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
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
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
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:
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
"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