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# Hoy Audubon Society

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://hoyaudubon.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Updates](https://hoyaudubon.org/updates/)
- [Shoop Park Update (late March 2026)](https://hoyaudubon.org/shoop-park-update-late-march-2026/) - April 1, 2026 As of late March, the proposed drastic redevelopment of Shoop Park into a dunes-style golf course — a more than $10 million proposal — was creeping forward but still unsettled. The possible loss of bird habitat remains a big concern. As many of you know, the proposed developers are Craig Leipold and
- [Study of the vegetation at Shoop Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/2025-11-06-study/) - Nov. 7, 2025 A study of the vegetation at Shoop Park and the edge of the lighthouse property. Read the document at the link below. https://hoyaudubon.org/documents/Shoop-Park-Report.pdf
- [The Future of Shoop Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/2025-11-06/) - Nov. 7, 2025 Dear Hoy Audubon Society members and others who may be interested, Your board of directors is well aware, but you may not be, of a large local threat to the birds that we love and other wildlife. This is happening here and now. I would like to catch you up a bit

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://hoyaudubon.org/) - The Hoy Audubon Society covers areas of Kenosha and Racine Counties in southeastern Wisconsin. We host membership meetings (public welcome) throughout the year as well as field trips to various birding hotspots. Please visit our events tab above for our upcoming events and field trips. Mission Statement To initiate, encourage, coordinate, stimulate, and assist civic
- [Contact Us](https://hoyaudubon.org/contact/) - HOY AUDUBON SOCIETY, INCP.O. BOX 044626RACINE, WI 53404 Additional committee members & chairs are still needed. If you can give a few hours of your time to help with some of our programs, please contact Jennifer Wenzel.
- [Purple Martins](https://hoyaudubon.org/projects/purplemartins/) - Hoy Audubon Society is proud to support a nest box program for Purple Martins in Kenosha and Racine at the following locations. Purple Martin Report for 2025 Click here to view the summary in the Hoy Honker. Purple Martin Report for 2024 The birds started nesting just a bit later (mid-May), and continued later. The
- [Trees We Love (2016-2022)](https://hoyaudubon.org/treeswelove/) - The TWL program (active from 2016-2022) was a source of celebration, recognition, and much-needed positive environmental news; it was a reiteration of the importance of our past; which has produced our present and, perhaps, act as encouragement to preserve our future. We believed it to be a high-impact conservation program with positive, long-term results. Awardees
- [Join](https://hoyaudubon.org/join/) - PLEASE BE A CHAPTER MEMBERYour support helps us invest in monthly programs where we invite knowledgeable speakers, manage our Eastern Bluebird and Purple Martin nesting box program, and pursue other projects. HOY AUDUBON SOCIETY INC. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, ALL-VOLUNTEER organization. Your donations are tax deductible. Annual renewals for Hoy Audubon Society “Chapter Supporter” memberships are
- [Hoy Honker](https://hoyaudubon.org/newsletters/) - The Hoy Honker is the quarterly newsletter of the Hoy Audubon Society. 2026 April-June January-March 2025 October-December July-September April-June January-March 2024 October-December July-September April-June January-March 2023 October-December July-September April-June January-March 2022 October-December July-September April-June January-March 2021 October-December July-September April-June January-March 2020 October-December July-SeptemberApril-JuneJanuary-March 2019 October-DecemberJuly-SeptemberApril-JuneJanuary-March 2018 2018 October-December Newsletter 2018 July-September Newsletter 2018 April-June Newsletter
- [History](https://hoyaudubon.org/about/) - MISSION STATEMENT To initiate, encourage, coordinate, stimulate, and assist civic and community organizations, business, professional and educational interests and appropriate units of government in the study and appreciation of ornithology; to preserve and protect wildlife habitats; to support all reasonable programs of air and water pollution abatement and control; to support the principles of conservation
- [Eastern Bluebirds](https://hoyaudubon.org/projects/bluebirds/) - Hoy Audubon Society is proud to support a nest box trail program for Eastern Bluebirds in Kenosha and Racine Counties. Apart from bluebirds, these boxes also support other cavity nesting songbirds such as Tree Swallows and Black-capped Chickadees. Eastern Bluebird Report for 2024Rick Fare provided this summary of Hoy’s annual Bluebirdmonitoring results: - Number of
- [Window strikes: Stop the thudding!](https://hoyaudubon.org/projects/prevent-window-strikes/) - Birds tend to collide with windows in rural yards with trees and birdfeeders—the very picture of bird-friendly habitat. The more birds that there are in the yard, and the more birds that are closer to a house and windows, the more likely that a collision is going to occur simply by sheer numbers. These are
- [Projects](https://hoyaudubon.org/projects/) - Hoy Audubon Society members contribute to several chapter projects including: Trees We LovePurple Martin Nest BoxesEastern Bluebird Nest Boxes
- [Birding Locations](https://hoyaudubon.org/hotspots/) - Please check back for an updated listing of birding 'hotspots' and other suggested birding locations.At this time, you may visit one of the following links (best viewed on desktop browser):Kenosha County Birding AreasRacine County Birding AreasYou may also visit eBird hotspots for both Kenosha and Racine Counties.
- [Board Resources](https://hoyaudubon.org/hoyboard/) - Bylaws
- [Cancelled](https://hoyaudubon.org/join/cancel/) - You have cancelled your donation process. To join or make a donation, click here.
- [Thank you!](https://hoyaudubon.org/join/thankyou/) - Thank you for your donation!

## Events

- [CANCELED: Picnic with the Peregrines](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-06-20/) - NOTE: This event has been canceled. The single young Peregrine Falcon had hatched out early this season and has already fledged!
