Curtis J. Wolf, manager of Kansas Wetlands Education Center. Cheyenne Bottoms is a must-see destination for anyone interested in birds! This area is the largest interior wetland in the interior of the U.S. and provides some of the most critical shorebird habitat in the entire Western Hemisphere. Curtis will discuss the import role Cheyenne Bottoms plays thru videos, photographs and recordings of some of the unique avian visitors that call it home. He will also introduce us the KWEC, an often overlooked but excellent resource for natural history education.

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Trip leader, Sherry Leonardo, will guide us to Settle's Ford and Amarugia Highlands, two under-birded conservation areas just south of Harrisonville, MO. Meet at 7:00 a.m. behind the McDonald's on 58 Hwy, just west of I-49/US 71. Bring water, snacks and insect repellent. For more information, contact Sherry at 816-718-5888 or home172@aol.com.

Join Mark Land as we look for year-round residents, such as Pileated Woodpecker, and fall migrants in the woods and wetlands around the area's several pools. In addition, we'll stop at La Cygne Lake (Linn County Park), a man-made, warm water lake which is made so by its role as water source for the nearby power plant. We'll also drive through the (strip) mined land area south of the power plant to look for open grassland species. Plan to bring lunch and/or snacks for this all day trip. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Price Chopper on the northwest corner of 119th Street and Metcalf in Overland Park for carpooling. This trip will have minimal walking and is mainly an auto tour. Please call or email Mark for more information at 913-381-4324 and markeland@kc.rr.com.

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Learn about the amazing diversity of the largest class of creatures in the animal kingdom, and why we need them as much as they need us! Bonnie will discuss identification, life cycles and more. Call 816-795-8177 for more information. Burroughs Nature Center & Bird Sanctuary Google Map

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Field trip with Baker University ornithologist, Scott Kimball. Click here for more details.

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The Peregrine Falcon and Its Resurgence in Missouri by Joe DeBold. See full description on our General Meetings page.

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From the western prairies, north to the gentle rolling hills of Missouri’s farmlands, south to the wild and beautiful Ozark hills and bottomland delta of the Missouri bootheel, Missouri is home to a diverse array of habitats, and thus, diverse birds. Mike Doyen and Evan Hill will present the new “Great Missouri Birding Trail.”

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Fall is a great time to add native plants, trees and shrubs to your yard.  The warm soil and cooling day temperatures allow the plants to spend their energy on root growth, for a stronger plant come spring.  Sale is from 9am-2pm at Backyard Bird Center, 6212 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO.  Please call Missouri Wildflower Nursery with pre-orders before September 6 at 573-496-3492 or email: mowldflrs@socket.net.  

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Tuesday, October 4 at 6:45pm at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center auditorium. Kansas City Wildlands with support from Burroughs Audubon and The Westport Garden Club through Garden Club of America have sponsored several botany studies at KC Wildlands site, Jerry Smith Park. Jerry Smith Park is the only known, unplowed prairie left in Jackson County and is maintained by Kansas City Wildlands and KCMO Parks and Rec. Justin Thomas and his team have surveyed this last remnant for an inventory of plant species.

The prairie once covered vast areas of North America and is now one of the least preserved, most endangered ecosystems. Justin Thomas has over 17 years of botanical field work divided between The Nature Conservancy, Missouri Department of Conservation, the National Park Service, Dunn-Palmer Herbarium, William Sherman Turrell Herbarium, and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Learn about the prairie plant community in Missouri and what we have preserved in Kansas City.

Also of interest, Mike Arduser will be presenting the results of his bee survey of Jerry Smith Park and Rocky Point Glad on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:45pm at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center.

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Join us as we bird Smithville Lake at the beginning of waterfowl migration. We will be looking for gulls, ducks, grebes, loons and other migrants. Juncos should be just arriving along with our native sparrows. Meet at the Litton Center parking lot at 8am. Bring a radio and a scope if you have them. We should finish up around noon -1pm. Leaders for the trip are Mark McKellar and Mary Nemecek. Questions please call Mary at 816-210-5148

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“A Decade of Photographing Missouri Wildlife” by Danny Brown. Please note that January through March's meetings will be on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.

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“Bottomland Forests and Shirling Sanctuary” By Linda Lehrbaum. Please note that January through March's meetings will be on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.

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“Whooping Cranes in Texas” by Dick Dawson. Please note that January through March's meetings will be on the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.

