4/18/2026
Bird Walk in Zearing
On Saturday morning, April 18 at 8:00, we will have a birdwalk around Dakens Lake Park in Zearing. Board member, Tyler Morrison will be leading this super fun event. Email Tyler at morrisontyler02@yahoo.com so we can get a general count of who to plan on. Walk-ins are welcome too if you show up last minute. Thanks Tyler for leading that group.
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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
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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5/9/2026
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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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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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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