Mark your calendars for the following upcoming events.
4/25/2026
Ledges State Park Spring Walkabout
Meet at 10 AM at the Lost Lake Parking Lot. Appreciate what’s growing, blooming, and flying in the park this season. Compare sites before and after forest management. Learn about invasive species. Your guides are Karl Jungbluth, volunteer, along with the park's seasonal Naturalist. Dress for the weather. Some off trail exploring. Free and open to the public. Duration about one hour.
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5/9/2026
Bird Walk at the Young's property north of Ames
Join us for a bird walk at the Young property. 8:00 am, with breakfast following hosted by the Young family!. Last year several of you went on this & had a great time. RSVP if you plan to attend by using the contact form on this website.
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5/9/2026
Birding Festival at Wild Birds Unlimited, Ames
Owner Todd Burras is hosting the Birding Festival at the Wild Birds Unlimited store on May 9. More details will be coming as it gets closer, but there will be several displays from conservation groups and activities for kids. Also, speakers will share expertise on birding, and you have several opportunities to go on a bird walk throughout the day. This event is in celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day that is this same weekend. The store has many neat things to purchase for your home and yard regarding birds and the outdoors. Thanks Todd for putting this large event together.
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5/9/2026
BIRDATHON fundraiser !!!
Go birdwatching. Count bird species. Get sponsors to donate to this event, the #1 fundraiser for Big Bluestem Audubon Society's mission for 28 years running. Proceeds fund outdoor education, partner with other organziations to purchase critical wildlife habitat in Story and Boone counties, and raise awareness of the importance of birds and a healthy natural world. If you are participating in any other bird-related event on May 9th, PLEASE combine it with Birdathon, see how many birds you can see and help other dedicated Birdathon participants raise a few more dollars! For questions or more information, use the Contact Form on this website.
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5/21/2026
Joan Van Gorp - The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Joan Van Gorp
Topic: The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
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6/6/2026
Bird Walk at Daley Park in west Ames
Join the local Big Bluestem Audubon Society on Saturday, June 6th for an urban bird walk at Daley Park and Greenbelt in west Ames. (340 Wilder Blvd.) We'll meet at the park parking lot at 8 am. Additional parking is available on the street, if needed. We'll bird the park and trail as long as we want. Bring snacks to share afterwards if you would like. We will provide cups, drinks, and napkins. The Greenbelt is a riparian buffer that was developed by ISU and the City of Ames to help with water control and provide wildlife habitat. We will be very close to private back yards, so please respect the boundaries and be aware of the noise level.
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6/18/2026
Big Bluestem Audubon Society Picnic and birdwatching event
Big Bluestem Audubon Society
Picnic and birdwatching event. Location TBA
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9/17/2026
Xiaoqing Wu - My Birding Trip to Florida
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10/15/2026
Ty Smedes - Loon Magic
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11/19/2026
Greg Courtney - Birding in Costa Rica
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12/17/2026
BBAS Christmas Party, Ames Public Library
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12/19/2026
Ames Christmas Bird Count
Contact Shane Patterson for more information. shanepatterson (at) alumni.iastate.edu
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1/2/2027
Boone County Christmas Bird Count
For more information, contact Karl Jungbluth through the "SEND US A MESSAGE" form on this page.
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