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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cedar River Crossing
DESCRIPTION:Cedar River Crossing Conservation Area\, 5473 Sutliff Rd. NE\, Solon\, innortheast Johnson County. Meet at the lower parking lot near the old Sutliff bridge. Join leaders Mark and Deb Rolfes for a morning hike through this Johnson County Conservation property that includes wetlands\, prairie\, and forest. Target species include warblers\, sparrows\, swallows\, shorebirds\, and waterfowl. Trails are mowed\, and some rough paths can be wet or muddy. Bring a spotting scope if you have one.  We will wrap up around noon.  \nFor a map and informationvisit https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/conservation/public-use-areas. \nMeet Mark and Deb Rolfes in the parking lot near the restrooms 5473 Sutliff Rd. NE\, Solon
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-cedar-river-crossing-3/
LOCATION:5473 Sutliff Rd NE\, Solon\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
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UID:55911-1782898200-1782905400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Butterfly Walk with leader Chris Edwards. Learn how to spot and identify the park’s common butterflies.  Wear long pants. If it is rainy or overcast the walk will be cancelled – call Chris at 319-430-4732 if questionable. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:July 15th – Deadline to Register for Butterfly Count.   Contact Chris Edwards at at 319-430-4732 or credwards@aol.com. Iowa City Butterfly Count will be held on July 18th.  As part of the North American Butterfly Association’s Fourth of July Butterfly Count program\, we’ll visit Kent Park\, Hawkeye Wildlife Area\, Lake Macbride\, and other areas to tally as many butterflies as we can find.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/deadline-to-register-for-butterfly-count-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T014549Z
UID:55953-1784226600-1784237400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Chimney Swift Watch
DESCRIPTION:July 16\, Thursday\, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Chimney Swift Watch in Kalona. Bring your lawn chair and join our gathering to watch the Chimney Swifts descend into a roost site in Kalona. We expect 200-400 swifts.  \nTo carpool\, meet at 6:30 at the north end of the Menards parking lot\, 2605 Naples Avenue SW\, Iowa City. We’ll caravan to the Evan Gingerich farm to see two Chimney Swift nesting towers and learn more about swifts. Then we’ll drive two miles to Pleasantview Home\, 811 3rd St.\, Kalona\, and set up our lawn chairs at 8 p.m. and count the swifts as they fly into their roost.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/chimney-swift-watch/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260331T211132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T231550Z
UID:55954-1784347200-1784433599@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Iowa City Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:July 18th\, Saturday\, Iowa City Butterfly Count.  As part of the North American Butterfly Association’s Fourth of July Butterfly Count program\, we’ll visit Kent Park\, Hawkeye Wildlife Area\, Lake Macbride\, and other areas to tally as many butterflies as we can find.  Last year we found 40 species and 1917 individuals. \nMust register by July 15th to participate\, contact Chris Edwards at 319-430-4732 or credwards@aol.com.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/iowa-city-butterfly-count-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260331T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T161541Z
UID:55912-1785922200-1785929400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Butterfly Walk with leader Chris Edwards. Learn how to spot and identify the park’s common butterflies.  Wear long pants. If it is rainy or overcast the walk will be cancelled – call Chris at 319-430-4732 if questionable. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-butterfly-walk-3/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260331T211134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T160048Z
UID:55956-1787472000-1787486400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area:  for shorebirds and other early fall migrants.Expect moderate hiking at some viewing areas. Dress for the weather and wet and muddy trails. No bathrooms on site.  Bring a spotting scope if you have one. \nMeet leader Chris Caster at the HWMA parking lot on Swan Lake Road\, across from Swan Lake (GPS coordinates 41.776108\, -91.678314). We will carpool our way around Hawkeye\, finishing around noon.Map: https://iowacitybirdclub.org/miscellanious-maps/.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-hawkeye-wildlife-management-area-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260331T222606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220039Z
UID:55987-1788087600-1788105600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Pelican Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pelican Festival at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area\, near the DNR headquarters at 2564 Amana Road NW\, Swisher. A family-friendly event to enjoy and learn about our local migrating American White Pelicans. Get close-up looks at pelicans and other birds through our spotting scopes. Attend outdoor presentations on pelicans\, raptors\, and more. There will be exhibits by many conservation organizations and face painting for the kids.  Portable toilet on site. \nhttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/pelican-festival/ \n 
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/pelican-festival-2/
LOCATION:2564 Amana Rd NW\, Swisher\, IA 52338\, USA\, 2564 Amana Rd NW\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220040Z
UID:59466-1788336000-1788343200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park.  In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’ll switch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-20/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220041Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Potluck
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, Thursday\, 6 p.m. Fall Potluck.  Before the first meeting\, enjoy a potluck with old and new birding friends. Bring a dish to share and table service.  Lemonade and ice tea will be provided. Iowa City Environmental  Education Center\, 2401 Scott Boulevard\, Iowa City.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/fall-potluck-2/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220043Z
UID:59467-1789670700-1789677000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 17th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City: Professor Christopher Brochu\, vertebrate paleontologist and systematist at the University of Iowa School of Earth\, Environment\, and Sustainability\, willpresent “Bird Origins – The More We Learn\, the Less We Know.” Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83637494523?pwd=WXvTJG3OPQRxIue9bax0NxgQNIOKza.1 \nMeeting chat linkhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83637494523 \nMeeting ID: 836 3749 4523Passcode: 409950
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-20/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220044Z
