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SUMMARY:*** CANCELLED ***American Woodcocks at Jerry Smith Park
DESCRIPTION:*** Cancelled due to trail and weather conditions *** \nJoin us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the trail is possible. Meet at the Jerry Smith Trailhead Parking lot at the top of the ridge for a short 15-minute presentation about the aerial displays and courtship behavior of these birds. Feel free to arrive at 6:00 PM if you have already heard the presentation. Master naturalists who attend for the first time get 1 hour of advanced training for the talk and viewing. \nDirections: From Holmes Rd\, turn EAST at 139th St and travel approximately a mile to the 2nd drive on the LEFT; the first drive goes to a private residence. The park sign can’t be seen coming from this direction. From I-49\, take the Main St. exit and turn WEST. Drive through downtown Grandview and across the railroad tracks to the first street on your LEFT. This is 2nd St. Turn LEFT and travel approximately 2 miles to the park entrance; the sign can be seen coming from this direction. The road does wind around and change names until it becomes 139th St. \nYour leader for this trip is Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com).  There are NO make-up dates. These programs are very weather-dependent. Any cancellation will be posted on Burroughs website by 3 pm day of the program. Please be sure to dress appropriately-it tends to be colder than people expect. \nFeatured Image: American Woodcock by Robert Hamilton
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/american-woodcocks-at-jerry-smith-park-6/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:American Woodcocks at Jerry Smith Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the trail is possible. Meet at the Jerry Smith Trailhead Parking lot at the top of the ridge for a short 15-minute presentation about the aerial displays and courtship behavior of these birds. Feel free to arrive at 6:00 PM if you have already heard the presentation. Master naturalists who attend for the first time get 1 hour of advanced training for the talk and viewing. \nDirections: From Holmes Rd\, turn EAST at 139th St and travel approximately a mile to the 2nd drive on the LEFT; the first drive goes to a private residence. The park sign can’t be seen coming from this direction. From I-49\, take the Main St. exit and turn WEST. Drive through downtown Grandview and across the railroad tracks to the first street on your LEFT. This is 2nd St. Turn LEFT and travel approximately 2 miles to the park entrance; the sign can be seen coming from this direction. The road does wind around and change names until it becomes 139th St. \nYour leader for this trip is Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com).  There are NO make-up dates. These programs are very weather-dependent. Any cancellation will be posted on Burroughs website by 3 pm day of the program. Please be sure to dress appropriately-it tends to be colder than people expect. \nFeatured Image: American Woodcock by Robert Hamilton
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/american-woodcocks-at-jerry-smith-park-8/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152030Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hillsdale Lake
DESCRIPTION:To carpool meet at the Pet Smart parking lot at 7:30AM in Olathe (15255 W 119th St). We will start in the state park (permit required) searching through the gulls. If you would like to meet us there we will be in the marina parking lot around 8:00am.\nThere will be some walking to reach viewing areas in different spots around the lake. Bring all the usual items\, binoculars\, scopes if you have them\, snacks\, water\, etc. We may stay until mid afternoon so possibly bring a lunch. The forecast is for the low 40’s to 50’s with strong northwest winds so please dress appropriately.\n  \nYour leader for this trip is Mark Land. Leave a text at 816-590-9814 or contact at kestrelland@gmail.com.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/field-trip-winter-tour-of-area-reservoirs/
LOCATION:Hillsdale State Park\, 26001 W. 255th St\, Paola\, KS\, 66071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:American Woodcocks at Jerry Smith Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the trail is possible. Meet at the Jerry Smith Trailhead Parking lot at the top of the ridge for a short 15-minute presentation about the aerial displays and courtship behavior of these birds. Feel free to arrive at 7:00 PM if you have already heard the presentation. Master naturalists who attend for the first time get 1 hour of advanced training for the talk and viewing. \nDirections: From Holmes Rd\, turn EAST at 139th St and travel approximately a mile to the 2nd drive on the LEFT; the first drive goes to a private residence. The park sign can’t be seen coming from this direction. From I-49\, take the Main St. exit and turn WEST. Drive through downtown Grandview and across the railroad tracks to the first street on your LEFT. This is 2nd St. Turn LEFT and travel approximately 2 miles to the park entrance; the sign can be seen coming from this direction. The road does wind around and change names until it becomes 139th St. \nYour leader for this trip is Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com).  There are NO make-up dates. These programs are very weather-dependent. Any cancellation will be posted on Burroughs website by 3 pm day of the program. Please be sure to dress appropriately-it tends to be colder than people expect. \nFeatured Image: American Woodcock by Robert Hamilton
