August 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Good News for 2 Endangered Birds
at Riveredge and on Zoom
Davin Lopez from the Wisconsin DNR will be talking about the Kirtland’s Warbler and Whooping Crane restoration efforts that he leads in Wisconsin. Since both species breed in our state, the DNR plays a significant role in conservation efforts that support their populations by protecting and restoring their habitats.
Ages 18+ | No pre-registration required.
If attending in-person, please meet at Riveredge. If joining virtually, use the link below to view the presentation.
Join on Zoom
August 13
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
August 9 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Field Trip: Breeding Season at Horicon Marsh
Cutright Bird Club coordinator Carl Schwartz and others will be leading this trip to witness the breeding season and early shorebird migration at Horicon Marsh. Special focus will be on finding any recent eBird rarities as well as sorting through an assortment of recently fledged ducks, rails, herons, bitterns, pelicans, and terns, as well as shorebirds already returning from Arctic breeding grounds. We will be on the lookout for resident Whooping Crane and Black-necked Stilt fledges. We will canvass as many local hotspots as time and weather allow, e.g., Old Marsh Road, Main Dike Road, Ledge Road, the Auto Loop Road, Highway 49, Marsh Haven. Some hiking is likely so wear appropriate footwear and clothing; also bring a water bottle, energy snacks and sunscreen. This trip is sponsored by the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club.
Ages 18+ | Park and meet at 6:00 am at the Park & Ride lot at the intersection of Highway 33 and Interstate 41, just east of Allenton (address below).
Email trip leader at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com if you plan to join.
Email Carl to RSVP
August 9
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6:00 am
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1:00 pm
July 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Opening the Door to a New Chapter
at Lac Lawrann and on Zoom
In 2023, Dan and Samantha Scheiman moved from Arkansas to Door County. Door County is an increasingly popular vacation destination, renowned for its nature and outdoor opportunities (not to mention its cherries). Dan works at one of those natural areas, The Ridges Sanctuary, a land trust that focuses on preservation, education, and research. The Ridges protects over 1700 acres that harbor a rare ridge-and-swale system, 29 native orchids, and federally threatened and endangered species. Dan will talk about the county, The Ridges, and his ongoing pursuit of birds, butterflies, orchids, and more.
Dr. Scheiman is the Visitor Engagement Specialist at The Ridges Sanctuary. Previously, he worked for the National Audubon Society at the Little Rock (Arkansas) Audubon Center. He was vice president of his Audubon chapter and an eBird reviewer. Dan has a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. from Eastern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required for those joining in-person.
If attending in-person, please meet at Lac Lawrann Conservancy (address below). If joining virtually, use the link below to view the presentation.
In-Person Registration Join on Zoom
July 9
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
July 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Riveredge Bioblitz
Riveredge welcomes all to our first annual Bioblitz at the new Riveredge Sandhill Property!
The Bioblitz is a free event where participants actively contribute to the historic monitoring and inventory of plants, birds, insects, fish and more within a fixed acreage of land and water. We’ll use photo documentation and data collection with the easy-to-use iNaturalist app. (If you’re new to iNaturalist, we’ll show you how to use it.)
Riveredge research and conservation staff, alongside regional species specialists, will be actively participating and leading scheduled identification hikes throughout the day. Hikes and live demonstrations include: Bird Banding, Native Community Orchard Field Tour, Woody Plants, Dragonflies, Birding by ear and sight and much more!
All ages welcome | Children must be accompanied by an adult
This event is free for everyone!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended so you can be notified of any changes due to weather.
Register Here
July 12
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8:00 am
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4:30 pm