- [Hoy Audubon's Annual Summer Gathering, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-07-16/) - Meet up with fellow Hoy members. We'll eat at the Biergarten instead of having a potluck. For available food and beverages for purchase, see the Biergarten website for details. (Non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale there. Note that alcohol cannot be carried into the park.) We will meet at parking area #2 (where the bird
- [Citizen Science: Where Bluebirds Fly - Learning Nest Monitoring (Part 1)](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-06-16/) - Sponsored by the Racine Public Library and Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary Discover Wisconsin's bluebirds in two parts: An educational talk and an optional guided field experience. Participants may attend either or both parts. Part one: Bird Talk — Tuesday, June 16, 6 - 7 p.m. Racine Public Library Community Room, Adult Services, 2nd Floor, 75
- [Citizen Science: Where Bluebirds Fly - Learning Nest Monitoring (Part 2)](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-06-20-2/) - Sponsored by the Racine Public Library and Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary Discover Wisconsin's bluebirds in two parts: An educational talk and an optional guided field experience. Participants may attend either or both parts. Part one: Bird Talk — Tuesday, June 16, 6 - 7 p.m. Explore bluebird behavior, including their nesting cycles. Learn how you
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-10-10/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the west side of 2nd Avenue only. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds
- [Citizen Science: Spring into Birding - Nurturing Nature](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-09-spring-into-birding/) - Sponsored by the Racine Public Library Click here for more information and to sign up! In this introduction to citizen science, learn how your everyday bird observations can help researches understand migration, habitat use and conservation needs. You're welcome to attend either or both the indoor and outdoor portions of the program. This program is
- [Celebrate Earth Day](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-celebrate-earth-day/) - Check the link below for confirmed activity times. https://www.gtc.edu/business-community/additional-information/community-events/earth-day-kenosha-information Gateway celebrates Earth Day and 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
- [Possible Cancelation | Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-15/) - UPDATE 4/15 5:30 PM: Due to the potential for rain during the scheduled field trip this evening, please attend at your own discretion and note there is the possibility of cancellation as rain may increase after 6:45 PM We will meet at the section of the Pike River Pathway Park in Mount Pleasant located
- [Midwest Annual Crane Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-18/) - The Midwest Annual Crane Count is Saturday, April 18 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 Sunday, April 12 (if possible). SEVERAL count/site areas are open. To view the count
- [Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-big-sit/) - Hoy's 16th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair. In case of bad weather, the Big Sit may be rescheduled to Saturday, September 19, 2026. Please
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-08-29/) - Meet at the Racine Hwy 20 & I94 Park and Ride no later than 7:40 AM to caravan or carpool. Or, meet us at the North Britton Road and Burmeister Road intersection by 8:00 AM. From there we will stop along the roadsides, looking for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants.
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-09-10/) - Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR. We will be looking for fall migrant birds.
- [CANCELED DUE TO TORNADO WATCH—-Hoy Program: Is Invasive Buckthorn Making the Frogs "Croak"?](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-02/) - CANCELLED: Due to the tornado watch this evening, the event has been cancelled Learn about the effects of the non-native/invasive buckthorn and others on native flora and fauna, and on invasive plant management and restoration efforts. Buckthorn releases an allelopathic chemical called emodin that is significantly toxic to developing amphibians. Our guest speaker, Jake
- [Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-14-bank-swallows/) - Click here for register and more information. An SC Johnson Community Interest Program Join us for a private screening of the 30-minute documentary Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows with guest producer/director David Busse. Each spring, thousands of bank swallows return to the Lake Michigan bluffs to build colonies, mate and raise their young. Guided by
- [Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-wccsh/) - 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 13, at 6:00 PM in each county or online starting at 6:00 PM, Monday, April 13 through
- [Make Your Own Bluebird House](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-30-myo-nestbox/) - Registration opens April 2. Click here for register and more information. Learn about Wisconsin's Native Eastern Bluebird before building your very own nesting box! Presented by local birding expert, Rick Fare from the Hoy Audubon Society. All materials will be provided for this make and take workshop. Suitable for Adults & Teens 14+, registration is required. Class
- [Attracting Bluebirds](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-26/) - Attend this free workshop to learn about the annual life cycle of the Eastern Bluebird and find out how to attract them to your yard during their breeding season. Learn where to place nest boxes for good habitats and good predator control. Tips on becoming a good bluebird trail monitor will also be covered. Presented
- [Attracting Birds To Your Backyard](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-03-24/) - Program provided by Rick Fare, Hoy Audubon Society RSVP to Kallie Johnson at johnsonka@gtc.edu or 262.564.2196 to reserve your spot. 3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 Follow the signs to the Center for Sustainable Living.
