Burlington Christmas Bird Count

Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society, is free and open to the public. It involves gathering information in designated count areas and from home feeder watchers

Racine Christmas Bird Count

Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society, is free and open to the public. It involves gathering information in designated count areas and from home feeder watchers

Kenosha Christmas Bird Count

The National Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society, is free and open to the public. It involves gathering information in designated count areas and from home feeder

Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park. We will also 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 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be looking for waterfowl as well as various gull species. NOTE:

Hoy Meeting: Monitoring American Kestrels

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

Over the past 25 years the American Kestrel population has plummeted in the United States and Canada. What is the cause? What can we do to help restore kestrel numbers? Learn what habitat and nest boxes can help Kestrels and how to monitor this small falcon. What can be done to prevent European Starlings from

Hoy Field Trip: Gulls and Waterfowl on the Racine Lakefront

Samuel Myers Park 1 11th Street, Racine

We'll begin at Myers Park then make our way northward to the Racine Harbor. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be looking for waterfowl as well as various gull species. NOTE: In the event of

Hoy Field Trip: Gull Watching at North Point, Winthrop Harbor, IL

North Point, Withrop Harbor, IL Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

At the harbor, we'll be looking for upwards of six gull species of various ages, including Glaucous, Great Black-backed, Iceland, and Lesser Black-backed Gulls.  Meet at the BP gas station at 12720 Sheridan Rd (corner of Sheridan and Russell) by 8:45 AM. The group will caravan to the area around North Point Winthrop Harbor, IL.

Hoy Meeting: Syrup and Butterflies—Spring is Right Around the Corner!

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

Spring is quickly approaching and there are many sure signs on the horizon, including maple syrup season and the migration of the monarch butterfly! Just in time for maple syrup season in March, River Bend’s very own naturalist Christa Trushinsky will discuss the history and science behind the production of maple syrup as well as

Eastern Bluebird Program

Wild Birds Unlimited (Pleasant Prairie) 9755 76th Street, Unit 710, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Presented by Rick Fare of the Hoy Audubon Society. Learn about the annual life cycle of the Eastern bluebird and how to attract them during the breeding season. Proper placement of boxes in good habitat, along with good predator control will be discussed. Tips and the importance of becoming a good bluebird trail monitor will

Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl

Eagle Lake Park 23705 Church Rd,, Kansasville, WI

Meet at Eagle Lake Park at 9:00 AM. After checking the lake for waterfowl and other species, we’ll visit a couple other access points around the lake. We may also check the wetlands near the intersection of Hwy 11 and 75 at the conclusion of the field trip. NOTE: Check our website prior to the

Eastern Bluebird Program

Salem Community Library 24615 89th Street, Salem, Wisconsin

Presented by Rick Fare of the Hoy Audubon Society. Learn about the annual life cycle of the Eastern bluebird and how to attract them during the breeding season. Proper placement of boxes in good habitat, along with good predator control will be discussed. Tips and the importance of becoming a good bluebird trail monitor will

EcoFest Racine

Gateway Technical College - Racine Campus 1001 Main Street, Racine, WI

"If you’re looking for useful tips, information and encouragement for living in a more environmentally friendly way, join Greening Greater Racine and Gateway Technical College for EcoFest Racine! Admission is free, and each family will receive a free gift while supplies last. EcoFest Racine is held at Gateway’s Racine Campus in the Lake Building student