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 ... Read more

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. Trip leader Don Arney (22sora@gmail.com) will meet you at the Minor Park tennis courts ... Read more

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. Your leader for this trip is Mike Stoakes (mstoakes@juno.com / 816-283-6258). Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the ticket kiosk ... Read more

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.

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. Drive your car through the refuge or bring a bike if you'd like to ride around ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

"Baby Season: Keeping Our Little Peepers Wild" - Presented by Jacqueline Blessington, Director, Lakeside Nature Center. As spring arrives, birds quickly begin breeding, filling nests with a wonderful explosion of new life. But “baby season” is a perilous time for both youngsters and adults, and an incredibly busy and exhausting period for wildlife rehabilitators. Jacqueline ... Read more