- [Birds and Plants at Hawthorn Hollow](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-09/) - The Friends of Hawthorn Hollow are hosting their Plant Sale & Bird Walk Fundraising Event. Members from the Hoy Audubon Society will be leading bird walks at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A variety of native plants will be available for purchase near the Nature Center. See details and cost for admission once available at:
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-20/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-13/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-06/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-21/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-14/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-15/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-08/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-19/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-12/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-29/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-01/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-05/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-30/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-04-08/) - 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
- [Hoy Program: Stormwater and Urban Planning](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-03-05/) - Dr. Sandra McLellan will discuss water issues and the linkages between the environment and human health, particularly in urban Great Lakes coast systems. Dr. McLellan is a Professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She earned her PhD in Environmental Health at School at the University of Cincinnati College of
- [Bird Walk & Hoy Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-05-07/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. At 7:00 PM, our annual meeting & elections will be held. Program: It’s a bird! It’s a plane. No…. It’s lunch!: Archaeological evidence for bird hunting in pre-historic North America Mya Welch is an anthropologist and archaeologist
- [CANCELED: Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-01-24/) - CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME COLD
- [Hoy Program: Aquatic Invasive Species](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-02-05/) - Scott McComb, Southeast Wisconsin Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist with Sea Grant, will present the identification, monitoring and eradication efforts directed at aquatic invasive species, as well as the effects of these species on native water ecosystems. Scott coordinates education, monitoring and outreach programs for communities, stakeholders and volunteers in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties
- [SOLD OUT Illinois Audubon: Gull Frolic at Winthrop Harbor](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-gull-frolic/) - SOLD OUT FOR 2026 The Gull Frolic is an annual event at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, IL. $35 per person registration fee includes Continental Breakfast, Hearty Lunch, Programs, Book Sale, Exhibits and GULLS. For more information and to register, click here. SOLD OUT FOR 2026
- [The Great Backyard Bird Count!](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-gbbc/) - A world-wide, joint effort by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Bird Studies Canada—open to all. Visit birdcount.org for more information
- [Racine Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-racine-cbc/) - Our next TENTATIVE count day is Saturday, December 19, 2026. The confirmed date will be posted by the November 2026. Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 127th annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society,
- [Racine Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-racine-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 126th 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 Field Trip: Gulls and Waterfowl on the Racine Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-02-21/) - 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 looking for waterfowl as well as various gull species. NOTE: In
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2026-03-21/) - 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
- [CANCELED: Waterfowl at Eagle Lake](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-29/) - CANCELED Due to the forecast of 6-10” of snow for tomorrow, Saturday, 11-29, the field trip to Eagle Lake has been cancelled. TENTATIVE: We'll meet at the parking lot closest to the lake at Eagle Lake Park and then proceed to other stops around the lake. The field trip end time will depend on bird
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-15/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-08/) - 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 Audubon's Annual Holiday Dinner](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-12-04/) - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" Hoy Audubon Society will celebrate its annual holiday party at the Fireside Restaurant & Lounge in Kenosha. Meeting up will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner taking place at 6:30 PM. The cost of this dinner party will be covered by Hoy for all chapter members with
- [Hoy Program: A Closer Look at Gulls](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-06/) - NOTE: NEW MEETING LOCATION AT THE SOUTHWEST LIBRARY RSVP Below 6:30 PM: Book signing (also be available after the program until 8:45 PM) 7:00 PM: Program Among the world's “seabirds”, gulls are the most accessible to humans, invading our most immediate surroundings. Gulls are sometimes perceived as 2nd class avian creatures. This, along with the
- [CANCELED: Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-hawkwatch-at-chiwaukee-prairie/) - The event has been canceled due to strong southwest winds and slight chance of rain which is not ideal for hawk migration. Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-burlington-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 126th 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-kenosha-cbc/) - The National Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 126th 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
- [CANCELED - Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-09-13/) - NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BE CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED THUNDERSTORMS DURING THE MORNING.
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-09-11/) - Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR. We will be looking for fall migrant birds.
- [Hoy Program: Bats of Wisconsin](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-10-02/) - Ecology, biology and conservation management of Wisconsin bats Bats are often thought to be scary or creepy; but it is really the night insects who have the most to fear from bats. In fact, bats are one of the most unique, beneficial animals in the world. They provide vital ecological benefits, including consumption of insect
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-eagle-lake-waterfowl-spring/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-12-06/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-22/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-11-14/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [CANCELED: International Crane Foundation](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-08-16/) - UPDATE 18 JULY | THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED If you are still interested in visiting the International Crane Foundation on your own, visit their website here.
- [Hoy Program: Bumblebees](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-09-04/) - Dawn Williams has been a volunteer with WI DNR’s Bumble Bee Brigade since 2019 and began serving as a Xerces Society Ambassador in 2024. Dawn will provide an overview of the society and describe identifying and monitoring WI’s bumblebee species.
- [Picnic with the Peregrines](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-06-14/) - Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the southwest corner of the Racine Courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 14. Unfortunately the large lawn we previously enjoyed has been replaced by a gated parking lot, but we can use the smaller grassy areas. Be advised that downtown Racine
- [Hoy Audubon's Annual Summer Gathering, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-07-17/) - Meet up with fellow Hoy members. We'll eat at the Biergarten instead of having a potluck. For available food and beverages for purchase, see the Biergarten website for details. (Non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale there. Note that alcohol cannot be carried into the park.) We will meet at parking area #2 (where the bird
- [Canceled- Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-21/) - UPDATE: Due to the forecast of rain and wind, this field trip date is canceled. Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post
- [Canceled - Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-20/) - UPDATE: Due to the forecast of rain and wind, this field trip date is canceled. Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update
- [Celebrate Earth Day](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-celebrate-earth-day/) - 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
- [Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-04-16/) - 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
- [Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-wccsh/) - 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
- [CANCELED: Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-04-09/) - CANCELED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN, WIND AND LOW TEMPERATURE.
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-29/) - We will meet near the orange gate at 122nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Meet by 7:00 PM We'll walk the trails in search of spring migrants and breeding birds. Or, meet by 8:15 PM at parking area. We'll walk a portion of the trail or drive to an adjacent roadside to listen for possible Eastern Whip-poor-will.
- [Hoy Program: Flyways Documentary Film Screening](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-04-03/) - 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.
