“Louisiana Waterthrushes and What They Can Tell Us About Water Quality” – Presented by Dr. Robert Mulvihill, Ornithologist, National Aviary (Pittsburgh, PA). The now-figurative “canary-in-the-coal mine” once was a literal life-saver for coal miners. Birds have a long and storied history in conservation and environmental protection. Their unique physiology, ubiquitous position in terrestrial and aquatic … Read more

Join Sally Urdang for a bird hike through Charlotte Sawyer Nature Area in Parkville Missouri on Saturday, May 10th from 9am-11am. We’ll look for migrating species, specifically warblers, vireos, and sparrows. Please bring binoculars, and we’ll have a few extra on site. Register here, so that in case of a weather cancellation, you will be notified. … Read more

We will meet trip leader Sally Urdang at the front office of Forest Hill Cemetery for this 2.5 hour bird walk. Hopefully we’ll catch a nice inner-city migration action. This field trip will help Sally work towards a quarterly census of the 160-acre property. We will be looking for sparrows, warblers and more. Please bring … Read more

Join trip leader Sally Urdang at the Discovery Center parking lot at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 31. We’ll be searching for the last wave of spring migrants, including shorebirds, warblers, waterfowl, and herons. The trip will run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them; Sally will … Read more

Enjoy a short spring bird walk at Wyandotte County Lake Park, behind the Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library. We’ll meet at 10:00 AM and look for all types of birds, including warblers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, songbirds, and more. This is a great walk for beginning birders. If you have binoculars, please bring them—if not, … Read more

Missouri Amphibians – NEW PROGRAM with guests Jim Hinds and an MDC intern! The primordial and fascinating natural history of Midwest frogs, toads, hellbenders, mud puppies, and more! Our state’s unique, beneficial and compelling story is a treasure for herpetologists worldwide. Landscaping ideas for diverse habitats highlighted, too.

Missouri Amphibians – NEW PROGRAM with guests Jim Hinds and an MDC intern! The primordial and fascinating natural history of Midwest frogs, toads, hellbenders, mud puppies, and more! Our state’s unique, beneficial and compelling story is a treasure for herpetologists worldwide. Landscaping ideas for diverse habitats highlighted, too.

Join us as we walk the multi-use paved trails of Tomahawk Creek Streamway near Blue Valley Recreation Center. We will primarily be in search of north-bound warblers, vireos, and other passerines. Meet at the parking lot near Blue Valley Rec Shelter A on the southwest side of 137th and Antioch at 7 am. Individuals of all skill … Read more

Join us as we walk the multi-use paved trails of Tomahawk Streamway in search of lingering north-bound sparrows, year-round residents, and hopefully a wave of early north-bound migrants. Meet at the parking lot of Tomahawk Creek Park on the south side of 119th Street between Roe and Mission at 7 am. Your trip leader is Malcolm Gold.  … Read more

Join us as we visit this restored prairie and city park to conduct a migratory bird census which is requested to assist with KC Wildlands and their ongoing mission toward land stewardship around the KC Metro region. We will walk the trails in search of any lingering migrating warblers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes and primarily focus … Read more