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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:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
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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:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T005607Z
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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:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
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:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T211004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T164551Z
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:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T004556Z
UID:53713-1776193200-1776196800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding Course: Birding in Johnson County
DESCRIPTION: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\, \nClick below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/introduction-to-birding-course-birding-in-johnson-county-2/
LOCATION:Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T204500
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013238Z
UID:55907-1776366000-1776372300@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:IC Bird Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-18/
LOCATION:IC Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T164717Z
UID:53714-1776499200-1776513600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Field Trip: LAKE MACBRIDE
DESCRIPTION: 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.  \nMeet 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. 
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/beginner-field-trip-lake-macbride-2/
LOCATION:Lake Macbride State Park\, 3525 State Hwy 382\, Solon\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T222437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T171549Z
UID:55961-1776585600-1776601800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Corriell Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMeet 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.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/field-trip-corriell-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T000113Z
UID:53715-1776798000-1776801600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding Course: Backyard & Feeder Birds
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nClick below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/introduction-to-birding-course-backyard-feeder-birds-2/
LOCATION:Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T163039Z
UID:53716-1777104000-1777118400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Field Trip: HAWKEYE WILDLIFE AREA
DESCRIPTION: 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.  \nWe’ll carpool from the North Liberty Community Center\, 520 W Cherry St.\, on the north side of the building.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/beginner-field-trip-hawkeye-wildlife-area-2/
LOCATION:Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area\, Oxford\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T080000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T155500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T120053Z
UID:55915-1777271400-1777276800@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
DESCRIPTION:April 28 \nApril 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.  \nMeet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane\, off N. Dodge St.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hickory-hill-park-warbler-walks-87/
LOCATION:Hickory Hill Park\, 1439 E Bloomington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T080000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T211023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T120037Z
UID:55929-1777357800-1777363200@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
DESCRIPTION:April 28 \nApril 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.  \nMeet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane\, off N. Dodge St.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hickory-hill-park-warbler-walks-88/
LOCATION:Hickory Hill Park\, 1439 E Bloomington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20251229T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T003038Z
UID:53717-1777402800-1777406400@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Birding Course: Birds of Iowa
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nClick below link for class schedulehttps://iowacitybirdclub.org/beginners-course/
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/introduction-to-birding-course-birds-of-iowa-2/
LOCATION:Environmental Education Center 2401 Scott Blvd SE\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T080000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T211026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T123037Z
UID:55930-1777444200-1777449600@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
DESCRIPTION:April 28 \nApril 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.  \nMeet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane\, off N. Dodge St.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hickory-hill-park-warbler-walks-89/
LOCATION:Hickory Hill Park\, 1439 E Bloomington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T080000
DTSTAMP:20260514T102023
CREATED:20260331T211027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T124537Z
UID:55931-1777530600-1777536000@iowacitybirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hickory Hill Park Warbler Walks
DESCRIPTION:April 28 \nApril 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.  \nMeet at the north parking lot at 800 Conklin Lane\, off N. Dodge St.
URL:https://iowacitybirdclub.org/event/hickory-hill-park-warbler-walks-90/
LOCATION:Hickory Hill Park\, 1439 E Bloomington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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