- [Bird Walk & Hoy Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-01/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. At 7:00 PM, our annual meeting & elections will be held. Program: "Sharing Our Shore and the Return of the Piping Plover to Waukegan Shores" Carolyn Lueck is a board member with Lake County Audubon Society and
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-09/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-16/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-23/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-22/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-15/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-13/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-14/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-07/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-06/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-02/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-08/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-04-30/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Morning Bird Walk at Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-03/) - Meet at the parking area near the lighthouse. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Birds and Plants at Hawthorn Hollow](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-05-10/) - The Friends of Hawthorn Hollow are hosting their Plant Sale & Bird Walk Fundraising Event. Members from the Hoy Audubon Society will be leading bird walks at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A variety of native plants will be available for purchase near the Nature Center. See details and cost for admission at: https://hawthornhollow.org/birds-and-plants/
- [Midwest Annual Crane Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-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
- [CANCELED: Hoy Field Trip: Gulls and Waterfowl on the Racine Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-02-15/) - 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-03-06/) - 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 Audubon Society Program: Neumiller Woods](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-02-06/) - 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
- [Kenosha Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-kenosha-cbc/) - The National Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 125th 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's Holiday Potluck Dinner](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-12-05/) - Current chapter members of the Hoy Audubon Society chapter, please join us for our holiday potluck dinner. Contact Helen Pugh at +1 262.308.6419 by phone/text to reserve your seat. Specify the number of member(s) when reserving with Helen. If your membership is not current, you may renew at the door or click here to join/renew
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-01-11/) - 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2025-01-25/) - 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
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-hawkwatch-at-chiwaukee-prairie/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the west side of 2nd Avenue only. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. Due to
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-burlington-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 125th 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
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-15/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [Hoy Audubon Society Program: Hawkwatching in Northeastern Illinois](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-10-03/) - Vic Berardi is the founder of the Illinois Beach State Park Hawkwatch which began in the year 2000 and will be celebrating its 25th consecutive year of fulltime raptor migration monitoring. Vic is a well recognized raptor photographer with many of his photos published in books and articles. Vic is also currently on the board
- [Hoy Audubon Society Program: Lake Sturgeon](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-09-05/) - The lake sturgeon has been part of the Great Lakes for 14,000 years. It is one of Wisconsin’s largest and oldest living fish species. Wisconsin boasts the largest naturally self-sustaining population in the world within the Lake Winnebago system. Learn about the history, current status, and future of the lake sturgeon that have been introduced
- [Hoy Audubon Society Program: Wisconsin Owls](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-07/) - Wisconsin has a wealth of owls. Discover where and how they live. Examine the adaptations that make owls perfectly adapted to hunt at night. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Beth Goeppinger was the DNR naturalist at Richard Bong Recreation Area for 28 years. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a special interest in
- [Waterfowl at Eagle Lake](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-30/) - TENTATIVE: We'll meet at the parking lot closest to the lake at Eagle Lake Park and then proceed to other stops around the lake. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. DEPENDING ON WATERFOWL NUMBERS IN THE WEEK
- [Racine Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-racine-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 125th 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-12-07/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-16/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-23/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Vernon Marsh](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-08-24/) - We will meet at the second to the last parking area near the end of Frog Alley Road where the road turns left (north). This is where the boat launch is. Click here for a map. Bring snacks, water, binoculars, a bird book, a spotting scope if you have one, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-11-09/) - 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 Audubon's Annual Summer Gathering, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-07-11/) - Meet up with fellow Hoy members. We'll eat at the Biergarten instead of having a potluck. For available food and beverages, see the Biergarten website for details. (Non-alcoholic beverages are also for sale there. Note that alcohol cannot be carried into the park.) We will meet at parking area #2 (where the bird feeders are)
- [CANCELED - Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-07/) - UPDATE: Due to heavy rain expected, this May 7 morning field trip has been canceled.
- [Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-09-14/) - Hoy's 14th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair.
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-08-31/) - Meet us at the North Britton Road and Burmeister Road intersection by 8:00 AM. From there we will stop along the roadsides, looking for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a bird book.
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-09-12/) - Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds.
- [Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-10/) - 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
- [CANCELED: Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-03/) - CANCELED DUE TO FORECAST OF SNOW AND HIGH WINDS.
- [Celebrate Earth Day](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-celebrate-earth-day/) - Check the link below for confirmed activity times. https://www.gtc.edu/business-community/additional-information/community-events/earth-day-kenosha-information 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-wccsh/) - 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 8, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in each county or online starting at noon, Wednesday, April 10 through
- [Bird Walk & Hoy Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-02/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. At 7:00 PM, our annual meeting & elections will be held. We will be viewing the film Lights Out. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather for the
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-eagle-lake-waterfowl/) - RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 23 due to lack of waterfowl on a March 13 observation. 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
- [Hoy Meeting: Bald Eagle Nest Watch in Wisconsin | A Citizen Science Perspective](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-04/) - The Bald Eagle was pushed to the brink of extinction by the effects of pesticides and other dangers in the mid-1900’s. There were only 100 nesting pairs left in the entire state of Wisconsin in 1972. Since then, in one of the greatest conservation successes our country has seen, the population has rebounded. Today, they
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-23/) - We will meet near the orange gate at 122nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Meet by 7:00 P.M. We'll walk the trails in search of early spring migrants. Or, meet by 8:15 P.M. at parking area. We'll walk a portion of the trail or drive to an adjacent roadside to listen for possible Eastern Whip-poor-will. We
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-15/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-30/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-22/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-08/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-01/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-16/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Birds and Plants at Hawthorn Hollow](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-11/) - The Friends of Hawthorn Hollow are hosting their Plant Sale & Bird Walk Fundraising Event. Members from the Hoy Audubon Society will be leading bird walks at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A variety of native plants will be available for purchase near the Nature Center. See details and cost for admission at: https://hawthornhollow.org/birds-and-plants/
- [Picnic with the Peregrines](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-06-15/) - Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 15. Assuming the Peregrine Falcons are successful earlier in the spring, their chicks should be active at that point. Spring weather could also vary their egg laying dates. Spotting scopes will be available for
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-21/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-14/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-24/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-17/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-10/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-09/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-24/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-03/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Morning Bird Walk at Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-05-04/) - Meet at the parking area near the lighthouse. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-04-17-chiwaukee-prairie-bird-walk/) - We will meet along the roadside just north of 121st Street and 2nd Avenue. Please refrain from parking along 121st Street but rather park along the west side of 2nd Avenue. Meet by 7:00 P.M. at parking area. We'll walk a portion of the trails and then await to hear the "peents" and view the
- [Midwest Annual Crane Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-midwest-annual-crane-count/) - The Midwest Annual Crane Count is Saturday, April 13 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 5 (if possible). SEVERAL count/site areas are open. To view the count
- [The Great Backyard Bird Count!](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-great-backyard-bird-count/) - A world-wide, joint effort by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Bird Studies Canada—open to all. Visit birdcount.org for more information
- [Hoy Meeting: Wisconsin Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-03-07/) - Wisconsin's lakes, rivers, ponds and wetlands are home and host to many species of waterfowl. Rick Fare, President of the Hoy Audubon Society and veteran birder, will provide an interactive and engaging presentation about Wisconsin native and migratory waterfowl, including ducks, geese, swans, loons and more. The presentation will offer identification tips and interesting facts
- [CANCELED: Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-01-20/) - UPDATE: Due to the cold and windy conditions forecasted for this date, the field trip has been canceled. 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
- [Racine Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-racine-christmas-bird-count/) - NEW DATE! SUNDAY, December 17 Due to weather concerns for the field parties on Saturday December 16, the Racine CBC has been postponed to Sunday December 17. Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 124th annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide
- [Kenosha Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-kenosha-christmas-bird-count/) - The National Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 124th 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
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-burlington-christmas-bird-count/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 124th 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's Holiday Potluck Dinner](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-12-07-hoy-holiday-dinner/) - Current chapter members of the Hoy Audubon Society chapter, please join us for our holiday potluck dinner. For Hoy Audubon chapter members, contact Frank Sharkozy at +1 262.770.2481 by phone/text to reserve your seat. Specify the number of member(s) and non-member(s) when reserving with Frank. Hoy will be providing hot turkey and gravy and hot
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-10/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [Hoy Field Trip: Gulls and Waterfowl on the Racine Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2024-02-17/) - 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 looking for waterfowl as well as various gull species. NOTE: In
- [Hoy Meeting: Landscaping to Attract Wildlife](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-02/) - Kevin Nolan is a Certified Arborist and owner of Natura LLC. Holding a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Kevin aims to improve residential habitats through landscaping with native plants, ethical plant health care, and education. This talk will focus on landscaping to attract birds and critters of all kinds.
