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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
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UID:55928-1775894400-1775908800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Redbird Farms Wildlife Managementgmt
DESCRIPTION:Redbird Farms Wildlife Management Area\, 2290 Black Diamond Rd.SW\, southwest of Iowa City.  Abner Miller will lead us on a walk through Redbird Farms\, which offers ponds\, timber\, and open areas. We’ll look for ducks\, turkeys\, sparrows\, early warblers\, woodpeckers\, wrens\, and raptors.  There are no bathrooms on site.  \nMeet at the parking area at 2290 Black Diamond Rd.eBird information on Redbird Farms: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1668696.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-redbird-farms-wildlife-managementgmt/
LOCATION:Redbird Farms Wildlife Management Area\, 2290 Black Diamond Rd SW\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251229T182446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T164553Z
UID:53710-1775894400-1775908800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Field Trip: KENT PARK
DESCRIPTION:KENT PARK  Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We will explore the trails in this park looking for migrating songbirds and resident woodland birds.  \nMeet at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park\, 2048 Hwy. 6 NW\, Oxford
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/beginner-field-trip-kent-park-2/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251229T182448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005607Z
UID:53711-1775588400-1775592000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding II
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING II CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center\, 2401 Scott Blvd\, Iowa City. This will include e-birding apps\, and birdsong ID. \nClick below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/introduction-to-birding-course-basics-of-birding-ii-2/
LOCATION:Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251229T182449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T214815Z
UID:53712-1775289600-1775304000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Field Trip: TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA
DESCRIPTION: TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA:  Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the course. Visit this popular Iowa City park and nearby Sycamore\nGreenway. The lake at Terry Trueblood hosts migrating ducks with a surrounding accessible trail where we’ll see a variety of returning breeding birds. A short drive away is Sycamore Greenway trail with shrub and prairie habitat that attracts grassland birds such as sparrows\, Sandhill Cranes\, and Brown Thrasher. \nMeet outside the lodge at Terry Trueblood\, 579 McCollister Blvd.\, Iowa City.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/beginner-field-trip-terry-truebllod-recreation-area/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 601 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T145436Z
UID:53376-1775030400-1775037600@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-19/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251229T182443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T003953Z
UID:53709-1774983600-1774987200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding I
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Birding Course: BASICS OF BIRDING I CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center\, 2401 Scott Blvd\, Iowa City. This will include field identification of birds\, field guides\, and equipment every birder needs.  No registration required\, just come! \nClick below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/introduction-to-birding-course-basics-of-birding-i-2/
LOCATION:Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T161007Z
UID:53388-1774166400-1774180800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Wiese Slough Wildlife Area in Muscatine County. Target species include ducks\, geese\, Trumpeter Swan\, and returning songbirds. We will drive to several viewing locations within the wildlife area and take short hikes to find passerines. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. We’ll finish by noon.Meet leader Linda Quinn at 8 a.m. to carpool from south side of Iowa City at the parking lot of Fareway Grocery\, 2765 Commerce Dr\, Iowa City. Or meet on site at 8:30 at the north boat ramp of Wiese Slough\, 1398 Mohawk Ave.\, Atalissa. 
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-wiese-slough-wildlife-area-2/
LOCATION:1398 Mohawk Ave\, Atalissa\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T012422Z
UID:53387-1773945900-1773952200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:March 19th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City: Elizabeth Miller of the Iowa Grotto\, the Iowa Chapter of the National Speleological Society\, will present “Bats in Iowa.” Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268705424?pwd=kYUQnL7TBp8dCji6F4KYRFwoTcrF0M.1 \nMeeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: 292775
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-17/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T192505Z
UID:53386-1772865000-1772892000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River
DESCRIPTION:Burlington Area and Mississippi River:   This is an all-day trip led by local Burlington expert birder Chuck Fuller. With spring waterfowl migration underway\, the target birds include various species of ducks and geese\, as well as pelicans. We’ll also look for songbirds like Winter Wren. Seventy-one species were seen on this trip in 2025! Walking is usually short-distance from frequent car stops at locks and dams\, riverside parks\, and other hotspots. We will stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Dress for cold and wind\, and bring a scope if you have one.  \nTo carpool\, meet Karen Disbrow at 6:30 a.m. at the front parking lot of the Johnson County Fairgrounds\, 3109 Old Highway 218 South\, Iowa City. Alternately\, you can meet us at 8 a.m. at the Port of Burlington\, 400 Front Street\, Burlington. \n  \n 
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-burlington-area-mississippi-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154006Z
UID:53375-1772611200-1772618400@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’llswitch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-18/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T175419Z