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/american-woodcocks-at-jerry-smith-park-7/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:American Woodcocks at Jerry Smith Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet just before sunset in search of American Woodcocks! These birds generally display near the parking lot and along the trails of the prairie near the parking lot. The temperature tends to fall rapidly at dark; please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight as a short walk along the trail is possible. Meet at the Jerry Smith Trailhead Parking lot at the top of the ridge for a short 15-minute presentation about the aerial displays and courtship behavior of these birds. Feel free to arrive at 7:00 PM if you have already heard the presentation. Master naturalists who attend for the first time get 1 hour of advanced training for the talk and viewing. \nDirections: From Holmes Rd\, turn EAST at 139th St and travel approximately a mile to the 2nd drive on the LEFT; the first drive goes to a private residence. The park sign can’t be seen coming from this direction. From I-49\, take the Main St. exit and turn WEST. Drive through downtown Grandview and across the railroad tracks to the first street on your LEFT. This is 2nd St. Turn LEFT and travel approximately 2 miles to the park entrance; the sign can be seen coming from this direction. The road does wind around and change names until it becomes 139th St. \nYour leader for this trip is Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com).  There are NO make-up dates. These programs are very weather-dependent. Any cancellation will be posted on Burroughs website by 3 pm day of the program. Please be sure to dress appropriately-it tends to be colder than people expect. \nFeatured Image: American Woodcock by Robert Hamilton
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/american-woodcocks-at-jerry-smith-park-7/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T215250Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk around the nature sanctuary as we look for early spring migrants and year-round residents. The last time our group visited this property we saw a mating pair of Coopers Hawks building a nest. We’re hopeful that we’ll find them again. Meet at the parking lot outside of the visitor center at 9 AM. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, as this hike is on dirt trails. Please bring binoculars – there will be a few extra to share. \nLeader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839 \nFeatured Image: Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk by Jason Kandume
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/field-trip-martha-lafite-thompson-nature-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary\, 407 N La Frenz Rd\, Liberty\, MO\, 64068
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Blue Springs Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Blue Springs wetlands as we look for early Spring migrants\, year-round residents\, waterfowl and shorebirds. Anticipate walking in grass and on gravel paths. Meet at the parking lot just east of the dam to do a quick scan of the lake from a viewing platform\, then we will drive down to the wetlands parking lot together. Please bring binoculars – there will be a few extra to share. \nLeader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839 \nFeatured Image: Wood Duck by Harry Collins
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/field-trip-blue-springs-wetlands/
LOCATION:Blue Springs Lake & Wetlands\, 2M88+W5 Lee's Summit\, Missouri\, Lee’s Summit\, MO\, 64064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000
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CREATED:20260106T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T161544Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tomahawk Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at 8 am at the parking lot south of 119th between Roe and Mission in Leawood for a leisurely walk along the multi-use paved trails. We will be looking for winter visitors like Kinglets\, Creepers\, and Sparrows and year round residents.  We may find some early spring migrants returning as well. We plan to walk a couple of miles out and back from the parking lot heading south towards I-Lan park. This trip is expected to last a couple hours and be done by 11am.\n\n\n\nMalcolm Gold is the trip leader and questions can be directed to him at malcolmgold@gmail.com. Individuals of all experience and skill levels are welcome to attend. Malcolm will have a couple of extra binoculars with if you are brand new to birding and would like to borrow them for a couple of hours.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/field-trip-tomahawk-park/
LOCATION:Tomahawk Park\, 3951 W 119th St\, Leawood\, KS\, 66209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
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CREATED:20260130T221051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221051Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weston Bend State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Weston Bend State Park for this half-day of birding at an official Great Missouri Birding Trail. We will look for early Spring migrants and year-round residents. Meet at the entrance to the park and drive to our first destination together. We’ll walk both paved and dirt paths. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring your binoculars-there will be a few extra to share. \n\nLeader: Sally Urdang — urdang.sal@gmail.com | 816-565-1839 \nFeatured Image: Cedar Waxwing by Jesse Gordon
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/field-trip-weston-bend-state-park/
LOCATION:Weston Bend State Park\, 16600 MO-45\, Weston\, MO\, 64098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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