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We're excited to announce that naturalist, author and birder, Scott Weidensaul is confirmed as our guest speaker! He will talk about Project SNOWstorm, a Snowy Owl research project that he co-founded with Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist David F. Brinker. Registration details and more info here

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Vote With Your Fork: Help Save Missouri’s Birds By What You Eat. Come hear Dana Ripper, Director of Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), explain how large-scale industrial agriculture is the biggest threat to our birds and other wildlife. In addition, Burroughs members will vote on a slate of candidates for the 2017-18 Board of Directors.

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Hard and soft cover bird and natural history books priced to move! At our library and nature center in Fleming Park. Click on the following link for more info. http://mailchi.mp/9728dc8188c3/burroughsannounce-october-events-and-news-from-burroughs-audubon

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Workday to remove invasive autumn olive and bush honeysuckle along nature trail. Bring work gloves, loppers and handsaws, if you have them. A cooler full of water will be provided, but please bring a reusable water bottle to fill. Call 816-795-8177 for more information

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Join us for a hearty catered meal and great company. We'll have a program by Paula Winchester about her philanthropic work distributing non-polluting, clean, inexpensive solar cookers in Ghana. Using only the sun to cook meals, these innovative cookers have been a life-changing technology for 11+ million people worldwide. Feel free to bring your favorite bird photos on a flash drive to share a 3-7 min. viewing with others.

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-City Bitty Farms' mixed greens with black walnuts, pears, goat cheese and a red wine vinaigrette
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-Chocolate pot de creme or almond cake with fresh berries

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Join us in the Lewis and Clark rooms for a program on Saw-whet Owls in Missouri by Ethan Duke and Dana Ripper of Missouri River Bird Observatory.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Burroughs member, Dianne Van Dien, has studied Turkey Vultures for several years. Join us for a fascinating look at this familiar, but enigmatic, bird of prey.

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Join the fun of birding while raising funds for Burroughs Audubon! Gather pledges, and see how many species you and team members can identify in a day of birding. Plan your event by visiting the KS and MO Listserv pages, The Great Missouri Birding Trail site, and eBird.org. See official rules for more details, and thank you for your support!

This is a FREE event sponsored by Burroughs Audubon and the Osage Trails Missouri Master Naturalists. Creating a team name, children under the age of 18 can enter with 2-3 youth teammates and an adult sponsor. Then try to find and identify as many bird species as possible during this 2-hour event. To enter, register at: kcbirdathon AT gmail DOT com. Please sign up by April 1, 2018. Registration is limited; first-come, first-served. An adult sponsor who will accompany the team is required. Questions? Contact Sara at (816) 356-6986.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Spiders! - No one should be afraid of these eight-legged wonders, especially after hearing all about them from Betsy Betros, Kansas Master Naturalist, outstanding photographer and longtime bug and critter fan! Join us to hear about the benefits and unique characteristics of our native arachnids.

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Spring Native Plant Sale from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Backyard Bird Center, 6212 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO. Please call Missouri Wildflower Nursery with pre-orders by Tuesday, April 24 at 573-496-3492 or email: mowldflrs@socket.net.

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A free festival at Weston Bend State Park for everyone! Games, Arts & Crafts, Guided Bird Hikes, Bird Banding, and Live Birds of Prey. More than 30 stations about bird migration and the importance of conservation of habitat.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Award-winning nature and conservation photographer, Noppadol Paothong, will discuss and display photographs from his new book, 'Sage Grouse, Icon of the West'. We'll meet at Lake Lodge in Swope Park. Click here for directions.

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The mysterious and dynamic world of the unseen. If not for these micro-organisms a vital nutrient would be missing from the food chains of life. From the oxygen we breathe to the food for everything from hydra to whales, all rely on Plankton. Microscopy Lab included. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Yes, in JUNE and on a Thursday evening. The program "Protecting Birds by Restoring Grasslands." Grassland birds and other wildlife are the focus of an exciting new initiative – National Audubon Society’s Conservation Ranching Program. Dinner will feature grass-fed beef sourced from Dave Haubein’s Audubon-certified ranch in southwest Missouri and sold by retailer Jake Davis, owner of the mid-Missouri based Root Cellar. Roger Still, a former Audubon executive who works on projects related to food and nature globally, will talk with Dave and Jake about the way dinner tables across America can help save our grassland birds. Registration is limited to 60 people. Beef or vegetarian option. $50.00 per person. Click here for registration form. The Farmhouse is located at 300 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105.