- [Hoy Program: Cliffside Park Wetland/Upland Habitat Recreation/Restoration Project](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-10-05/) - "Filling the Void by Digging New Wetlands" Guest speaker: Dave Giordano, Executive Director, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network With less than 10% of wetlands in the Wind Point watershed remaining, “potentially restorable wetlands” within Cliffside Park are one of the last areas available of hope for sustaining coastal endangered species in Racine County. Currently, Cliffside Park
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-hawkwatch-at-chiwaukee-prairie/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds are forecasted to be strong from the south or east
- [Program: Winter Birds](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-13/) - Many species of birds can survive our Wisconsin winters. Rick Fare will help you identify them and inform you about the physiological and behavioral adaptations they have evolved to cope with harsh winter conditions. Seed choices, feeder selection, and other ways to attract them will also be discussed.
- [Hoy Audubon's Annual Summer Gathering, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-07-20/) - UPDATE: The date for our gathering has changed from July 13 TO JULY 20. (Since our original scheduled date, another LARGE event was planned for the area that would have impacted parking availability and wait times.) We’re trying something new this year: We'll eat at the Biergarten instead of having a potluck. For available food and
- [Hoy Meeting: Hummingbirds](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-09-07/) - Guest speakers: Kathy and Michael Rock Learn how to create a sanctuary for the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in your own backyard. Through the use of perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, water features, and hummingbird feeders, you can discover the magic and excitement of hummingbirds! Hummingbirds and wildlife gardening have been Michael and Kathi's passion
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-09-02/) - Meet at 7:30 AM at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride (Racine Co.) or meet us at the North Britton and Burmeister Road intersection by 8:00 AM. From the roadsides, we will look for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-25/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-12-09/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-12-02/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-11/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-11-18/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be
- [Horicon Marsh](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-horicon-marsh/) - This is the 15th year that we'll be going as a group to Horicon, one of Wisconsin's premiere birding hotspots. If you would like to carpool or caravan, meet at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride at 7:30 AM (Racine County). If you would like to meet us at Horicon, we will meet at the
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-09-14/) - Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds.
- [Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-big-sit/) - Hoy's 13th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair.
- [Picnic with the Peregrines](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-06-10/) - Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 10. The chicks should be active at that point (assuming all goes well during nesting beginning in spring). Spotting scopes will be available for closeup views. In the meantime, check out the action at
- [Birds and Plants at Hawthorn Hollow](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-13/) - The Friends of Hawthorn Hollow are hosting their Plant Sale & Bird Walk Fundraising Event. Members from the Hoy Audubon Society will be leading bird walks at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A variety of native plants will be available for purchase near the Nature Center. See details and cost for admission at: https://hawthornhollow.org/birds-and-plants/
- [Hoy Meeting: Cranes over Wisconsin](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-06-01/) - Wisconsin’s wetlands are home to Sandhill Cranes and endangered Whooping Cranes. In the not-so-distant past, both Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes faced near extinction throughout North America as they battled with increasing threats of unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Thanks to widespread conservation efforts, Sandhill Cranes are now one of the most populous crane species
- [Bird Walk & Hoy Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-04-annual-meeting/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. At 7:00 PM, our annual meeting & elections will be held. Rick Fare will also present a program on Warblers. Virtual Option To Join Program Register in advance for the meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtfuysqTMsE9Qe8bFL8SZOivhuvuYx1hiW After registering, you will
- [Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-05/) - 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
- [Hoy Audubon Society Meeting](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-06/) - 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
- [Midwest Annual Crane Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/midwest-annual-crane-count/) - 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
- [Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-12/) - 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
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-19/) - We will meet along the roadside just north of 121st Street and 2nd Avenue. Please refrain from parking along 121st Street but rather park along the west side of 2nd Avenue. Meet by 6:30 P.M. We'll walk the trails in search of early spring migrants. We may also hear Wilson's Snipe 'winnowing' as the males
- [Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-wccsh/) - 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
- [Pollination Ecology of Shooting Stars](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-20-pollination-ecology-of-shooting-stars/) - In 2022, Dr. Jeff Karron and his associates began a multi-year collaborative field research project working at Chiwaukee Prairie, “a stunningly beautiful site with remarkable wildflower and pollinator populations”. Seed production in shooting stars requires visits by bees that vibrate the flowers at extremely high frequency, triggering the pollen to be released explosively out of
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-spring-eagle-lake-waterfowl/) - 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
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-24/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [EcoFest Racine](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-ecofest/) - "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
- [Eastern Bluebird Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-03-18/) - 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
- [Eastern Bluebird Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-03-11/) - 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 Meeting: Syrup and Butterflies—Spring is Right Around the Corner!](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-03-02-program/) - 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
- [Hoy Field Trip: Gull Watching at North Point, Winthrop Harbor, IL](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-02-18/) - 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.
