Upcoming Events…

  • 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

  • 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 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be looking for waterfowl as well as various

  • Hoy Audubon Society Program: Neumiller Woods

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

    Guest speaker: Dave Giordano, Executive Director, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network Root-Pike WIN's presentation on Neumiller Woods in Somers, WI, offers a captivating journey through time, showcasing the past, present, and future of this cherished natural area. The presentation delves into the historical significance of Neumiller Woods, highlighting the initial restoration efforts that laid the foundation

  • CANCELED: Hoy Field Trip: Gulls and Waterfowl on the Racine Lakefront

    CANCELED

    CANCELED: Due to the weather forecast, this field has been canceled. 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 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be

  • Hoy Audubon Society Program: Resilient Waters, Resilient Communities: Racine’s Public Health and Environmental Initiative

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

    Join Adrian Koski, Grant Coordinator for the Racine Public Health Department Laboratory, as he presents an insightful overview of local environmental initiatives that safeguard public health and enhance our community. From water quality monitoring and pollution control to innovative beach restoration and habitat improvement projects, Adrian will explore the lab's pivotal role in maintaining a

  • Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl

    Eagle Lake Park 23705 Church Rd, Kansasville, WI

    Meet at Eagle Lake Park at 9:00 AM at the parking area closest to the lake (not at the area where the map link shows below). 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

  • Hoy Program: Flyways Documentary Film Screening

    Northside Neighborhood Library | Kenosha Public Library 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Did you know some shorebirds fly up to 9 days non-stop? Follow scientists racing against the clock to save the world's migratory shorebirds. Take a birds-eye-view journey and how you can help them in this stunning documentary. Click here to view the library event site.

  • Midwest Annual Crane Count

    The Midwest Annual Crane Count is Saturday, April 12 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 4 (if possible). SEVERAL count/site areas are open. To view the count

  • Celebrate Earth Day

    Gateway Technical College 3520 - 30th Avenue, Kenosha, United States

    Check the link below for confirmed activity times. http://gtc.edu/business-community/additional-information/community-events/celebrate-earth-day Gateway celebrates our environment with displays, workshops and hands-on activities for people of all ages. The event started on Gateway’s Kenosha Campus in 2008 and extended to the Elkhorn Campus in 2012. Hundreds of community members participate in Celebrate Earth Day every year to learn how

  • Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings

    The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will once again offer their annual opportunity for the public to provide input on a variety of natural resource-related questions with an in-person opportunity Monday, April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in each county or online starting at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 14

  • Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk

    Pike River Pathway - Wendi Court Parking Area 42.73382404732291, -87.87196917600282

    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