All Events
From guided bird walks to interactive learning sessions and meetings, the Champaign County Audubon Society offers a variety of regular events throughout the year (although we typically take off the summer!).
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Jasper-Pulaski Sandhill Crane Trip
You must RSVP in advance! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbsf9nRHNsChmdwdTTXQ74qbxZWcxXxvLenGQI9MYnAkzbJg/viewform
Join CCAS to witness the phenomenon of Sandhill Crane migration at one of their most important staging areas!
We will meet in the parking lot of Anita Purves and decide who will be driving and who will be carpooling. It is about a 2.5-hour drive from the Nature Center to the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. We will return by 8 pm the same day.
Please dress for the weather. Wear layers as it can get very cold standing still on a November day in Indiana!
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger; Please email Mariska if you have questions. (mariskaharshbarger@gmail.com).
If you cannot make it, please email Olivia (oliviaforbirds@gmail.com).
CCAS Annual Membership Meeting
CCAS Board Candidates for 2027
If you would like to be considered to serve on the CCAS Board for 2026, contact us at mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org. Voting on the slate of candidates will occur during the December member meeting. The following slate of candidates, as well as nominations from the floor, will be voted on:
President: Roger Digges
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Nancy Dietrich
Treasurer: Todd Kinney
Member-at-Large: Shoshanna Bauer
Member-at-Large: Beth Chato
Member-at-Large: Juan Pinto.
Other vacancies that serve the Board, including committee chairs, are appointed by the President with approval of the Board. CCAS aims to fill these vacancies as they become open.
We are also seeking chairs for the Membership, Conservation, and Finance Committees as well as members to serve on all committees. If you are interested in serving in one of these roles or on a committee, learn more at https://www.champaigncountyaudubon.org/. Volunteer or reach out to the Board at mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Monthly Program: Birding with Ebird and Merlin
Overview:
This presentation is about using Cornell's Ebird and Merlin phone applications to your best birding advantage, including details about trip reports and how to best leverage Merlin's sound identification tool.
About Our Speaker:
Brodie Dunn is an extension outreach associate on wildlife and pollinators at University of Illinois Extension. He has previously served as a CCAS board member and is a former leader of the Sunday Morning Bird Walks. He is the host of Extension's wildlife sound identification radio show and podcast "Voice of the Wild."
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Monthly Program: Factors that Influence Nocturnal Migratory Bird Use of Habitats in Chicago
Overview:
Urban areas, especially those with high light pollution and dense buildings, pose significant risks to migratory birds, including disorientation and building collisions. I studied bird movements in Chicago during night time migration, which is critical for developing effective conservation and collision mitigation strategies in urban airspaces.
About Our Speaker:
Shu-Yueh “Winnie” Liao is a PhD student at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She studies bird migration, urban ecology, and conservation technology. Her work integrates acoustic monitoring, thermal cameras, and weather radar to explore how birds use urban airspace during migration. She is particularly interested in bird--building collisions and the development of tools to support bird conservation efforts in cities.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Weaver Park Bird Walk
Join CCAS at the best wetland habitat in Urbana! We will try to find the coveted Nelson's and LeConte's Sparrows and see plenty of other great Fall sparrows and other birds in the process.
Please wear warm clothes and rubber boots or shoes that can get very wet! Bring binoculars if you have them. We will also have some pairs to loan.
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger; please email Mariska if you have questions. (mariskaharshbarger@gmail.com)
This walk is limited to 10 people. Sign up here to request a spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu3hOUNgXWwdZbx8CZYNMAPwc65aoyEuVsWBZRxN0qHrlAkw/viewform
If you cannot make it, please email Olivia Moline at oliviaforbirds@gmail.com
Meeting spot: The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Monthly Program: Birding and Wildlife in Costa Rica
Overview:
Join Mike Bohlmann and Shoshanna Bauer for a presentation highlighting their recent birding trip to Costa Rica. Through stories and photography, they will share some of the incredible birds, landscapes, and wildlife they encountered while exploring one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. The program will feature photos from the trip along with reflections on tropical ecology, conservation, and the experience of birding in Costa Rica.
About Our Speakers:
Mike Bohlmann is an avid birder and nature enthusiast with a passion for wildlife observation and photography. Shoshanna Bauer is a graduate student in Biodiversity and Conservation whose interests include birding, native plants, habitat restoration, and conservation outreach.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Monthly Program: Establishing Baseline Metabolic Profiles in Migratory Birds Can Help Us to Understand Migratory Strategy
Overview:
Migration is one of the most energetically and physiologically taxing periods of a bird’s annual cycle, so finding high quality habitat during that time is especially important. We sought to establish baseline health profiles for migratory bird species as well as investigate how migration strategies influence the metabolic condition of migratory birds.