- [Morning Bird Walk at Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-06/) - Meet at the parking area near the lighthouse. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-23/) - We will meet near the orange gate at 122nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Meet by 7:00 P.M. We'll walk the trails in search of early spring migrants. Or, meet by 8:15 P.M. at parking area. We'll walk a portion of the trail or drive to an adjacent roadside to listen for possible Eastern Whip-poor-will. We
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-19/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-12/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-18-hh/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-11-hh/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot at 5:30 PM for a bird walk. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-18/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-11/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-17/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-10/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-03/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-04/) - Meet at parking area #2. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-05-05/) - Meet in front of the nature center. NOTE: Please check back on the day prior or early on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-26/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. NOTE: Please check back on the day of the event for any updates/cancellations due to weather (strong winds, thunderstorm activity, moderate- heavy rain), etc. We will post an update when possible.
- [Celebrate Earth Day](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-04-22/) - Check the link below for confirmed activity times (once updated). https://www.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
- [Hoy Meeting: Monitoring American Kestrels](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-02-02-monitoring-american-kestrels/) - 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-02-11-gulls-and-waterfowl-on-the-racine-lakefront/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-12-03-lakefront-birding-kenosha/) - ***Due to high winds forecasted for Saturday, we will relocate the field trip from Southport Park to Shoop Park/Wind Point (Racine Co.)*** 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
- [Hoy's Holiday Dinner and Program](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-12-01-holiday-dinner-program/) - Current chapter members of the Hoy Audubon Society chapter, please join us for our holiday dinner and program at the Fireside Restaurant & Lounge. Following dinner, we will hear from George Prins and the Prins family/friends on the early history of the Hoy Nature Club. George will be celebrating his 100th birthday this December! For
- [Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2023-01-14-waterfowl-gulls-on-the-kenosha-lakefront/) - 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:
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-19-eagle-lake-waterfowl/) - UPDATE: Due to the lack of waterfowl on Eagle Lake, the field trip will instead be held at Shoop Park/Wind Point. 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
- [Hoy Meeting & Board Elections](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-10-06-meeting/) - Our first in-person meeting in a long time! Hoy member Rick Fare will lead a presentation on winter birds. We will also have our annual Hoy Board elections. Virtual Option To Join Program! We are now offering a virtual option to join Thursday's program. Register in advance for the meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrc-ysrj8jHt1cLQHGeHSFxLPcUPYlwebh After registering, you
- [Hoy Meeting & Meet and Greet](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-03-meeting/) - Rather than a speaker presentation, this evening will be a membership meet and greet opportunity to introduce / reintroduce ourselves to other as likeminded nature enthusiasts and to discuss what we have been seeing in the field and at the feeders. I’m hoping to see many new and familiar faces that evening. Your participation makes
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-26-lakefront-birding-at-shoop-park-wind-point/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-05-lakefront-birding-at-shoop-park-wind-point/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-12-lakefront-birding-kenosha/) - We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then 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
- [Hoy Field Trip: Hawk Watch at Illinois Beach State Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-10-08-hawk-watch-at-ibsp/) - Illinois Beach State Park (North Unit), Zion, IL Meet at the BP gas station at 12720 Sheridan Rd (corner of Sheridan and Russell) by 8:30 AM. The group will continue from there. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. See recent and past bird reports at https://ebird.org/wi/hotspot/L3566518. Click
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-11-11-owl-prowl/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-hawkwatch-at-chiwaukee-prairie/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds are forecasted to be strong from the south or east
- [Horicon Marsh](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-horicon-marsh/) - This is the 14th year that we'll be going as a group to Horicon, one of Wisconsin's premiere birding hotspots. If you would like to carpool or caravan, meet at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride at 7:20 AM (Racine County). If you would like to meet us at Horicon, we will meet at the
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-bird-walk-petrifying-springs-park/) - Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds.
- [Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-big-sit/) - Hoy's 12th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair.
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-wind-lake-sod-farms/) - We plan to meet/begin near the intersection of North Britton and Burmeister Roads in Racine County by 8:00 AM. From the roadsides, we will look for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a bird book.
- [Presentation: All of This & Robins Too: Wisconsin's Richness of Birds](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0624/) - Registration required: Order your tickets at: https://hawthornhollow.ticketspice.com/steve-betchkal-presentation Birds add to the quality of our lives in so many ways: they're colorful, they're fascinating, they eat bugs, and they add music to our world. Wisconsin supports more than 400 species of wild birds, but how well do you know them? Bird expert Steve Betchkal explores some amazing facts about birds – from migration to anatomy, with a healthy dose of humor and conservation. Author Steve Betchkal - an ornithologist, environmentalist, and Emmy and Murrow Award-winning veteran journalist -- has worked at three national parks and camped and backpacked 67 others. Betchkal has written books on birds including All of This and Robins Too: A Guide to the 50 or So Best Places to Find Birds in Wisconsin and Birding Trails Wisconsin: 100 Birding Locations Across the Badger State. This event takes place at Hawthorn Hollow's Hyslop Nature Center and registration is required. There will be a Q&A with Steve after the presentation, along with books for purchase and complimentary refreshments. Tickets are only $5 (plus fees) thanks to the generous sponsorship by Hawthorn Hollow Nature
- [Peregrine “picnic”](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0611-peregrine-picnic/) - Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 11. The chicks should be active at that point (assuming all goes well during nesting beginning in spring). Spotting scopes will be available for closeup views. In the meantime, check out the action at
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0519-hawthorn-hollow-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0512-hawthorn-hollow-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0505-hawthorn-hollow-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0428-hawthorn-hollow-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0427-colonial-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0504-colonial-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0511-colonial-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0518-colonial-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0525-colonial-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine.
