Upcoming Events…
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