Current Calendar of Events
All SAS-sponsored outings and programs are free and open to non-members.
For more information about any of the following events please send an email to: contact Don Allan at
donandchar2ATgmail.com
(replace the AT with an @ symbol)
Watch our web site http://www.sassafrasaudubon.org and the Bloomington Birds e-mail list for announcements about other upcoming outings and activities.
SAS CALENDAR: March - April 2010
Some of the events refer you to the March/April leaflet which has not come out yet.....so stay tuned
Saturday, Feb. 27: Goose Pond and Beehunter Marsh
Join us for a trip to Goose Pond and Beehunter Marsh. We will meet at the northeast corner of the Super Walmart on Bloomfield Road (near gas station). We will leave at 7 a.m. (sunrise is 7:22). We will carpool to GPFWA and return in early afternoon. Contact Don Allen at donandchar2ATgmail.com
Saturday, March 13: Early Migrants.
Meet at the northeast corner of the K-Mart parking lot (behind Bloomingfoods). Jim and Susan Hengeveld will lead us in search of early migrants. We will leave at 7:00 a.m. and return mid-afternoon. For more information contact Don Allen (donandchar2ATgmail.com).
Saturday, March 20: Muskatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
Meet at the northeast corner of the K-Mart parking lot (behind Bloomingfoods). We will leave at 7:00 a.m. and carpool to Muskatatuck. Dave Crouch will meet us at the Visitor’s Center and lead us around the property. We will return mid-afternoon. For more information contact Don Allen (donandchar2ATgmail.com).
Sunday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.: SAS Spring Banquet
See article on page 1 of this issue of the leaflet.
Wednesday, March 31st: SAS Program 7pm Ellettsville Library -- (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE due to renovation at the Bloomington/main library branch. )
Utah Wilderness -- Clayton Daughenbaugh from the Souithern Utah Wilderness Alliance is presenting a travelling multi-media slideshow on wilderness preservation. SUWA promotes local and national recognition of the region's unique character through research and public education.
www.suwa.org
Saturday, April 10: In search of the late risers.
We will begin this outing at 11:00 a.m. so you can enjoy a leisurely morning or finish all your chores before joining us. Meet at the northeast corner of the K-Mart parking lot (behind Bloomingfoods). Bring water and a snack. We should return by 5:00 p.m.. For more information contact Don Allen (donandchar2ATgmail.com).
Friday, April 23 thru Sunday, April 25: Spring Wildflower Foray
Get information about the many activities at www.tcsteele.org.
Friday, April 30 thru Sunday, May 2: Hill Country Warbler Fest Join many mid-west bird enthusiasts for a weekend of activities. For more information see the article in this issue of the Leaflet or go to www.BirdCountry.US/warblerfest/.
Saturday, May 1: Monroe County Bird-a-thon
The annual Monroe County Bird-a-Thon will be held from midnight to midnight. Teams of three to six birders will compete for prizes by finding as many species as possible within the county and earn money for their favorite charity by soliciting pledges before the event. Teams must register by April 15. The $15 per person fee includes a T-shirt, information, and awards. SAS will host a potluck dinner the following day to turn in tallies. Pick up applications at Monroe County Parks and Recreation 214 West Seventh Street, Suite 110 or Wild Birds Unlimited, sponsors of the event. For further information, call Cathy Meyer (812) 349-2805 or e-mail cmeyerATco.monroe.in.us.
Saturday, May 8: Greene County Big May Day Count
Volunteers are needed to help count birds in Greene County. The May Day Count is part of the North American Migration Count. You don’t need to be an expert birdwatcher to help. Volunteers are needed to help man teams that will roam the county or to count birds at their Greene County homes, feeders, and yards. To volunteer or for more information, contact the count coordinator, Jess Gwinn, at (812) 876-8623 or jagmoATbluemarble.net.
Saturday, May 8: IMBD “Wings Over Muscatatuck” and Big May Day Count
Muscatatuck, NWR, just east of Seymour, Ind., is celebrating
International Migratory Bird Day with a full day of events. Lots of booths, exhibits and displays, and the bookstore are open all day. For details, contact Jackson County Visitor Center at (888) 524-1914 or Donna Stanley at (812) 522-4352 (Donna_StanleyATfws.gov).
Saturday, May 15: Spring Feeder Cleaning
See article on page # of this issue of the leaflet.
last updated March 8, 2010
