• General Meetings & Programs: All About Birdhouses (Nest Boxes)

    Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States

    In-person event presented by Jack Corrigan, Osage Trails Missouri Master Naturalist and BAS Board Member. Spring is coming, and our native cavity-nesting birds (bluebirds, chickadees, and more) begin searching for secure sites to raise families. Would you like to help? Birdhouses (or nest boxes) supplement natural cavities, help increase bird populations, and allow close observation. ... Read more

  • Field Trip: Tomahawk Park

    Tomahawk Park 3951 W 119th St, Leawood, KS, United States

    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 ... Read more

  • Field Trip: Weston Bend State Park

    Weston Bend State Park 16600 MO-45, Weston, MO, United States

    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 ... Read more

  • Nature Center Program: Project FeederWatch 12

    Burroughs Audubon Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary 7300 SW West Park Road, Blue Springs, MO, United States

    Count birds for science! Project FeederWatch is a snapshot of where our familiar bird species spend the winter. Join us throughout the count season on our Sunday-Monday count days. Subject to change if weather is inclement. LAST FEEDERWATCH OF THE SEASON!

  • Nature Center Program: Project FeederWatch 12

    Burroughs Audubon Nature Center and Bird Sanctuary 7300 SW West Park Road, Blue Springs, MO, United States

    Count birds for science! Project FeederWatch is a snapshot of where our familiar bird species spend the winter. Join us throughout the count season on our Sunday-Monday count days. Subject to change if weather is inclement. LAST FEEDERWATCH OF THE SEASON!

  • Partnership Program: Woodpeckers of the KC Region

    Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village, KS, United States

    In-person event presented by Jack Corrigan, Osage Trails Missouri Master Naturalist and BAS Board Member. The Kansas City Region has seven species of woodpeckers! Some are year-round residents, and others are migrants. Learn about their special adaptations, natural history, identification and what you can do to attract and help these birds. As this is a ... Read more

  • Field Trip: Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area

    La Cygne Reservoir and Wildlife Area

    We'll meet at 7am at the parking lot in front of Price Shopper near 119th and Metcalf in Overland Park to carpool south along 69 to Linn County.  This trip will likely last until the afternoon and it is recommended that you bring snacks, lunch, and/or water along in the car.  We'll plan to drive south and stop at Unit ... Read more