Events

TENTATIVE NEW DATE Due to wildfire smoke, the Biergarten was closed for our initial date of July 16. Meet up with fellow Hoy members. We'll eat at the Biergarten instead of having a potluck. For available food and beverages for purchase, see the Biergarten website for details. (Non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale there. Note

Meet at the Racine Hwy 20 & I94 Park and Ride at 7:30 AM to caravan or carpool. Or, meet us at the North Britton Road and Burmeister Road intersection by 8:00 AM. From there we will stop along the roadsides, looking for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars,

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. We will be looking for fall migrant birds.

Hoy's 16th 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. In case of bad weather, the Big Sit may be rescheduled to Saturday, September 19, 2026. Please

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