Audubon offers programs, field trips, activities, and workshops related to the environment.
AUDUBON PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Our room at MPTC is B141. People can park in the B lot on the north side of MPTC and enter door B3. For more information about these events, contact dianahbeck@gmail.com or 920-922-7931.
Chimney Swift Roosting Watch
August 19
Meet on South Brooke Street just south of Western Avenue. Watch the Metal Link chimney starting at 7:45 pm until about 8:10. Bring a lawn chair and binoculars. Join us afterward to socialize at Fat Joe’s Burgers/Brews, 15 W. Division. St. Leader – Diana Beck
Wild Feast Potluck
Wednesday, September 3, 5:30 pm, Denevue Creek Shelter
Lakeside Park (east end of Harbor View Drive)
Enjoy fresh outdoor food at our Wild Feast Potluck. We plan to be eating at 5:30 pm. Bring your own plate, cup, bowl, utensils, and beverage. Alcohol is allowed in the shelter area. Your contribution of food or drink to the potluck should include some wild ingredients or fresh produce from your garden. This is an opportunity to experiment and try something new. There are many edible weeds in your own yard. However, avoid areas that are treated with pesticides. Please bring a list of the ingredients or the recipe, so that people can avoid allergy problems. For more information call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Sunset/Full Moon Walk at Eldorado Marsh
Monday, October 6, 5:45 pm
Join us as we walk along the dike road in Eldorado Marsh. We will enjoy the late daylight of the sunset and the full moon rising as we watch for birds and other wildlife. Bring insect repellent. Some binoculars will be available. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Dike Road on the east side of Eldorado Marsh. The hike is canceled if overcast.
Invasive Species Removals
October 11 to November 8. Find out how to help here.
Taxomony, Natural History, and Conservation of Wisconsin Fireflies (Presentation)
Wednesday, October 8, 7 pm, MPTC Room B141
Join Dr. Daniel K. Young, UW-Madison Professor of Entomology for a brief, comparative definition of what we mean by firefly, followed by an overview of the Wisconsin fauna. A current Wisconsin species list forms the backbone of generic overviews for each of our seven genera. The presentation then examines the general concept of bioluminescence throughout the greater tree of life, how biological light is produced in fireflies, and its evolution and significance with respect to the biology and natural history of fireflies. Lastly, a few comments are offered relating to an observed general decline in firefly populations in many parts of North America, along with a few notes on firefly conservation.
Science Audubon Conservation Ranching Improving Habitat for Grassland Birds in Wisconsin One Farm at a Time (Presentation)
Wednesday, November 12, 7 pm, MPTC Room B141
The majority of grassland birds whose populations have declined by more than 50 percent in the last 50 years, inhabit privately-owned land. Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) aims to work with graziers to enhance habitat on working lands through a new certification program. This successful program from the western U.S. has been implemented by Audubon in Wisconsin. Excitement, as well as lands that are managed with grassland birds in mind, are growing. Learn about which species are benefiting and how you could help, even if you don’t graze cattle!
For more information on these events, call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Explore Local Trails with Your Family
We encourage you and your families to explore some of the beautiful trails in our area on your own and with your families.
• Kiekhaefer Park
• Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum
• Peebles Trail
• Greenway Arboretum
• Hobbs Woods
• Shaginappi Park
• Eisenbahn State Trail
• Archer Thomas Olsen Trail at Lakeside Park West
• Mascoutin Valley State Trail (Rosendale)
• Northwoods (Rosendale)
• Riggs Park (Ripon)