November 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Owl Prowl at the Bog
Join the Cedarburg Bog Owl Prowl team of veteran birders as we prowl the Bog 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 to date struck out when weather conditions are right! Bring binoculars, water, and a small flashlight. We will mostly be owling along Blue Goose Road and possibly St. Augustine Road as well with few short forays off these roads into the woods and/or into the Bog itself. We will be standing in place for extended periods of time so dress for the weather (sweater or fleece plus a warm coat, wool hat, warm gloves, wool socks, and good walking shoes or boots).
Park and meet at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Field Station in Saukville (address below).
Ages 10+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is required by November 8 at 11:59 pm through the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog
Register Here
November 10
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4:30 pm
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6:30 pm
October 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Exploring eBird
Have your cell phones handy and join Alex Mann and Braden Meyer , two very accomplished eBirders, as they demystify the eBird process, show you how to get started, and once started show you how to use eBird information in ways you probably haven’t even thought of! Not only will Braden and Alex cover the basics of eBirding for newcomers, they will also present advanced ways of using eBird to enhance your bird finding skills and improve your record keeping.
Join in person at Riveredge or virtually with Zoom.
Ages 12+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is not required.
Join on Zoom
October 17
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
October 7 @ 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Big Sit
The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, in cooperation with the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory, will host its 15th annual “Big Sit!” at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (address below), five miles north of Port Washington. The count will begin at 6 a.m. on the Bill Cowart Memorial Hawk Watch Platform at the northeast corner of the preserve. If the simple joy of birding is not enough to attract your participation, those arriving for the early morning shift will find bagels and donuts on hand. BYO on beverages. Not an early bird yourself? Arrive anytime and stay as long as you can. An on-site port-a-potty is present for your comfort and convenience.
“Big Sit!” events are held at multiple locations each Fall in Wisconsin as part of an annual, international, noncompetitive birding event held during the second weekend in October. The “Big Sit!” is like a “Big Day” or a birdathon in that the object is to tally as many species as can be seen or heard within 24 hours. The difference lies in the area limitation from which you may observe. Some people have called it a “tailgate party for birders.” The Sit’s 17-foot circle is on the perfectly-sized hawk watch platform at Forest Beach Migratory Preserve (4970 Country Club Rd., Port Washington), one of the largest tracts of open land remaining in Ozaukee County along Lake Michigan. Since 2007, birders have recorded a total of 262 species at Forest Beach. The 116-acre site and its unique location and geography make it a great place to stage a Big Sit. Join us for a half- hour, or a half-day, or more – whatever suits your fancy and your schedule!
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free to attend | Pre-registration is not required.
October 7
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6:00 am
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4:00 pm
September 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Winter Bird Feeding
at Riveredge and Virtual
Getting Ready for Fall & Winter Bird Feeding with Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, as he makes a return visit to talk about getting ready for winter feeding and spring garden planning/planting for the birds. He will cover food and feeders, water, cover, places to raise young using both a PowerPoint and show-and-tell items.
For more than 20 years Dan has served on the Milwaukee Audubon Society Board of Directors, the Pineview Wildlife Rehabilitation advisory board and started and continues to lead the bird club and bird walks at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. For 8 years he served as member-at-large for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Board at Concordia University in Mequon. He is a longtime member of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club and a supporter of the Mequon Nature Preserve, the Friends of Cedarburg Bog, and the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory. Refreshments will be served and a summer species list will be tallied!
Join in person at Riveredge or virtually with Zoom.
Ages 12+ | Free
Pre-registration is not required.
Join on Zoom
September 20
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7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
September 4 @ 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Birding Field Trip
at Lac Lawrann Conservancy
Lac Lawrann Conservancy is a 145 acre nature preserve contiguous with the 25 acre Royal Oaks Park. The overall property has 4.5 miles of trails crisscrossing 125 acres of upland and lowland hardwood forest, a Red Pine plantation in process of conversion into a seven acre oak-savannah habitat, the seven acre Rainbow Lake, two large ponds approximating 12 acres, eight acres of wetlands, and 10 – 12 cares of restored native grassland prairie. The overall topography typifies a Kettle Moraine landscape replete with glacial features and kettle ponds. The multi-varied habitats make for a dramatic landscape and good birds! Join us on Labor Day as we scour the Lac Lawrann property in search of both resident and migratory birds. The Lac Lawrann Conservancy is located in West Bend one mile north of State Hwy 33 on Schmidt Road.
Ages 12+ | Free
Please email trip leader Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com to register.
Pre-registration required by September 1 at 12:00 pm (noon)
September 4
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6:30 am
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11:00 am
August 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Nature Detectives:
Birding Basics
Bust out your binoculars and begin your birding journey! We will learn how to use binoculars then go for a short hike, where we will spot birds and use ID books and Identi-Flyers to learn the names of our feathered friends. Materials will be provided.
Ages 5-12
Members: $5 | Non-members: $8
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
August 12
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
June 2 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Birding in the Kettle Moraine Field Trip
Veteran expert birder Jeff Baughman is intimately acquainted with all the rarities and specialty birds of the Northern Kettle Moraine. He also knows the Northern Kettle Moraine “like the back of his hand!” We will explore a number of Kettle Moraine hotspots like Mauthe Lake, Jersey Flats, Haushalter Lane, Spruce Lake Bog, as well as many other famous landmarks. We will be in search of multiple warbler species, flycatchers, raptors, sparrows, and waterbirds. Signature resident species will be especially targeted. Totals of 85 to 95 species have been observed in the past on this outing. Starting place is the Jersey Flats Prairie Restoration Project parking lot at 6 AM. Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Carpooling will be encouraged.
Meet at Jersey Flats Prairie Restoration Project parking lot: 639 County Rd SS, Campbellsport, WI 53010
Ages 18+ | Free
Pre-registration required by June 1 at 12:00 pm (noon)
Register Here
June 2
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6:00 am
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1:00 pm
June 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
Nesting Birds
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center. You may even learn some of the history of the land too.
Ages 18+
All Access Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
June 23
@
10:00 am
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11:30 am
June 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Stroll with a Naturalist:
Birds
Join a naturalist for a casual walk on the trails of Riveredge. Each stroll will focus on a special aspect of nature but other things of interest will be explored as well. These educational programs will give you a better understanding of the flora and fauna of the nature center. You may even learn some of the history of the land too.
Ages 18+
All Access Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
Members:
Be sure to sign in to your account in the upper right corner to activate your membership benefits. Membership discounts on programs will be applied to your cart at checkout. If you haven’t created an account with our new system, be sure to create one using the email address associated with your membership.
If you need to check your membership status or you aren’t sure what email address we have on file, please reach out to our Membership Manager, Renee Buchholz at rbuchholz@riveredge.us.
To become a member, click here
June 9
@
10:00 am
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11:30 am
May 19 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Friday Bird Walk
with Paul Boyer
Start your Fridays with an early morning walk with veteran birder, Paul Boyer. See and hear a wide variety of migrating spring birds. Meet in front of the Visitor’s Center rain or shine.
Ages 12+
This program is free for everyone, members and non-members!
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended.
Register Here
May 19
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7:30 am
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9:30 am
