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OWBC: Land Trust Preserves Field Trip

May 23 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Land Trust Preserves Field Trip

Tour three of the amazing Restoring Lands (formerly OWLT) preserves. Start at Kurtz Woods, then visit Bratt Woods and finish at Donges Bay Gorge Natural Area.

Meet at 6:30 am at Kurtz Woods State Natural Area, off Dahlia Lane between Saukville & Grafton (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.
Trip Leader: Carl Schwartz – contact him at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or 414-416-3272 if you have questions.

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May 23 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm

Kurtz Woods Natural Area

926W+XG
Grafton, Wisconsin 53024 United States + Google Map

NJC Bird Club: Field Trip to Lion’s Den Gorge

May 10 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

NJC Bird Club: Field Trip to Lion’s Den Gorge

Led by members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, this field trip concentrates on the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve, which offers a variety of habitats in a major migration corridor. The bird club was one of the first organizations to donate towards the preservation of this 73-acre public park located adjacent to Lake Michigan south of Port Washington.

Meet at 7:00 am at Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve in Grafton (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.
Trip Leaders: Joan Sommer and Carl Schwartz; for questions contact Carl at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or 414-416-3272.

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May 10 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Lion’s Den Gorge

511 High Bluff Dr
Grafton, WI 53024 United States + Google Map

Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak

April 24 @ 6:30 am – 9:00 am

Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak

Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak – co-sponsored by OWBC & Friends of the Cedarburg Bog

Mud Lake in the Cedarburg Bog is the largest and least visited lake in Ozaukee County. Furthermore it is one of the top birding areas in the county and a true wilderness experience only 20 miles north of a major metropolis. We will be looking for two bittern species, alder and yellow-bellied flycatchers, rails, and waterbirds of every ilk. We will do about 1.5 miles of paddling. Canoes will be provided. A limited number of additional canoes or kayaks will be allowed with permission.

Park and meet at 6:30 am at the UWM Field Station in Saukville (address below).

Ages 18+ | Rain Date: May 1st
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April 24 @ 6:30 am – 9:00 am

UWM-Field Station

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
262-675-6844
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OWBC Meeting: Woodcock Wander

April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Woodcock Wander

Join local bird expert Dan Panetti from Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon on a stroll in search of the American Woodcock. It’s a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although woodcock technically are a “shorebird,” they typically are found in woodlands, forest openings, and ephemeral ponds. The diverse habitats of the Mequon Nature Preserve make this an ideal location for observing them. The outing will start around dusk at 7p.m. with an informational talk followed by a hike in and around the preserve listening for the peent call of the male as he corkscrews from on high to the ground in his distinctive courtship display.

This program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+ | Rain date is April 23rd
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April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W. County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53097 United States

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip

April 18 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip to the Pike Lake & Hartford Area

Check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive and some flooded fields before exploring the northeast corner of Pike Lake. Led by members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club.

Park and meet at 7:00 am at the Jackson Park & Ride Lot, on CR-P, just north of Hwy 60 (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

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April 18 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jackson Park & Ride

WisDOT Park & Ride 66-30, Apple Ln.
Jackson, WI 53037 United States + Google Map
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Bumble Bee Queens, Nests, and Spring Wildflowers – FREE

April 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Bumble Bee Queens, Nests, and Spring Wildflowers

Dr. Jeff Karron’s talk features striking slow-motion videography to highlight the interdependence of bumble bee queens and spring-flowering perennial plants. Early-blooming native perennials provide the essential food resources queens need to survive, establish nests, and successfully raise their first brood. In turn, many spring flowering plants depend heavily on bumble bees for effective pollination and seed production. All video and photography featured in this presentation were filmed in high-quality woodland and prairie sites across southeastern Wisconsin. The talk highlights the importance of conserving and restoring early-season floral resources to sustain bumble bee populations. Dr. Karron is Professor of Biology emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is internationally known for his research on the ecology of plant-pollinator interactions, bumble bee behavior, and the conservation of endangered plants. For more information about his research, please visit his website: www.karronlab.com. Co-sponsored by the UWM Field Station & Friends of the Cedarburg Bog.

This program is free to attend.
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April 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

OWBC Meeting: Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

April 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory with leaders Joanna Demas and Medhavi Ambardar

Join LMBO staff to learn about their Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Program (NHIP). NHIP is an innovative, community-focused program aimed at reducing barriers that residents face in adopting bird-friendly actions. Based on foundational research in ornithology, habitat restoration, and behavior change science, NHIP makes it easier for residents to plant native plants in their yards, take part in community science and support birds. Joanna Demas, director of conservation and partnerships, will give an overview of NHIP and its goals, and discuss the vital role that volunteer community scientists play in the success of the program. Chief scientist, Medhavi Ambardar will discuss scientific research taking place within NHIP to understand relationships between native vegetation and bird reproductive success, and preliminary findings using data collected by community scientists.

This program is offered in-person at the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in Grafton (address below).
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+
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April 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

USS Liberty Memorial Public Library

1620 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024 United States + Google Map

OWBC: Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip

March 29 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip

OWBC Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip in search of spring migrants

Tour ponds and flooded fields in this very productive area. A wide variety of water birds,shorebirds, migrant passerines and others are possible (i.e.: swans, Greater White-fronted & Ross’s Geese, pipits, longspurs, sparrows, etc.

Park and meet at 7:00 am at the Park & Ride lot at the intersection of Highway 33 and Interstate 41, just east of Allenton (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

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March 29 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Park & Ride at 33 and 41

6689 County Rd W
Allenton, Wisconsin 53002 United States

OWBC Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter

March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter with Dan Scheiman

In 2023, Dan and Samantha Scheiman moved from Arkansas to Door County, renowned for its nature and outdoor opportunities. Dan works at The Ridges Sanctuary, a land trust that focuses on preservation, education, and research. The Ridges protects some 2,000 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.

This program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below) and virtually on Zoom.
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+
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March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W. County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53097 United States

Memory Cafe – FREE

May 7 @ 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Memory Cafe

In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month. The Café offers the opportunity for people to be socially, physically and creatively active in a natural setting whenever possible. The group provides additional sources of support and assistance to those coping with the issue of memory loss and cognitive changes.

Call Sarah Prohuska at ADRC to register 262-284-8120.

May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

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