Summer 2016

Welcome to the latest edition of the Sycamore Warbler! Below, you will find the schedule of events that cover this issue.

You can find the latest issue here: Summer 2016

Every Thursday – Early Bird Hikes. Celery Bog Park, West Lafayette, 8 a.m. These will be held every Thursday until interest wanes. Check to see if they are still occurring by emailing/calling Barny Dunning (p.7)

Saturday, July 9 – Riverfest: A local celebration of the Wabash River and its corridor. Voyager Canoe Races, pony rides, bubble house, 5K run, lots of booths of various groups, etc. Kid friendly but lots of information for adults. Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette 9-4 p.m. Audubon will be there and can use a few people to help out at their booth (10-noon, and noon to 2). Contact Susan Ulrich (p.7)

Saturday, July 23 – Audubon at the Overlook. 9 a.m. Stick around the overlook and join SAS members to see and learn about local birds that might put in an appearance. Meet at the far end of the park road.
Contact Chuck Tuttle (see p.7) if you have any questions.

Friday and Saturday, August 12 and 13 – Hummingbird Banding at Mary Gray Sanctuary with Amy Wilms. Either carpool down Friday night and camp at the Sanctuary south of Connersville which is owned by the Indiana Audubon Society or drive down on your own VERY early Saturday. Songbird mist nets open at 6 a.m., hummingbird nets at 9 a.m. Banding goes to noon. Contact Barny Dunning (p.7) if you are interested in going.

Thursday, September 8 – Carry-in Dinner & Bring Your Own Program night. 6 p.m. for the dinner, 7:15 for the program. See page 2 for more details. SAS supplies plates, silverware, cups, napkins & beverages. Bring a dish to share. Lilly Nature Center, Celery Bog Park, West Lafayette. Free parking.