Jumping, hunting, weaving, and spinning--Midwest spiders and arachnids rule the world of the unseen. They are beneficial and valuable to even precious, and life without them would be unbearable. Their services are indispensable. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

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Jumping, hunting, weaving, and spinning--Midwest spiders and arachnids rule the world of the unseen. They are beneficial and valuable to even precious, and life without them would be unbearable. Their careers are indispensable. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

The epic tale of dinosaurs remains with us today. Identification, behavior, diversity, and value will be discussed at great length. Learn why certain cultures revere them instead of fear them! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Chewing, biting, stinging and singing! Missouri's insects rule the summer months. Learning how we really need them just as much as they need us makes for an eye opening experience. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Join us as Chris Crabtree of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources takes us on an ecological journey through some of Missouri’s beautiful and diverse State Parks.

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Please note that this date is the SECOND TUESDAY of the month. Kansas State University Emeritus Professor of Biology, David Rintoul, will describe the ancient and current birds of this beautiful South Pacific archipelago and discuss the successful strategies used by New Zealanders to conserve their beloved birdlife.

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You are invited to bring a prospective Audubon member to a meet and greet cocktail party! Space is limited to the first 40 people (members and guests combined). Beer, Wine and Appetizers. Members with prospects, only, please. Park anywhere in the cul-de-sac. RSVP to Laura at 816-510-0694.

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Please note that this date is the SECOND TUESDAY of the month. Missouri State Ornithologist, Sarah Kendrick, will tell us about tracking devices small enough to be placed on songbirds, bats, and large insects and how these tools are transforming what we know about animal migration.

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CANCELLED ENTIRELY DUE TO WEATHER. Click on Bird Banding for more information

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The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance program at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center scheduled for 7:00 p.m. this evening, THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS.

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FREE EVENT; bring binoculars and birding field guides / phone apps; dress for the weather while we will hike the trails looking for birds. If the weather is intolerable, we'll view the large bird feeding area from the building. One mission of the group is to bring together youth with the same interest in birds. Questions: Sara Scheil 816-356-6986 / MYBCKC@gmail.com

Stay for the bird banding at 10:00 a.m. with staff from the Missouri River Bird Observatory. See wild birds up close and ask lots of questions.

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Please note that this date is the FIRST TUESDAY of the month at the ANITA B. GORMAN CONSERVATION DISCOVERY CENTER, 4750 Troost Ave. KCMO 64110, in the auditorium. Ecological Impact of Outdoor Cats - a talk that will explore the ecological impact of outdoor cats and consider management options that protect cats, wildlife, and people.

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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 1. Burroughs Audubon Society Annual Dinner and Silent Auction & Raffle. Program by Dr. Daniel Patterson: “Oh That We Had More Guns!” John James Audubon’s Missouri River Journals and His Hidden Conservation Ethic.

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This is a FREE event sponsored by Burroughs Audubon and the Osage Trails Missouri Master Naturalists. Creating a team name, children under the age of 18 can enter with 2-3 youth teammates and an adult sponsor. Then try to find and identify as many bird species as possible during this 2-hour event. To enter, register at: kcbirdathon AT gmail DOT com. Please sign up by April 1, 2019. Registration is limited; first-come, first-served. An adult sponsor who will accompany the team is required. Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is located at 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Questions? Contact Sara at (816) 356-6986.

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Introduction to Bird Song at the THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CENTER, 4801 Rockhill Rd. KCMO 64110, in the Brookside Room. This hour-long program will include an introduction to sonagrams (visual representations of bird vocalizations) and examples of how to listen to, describe, and learn bird vocalizations.

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Wings Over Weston is the largest one-day birding festival in the Midwest with a unique niche – children. A partnership between Burroughs Audubon and Missouri State Parks, Wings Over Weston’s mission is to introduce birds, migration, and the importance of conservation of habitat to children, the birders of tomorrow.

The festival has more than 30 stations including build a house or feeder, Bird Olympics, The Great Migration game, bird banding, live birds from Operation Wildlife and Raptor Rehab, hummingbirds, and more! If you have an interest in volunteering, please call or email Christine at 816-540-3515/816-824-1074 and birdsecretary@comcast.net.

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Spring Native Plant Sale from 9:30 am-2:00 pm at Backyard Bird Center, 6212 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO. Please call Missouri Wildflower Nursery with pre-orders by Tuesday, April 30 at 573-496-3492 or email: mowldflrs@socket.net.

