OWBC Field Trip

February 21 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Field Trip

Carpool caravan field trip in search of overwintering birds and rarities in Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington Counties. We’ll begin at 7:30 a.m. at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington.

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

Trip leaders: Carl Schwartz and Joan Sommer.

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February 21, 2026 @ 7:30 am 1:00 pm

146 S Wisconsin St
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States
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OWBC Meeting: Birds of Angola

February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Birds of Angola

Jan Hansen, the former owner of Green Bay’s Wild Birds Unlimited, was recently named among the U.S. leaders in bird sighting. In 2025, he reported to eBird seeing more than 20% of the world’s 10,733 species. Some 441 were from Angola, where he will take us this evening via Zoom from his home in North Carolina.

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February 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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OWBC Meeting: Photo Birding Tour of Alaska

January 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Photo Birding Tour of Alaska

Karen Etter Hale, who chairs the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership, spent the summer of 2025 traveling north to Alaska with her husband in their camper van. This evening, she’ll take us on a photo tour of the wildlife and majestic landscapes from Lake Mills to Anchorage and back again.

This program is offered in-person at Riveredge and virtually on Zoom. If you’d like to join in person, please meet at Riveredge in the Barn. The Zoom link can be found below.

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January 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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OWBC New Years Field Trip & Lunch

January 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: New Years Field Trip & Lunch

The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club is inviting all members of Ozaukee Washington Birding Coalition organizations to participate in their annual “Every Bird Is a New Bird” Field Trip to launch your 2026 list! We will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington and end at noon with lunch (sub sandwiches, chips, cookies and beverages) in the Riveredge Nature Center barn.

Meet at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington (address below).

Ages 12+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please RSVP to Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or at 414-416-3272 by Dec 28 or sooner so that we have enough food. Yes — there is such a thing as free lunch! Trip leaders: Carl Schwartz and Joan Sommer

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January 1, 2026 @ 7:30 am 1:30 pm

146 S Wisconsin St
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States
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Discussion on Impact of Efforts to Rehabilitate the Milwaukee Estuary

November 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Discussion on Impact of Efforts to Rehabilitate the Milwaukee Estuary – FREE

Representatives from the Area of Concern Community Advisory Committee will join Director John Rakowski in a discussion on current efforts to improve the health of the Milwaukee Estuary, an area of interrelated water bodies including the three major rivers in Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic) as well as Lake Michigan. In 1987, this estuary was designated as an Area of Concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement due to manmade river modifications, loss of fish and wildlife habitat, and pollution that contributed toxic contaminants to the rivers and Lake Michigan.

Area of Concern Community Advisory Committee members will share more information on the Milwaukee Estuary’s history, its importance, and the impact of efforts to advance cleanup efforts with an emphasis on equity and community engagement. The speakers will focus on facts, personal connections, increasing understanding, and keeping the public informed. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and learn how to get involved in local efforts.

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated!
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November 20 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
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Discussion on Impacts of Land Conservation Funding in Wisconsin

November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Discussion on Impacts of Land Conservation Funding in Wisconsin

Charlie Carlin from Gathering Waters and Tom Stolp from Restoring Lands (formerly Ozaukee Washington Land Trust) will join Director John Rakowski in a discussion on land conservation funding efforts in Wisconsin with a focus on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The program has recently been the focus of public discussion, as its funding is currently set to expire in 2026, though lawmakers could still opt to reauthorize it. Since 1989, Knowles-Nelson funds have helped support thousands of public projects throughout the state including land purchases, trail building, boat launches, and playgrounds. It also has been an important tool for Riveredge’s growth and conservation efforts. Gathering Waters will share more information on Knowles-Nelson’s history, its statewide impact, and the current status of funding. Restoring Lands will share more information on local impacts and their work. The speakers will focus on facts, increasing understanding, and keeping the public informed. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and learn how to get involved in local land conservation programs.

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
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November 5 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
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Discussion on the Environmental Impact of Data Centers in Wisconsin – REGISTRATION FULL!

October 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Discussion on the Environmental Impact of Data Centers in Wisconsin

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW AT FULL CAPACITY. We appreciate your interest, and look forward to the conversation! We are grateful for your understanding that we have to limit registrations in order to staff a high quality experience for our attendees. Watch our calendar for additional community conversations based on public interest!

Please also note that academic research and other public information from the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences Center for Water Policy is available to all here: https://uwm.edu/centerforwaterpolicy/

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Experts from Midwest Environmental Advocates and the Center for Water Policy at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences will join Director John Rakowski in a discussion about the environmental impacts of data centers.  The Center for Water Policy will share their research on data center water consumption, electricity use, and public project transparency on a national level. Midwest Environmental Advocates will review water and transmission line information about the recently approved Port Washington data center. The speakers will focus on facts, the need for transparency, and keeping the public informed. This panel will help us all learn more about the environmental impacts of proposed data centers in Wisconsin. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and learn how to get involved in community feedback regarding data center projects.


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October 15 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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OWBC Field Trip: Owl Prowl at the Cedarburg Bog – FREE

November 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Field Trip Owl Prowl at the Cedarburg Bog

Join the Cedarburg Bog Owl Prowl team as we search for owls. We will be looking for Barred, Great-Horned, Northern Saw-whet, and Eastern Screech-Owls for sure and maybe a rare species such as Long-eared Owl. There are no guarantees as owls can be fickle; however, we have never struck out when weather conditions are right! Dress warm and bring binoculars, water, and a small flashlight. We will mostly be owling along Blue Goose and St. Augustine Road with short forays into the woods and/or the Bog itself. We will be standing in place for extended periods so dress warm with good walking shoes or boots. You may want to eat a snack or early dinner before arrival. If there are strong winds, heavy precipitation, and/or severe temperatures, this outing may be postponed. We will let you know in the afternoon by email if there is a postponement. Check your email in afternoon in case of postponement.

Meet at the UWM Field Station in Saukville (address below).

Recommended for ages 10+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult) and is free to attend.
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November 14 @ 5:30 pm 7:30 pm

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
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OWBC meeting: Birding Adventures with WSO President, Lynn Barber @ Lac Lawrann – FREE

October 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Birding Adventures with WSO President, Lynn Barber @ Lac Lawrann

Lynn Barber, President of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, will begin her presentation with an illustrated sampling from her birding adventures and big years and excerpts from her upcoming book, A Charisma of Owls. She will follow this with an update on what is new at the WSO following its adoption last year of a new strategic plan.

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.

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November 12 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

300 Schmidt Rd
West Bend, WI 53090 United States

OWBC & Noel J. Cutright Bird Club field trip: The BIG SIT at Forest Beach Bird Observatory – FREE

October 12 @ 6:30 am – 4:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition The Big Sit

The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, in cooperation with the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory and OWBC, will host this annual event at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve, five miles north of Port Washington. The count will begin at 6:30 a.m. on the Bill Cowart Memorial Hawk Watch Platform on the northeast corner of the preserve. The Sit’s 17-foot circle is on the perfectly-sized hawk watch platform at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve. Since 2007, birders have recorded a total of 266 species at Forest Beach. Join us for a half-hour, or a half-day! And there will be donuts for the early birders.

Meet at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (address below).

Recommended for ages 8+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult) and is free to attend.

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October 12 @ 6:30 am 4:00 pm

4970 Country Club Rd
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States

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