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!).
CCAS Insect Collection Tour
Take a tour of the Illinois Natural History Survey’s insect collection, led by Michelle Kohler. This visit will last between 30 and 60 minutes.
Insects are not just part of our natural environment. They play a key role in the lives of birds we enjoy. Did you know that 96% of all terrestrial birds are dependent on eating insects at least some point in their lives? Or that the population of insects is falling far faster than that of birds, whose decline is concerning enough?
Roger Digges, CCAS Bird of the Month blogger, has arranged this tour for CCAS. Come join us in learning more about the lives and variety of these small animals that play such an important part of our native habitats.
Leaders: Michelle Kohler and Roger Digges
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 15 people. https://forms.gle/TGAoFb8v9aeDGsW78
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meadowbrook Park Bird Walk
Join CCAS at one of the best parks for birding in Urbana! There should be plenty of great breeding birds and interesting behavior to observe.
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 15 people. Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/CybcsCNd6DdczZB3A
Leaders: aerin tedesco and Roger Digges. Please email aerin at aerintedesco@gmail.com if you have questions or if you cannot make it after signing up.
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please watch the weather and bring water with you, even if you don't think it will be that hot. We may stop before 9:30 AM if it gets hot and it is no longer birdy. If it is birdy, we may go a bit longer.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Meadowbrook Park Bird Walk
Join CCAS at one of the best parks for birding in Urbana! There should be plenty of great breeding birds and interesting behavior to observe.
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 15 people. Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/vBPoLx4uBcBkbWaj6
Leaders: aerin tedesco and Roger Digges. Please email aerin at aerintedesco@gmail.com if you have questions or if you cannot make it after signing up.
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please watch the weather and bring water with you, even if you don't think it will be that hot.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will have some pairs to loan.
Meadowbrook Park Bird Walk
This summer, we’re hosting a bird walk at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana the third Wednesday mornings of June and July!
Meet at the Race Street parking lot at 7 AM or a free guided bird walk to see species we may not see on our Sunday Morning Bird Walks. All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
Meadowbrook Park Bird Walk
This summer, we’re hosting a bird walk at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana the third Wednesday mornings of June and July!
Meet at the Race Street parking lot at 7 AM or a free guided bird walk to see species we may not see on our Sunday Morning Bird Walks. All skill levels and ages are welcome (under 15 with adult).
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!