Fond du Lac Area Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Audubon) offers programs, field trips, activities, and workshops related to the environment.
BIRD & NATURE ALLIANCE FALL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Our programs are held at Moraine Park Technical College. Please note the room numbers. We welcome community members to join our free programs! For more information, contact dianahbeck@gmail.com or 920-922-7931.
Eldorado Marsh Full Moon/Sunset Walks
Thursday, September 24, 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 25, 5:15 pm
Come on a sunset and full moon hike on the dike in Eldorado Marsh on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 pm. At this time of evening, there should be an opportunity to see and hear the birds in the marsh. The moonrise is at 5:51 pm and sunset at 6:47 pm.
On Sunday, October 25, join us at 5:15 pm. The moon rise is at 5:18 pm and the sunset at 5:54 pm.
Meet in the parking lot at the end of Dike Road on the east side of Eldorado Marsh at 6:45 pm. Bring binoculars, wear good hiking shoes, and dress warmly. We will cancel the event if skies are overcast.
For more information, call 920-922-7931 or email dianahbeck@gmail.com.
Bird Seed Sale
Saturday, October 10, 9 –11 am, Haentze Floral
Order by September 21. Limited supply for drive-up on the day of the sale.
Fire-Colored Beetles
Wednesday, October 14, 7 pm, MPTC, Room B141
Back by popular demand! Join Dr. Daniel K. Young, UW-Madison Professor of Entomology, for an engaging presentation on the beetles in the family Pyrochroidae, which are also sometimes called Cardinal Beetles. Pyrochroidae, fire-colored beetles (not to be confused with fireflies), is a small, generally overlooked family represented by 33 genera and about 250 species throughout the world. Dr. Young will provide an overview of the taxonomy, natural history, and distribution of the four genera and 15 species found in the north central region of North America, and offer some thoughts relating to their conservation needs.
Discover Wildlife Together
Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm, MPTC, Room A112
Mackenzie Glasford, Operations Manager for Snapshot Wisconsin, will be discussing the statewide wildlife monitoring project. She will introduce Snapshot Wisconsin, discuss ways to be involved in the program, and how the data collected through their network of trail cameras is used to support wildlife management decisions.
Community Shopping Event
Thursday, December 3, 10 am – 5 pm, Just Fare Market
Support the Bird & Nature Alliance annual shopping event at Just Fare Market at their location (N7645 N. Peebles Lane) and also online. Pick up your order Thursday 10 –5, Friday 10 –4, or Saturday 10 –2.
Fair Trade is a direct and cooperative business approach that supports farmers and craftspeople throughout the world by paying a living wage and providing safe working conditions. A main principle of Fair Trade is that environmentally sustainable practices are used in producing products. Fond du Lac Area Bird & Nature Alliance benefits as we receive 15% of total sales over $500 during the event. Those funds support our local programs, conservation, and education efforts. Bird & Nature members will be at the shop during Thursday event hours to greet you and assist with your shopping. Invite your friends.
Explore Local Trails with Your Family
We encourage you and your families to explore some of the beautiful trails in our area on your own and with your families.
• Kiekhaefer Park
• Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum
• Peebles Trail
• Greenway Arboretum
• Hobbs Woods
• Shaginappi Park
• Eisenbahn State Trail
• Archer Thomas Olsen Trail at Lakeside Park West
• Mascoutin Valley State Trail (Rosendale)
• Northwoods (Rosendale)
• Riggs Park (Ripon)