Upcoming Events…
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
Meet at parking area #2. At 5:30 PM, we'll meet at walk the trails during the daylight in search for early spring bird migrants. By 7:15 PM, meet by the gate north of parking area #2 to walk the trail north where we will await to hear the "peents" and view the aerial dances of
TJ Leveque, Executive Director of Hawthorn Hollow, will discuss the history of this nature sanctuary and recent updates. Virtual Option To Join Program! If you are unable to attend the program in-person, please join the program virtually, beginning at 7:00 PM. Register in advance for the meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdOCurzosE9wLG5hbP3R4MJp_5VQAKMe5 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
This annual meeting lets the public give input on proposed changes to conservation regulations. Important questions this year concern: biosolids testing and initiatives to detect PFAS chemicals restricting lead fishing tackle (which poisons loons) developing an outreach program to decrease the use of lead ammunition (which poisons eagles) support for clean water The questionnaire will
We will meet at the section of the Pike River Pathway Park in Mount Pleasant located south of Old Spring Street, the Wendi Court parking area: From the Airline Road and Old Spring Street intersection, go east 0.2 miles and turn right (south) onto Timmer Lane. Continue south 0.25 miles to the end of Timmer
The Midwest Annual Crane Count is Saturday, April 15 from 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM. If you are interested in taking an *unassigned* count/site area in Kenosha, Racine, or the adjacent Cook Counties, please contact the count coordinator, Aszya Summers, by Friday, April 7 (if possible). SEVERAL count/site areas are open. To view the count