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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.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/american-woodcocks-at-jerry-smith-park-5/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Raptor Roll at Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Sally Urdang\, a Master Naturalist with the Osage Trails chapter\, is our host for this birding field trip\, which includes the option of riding your bike ride around the refuge. We will meet at the Visitor Center at noon. \nDrive your car through the refuge or bring a bike if you’d like to ride around the 10 miles of gravel roads. If you are choosing to ride a bike\, your bike must be in good\, working order\, as this is a self-supported bike ride. We also suggest you ride a bike that has mountain bike-sized tires on it\, or is a gravel bike. We’ll be looking for Bald Eagles\, raptors\, Snow Geese\, Trumpeter Swans\, sparrows\, and more. \nPlease bring your own lunch/snacks and your own binoculars\, or Sally will have a few on hand as extras. Experienced and novice birders are welcome! Wear warm clothes. This event is dependent on weather. Please check the Burroughs Facebook page as well as this page for weather updates. \nContact Sally (816/565-1839 or urdang.sal@gmail.com) if you need more information.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/raptor-roll-at-loess-bluffs-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:loess bluffs wildlife refuge\, 159 State Hwy E\, Mound City\, MO\, 64470
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them\, count them\, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin\, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC. Learn more.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/great-backyard-bird-count/
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SUMMARY:Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for walk on the wilder side of the Arboretum. We’ll search for year-round and winter residents. The Arboretum’s feeder station has previously hosted some uncommon guests\, like Evening Grosbeak and pink-sided race Dark-eyed Junco. \nYour leader for this trip is Mike Stoakes (mstoakes@juno.com / 816-283-6258). Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the ticket kiosk plaza near the old visitor center.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/overland-park-arboretum-and-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens\, 8909 W 179th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66013
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SUMMARY:Blue River Parkway Winter Bird Census
DESCRIPTION:During this winter bird census\, we’ll search for winter and year-round residents using this riparian habitat. The census assists KC WildLands and their mission of preserving the natural communities around Kansas City. This census counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists. \nTrip leader Don Arney (22sora@gmail.com) will meet you at the Minor Park tennis courts parking lot. We’ll walk the hiking/biking trails along the Blue River\, about 2 miles. Trail conditions can be very muddy\, depending on precipitation and temperature. Watch this page for weather/cancellation updates.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/jerry-smith-park-winter-bird-census/
LOCATION:Blue River Parkway\, 11420 Blue River Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64131
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SUMMARY:Jerry Smith Park Winter Bird Census
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we visit this restored prairie and city park to conduct a winter bird census. We will walk the trails in search of winter resident species that might include Kinglets\, Sparrows\, Brown Creeper\, Hermit Thrush\, Sharp-shinned Hawk\, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker\, and for the Townsend’s Solitaire that was found at the park in December. In addition\, we expect to find year-round residents that inhabit this city park. \nMeet leader Sherry Leonardo (816/718-5888 or home172@aol.com) at the Jerry Smith Trailhead parking lot at the top of the ridge. Dress for the weather and walking along the approximately 1.5 mile outdoor trail. In case of inclement weather or frigid wind chills\, this trip may be rescheduled. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages in addition to your binoculars and warm clothes. \nThis census assists KC WildLands and their ongoing mission toward land stewardship around the Kansas City Metro region. Counting birds at this park counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists.
URL:https://burroughs.org/volunteer-opportunities/jerry-smith-park-winter-bird-census-2/
LOCATION:Jerry Smith Park Trailhead Parking Lot\, 13493 Prospect Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64146
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