The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
**WEATHER NOTICE: We are on as of now. Please pack boots and jackets in case of rain and lunch/snacks. Additionally, we are intending to be out all day but the rain looks like it might pick up mid-afternoon, so we'll end our trip when it begins. If you have any questions, please contact Sally at ... 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.
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
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.
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.