• Bonnie The Biologist: Conifers

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

    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.

  • Field Trip: Baker Wetlands

    Baker Wetlands 1365 N 1250 Rd, Lawrence, KS, United States

    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 Field Trip: Loess Bluffs NWR — CANCELED

    loess bluffs wildlife refuge 159 State Hwy E, Mound City, MO

    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

  • Bonnie The Biologist: Lagomorphs

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

    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.

  • Bonnie The Biologist: Lagomorphs

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

    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.

  • Field Trip: Clinton Lake / Bloomington Beach

    Clinton Lake - Bloomington Beach 700 N 1190 Road, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Thursday, August 27 @ 7:30 am. We'll spend the morning looking for gulls, shorebirds, and other fall migrants. Meet at the Bloomington Beach parking lot at 7:30 a.m. If the beach gate is locked, proceed left to the boat ramp parking lot, and we will walk to the beach. Though expecting to end by 11:00 ... Read more

  • General Meetings & Programs: Bird Migration and How We Track It

    Zoom

    Virtual event (Zoom) presented by Sara Blunk, BAS Board Member and Johnson County KSU Extension Master Naturalist. Let’s celebrate the birder’s second favorite season: fall migration! Long or short, epic journeys are a vital part of many birds’ lives and scientists are constantly making fascinating discoveries about them. Sara will give an overview of migration ... Read more

  • CANCELED – Bonnie The Biologist: Missouri Mustelids

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

    **Canceled on relatively short notice. Sorry for any inconvenience.** The Mustelidae are a diverse family of carnivorous mammals including weasels, badgers, river otters, and mink. Their elongated bodies, short legs, and thick fur help them be efficient predators and adapt to various environments.

  • CANCELED – Bonnie The Biologist: Missouri Mustelids

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

    **Canceled on relatively short notice. Sorry for any inconvenience.** The Mustelidae are a diverse family of carnivorous mammals including weasels, badgers, river otters, and mink. Their elongated bodies, short legs, and thick fur help them be efficient predators and adapt to various environments.

  • CANCELED – Bonnie The Biologist: Missouri Mustelids

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

    **Canceled on relatively short notice. Sorry for any inconvenience.** The Mustelidae are a diverse family of carnivorous mammals including weasels, badgers, river otters, and mink. Their elongated bodies, short legs, and thick fur help them be efficient predators and adapt to various environments.