Upcoming Events…

Cliffside Park Bird Walk

Cliffside Park 42.819136, -87.819927

Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.

Colonial Park Bird Walk

Colonial Park 42.7375106294065, -87.81648770769387

Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.

Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum 880 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.

River Bend Bird Walk

River Bend Nature Center 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI, United States

Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.

Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk

Chiwaukee Prairie (122nd Street gate) 122nd Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie

We will meet near the orange gate at 122nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Meet by 7:00 PM We'll walk the trails in search of spring migrants and breeding birds. Or, meet by 8:15 PMĀ at parking area. We'll walk a portion of the trail or drive to an adjacent roadside to listen for possible Eastern Whip-poor-will.

International Crane Foundation

We'll visit the International Crane Foundation! Reservations are required to hold your spot. Please email hoyfieldtrips@hoyaudubon.org to sign up. If you would like to carpool or caravan, meet at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride by 7:00 AM (Racine County). We will be leaving promptly at 7:15 AM. In addition to food and cold drinks,

Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park

Petrifying Springs Park 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds.

Big Sit

Samuel Myers Park 1 11th Street, Racine, United States

Hoy's 15th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair.

Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie

Chiwaukee Prairie 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States

Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the west side of 2nd Avenue only. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds