codispoti.
Sat May 26 Foster Park; meet in the parking lot of the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 5310 Old Mill Road at 8:00 AM; finish by noon. We’re calling this the "Stockbridge Challenge." Details in the newsletter. Leaders: Greg Majewski, Ed Powers.
Sat Jun 2 Willow Slough FWA/Kankakee Sands; leave at 6:30 AM from Kroger’s, northwest side of jct. IN 14 west and Scott Rd.; return about 6:30-7 PM. Leaders: John Winebrenner, Ed Powers.