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People and Wildlife: An Anthropologist’s Journey to Namibia at the THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CENTER, 4801 Rockhill Rd. KCMO 64110, in the Paseo Room. Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m.; come early for social time from 6:00 - 6:45. Dr. Ryan Klataske with Kansas State University and Audubon of Kansas will provide a broad introduction to Namibia, including its people, history, wildlife, and the lessons we can learn about conservation and community in the Great Plains. Vivid photography will compliment Dr. Klataske’s stories.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month and in a different location than usual. Missouri Master Naturalist's, Bill Blackledge and Cliff Amos, will share their reflections on a journey to Uganda, not only to observe its resident birds and wildlife, but to participate in ongoing citizen science projects that document and monitor the populations of many species. Don’t miss this wonderful program in a LARGE screen format! Click here for more details and location information.

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Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. Lakeside Nature Center staff member, Ruth Stephens, will tell us about the biology and natural history of the American Kestrel and its declining populations. Learn how YOU can help the American Kestrel Partnership gather data needed to solve the mystery of its decline and aid the recovery of this fascinating bird of prey! Click here for more details and location information.

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National Audubon and our regional partners invite you to the Kansas City launch of the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program. Join us for a reception featuring beef from Audubon Certified ranches and a program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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TROOST ROOM IN THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CENTER - Join us and guest speaker Chuck Cooper, CEO of The Crane Trust in Wood River, Nebraska. Mr. Cooper's presentation will feature a special showing of The Nature Makers, a new documentary from Los Angeles filmmaker Scott Saunders, that highlights the work of The Crane Trust. Light refreshments and socializing at 6:00 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m.

Please note that this date is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month. KSU Extension Agent and Secretary of the Kansas Bird Records Committee, Chuck Otte, will discuss some of the history and findings of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). He will also describe some common challenges and problems encountered during CBCs, and birding in general, and offer some tips for becoming a better birder. Click here for more details and location information.

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Note that this is the FOURTH Tuesday of the month. Program TBA.

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Cowbirds: Harmless Native Species or Dastardly Mobster Villains? A Scientist’s Perspective. Send request for meeting link by email:
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Enhancing Your Birding With eBird by Mary Nemecek.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS THE THIRD THURSDAY rather than our usual meeting night on the third Tuesday of the month. Day of week change for this meeting only. Send request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

Native plant pre-order sale and pick up at Backyard Bird Center (BYBC). NO PLANTS AVAILABLE FOR BROWSING OR SALE at BYBC. See the following link for details. https://mailchi.mp/1f5f354367c0/burroughsannounce-native-plant-sale

Trumpeter Swans in Iowa and Beyond: The Restoration and Research of An Iconic Species by Anna Buckhardt Thomas.
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Bring your origami, knitting, crocheting and a camp chair! A parley of the latest, exciting opportunities in conservation exchanged! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Learn about this important taxonomic class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. New developments in the field of herpetology will also be discussed. Bring a camp chair for an outside, socially-distanced learning experience. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Learn about this important taxonomic class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. New developments in the field of herpetology will also be discussed. Bring a camp chair for an outside, socially-distanced learning experience. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Bring your origami, knitting, crocheting and a camp chair! A parley of the latest, exciting opportunities in conservation exchanged! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Summer Equals Insect Time! Chewing, biting, stinging and singing; we really need insects as much they need us! Latest information highlighted. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Summer Equals Insect Time! Chewing, biting, stinging and singing; we really need insects as much they need us! Latest information highlighted. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Let's reacquaint ourselves with the grand science of Ecology! Latest developments in this field discussed. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Let's reacquaint ourselves with the grand science of Ecology! Latest developments in this field discussed. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

**CANCELLED** Bring your origami, knitting, crocheting and a camp chair! A parley of the latest, exciting opportunities in conservation exchanged! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

The mysterious natural history surrounding shrews, moles, armadillos, and more! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

The mysterious natural history surrounding shrews, moles, armadillos, and more! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

The mysterious natural history surrounding shrews, moles, armadillos, and more! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

"Saving Birds and Spreading the Word: How Our Campus Is Working to Reduce Window Collisions" with Krystal Anton, Zero Waste Coordinator, Johnson County Community College. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

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"The Regal Fritillary Butterfly in Missouri" with Steve Buback, Natural History Biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

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"For the Love of Delta Wind Birds" with Jason Hoeksema, Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

Join Paige Witek and staff from the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center in Blue Springs as MRBO and Burroughs Audubon take a deep dive into seven simple actions to help birds (Participating in Community Science, Drinking Shade-grown Coffee, Reducing Plastics, Making Windows Bird-friendly, Keeping Cats Indoors, Using Native Plants, Avoiding Pesticides). Find out how to make simple changes to help birds while enhancing your own life! Each event will explore actions that will make a difference in our world and will include going birding and a brief chat about the day's topic. All events in the series will be held outdoors, so make sure to dress snuggly. Programs are free, but pre-registration is requested so that we can notify you in the event of a weather cancellation. Everyone is invited, and we hope to see you there!

