Kent Park Bird Walk
2026-03-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
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.
Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.

Field Trip: Burlington Area Mississippi River
2026-03-07 06:30 - 14:00 | IA
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.
To 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.

IC Bird Club Meeting
2026-03-19 18:45 - 20:30 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
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=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: [REDACTED]

Field Trip: Wiese Slough Wildlife Area
2026-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | 1398 Mohawk Ave, Atalissa, IA, United States
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.

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding I
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
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!
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Kent Park Bird Walk
2026-04-01 08:00 - 10:00 | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
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.
Meet in the parking lot of Conservation Education Center.

Beginner Field Trip: TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA
2026-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 601 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA, United States
TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA: Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the course. Visit this popular Iowa City park and nearby Sycamore
Greenway. 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.
Meet outside the lodge at Terry Trueblood, 579 McCollister Blvd., Iowa City.

Introduction to Birding Course: Basics of Birding II
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
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.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: KENT PARK
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | F.W. Kent Park, Oxford, IA, United States
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.
Meet at the Conservation Education Center in Kent Park, 2048 Hwy. 6 NW, Oxford

Field Trip: Redbird Farms Wildlife Managementgmt
2026-04-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Redbird Farms Wildlife Management Area, 2290 Black Diamond Rd SW, Iowa City, IA, United States
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.
Meet at the parking area at 2290 Black Diamond Rd.eBird information on Redbird Farms: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1668696.

Introduction to Birding Course: Birding in Johnson County
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: WHERE TO BIRD IN JOHNSON COUNTY CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about well-known, lesser-known, and secret places to watch and study nature in and around Johnson County,
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

IC Bird Club Meeting
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:45 | IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
April 16th, Thursday, 7 p.m. In-Person and Zoom meeting at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City: Suzanne Gucciardo will present “Bipolar Birding.” Drawing on twelve years of travel experience, Suzanne will describe the stark contrasts between north and south polar and subpolar regions. Differences in basic environmental conditions produced different wildlife communities and led to different human histories. These differences are best illustrated by a look at the birds and other wildlife found near the ends of the Earth.
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268705424?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 822 6870 5424Passcode: [REDACTED]

Beginner Field Trip: LAKE MACBRIDE
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Macbride State Park, 3525 State Hwy 382, Solon, IA, United States
LAKE MACBRIDE Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Targets are water birds and other early spring migrants. We’ll stop at various points around the lake.
Meet at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on the north side of the building, and carpool from there. If you are familiar with Lake Macbride and feel comfortable, you can meet up with us at the Sailboat Shelter 1 parking lot in Lake Macbride State Park around 8:20 a.m.

Field Trip: Corriell Nature Preserve
2026-04-19 08:00 - 12:30 | IA
Corriell Nature Preserve in Muscatine County: Jason Paulios will guide us in exploring this 200-acre Bur Oak Land Trust property that includes wetlands, remnant savanna, and sand prairie. Hiking terrain will be a mix of mowed and rough trails. An April 2022 outing by the birdclub found 49 species, including Snow Goose, Osprey, Cooper’s Hawk, Bald Eagle, Broad-wingedHawk, Brown Thrasher, and Yellow Warbler.
Meet Jason at the Fareway parking lot, 2765 Commerce Dr., Iowa City. Destination is about 30 minutes from Iowa City. Directions will be provided for those driving separately. No bathrooms on site. Return time is about 12:30.

Introduction to Birding Course: Backyard & Feeder Birds
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BACKYARD AND FEEDER BIRDS CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. This session will cover the common birds found in our backyards during the year, and what types of feeders and food to use to attract them.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA
2026-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, Oxford, IA, United States
HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. We expect to see ducks, geese, American White Pelicans, and other early spring migrants. Wear boots for walking in wet areas, and bring a spotting scope if you have one.
We’ll carpool from the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on the north side of the building.

Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
2026-04-27 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-28 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-29 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-04-30 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-01 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-04 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-05 06:30 - 08:00, 2026-05-06 06:30 - 08:00 and 3 more dates | Hickory Hill Park, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA, United States
April 28
April 27 – May 22, Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 6:30-8:00 a.m., Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks. Start your weekdays watching warblers and other spring migrants in the park with our rotating crew of expert leaders.
Meet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane, off N. Dodge St.

Introduction to Birding Course: Birds of Iowa
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Introduction to Birding Course: BIRDS OF IOWA CLASS at the Iowa City Environmental Education Center, 2401 Scott Blvd, Iowa City. Learn about Summer residents that nest here and birds that migratethrough Iowa in spring and fall.
Click below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/

Beginner Field Trip: WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St NE, Iowa City, IA, United States
WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Beginning birder trip for current or past participants in the Introduction to Birding Course. Visit this Iowa City park with accessible paved trails for woodland, prairie, and wetland species.
Meet at Waterworks Prairie Park, 2875 Dubuque St. NE, Iowa City

Johnson County Spring Migration Count
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | IA
Johnson County Spring Migration Count: We will bird in small groups to count asmany birds as possible throughout Johnson County. Species and individual birds are tallied – last year 161 species were recorded. Gather for a noon sack lunch at the North Liberty Community Center. Afternoon birding is encouraged, but optional.
To participate in a group, email leader Chris Caster in advance of count day atcjcaster@myctl.net
For species data, forms, photos and more information visit https://iowacitybirdclub.org/spring-count/.
