The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Join us at the wetlands as we look for early Spring migrants, year-round residents, waterfowl and shorebirds. Anticipate walking in grass and on dirt paths. Meet at the parking lot below the dam and we will walk down to the wetlands. Please bring binoculars - there will be a few extra to share. Leader: Sally ... Read more
In-person event presented by Jack Corrigan, Ozark 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
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
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
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
Join us at this 160-acre property in the middle of urban KC. We will walk the roads that weave through the cemetery, visiting graves of famous Kansas Citians while we bird. We will look for Spring migrants, resident Red-Headed Woodpeckers and Great Horned Owls, as well as Warblers and other songbirds. Meet at the cemetery ... Read more
Join us at CSNA, a property managed and maintained by the Platte Land Trust. We will look for Vireos, Warblers, Summer Tanagers, Indigo Buntings and other Spring migrants. Meet at the parking lot as you enter the property. Wear sturdy shoes-all walking is done on dirt paths and uneven ground. Wear good hiking shoes and ... Read more
Join us as we conduct a spring bird census along the Blue River. We'll search for migrant and year-round residents that use this riparian habitat. This census assists KC WildLands and their mission of preserving the natural communities around Kansas City. This census counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists. Your leader for this trip ... Read more
Join us as we conduct a spring bird census along the Blue River. We'll search for migrant and year-round residents that use this riparian habitat. This census assists KC WildLands and their mission of preserving the natural communities around Kansas City. This census counts toward volunteer hours for Master Naturalists. Your leader for this trip ... Read more
Join us as we venture around the lake both by car and by foot. We will look for Flycatchers, Vireos and other Spring migrants, as well as waterfowl. Meet at Shelter #11 and walk the Longview Lake Greenway as well as down to the lake. We’ll get back in our cars to travel to other ... Read more