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  Dubuque Audubon Society
P.O. Box 3174
Dubuque, IA 52004-3174

www.audubondubuque.org
 

   
 


 
 
Calendar of Events

DAS Arboretum Potluck

May 2 , 2010
The Birds and the Bees (Mostly Bees)
Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St, Maquoketa
1:00 PM

Who helps make one third of the food you eat? That job rests on the tiny shoulders of bees, butterflies (and a couple birds and even bats!). Join naturalist Ann Burns to learn some of the fascinating stories of pollinators and what you can do to make the world a better place for these friends of farmers and gardeners. Attendees can make a “bee box” to place in their yard or garden to invite native bees to their home. Pre-registration is required by April 19 to make a bee box. Cost for the bee box is $2.00. Call 563-652-3783.

May 8, 2010
Spring Species Count
8:00 AM | Meet at the North Entrance of Eagle Point Park to begin the day
5:00 PM | Meet at the Sycamore Pavilion at Swiss Valley Park to tally our observations and enjoy a picnic supper.

Eagle Point is a great habitat for migrating warblers. Continue at various other sites in Dubuque County for the remainder of the day. Do as little or as much as you wish. The spring bird migration is in full swing.  This is our opportunity to see a large variety of bird species.  The rule is simple:  in one twenty-four hour period, count as many different species as possible.  This requires visiting as many different habitats as possible in that time period.  In the early evening, we gather to tally our results, enjoy a meal, and share bird stories. 

May 8, 2010
Intro to Wildlife Photography with Stan Bousson
10:00 AM | Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Rd

Stan Bousson is a frien of DCCB and a wonderful photographer. He will be sharing his expertise on wildlife photography and giving participants a chance to get hands on with the subject matter. Please call to preregister for this program at 563.556.6745.

May 13, 2010
Dubuque Audubon Society | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St, Dubuque, IA
Board Meeting | 5:30 PM
Program Meeting | 7:00 PM

Program: Expanding and strengthening community through work in the outdoors, environmental literacy, and service to community.
Speaker: Dana Livingston

May 23, 2010
Celebration of the Reopening of Heritage Trail
Graf Park in Graf, IA
11:30 PM | Tristate Trail Vision Annual Meeting
12:00 PM | Guided hike of the trail with Brain Preston
1:00 PM | Fossil talk and collecting

Free popcorn and ice cream supplied by Dairy Council to trail users.

May 23 , 2010
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St, Maquoketa
1:00 PM

Join Doug Gonner for an afternoon of cooking up some food Dutch oven style! Learn how to cook with a Dutch oven, enjoy sampling some delicious dishes, and learn insider tips. Minimal cost for food. Bring your own Dutch oven or use one of ours. Bring food for a dish if you like too.

May 29 - July 21, 2010
Tall Grass Prairie: Past, Present and Future
Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St, Maquoketa

Come and check out this fun and informative traveling exhibit about Iowa's tall grass prairie heritage.

June 10, 2010
Potluck Supper
6:00 PM
Dubuque Arboretum | Marshall Park

Join us for a potluck supper and good conversation. Bring your own beverage, table service, and a dish to share.

June 12, 2010
Toddling into Streams
Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road
9:00 AM

Teach your toddlers to investigate creepy crawlers under water. We will encourage children ages 3-5 to dig in and search for insects and invertebrates living within Catfish Creek. Dress children in clothes that can get muddly and wet. We will provide a snack and equipment for activities so preregistration is required.

June 18 - 20, 2010
Breeding Bird Atlas Blockbusting Weekend
June 18 | PM - BBA Presentation & Training
Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 South 14th St., Clinton, Iowa
June 19 and June 20 - Birding in Clinton, Dubuque & Jackson Co.

The Iowa Ornithologists’ Union and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA) Blockbusting Weekend in Dubuque, Clinton and Jackson Counties on Friday-Sunday, June 18-20, 2010. The BBA is a five year project where volunteers search for evidence of birds nesting throughout the state to enhance our understanding of these species, their breeding range and their habitat selection. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of previous birding experience.

The weekend will begin with a presentation about the BBA on Friday evening. Volunteers will learn how to participate, how to determine breeding bird status, and how to turn in observations. During Saturday and Sunday, volunteers will be out in blocks (predetermined areas to inventory) searching for nesting birds. Atlas volunteers are encouraged to visit any block within a reasonable driving distance, and there will be a sign up sheet to divide up the targeted blocks. Volunteers are responsible for making arrangements for their own accommodations and meals. If you plan on participating, please RSVP to the BBA Coordinator the Monday prior to the weekend of the event. For more specific information, please visit http://bba.iowabirds.org or contact Billy Reiter-Marolf, the BBA volunteer coordinator at bbacoordinator@iowabirds.org or phone 515-432-2823 ext. 117.

If you have already had the training, call Charlie Winterwood at 563.588.2783 for local instructions and meeting place.

June 27, 2010
Prairie Walk
Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St, Maquoketa
1:00 PM

Take a stroll through the Jurstville Prairie. Enjoy blooming wildflowers, and learn about prairie life.

July 7, 2010
Park Picnic - Focus on Frogs
Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road
11:30 AM

Pack a lucn and the kids. Head to the Swiss Valley Park for a lunch and some hands on fun with frogs! Kids ages 5 and up are welcome to attend the program. We will meet at the Walnut Pavilion in the park and explore from there. Please call 563.556.6745 to register or if you have questions.

July 11, 2010
Butterfly Count
Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road and EB Lyons Interpretive Center
1:00 PM
4:30 PM | EB Lyons Interpretive Center | Picnic Supper

he Dubuque Audubon Society participates in the Fourth of July Butterfly Count sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association.  Teams of observers go to specific areas and count the number and kinds of butterflies observed.  This is a great opportunity to learn about butterflies and is a great kid-friendly activity. Nets provided. Children welcome to help run down and net the butterflies that we cannot identify with binoculars.
Bring a picnic suuper to enjoy while we compile the results.

July 25, 2010
Board Retreat & Potluck Supper
Home of Wayne Buchholtz, 11148 Woodview Drive
4:30 PM

August 12, 2010
Picnic
Eagle Point Part | Dubuque
6:00 PM

September 9 , 2010
Fall Potluck
Dubuque Arboreturm | Marshall Park
5:30 PM

Bring your own table service, beverage, and a dish to share.

September 11, 2010
Iowa Audubon Pelican Gala
Ames, IA