UID:53384-1772263800-1772280000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cone Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Cone Marsh in Louisa County for Snow Geese\, Sandhill Cranes\, and migrating waterfowl with leader Fawn Bowden. A local favorite not to be missed at this time of year! We’ll stop at several points around the marsh and take a walk on the dike\, returning by noon. Dress for cold and windy weather and wet or muddy trails\, and bring a scope if you have one.  \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the Fareway parking lot\, 2765 Commerce Dr.\, Iowa City; or at 8:00 a.m. at Casey’s\, 302 N Devoe St.\, Lone Tree. Carpooling is encouraged. \nIf the weather is bad\, backup date is Sunday\, March 1.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-cone-marsh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T022654Z
UID:53383-1771526700-1771533000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION: February 19\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. ZOOM Only Meeting. Jim Pease will present “Tropical Biodiversity:  Why Should We Care?” This talk draws on Jim’s many trips to Central and South America and carries a message of importance for those of us in the temperate zone. Now retired from Iowa State University\, Jim is active speaking\, writing\, consulting\, and leading wildlife trips to Central and South America and Africa. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268705424?pwd=kYUQnL7TBp8dCji6F4KYRFwoTcrF0M.1 \nMeeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: 292775
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T034008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T195949Z
UID:53382-1770537600-1770562800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Quad Cities and Mississippi River
DESCRIPTION:Quad Cities and Mississippi River for gulls\, waterfowl\, and other winter birds with leader Chris Caster. We’ll stop at locks and dams\, riverside parks\, and other hotspots like Fairmount Cemetery for winter finches. Walking is usually short-distance from frequent stops. We’ll stop for lunch at a nearby fast-food restaurant\, or feel free to bring your lunch. Return time is late afternoon. Dress for cold and wind\, and bring a spotting scope if you have one.  \nMeet leader Chris Caster at the Highlander Hotel parking lot\, 2525 Highlander Place\, Iowa City.  Carpooling is encouraged.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-quad-cities-and-mississippi-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154218Z
UID:53374-1770192000-1770199200@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’llswitch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-17/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T161243Z
UID:53373-1768726800-1768734000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Bird Feeder Watch & Social
DESCRIPTION: Bird Feeder Watch and Social with the Shuttleworth and Trachsel families. 10 Ridgewood Lane (Jane Shuttleworth) and 6 Ridgewood Lane (Amy and Ben Trachsel) in Iowa City. The sisters’ side-by-side properties overlook Shimek Ravine (a Bur Oak Land Trust property)which draws five species of woodpeckers and other winter birds. Drop in at both houses to chat with our hosts and fellow birders. It’s a roving party! Coffee and juice will be provided; please bring a party snack to share. \nAt 11 a.m. join an optional hike in Shimek Ravine\, including a tour of how the neighborhood is removing invasive species. (Note the trail is steep.) Last year 15 species were spotted despite sub-zero temps. Come help us beat that record in 2026! Please park in either of the hosts’ driveways or on the cul-de-sac of Ridgewood Lane.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/bird-feeder-watch-social/
LOCATION:10 Ridgewood Ln\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T155442Z
UID:53372-1767772800-1767780000@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’llswitch to butterfly walks. \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-8/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20251214T024055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T235750Z
UID:53371-1766289600-1766375999@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:December 21\, Sunday. Iowa City Christmas Bird Count. Join us for a holiday tradition\, the world’slongest-running citizen science project! There are two ways to participate: you can join a small groupwith an experienced leader assigned to a specific territory\, which could contain local parks\, trails\, orwildlife areas; or if you live in the count circle\, you can count the birds in your own yard. To sign up\,contact Chris Edwards at credwards@aol.com or (319) 430-4732 as soon as possible. You can participate for part or all of the day. Groups do a varied mix of walking and driving\, and some groups look for owls before dawn. We will have a mid-day compilation at a newmeeting location and time: room CD in the North Liberty Library at 1:00 p.m. The library is in thesame building as the North Liberty Community Center. Bring your own lunch.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/christmas-bird-count-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T014550Z
UID:50915-1763664300-1763670600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:November 20th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City:  Iowa City Bird Club member Mark Bowman will present “The Great Crested Flycatcher and Its Many Exotic Cousins.” \nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88435738209?pwd=CO3slJhczgx3g0L5AUWFxMFzEXB26U.1 \nMeeting ID: 884 3573 8209Passcode: 138463
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-15/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T211428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T174423Z
UID:50926-1762590600-1762603200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Linn County. This lake northwest of Cedar Rapids can be good for loons\, grebes\, ducks\, gulls\, geese\, and other birds in the fall. We’ll drive to different sites around the lake\, but there will be some trail walking. Iowa City area carpool info: meet at 7:45 a.m. at Kohls in Coralville (2795 Commerce Dr.\, Coralville).For those not carpooling: meet leader Wendy VanDeWalle at Pleasant Creek at the main boat ramp parking area at 8:30 (turn left at the stop sign at the bottom of the hill and drive to the big parking area).
