Programs
Programs are the third Tuesday every other month beginning in September, as well as our annual June meeting for the election of officers. Programs are at Wesselman Woods Nature Center at 6 pm Central time. Free and open to the public.
Programs 2023-2024
September 19, 2023
Curiosities Discovered Along the Bluebird Trail
Photo: Nick Sherman/ Audubon Photography Awards
Bob & Judy Peak
Volunteer monitors of the Kentucky Bluebird Trail
The Peaks will discuss some of the unusual things they have encountered during their 34 years of monitoring and managing bluebird boxes.
November 21, 2023
Dancing with Grouse in the Sandhills
Photo: Megumi Aita/Audubon Photography Awards
Richard & Sue Vernier
Long-time Evansville Audubon Members and Photographers
The Verniers will share their experience viewing Prairie Chickens and Sharp-tailed Grouse in Nebraska. A bonus feature will include Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River.
January 16, 2024
Cranes Over Indiana
Photo: Vaughn Cottman/Audubon Photography Awards
International Crane Foundation
The program will focus on both the Sandhill and Whooping Cranes, their history, and current conservation.
Note: This is a Zoom only program. Click this link to join.
Meeting ID: 875 7603 2402
Passcode: 834474
March 19, 2024
Natives and You
Photo: D. L. Batema
Donnarae
Ancient Roots Native Nursery
The program will focus on planting native species.
May 21, 2024
Birds & Transmission: Building the Grid Birds Need
Photo: Camilla Cerea/Audubon
Wendy Bredhold
Senior Manager, Transmission Initiative
National Audubon Climate
Wendy will talk about National Audubon Society's bold new transmission initiative and how their work to promote properly sited transmission corridors will help ensure that Important Bird Areas and other critical habitat for bird populations and migratory species will be protected.
June 18, 2024
Annual Potluck & Business Meeting
Photo:
Potluck Dinner
Election of Officers and Directors
Please bring a covered dish to share, your favorite beverage, and your own table service (disposable table service and lemonade will also be available.
A brief meeting to elect incoming officers and directors will follow the potluck dinner.