About our Speaker:
Tara Beveroth is an avian ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey. In 2019, she started a local migratory bird banding station that she operates with the assistance of fellow university staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. She also co-coordinates multiple citizen science programs including the Illinois Spring Bird Count, the Monitoring of Owls and Nightjars Program, and more recently the Illinois Breeding Bird Survey.
Perkins Road Marsh Bird Walk
This is a great opportunity to explore this excellent birding spot that is not currently open to the public!
Please watch the weather and bring water with you, even if you don't think it will be that hot. Long pants are best in case we walk through tall grass. It would also be a good idea to spray for ticks and other insects.
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 15 people. https://forms.gle/iMs7PW6rWCqqD8Nv9
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Perkins Road Marsh Bird Walk
This is a great opportunity to explore this excellent birding spot that is not currently open to the public!
Please watch the weather and bring water with you, even if you don't think it will be that hot. Long pants are best in case we walk through tall grass. It would also be a good idea to spray for ticks and other insects.
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 15 people. https://forms.gle/iMs7PW6rWCqqD8Nv9
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve Bird Walk
NOTE: This walk was rescheduled from June 21 to June 28
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve has a number of excellent habitats for breeding birds. Join us on a journey to find some!
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger
You must RSVP in advance! https://forms.gle/iMs7PW6rWCqqD8Nv9
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Garden Walk 2026
Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration or simply love wandering through beautiful gardens, the Garden Walk offers something for gardeners of all experience levels. There will also be local vendors at the Idea Garden, offering handmade, garden-inspired items, making the Marketplace a favorite stop for both Garden Walk ticket holders and community members alike. For more info: https://extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/garden-walk-2026.
Art in the Parks: Nature Journaling
Attend a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community! This historic celebration marking the end of slavery in the US honors African American resilience, culture, and progress. Champaign Public Library and Champaign Park District are joining forces to bring family-friendly activities to the community. For more info: https://champaignparks.org/event/art-in-the-parks-nature-journaling-2/.
Juneteenth
Attend a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community! This historic celebration marking the end of slavery in the US honors African American resilience, culture, and progress. Champaign Public Library and Champaign Park District are joining forces to bring family-friendly activities to the community. For more info: https://champaignparks.org/event/juneteenth/.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Board Meeting
The Champaign County Audubon Board meets at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month January – May and August – November (no meetings in June, July, and December) to discuss CCAS business and planning.
All CCAS members are welcome to attend board meetings; if you are interested in how to join, please email mail@champaigncountyaudubon.org.
Board meetings were historically held at the Champaign Public Library’s Friends Conference Room and are currently held online via Zoom.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Mouth of the Jordan Bird Walk
The Mouth of the Jordan Reserve is an excellent, underbirded hot spot in Vermillion County.
PLEASE NOTE: There is VERY LIMITED PARKING at this location!! We must limit this trip to 7 cars. HOWEVER, if you are traveling with more than one person in your car, please sign up only ONE person on this form and note the number of other folks in your car in the field below.
Also, in order to fit 7 cars, some folks will need to get parked in. Because of this we ask that you please plan to stay for the entire walk. Thank you!
You must RSVP in advance! Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/ANsHpNZBzJ96nveE7
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger
The Mouth of the Jordan Reserve is in Oakwood in Vermillion County.
Meeting spot: The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Paths could be wet so please wear waterproof shoes or shoes that can get wet. Long pants are best in case we walk through tall grass. It would also be a good idea to spray for ticks and other insects.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
2026 Spring Bird Count
Join the Spring Bird Count!
This year’s Champaign County compiler will be CCAS Member-at-Large Beth Chato (ejchato@gmail.com, 217-344-6803).
Bird Photography and Editing
Overview:
Pictures of birds shared online often receive accolades from the public community. But what the general public often doesn't see are the failed attempts and the editing work required to bring the keepers to life.
About our speaker:
Jeff Bryant, our speaker this month, earned BS and MS degrees in physics at Ball State University, focusing his research on variable star systems. As part of his work for Wolfram Research, L.L.C., he composes blog posts about visualizations of astronomical phenomena using Wolfram Language. Jeff’s hobbies include birding, photography, and geology.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk
Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are our most popular events! Meet at the Anita Purves Nature Center parking lot at 7:30 AM for a free guided bird walk through either Busey Woods or Crystal Lake Park (decided on the day). All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Learn more about our Sunday Morning Bird Walks.
Ongoing CCAS Events
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Sunday Morning Bird Walks
Guided bird walks are held on Sunday mornings during the spring and fall migration seasons: March through May and September through October.
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Spring Bird-a-Thon
Held each year in May, the Bird-a-Thon is our annual fundraiser. It starts the Sunday after the Illinois Spring Bird Count and lasts one week.
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Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) provides a rich dataset that scientists have used to learn about trends in bird populations since 1900!