Events and Activities
Events Calendar 2020
Great Backyard Bird Count – Friday
February 14, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a nationwide bird survey that you can take part in. Be a community scientist and discover the winter birds of Spring Creek Prairie on this guided, family-fun bird walk.
Free admission, binoculars and bird guides available.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Great Backyard Bird Count – Friday
Great Backyard Bird Count – Saturday
February 15, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a nationwide bird survey that you can take part in. Be a community scientist and discover the winter birds of Spring Creek Prairie on this guided, family-fun bird walk.
Free admission, binoculars and bird guides available.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Great Backyard Bird Count – Saturday
Great Backyard Bird Count – Birds & Brews
February 15, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a nationwide bird survey that you can take part in. Be a community scientist and discover the winter birds of Spring Creek Prairie on this guided, family-fun bird walk.
Free admission, binoculars and bird guides available.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Great Backyard Bird Count – Birds & Brews
MARCH
Salon Series: Nebraska Invasive Species
March 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Invasive animal, insect, and plant species can do harm to native flora and fauna. On March 23, Allison Zach of the NE Invasive Species Program will present on local invasive species, and what you can do to prevent their damage and how to remove them.
$10/presentation or $15/both. On-line registration will open soon. Information at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: $10/presentation or $15/both.
Link: Salon Series: Nebraska Invasive Species – March 23
Salon Series: Nebraska Invasive Species
March 30, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Sarah Browning from Nebraska Extension will discuss the emerald ash borer and what can be done to stop the spread of this damaging insect. Snacks and beverages provided.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Salon Series: Nebraska Invasive Species – March 30
APRIL
Salon Series: Native Plant Power
April 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
A three-week workshop all about improving wildlife and plant habitat where you live. On April 9, Jason “The Birdnerd” will discuss Plants for Birds PRO, showing what native plants are best to attract birds. Beverages and snacks provided.
$15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife. On-line registration will open soon. Information at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: $15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.
Link: Salon Series: Native Plant Power
Salon Series: Native Plant Power
April 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
A three-week workshop all about improving wildlife and plant habitat where you live. On April 16, the Xerces Society will talk about planting for pollinators. Beverages and snacks provided.
$15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife. On-line registration will open soon. Information at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: $15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.
Link: Salon Series: Native Plant Power
Third Tuesday Bird Walks
April 21, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Sharpen your birding skills, meet fellow birders, and get to know the birds founds along the prairie trails during these free guided bird walks, every third Tuesday of the month from April to October, 8:00-10:00 am. Information and sign-up at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Third Tuesday Bird Walks
Salon Series: Native Plant Power
April 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
A three-week workshop all about improving wildlife and plant habitat where you live. On April 23, folks from Conservation Nebraska will give tips on writing for conservation advocacy. Beverages and snacks provided.
$15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife. On-line registration will open soon. Information at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: $15/night or $25/full series plus copy of David Mizejewski’s book Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.
Link: Salon Series: Native Plant Power
MAY
Bird Banding Demonstration
May 1, 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Alie Mayes and Jason “the Birdnerd” will demonstrate how birds are caught, banded, and released back to the wild. Join this special program to see birds up close and learn how research is helping track bird movements and populations.
Information at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: $5/person or $10/family. On-line registration will open soon.
Link: Bird Banding Demonstration
Third Tuesday Bird Walks
May 19, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Sharpen your birding skills, meet fellow birders, and get to know the birds founds along the prairie trails during these free guided bird walks, every third Tuesday of the month from April to October, 8:00-10:00 am. Information and sign-up at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Third Tuesday Bird Walks
JUNE
Third Tuesday Bird Walks
June 16, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center.
Sharpen your birding skills, meet fellow birders, and get to know the birds founds along the prairie trails during these free guided bird walks, every third Tuesday of the month from April to October, 8:00-10:00 am. Information and sign-up at 402-797-2301; scp@audubon.org.
Partner: Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Cost: Free
Link: Third Tuesday Bird Walks