Hoy Program: Cliffside Park Wetland/Upland Habitat Recreation/Restoration Project

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

"Filling the Void by Digging New Wetlands" Guest speaker: Dave Giordano, Executive Director, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network With less than 10% of wetlands in the Wind Point watershed remaining, “potentially restorable wetlands” within Cliffside Park are one of the last areas available of hope for sustaining coastal endangered species in Racine County. Currently, Cliffside Park

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. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds are forecasted to be strong from the south or east

Owl Prowl

Bong State Recreational Area (BB Parking Area) 26000 Co Hwy BB, Kansasville, WI

We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

Program: Winter Birds

Kenosha Public Library - Northside 1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Many species of birds can survive our Wisconsin winters. Rick Fare will help you identify them and inform you about the physiological and behavioral adaptations they have evolved to cope with harsh winter conditions. Seed choices, feeder selection, and other ways to attract them will also be discussed.

Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be