Join Paige Witek and staff from the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City, MO as MRBO and Burroughs Audubon take a deep dive into seven simple actions to help birds (Participating in Community Science, Drinking Shade-grown Coffee, Reducing Plastics, Making Windows Bird-friendly, Keeping Cats Indoors, Using Native Plants, Avoiding Pesticides). Find out how to make simple changes to help birds while enhancing your own life! Each event will explore actions that will make a difference in our world and will include going birding and a brief chat about the day's topic. All events in the series will be held outdoors, so make sure to dress snuggly. Programs are free, but pre-registration is requested so that we can notify you in the event of a weather cancellation. Everyone is invited, and we hope to see you there!

"Home on the Range: Breeding Biology of Prairie-chickens" with Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas Executive Director. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

Join the Missouri River Bird Observatory and BAS as we take a deep dive into “Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds” to find out how you can make simple changes to help birds and enrich your own life! On March 19, we'll talk about how YOU can create a bird oasis by planting native plants and avoiding pesticides. Pre-register here, and join us for some great tips and possible giveaways!

"Red-tailed Hawk Project Update" with Lucas DeCicco, University of Kansas ornithologist and Ph.D. candidate. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

Join the Missouri River Bird Observatory and BAS as we take a deep dive into “Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds” to find out how you can make simple changes to help birds and enrich your own life! We'll talk about the full problem of single-use plastics. This event will include a bird outing, trash pick-up, brand audit (come learn what this is!) and a snack! Pre-register here, and join us for a fun and meaningful outing!

"Purple Martins" Join Johnson County Extension Master Naturalist and Master Beekeeper, Bill Warnes, to learn about the natural history of and nest box best management practices for this gregarious cavity nesting species. To attend meeting over Zoom, send a request for meeting link by email: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

The mysterious natural history surrounding shrews, moles, armadillos, and more. Updated program with new content! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

"An Update on Avian Influenza in Missouri: Are Our Songbirds in Danger?" Join Dr. Sherri Russell, DVM, Missouri State Wildlife Veterinarian. BAS fielded many inquiries this spring as a severe avian influenza (AI) outbreak killed some of our migratory waterfowl and caused temporary closures at some popular birding venues. It also led to many questions about feeding songbirds. Dr. Russell will discuss the impact of AI specifically on Missouri birds (including songbirds) and what the future may hold in terms of new outbreaks and ongoing research. Please bring your questions! To request the ZOOM meeting link, please send an email to: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

The mysterious natural history surrounding shrews, moles, armadillos, and more. Updated program with new content! Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

What, where, and how their diverse and incredible existence play an important role in the health of the planet. Also, the science behind conservation efforts that keep and expand them. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

"Ducks Unlimited and Its Habitat Conservation Program in Missouri". Join Mike Shannon, Manager of Conservation Programs, Ducks Unlimited Big Rivers Initiative. Since 1937, Ducks Unlimited (DU) has led efforts to protect, restore and enhance wetland habitats and associated uplands throughout North America. This presentation will describe how DU is working with Missouri partners, such as Burroughs Audubon Society, to use state of the art techniques to improve wetland habitat. To request the ZOOM meeting link, please send an email to: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

What, where, and how their diverse and incredible existence play an important role in the health of the planet. Also, the science behind conservation efforts that keep and expand them. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Providing food and habitat for birds and wildlife from autumn through early spring is both educational and rewarding! Plantings for all environments - from decks and patios to yards and acreages - will be covered. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

"Bluebird Stewardship" with Kansas Master Naturalist Mary Gillespie. This citizen science project demonstrates how well our parks are supporting bluebirds. In addition, Bluebird Stewards are rolling out educational resources for teachers, home schoolers, civic groups, and anyone interested in learning more about these beautiful birds! To request the ZOOM meeting link, please send an email to: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

"Impacts of Light Pollution on Insects, Birds and Wildlife" by DeAnn Gregory. In 2017, the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was awarded to scientists who isolated the genes which control circadian rhythm (the internal clock) in all living things. This discovery, combined with other advances in science, has led to a greater understanding of the impacts of artificial light at night (ALAN). This presentation provides an overview of these impacts on insects, birds and other wildlife. To request the ZOOM meeting link, please send an email to: zoom AT burroughs DOT org.

