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… Read More Kent Park Butterfly Walk

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… Read More Field Trip: Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area

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… Read More Pelican Festival

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… Read More Kent Park Bird Walk

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… Read More Fall Potluck

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… Read More IC Bird Club Meeting

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… Read More Hawk Watch at LAKE MACBRIDE STATE PARK

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… Read More Field Trip: Riverwalk Trail

September 27, Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Iowa City: Get Outside! An Outdoor Recreation Festival at City Park. This family- friendly event is sponsored by Iowa City Parks and Recreation… Read More Iowa City: Get Outside Event

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… Read More Field Trip: Cedar River Crossing