- [CANCELED - Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-chiwaukee-prairie-spring-bird-walk/) - CANCELED NOTE: Due to the forecast for Wednesday evening (rain showers and gusty winds), this field trip has been canceled. We will meet along the roadside just north of 121st Street and 2nd Avenue. Please refrain from parking along 121st Street but rather park along the west side of 2nd Avenue. Meet by 6:30 P.M.
- [Canceled --- Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-pike-river-pathway-spring-bird-and-woodcock-walk/) - CANCELED- Due to continuing rain and thunderstorms into late this afternoon, the field trip for Wednesday, April 13 has been canceled. 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
- [Birds and Plants at Hawthorn Hollow](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0507-birds-and-plants-at-hawthorn-hollow/) - The Friends of Hawthorn Hollow are hosting their Plant Sale & Bird Walk Fundraising Event. Members from the Hoy Audubon Society will be leading bird walks at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. A variety of native plants will be available for purchase near the Nature Center.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0519-cliffside-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at parking area #2.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0512-cliffside-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at parking area #2.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0505-cliffside-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at parking area #2.
- [Caledonia Conservancy Bird Walk - Location TBA](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0507-caledonia-conservancy-bird-walk/) - Bird hike to be led by Rick Fare. Meeting location is TBA. Check for updates at: https://www.caledoniaconservancy.org/
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0428-cliffside-park-bird-walk/) - Meet at parking area #2.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0520-river-bend-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0513-river-bend-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0506-river-bend-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-0429-river-bend-bird-walk/) - Meet in front of the nature center.
- [Earthday Events](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-earthday-events/) - Check the website for details and confirmed date/times. Check the link below for confirmed activity times (virtual and outdoor activities). https://www.gtc.edu/business-community/additional-information/community-events/celebrate-earth-day The event will consist of some drive-through activities organized by Gateway from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on the Elkhorn, Kenosha and Racine campuses followed by a virtual exhibitor fair and virtual informational sessions from
- [Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-wisconsin-conservation-congress-spring-hearings/) - The Spring Hearings provide an opportunity for the public to weigh-in on a wide range of natural resource-related topics. This annual meeting lets the public give input on proposed changes to conservation regulations. The questionnaire will be available online beginning April 11, 2022 (starting at 7:00 PM) and remain open through 7:00 PM on April
- [Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-cliffside-park-woodcock-walk/) - 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
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-spring-eagle-lake-waterfowl/) - ******UPDATED DATE: Due to the poor weather forecast, Saturday’s field trip to Eagle Lake is being rescheduled to Sunday, March 20, 9:00 AM. We will still be meeting at Eagle Lake Park. *** Meet at Eagle Park. We'll arrive at Eagle Lake park (north side) at 9:00 a.m. We'll bird the lake then check the
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Plants: Rare, Colorful, Unique](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-01-08-chiwaukee-prairie/) - Come learn about the unique, colorful, and rare plants of Chiwaukee Prairie in a public presentation held in partnership with the Wild Ones Root River Chapter. Photographer and Carthage College biology professor Dr. Dana Garrigan will team up with Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund’s volunteer naturalist Kay McClelland to take you on a photographic tour to
- [Birds of the Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-02-03-chiwaukee-prairie-birds/) - Join the Hoy Audubon Society for a public presentation about local birds. Carthage biology professor and photographer Dr. Dana Garrigan will team up with John Krerowicz, a local bird enthusiast and member of the Hoy Audubon Society’s board of directors to introduce you to some of the bird species present in Chiwaukee Prairie in southeastern
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-11-20-lakefront-birding/) - NOTE: Due to the lack of waterfowl on Eagle Lake, the meeting location for this field trip is now at Shoop Park, Wind Point (Racine). 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
- [The Great Backyard Bird Count!](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-gbbc/) - A world-wide, joint effort by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Bird Studies Canada—open to all. Visit birdcount.org for more information
- [Hoy Field Trip: Gulls on the Racine Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-02-12-racine-lakefront/) - 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. It's winter and is usually
- [Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2022-01-15-kenosha-lakefront/) - 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. It's
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-hawkwatch-chiwaukee/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. NOTE: This field trip was postponed from October 9 to October 16
- [Kenosha Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-kenosha-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 122nd 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-12-04-lakefront-birding-kenosha/) - Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and may walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-11-13-lakefront-birding/) - Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and may walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-11-27-lakefront-birding/) - 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-11-06-lakefront-birding/) - 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
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-burlington-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 122nd 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-racine-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 122nd 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-11-07-lakefront-birding/) - We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park and 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 but
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-11-12-owl-prowl/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-petrifying-springs-park/) - Meet at area 2 by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds. Rick Fare will lead our walk. Note: If you attend our field trips, we ask that you observe the latest CDC guidelines regarding
- [Horicon Marsh](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-horicon-marsh/) - This is the 13th year that we'll be going as a group to Horicon, one of Wisconsin's premiere birding hotspots. If you would like to caravan (follow us in your own car), meet at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride at 7:30 AM (Racine County). If you would like to meet us at Horicon, we
- [Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-big-sit/) - Hoy's 11th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair. Note: If you attend our field trips, we ask that you observe the latest CDC guidelines regarding
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-wind-lake-sod-farms/) - We plan to meet/begin near the intersection of North Britton and Burmeister Roads in Racine County by 8:00 AM. From the roadsides, we will look for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a bird book. Note: If you attend our field
- [Peregrine “picnic”](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-peregrine-picnic/) - Racine's Courthouse Peregrine couple has produced three healthy chicks! Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at Noon on Saturday, June 19. The chicks should be active at that point. Spotting scopes will be available for closeup views. In the meantime, check out the action at https://falconcam.racinecounty.com!