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-pleasant-creek-state-recreation-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T155853Z
UID:50914-1760866200-1760871600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birdability Kick Off Outing
DESCRIPTION:Birdability Kick Off Outing\, Oct 19\,  9:30 – 11:00. Terry Trueblood Rec Area\, Iowa City. Both stationary and slow walk offered today from patio of the lodge.  Accessible parking\, restrooms & loaner optics.  \nPotluck to follow and Spark Bird Project:  presentation and workshop 1 – 2:30 at Sacred Collective\, 213 N Linn St\, Iowa City
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/birdability-kick-off-outing/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 601 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011651Z
UID:50912-1760640300-1760646600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:October 16th\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City:  IOU member Wendy VanDeWalle will present “Wendy’s Big Year.” \nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88435738209?pwd=CO3slJhczgx3g0L5AUWFxMFzEXB26U.1 \nMeeting ID: 884 3573 8209Passcode: 138463
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-14/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T170057Z
UID:50922-1759654800-1759669200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Wings and Wild Things Festival
DESCRIPTION:October 5\, 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 naturalworld. 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-2/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T211423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T164549Z
UID:50921-1759564800-1759579200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Amana Nature Trail & Lily Pond
DESCRIPTION:Amana Nature Trail and Amana Lily Pond in Iowa County. We will aim to see migrating songbirds along the nature trail in the woods\, then visit the large pond to look for shorebirds\, ducks\, swans\,herons\, and other waterbirds.  Protection for your legs from insects and ticks is recommended for the nature trail walk—the trail is unpaved and may be damp.  The walk at the lily pond will be on a flat surface.   Restrooms are not available at either site\, but we can stop at the Casey’s in Amana.   \nMeet leader Mark Madsen at the Lowe’s parking lot(2701 2nd St\, Coralville). We will carpool to the Amana Nature trail and then the Lily Pond.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-amana-nature-trail-lily-pond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T175842Z
UID:50911-1758445200-1758459600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve
DESCRIPTION:September 21\, Sunday\, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hawk Watch at Stainbrook Preserve\, located along Mehaffey Bridge Road just north of Sugar Bottom Recreation Area     Join us on the hill to watch for migrating raptors including Broad-winged Hawk\, Sharp-shinned Hawk\, Cooper’s Hawk\, and Red-tailed Hawk. Bring a lawn chair\, and a spotting scope if you have one. \nDirections: park on the north shoulder pull-off just east of Mehaffey Bridge. Look for the Stainbrook Preserve sign in ditch opposite parking and marked with balloons.  Follow the short path up the hill. For a map\, visit here and scroll down to Hawk Watch: https://iowacitybirdclub.org/miscellanious-maps/.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hawk-watch-at-stainbrook-preserve-4/
LOCATION:2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd NE\, Solon\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T012904Z
UID:50909-1758221100-1758227400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 18\, Thursday\, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City:  Terry VanDeWalle\, author and environmental consultant\, will present “The Natural History of Turtles of Iowa.” \nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88435738209?pwd=CO3slJhczgx3g0L5AUWFxMFzEXB26U.1 \nMeeting ID: 884 3573 8209Passcode: 138463
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/ic-bird-club-meeting-13/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T232850Z
UID:50910-1758218400-1758222000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fall Potluck
DESCRIPTION:September 18\, 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/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T154927Z
UID:50933-1757755800-1757761200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birdability Outing
DESCRIPTION:Birdability Outing Sept 13\,  9:30 – 11:00 or drop in anytime. Terry Trueblood Rec Area\, Iowa City. Stationary bird-watching with other birders in the outdoor patio of the Lodge. Accessible parking & restrooms & loaner optics.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/birdability-outing/
LOCATION:Terry Trueblood Recreation Area\, 601 McCollister Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250902T200150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T154335Z
UID:50908-1757149200-1757156400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Coralville Lake's Riverwalk Trail
DESCRIPTION:Coralville Lake’s Riverwalk Trail. We’ll use the flat\, paved\, short (0.4 mile) trail in the woods along the Iowa River\, downstream from the dam. We’ll aim for a slower pace compared to other bird walks. Public restrooms are available nearby\, close to the dam.  \nTarget birds include eagles\, pelicans\, other waterbirds\, migrating songbirds\, and resident birds such as woodpeckers. \nMeet leader Linda Rudolph at the parking lot near the Riverwalk Trail’s start.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/coralville-lakes-riverwalk-trail/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250414T001908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204533Z
UID:47463-1756033200-1756051200@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.   \nhttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/pelican-festival/ \n 
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/pelican-festival/
LOCATION:2564 Amana Rd NW\, Swisher\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250818T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160146
CREATED:20250730T153350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T140223Z
UID:50110-1755504000-1755511200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Kent Park Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bird Hike at F.W. Kent Park: Meet leader Nick Timmer to look for migrating and breeding birds. Hike on mulched and mowed grass trails with some hilly terrain for 1-2 miles. No registration required and loaner binoculars available. Bring water and bug spray.  \nMeet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/kent-park-bird-walk-7/
LOCATION:F.W. Kent Park\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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