Upcoming Events and Important News for Members
Bird Walks
Walk |
Date(s) |
Time |
Location |
Urban Birding Series |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
Evening |
Stay tuned for more details! |
June Spring Migration Bird Walk |
Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
8:00am CDT |
Indiana Dunes State Park Wilson Shelter |
Co-Sponsored Walk with the Indiana Dunes National Park |
Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
9:00am CDT |
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304 (Registration not required) |
See our Events and Trips page to learn more
about any of our upcoming field trips, and to register!
about any of our upcoming field trips, and to register!
Monthly Program
Third Thursday each month (except June, July & December) See our Upcoming Programs page to check dates and the Zoom link for upcoming virtual or in-person monthly programs. |
Other News
Native Plant Sale Thursday - Sunday, May 16 - 19, 2024
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held outside on the grounds of the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 SR-49, Porter, as part of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. Hours are 11:00am - 4:00pm each day except Sunday, 11:00am - 2:00pm. For a list of the plants available, see "Plants for Birds" under the Conservation Tab.
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held outside on the grounds of the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, 1215 SR-49, Porter, as part of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. Hours are 11:00am - 4:00pm each day except Sunday, 11:00am - 2:00pm. For a list of the plants available, see "Plants for Birds" under the Conservation Tab.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Our President, Kim Ehn, joined members of Audubon Great Lakes and Indiana State Senator Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) at Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve this past Monday (5/6) to discuss the importance of conservation and wetland protections.
Our President, Kim Ehn, joined members of Audubon Great Lakes and Indiana State Senator Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) at Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve this past Monday (5/6) to discuss the importance of conservation and wetland protections.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Eight people joined Michael Topp at Cowles Bog in Porter County yesterday (5/5) for our co-sponsored bird walk with the Indiana Dunes National Park. North winds kept warbler activity down, but the group heard both Soras and Virginia Rails.
Other highlights include White-crowned Sparrows, a Yellow-breasted Chat, and a group of Sandhill Cranes that flew in and landed.
Eight people joined Michael Topp at Cowles Bog in Porter County yesterday (5/5) for our co-sponsored bird walk with the Indiana Dunes National Park. North winds kept warbler activity down, but the group heard both Soras and Virginia Rails.
Other highlights include White-crowned Sparrows, a Yellow-breasted Chat, and a group of Sandhill Cranes that flew in and landed.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Fourteen people joined Dan Barriball yesterday (5/4) for an extended bird walk at the Indiana Dunes State Park. The group started at the Wilson Shelter and took Trail 2 and then Trail 10 to get back; birding for over 4 hours! In total, 54 species were recorded with highlights being 14 species of warblers, 5 species of woodpeckers, and 4 active Great Blue Heron nests.
Thank you to Dan for leading the walk and a special thank you to Shawn Manner for supplying the photos.
Migration is definitely underway, so get out there and go birding!
Fourteen people joined Dan Barriball yesterday (5/4) for an extended bird walk at the Indiana Dunes State Park. The group started at the Wilson Shelter and took Trail 2 and then Trail 10 to get back; birding for over 4 hours! In total, 54 species were recorded with highlights being 14 species of warblers, 5 species of woodpeckers, and 4 active Great Blue Heron nests.
Thank you to Dan for leading the walk and a special thank you to Shawn Manner for supplying the photos.
Migration is definitely underway, so get out there and go birding!
Helping our Natural Resources
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Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society Chapter (only) memberships allows more funding to support local projects. |
Events and Activities
The Dunes-Calumet Chapter meets monthly for informative presentations. Bird Walks are led to sites that highlight the great diversity of bird-life found on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Visit ACTIVITIES for more information and registration.
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Great Birding Opportunities
The diversity of birding sites in Porter and Lake Counties host more bird species than anywhere else in Indiana. Many birding sites are National Audubon recognized Important Bird Areas. Read more by visiting BIRDING SITES
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