- [Chiwaukee Prairie Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-21-chiwaukee-prairie/) - We will meet along the roadside just north of 121st Street and 2nd Avenue. Please refrain from parking along 121st Street but rather park along the west side of 2nd Avenue. Meet by 5:30 P.M. We'll walk the trails in search of early spring migrants. We may also hear Wilson's Snipe 'winnowing' as the males
- [Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-12-wisconsin-conservation-congress/) - The Spring Hearings provide an opportunity for the public to weigh-in on a wide range of natural resource-related topics. This annual meeting lets the public give input on proposed changes to conservation regulations. Important questions this year concern support for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, eliminating the risk of a Line 5 oil
- [Caledonia Conservancy Bird Walk at Tabor Woods](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-01-bird-walk/) - Tabor Woods Bird hike to be led by Rick Fare. Meet at the McCalvy Tabor Woods parcel, 5131 Tabor Road, Caledonia, WI 53402 Check for updates at: https://www.caledoniaconservancy.org/events/2021/5/1/bird-walk
- [Earthday Events](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-earthday/) - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gateway Technical College is combining its EcoFest Racine and Celebrate Earth Day events into one event that will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Check the link below for confirmed activity times (virtual and outdoor activities). https://www.gtc.edu/business-community/additional-information/community-events/ecofest-racine The event will consist of some drive-through activities organized by Gateway from
- [Hoy Field Trip: Eagle Lake Waterfowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-03-20-eagle-lake-waterfowl/) - NOTE: New Date of March 20. Meet at Eagle Park. We'll arrive at Eagle Lake park (north side) at 9:00 a.m. We'll bird the lake then check the wetlands near the intersection of Hwy 11 and 75 on the way back. Check our website prior to the trip; if the lake is still frozen by
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-05-colonial-park/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-12-colonial-park/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-25-cliffside-park/) - Meet at parking area #2. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-11-cliffside-park/) - Meet at parking area #2. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-18-cliffside-park/) - Meet at parking area #2. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [Cliffside Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-04-cliffside-park/) - Meet at parking area #2. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-19-colonial-park/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events
- [Colonial Park Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-28-colonial-park/) - Meet at the parking lot at the end of West High Street, Racine. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events
- [Cliffside Park Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-07-cliffside-park/) - 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
- [Pike River Pathway Spring Bird and Woodcock Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-14-pike-river-pathway/) - 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
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-21-river-bend/) - Meet in front of the nature center. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-14-river-bend/) - Meet in front of the nature center. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-07-river-bend/) - Meet in front of the nature center. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [River Bend Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-30-river-bend/) - Meet in front of the nature center. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we have in the past.
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-20-hawthorn-hollow/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-13-hawthorn-hollow/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-05-06-hawthorn-hollow/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we
- [Hawthorn Hollow Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-04-29-hawthorn-hollow/) - Meet in front of the nature center near the parking lot. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling to events as we
- [CANCELED - Hoy Field Trip: Gulls on the Racine Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-02-20-racine-lakefront/) - CANCELED DUE TO EXTENSIVE ICE COVER NEAR SHORE AND WITHIN HARBORS 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
- [The Great Backyard Bird Count!](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-gbbc/) - A world-wide, joint effort by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Bird Studies Canada—open to all. Visit birdcount.org for more information
- [Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2021-01-16-kenosha-lakefront/) - 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. It's
- [Kenosha Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-kenosha-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 121st 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](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-racine-cbc/) - Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 121st 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-11-21-lakefront-birding/) - Hoy Audubon will hold fall bird walks at Wind Point. We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park and 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
- [Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-hawkwatch-chiwaukee/) - Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. NOTE: The October 10 date was canceled due to poor migration winds
- [Burlington Christmas Bird Count](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-burlington-cbc/) - Save the Date! - TENTATIVE - Date may change. Details to come.
- [World Migratory Bird Day Celebration Goes Digital](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-world-migratory-bird-day/) - Both the City of Kenosha and Kenosha County are recognized as Bird Cities. To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must meet criteria spread across six categories: habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting threats to birds, education, energy and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of World Migratory Bird Day.
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-12-05-lakefront-birding-kenosha/) - Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. 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
- [Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-11-28-lakefront-birding/) - Hoy Audubon will hold fall bird walks at Wind Point. We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park and 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
- [Lakefront Birding - Kenosha](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-11-14-lakefront-birding-kenosha/) - Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. 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
- [Owl Prowl](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-11-13-owl-prowl/) - We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when
- [CANCELED-Big Sit](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-big-sit/) - Due to a foretasted all day rain, we have canceled the "Big Sit" for this year.
- [CANCELED-September Monthly Program (Chimney Swifts) and Bird Walk](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-september-program/) - • We'll start with a bird walk at 6:00 PM, followed by our meeting at 7:00 PM. • Sandy Schwab, Chair of the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group, will talk about the conservation of chimney swifts and the group's work to protect chimney habitat that is being used by swifts for nesting and roosting. Chimney
- [Horicon Marsh](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-horicon-marsh/) - We will meet at the Auto Loop Trail parking area off of Hwy 49 at 9:00 AM. From there we will caravan to bird other locations. This is the 12th year that we'll be going as a group to Horicon, one of Wisconsin's premiere birding hotspots. In past years, the trip has included a stop
- [Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-petrifying-springs-park/) - Meet at area 2 by 5:30 PM. We will be looking for fall migrant birds. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our field trips, we ask that you wear a mask, and please bring your own water, snacks, and optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) to help minimize contact. We will also not be carpooling
- [Wind Lake Sod Farms](https://hoyaudubon.org/event/2020-wind-lake-sod-farms/) - We plan to meet/begin near the intersection of North Britton and Burmeister Roads by 8:00 AM. From the roadsides, we will look for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a bird book. Note: Due to COVID-19, if you attend our

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