"Reduce Avian Window Collisions: You Have the Power!" with Theresa Enderle. Nothing is more distressing than finding a dead bird near your house, another victim of a window strike. But you have the (super)power to help save birds’ lives! Why do birds fly into windows? How big a problem is it? What simple steps can we take to help prevent bird collisions with glass? What is BirdSafeKC, and what do they do? We will answer all these questions and more! FIRST IN-PERSON MEETING SINCE THE BEGINNING OF COVID.

Native plant sale at Backyard Bird Center (BYBC). View plants here, but unless pre-ordering, not all plants shown will be available at the sale.

"Kansas Flyways - Our Current and Future Understanding of Bird Movements" by Alice Boyle. Dr. Boyle will explain why Kansas is such an interesting place to study bird movement - movements that affect practically everything about their ecology and conservation. Register in advance for this ZOOM meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We've all heard them singing in the spring, and many of us remember the fun of trying to catch them as children, but how much do you know about Missouri Amphibians? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Insects, plants, humans. How do we interact with one another? How important are insects and plants to us, really? How can we make a difference by inviting those pesky insects into our yards? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

Learn how to identify common backyard birds and their habits. What birdseed is commonly available, and which do the different species prefer? How can you make your yard more bird friendly? Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.

BAS is hosting a special story time for young bird lovers (ages 3-7, but children of all ages welcome) as part of an outreach project of Mid-Continent Public Library. Barbara Horsey, Early Literacy Specialist from the Blue Springs South Branch, will read "Mel Fell", a humorous story of a fledgling's first flight. The story will be followed by crafts designed to teach children about different types of bird beaks and bird diets. Guests may also participate in a short scavenger hunt, or watch birds at our feeders. Please dress for the outdoors as the program will be held on the lawn in front of the nature center. Water and snacks will be provided; lawn chairs are helpful, but not required.
SPACE IS LIMITED--Please register via call or text to 816-795-8177 by September 14. Provide a total number for your party (adults and children) and a contact number for confirmation. Come join the fun!

"Turkey Vultures: Taking a Closer Look at an Underappreciated Bird" by Missouri Master Naturalist Dianne Van Dien. Turkey vultures are often overlooked and disdained by our culture, despite their ecological importance. Dianne explains how turkey vultures are perfectly adapted for a life of scavenging and play a crucial role in reducing the spread of diseases. She’ll also highlight their nesting, roosting, foraging, and migration behaviors through the lens of her own study and observations of turkey vultures in Missouri. Register in advance for this ZOOM meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Many of us grew up catching "crawdads" in the creek, but do you know what else lives in freshwater besides fish, frogs, and turtles? Dive deep with Missouri Master Naturalist Jim Hinds as he talks about the wide variety of spineless creatures, some of their unique habits and what they can tell us about the health of our aquatic ecosystems in Missouri. We'll gather at the Burroughs Audubon Library in Fleming Park at 10 a.m.
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Many of us grew up catching "crawdads" in the creek, but do you know what else lives in freshwater besides fish, frogs, and turtles? Dive deep with Missouri Master Naturalist Jim Hinds as he talks about the wide variety of spineless creatures, some of their unique habits and what they can tell us about the health of our aquatic ecosystems in Missouri. We'll gather at the Burroughs Audubon Library in Fleming Park at 10 a.m.
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Walk-in (registration not required) family event. It's time to GET MO Wild! Join us as we help celebrate a FREE family outdoors day at James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area. For nearly a century, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been connecting people to nature. Come out and learn activities and skills that can be used to enjoy the great outdoors such as: testing your skills at archery, air rifles, fishing and atlatl. Demonstrations will also be scheduled throughout the day, and food trucks will be on site.

"Birds of Panama" by Pati Rouzer of the Sierra Club. Panama has recorded 1,002 species of birds, an incredible number typical of the neotropics. Most are relatively easy to see in the extensive mosaic of ecosystems squeezed between two oceans, due to the nation’s reasonable roads, established birding trails, ecolodges, fine food and excellent guides. Pati will share a general photographic overview of Panama’s remarkable aviflora. Register in advance for this ZOOM meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

"Milkweed - Its History and Importance" Do you know about the history of milkweed in our culture? Milkweed has been used for medicinal purposes, as culinary cuisine, and it has even saved many soldiers lives! Join Missouri Master Naturalist, Donna Teachman, and learn about the history of this interesting plant and the different species you can plant in your own yard. Click on "Bonnie the Biologist" for more information.