The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Join us for this all-day field trip South of the city to this NWR, full of bottomland hardwood forests. We will be on the lookout for Orioles, Meadowlarks, Vireos, Bobwhite and birds of prey. Meet at the visitor center. We will also travel to York road and other accessible points within the refuge. Once we ... Read more
The breeding bird census for KC Wildlands is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. Please meet at 7:30 am in the parking lot. Be sure to bring water, snack, insect repellent and sunscreen. We’ll be looking for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Dickcissel, Summer Tanager, Yellow-breasted Chat and Field Sparrows. Leader: Sherry Leonardo ... Read more
The story of conifers is an ancient, diverse and wondrous tale! Their conservation, economic, and ecological importance is a very real part of Missouri’s and Earth’s history.
Join us for this field trip to the beautiful wetlands outside of Lawrence, KS. We’re on the lookout for shorebirds, songbirds, waterfowl and other interesting species, like Grosbeaks and Bitterns. Meet at the Discovery Center (closed on Saturdays). Paths are made of peat gravel and there are wooden bridges to cross. Expect lots of walking. ... Read more
Canceled -- Join us for this all-day field trip North of the city to this iconic National Wildlife Refuge, full of moist soil units (wetlands) with an auto-tour route around the property. We’ll be looking for Egret, Bobwhite, blackbirds, Pelicans and more. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours from KC, so plan accordingly. Meet at the ... Read more
From the familiar Eastern Cottontail to localized Swamp Rabbits and the now rare Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Missouri's diverse natural communities provide homes for mammals in the order Lagomorpha.
From the familiar Eastern Cottontail to localized Swamp Rabbits and the now rare Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Missouri's diverse natural communities provide homes for mammals in the order Lagomorpha.