UID:59506-1789894800-1789909200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at LAKE MACBRIDE STATE PARK
DESCRIPTION:Hawk Watch at Lake Macbride State Park. *** New location on the Lake Macbride dam\, which offers a panoramic view of the Coralville Reservoir\, Lake Macbride\, and surrounding woods. We’ll watch for migrating raptors including Broad-winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned Hawk\, Cooper’s Hawk\, and Osprey. Bring a lawn chair and a spotting scope if you have one.  \nDirections: from Solon\,take Main Street/Hwy. 382 west to its end at Lake Macbride State Park; at the T intersection turn right (sign: Spillway Waterfall) and then right again (sign: Fisheries Station). Go past the boat ramp to the parking lot at the end of the road. Walk south across the lawn and down the steps to the dam.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hawk-watch-at-lake-macbride-state-park/
LOCATION:Lake Macbride State Park\, 3525 Hwy 382 NE\, Solon\, IA 52333\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220045Z
UID:59508-1790409600-1790420400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Riverwalk Trail
DESCRIPTION:Riverwalk Trail near the Coralville Reservoir Dam  4103 Prairie Du Chien Road NE\, Iowa City. This is a flat\, paved\, short (0.4 mile) trail through the woods along the Iowa River\, just downstream from the dam. It offers opportunities for waterbirds and forest birds\, and our target birds include eagles\, pelicans\, other waterbirds\, migrating songbirds\, and resident birds such as woodpeckers. This is a good walk for beginning birders\, and we’ll aim for a slower pace than other bird walks. \n Meet leader Linda Rudolph at the Devonian Fossil Gorge parking area.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-riverwalk-trail/
LOCATION:4103 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220046Z
UID:59509-1791014400-1791030600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cedar River Crossing
DESCRIPTION:October 3\, Saturday Cedar River Crossing: with leader Jamie McCoy. Target species include migrant sparrows\, raptors\, shorebirds\, and waterfowl. This property offers open riparian woodland\, sand prairie\, and a wetland complex. Expect extensive walking on mowed grass paths which may be wet\, muddy\, and uneven. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. For safety\, wear orange as this area does have public hunting in season.  \nMeet Jamie in the parking lot near the restrooms 5473 Sutliff Rd. NE\, Solon
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-cedar-river-crossing-4/
LOCATION:5473 Sutliff Rd NE\, Solon\, IA 52333\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220048Z
UID:59510-1791108000-1791122400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Wings and Wild Things Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 4\, Sunday\, Wings and Wild Things Festival at F.W. Kent Park Conservation Education Center\, 2048 Highway 6 NW\, Oxford.  Celebrate Iowa’s natural world with this new hands-on festival showcasing the wild and wonderful flora and fauna of our region\, as well as outdoor recreation activities in our area.  \nICBC is a partner organization for this event and we need volunteers! Please consider helping out with one of our education stations or guided bird walks. Last year’s attendance was huge! 1800 people enjoyed learning about conservation and our natural world. Birding and food trucks are just two of many outdoor activities to enjoy at the festival! To help\, email iowacitybirdclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/wings-and-wild-things-festival-3/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220049Z
UID:59469-1791360000-1791367200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park.  In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’ll switch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-21/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220051Z
UID:59470-1792089900-1792096200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:October 15th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City: Doug Harr\, President of Iowa Audubon and retired Iowa DNR WildlifeDiversity Coordinator\, will present on Minnesota’s Sax-Zim Bog\, a popular birding destination for winter birds such as Great Gray Owl\, Northern Hawk Owl\, Evening Grosbeak\, Boreal Chickadee\, and more. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83637494523?pwd=WXvTJG3OPQRxIue9bax0NxgQNIOKza.1 \nMeeting chat linkhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83637494523 \nMeeting ID: 836 3749 4523Passcode: 409950
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-21/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220103Z
UID:59471-1793779200-1793786400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park.  In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’ll switch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-22/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220105Z
UID:59512-1794124800-1794139200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 579 McCollister Blvd.\, Iowa City. Mark Madsen will lead us along the flat\, paved trail around the lake\, and then into the woods on an unpaved mulch trail. The target birds will include ducks\, geese\, raptors\, forest songbirds\, and sparrows.   \nPark near the boat launch area and concessions building.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-terry-trueblood-recreation-area/
LOCATION:579 McCollister Blvd Parking\, 579 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220106Z
UID:59472-1795113900-1795120200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:November 19th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City: Dick Sayles will present “My Texas… Birds and More Highlights.” Distance – it’s a longway with lots of history and today\, sadness. Dick’s experiences go back 30 years. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83637494523?pwd=WXvTJG3OPQRxIue9bax0NxgQNIOKza.1 \nMeeting chat linkhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83637494523 \nMeeting ID: 836 3749 4523Passcode: 409950
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-22/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA 52240\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260825T151832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220107Z
UID:59473-1796198400-1796205600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Kent Park Bird Walk. Join leader Chris Edwards on the first Wednesday of each month for a bird walk in Kent Park.  In the winter months we’ll spend time in the bird blind and then go for a walk. In the summer months we’ll switch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-23/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, 2048 US-6 NW\, Oxford\, IA 52322\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222
DTSTAMP:20260826T171313
CREATED:20260826T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220109Z
UID:59513-1797739200-1797825599@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:December 20\, Sunday. Iowa City Christmas Bird Count. DETAILS to be posted soon!!l
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/christmas-bird-count-4/
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