Birdwatching can keep you occupied throughout the year, but the fall bird migration is a special time to encounter neo-tropical species as they travel through our area on the way to warmer climes. Join us on this free, guided hike in our nature preserve as we search and listen for birds in the canopy. Discussion
Learn of the incredible Monarch Butterflies and their journey south for the winter! Meet at Audubon's Lakeview Shelter for an informative presentation about these beautiful creatures. Take part in citizen-science, when you use your own transportation to caravan to a site of outdoor Monarch tagging. Tags and butterfly nets provided. We'll show you how it's
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM John James Audubon Museum Cost: $3, free for children under age 4 Discover firsthand the mysterious “creatures of the night” who inhabit the woods and fields around us—owls! During this LIVE bird of prey show on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 6:00 P.M., our park assistant naturalists will discuss owls
Thursday, Sept. 19 6-7:30 P.M. John James Audubon Museum Cost: $20 We're taking reservations now for our Nature-Inspired Crafting Workshop: Butterfly Terrariums. Our art instructor will lead you in creating your very own butterfly, and in decorating a terrarium to house it in. Workshop fee is $20/person, for ages 16+, all materials included. Bring
Learn of the incredible Monarch Butterflies and their journey south for the winter! Meet at Audubon's Lakeview Shelter for an informative presentation about these beautiful creatures. Take part in citizen-science, when you use your own transportation to caravan to a site of outdoor Monarch tagging. Tags and butterfly nets provided. We'll show you how it's
Friday, October 11—Hayride time to be announced. Saturday, October 12--Beginning at 10:00 AM – Activities continue throughout the day. John James Audubon State Park Campground Cost: Free; for campground guests only Book your campsite now, get your costumes ready and pull out your spookiest decorations--you won't want to miss the Campground Halloween at John James Audubon
Thursday, Oct. 17 6-7:30 P.M. John James Audubon Museum Cost: $20 We're taking reservations now for our Nature-Inspired Crafting Workshop: Bleach Fabric Art. Did you know bleach can be used as an art medium on dark fabric? Our instructor will guide you in techniques for creating wearable t-shirt art designed by you! Workshop fee
Plan a pre-Halloween evening at Audubon State Park! Pack an early picnic supper or grab some takeout, then eat dessert with us! We're hosting S'mores Night at Cardinal Shelter from 5-6 P.M. S'mores kits are available for $1.50 each (a kit makes 2 s'mores). Enjoy America's favorite fire-side dessert at our shelter fireplaces. Then if
