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CALENDAR UPDATE OF EVENTS:
BIRD WALK AT MEADOWBROOK NATURE PRESERVE
Saturday, October 17 -9:00am to 11:00am CDT with optional Lunch after
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
109 W 700 N, Valparaiso, IN
LAKE WATCH AT PORTAGE LAKEFRONT (IN Dunes National Park)
Saturday, November 7 - 8:30am to 10:30am
Portage Lakefront
100 Riverwalk Road, Portage, IN
Breakfast with the Birds
Sunday, November 8 - 9:30am to 11:00 am CDT
Paul H. Douglas Center
100 N. Lake Street, Gary, IN
One of our Outreach Ambassadors will be on hand to help visitors observe and identify the birds visiting the center's bird feeder observation window. Binoculars will be available to borrow, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a closer look at our feathered visitors.
We'll also be serving complimentary coffee, beverages, and treats from Tiny's Coffee Bar (555 S. Lake St., Gary) for everyone to enjoy.
This event is FREE and open to the public, and no National Park parking pass is required. We hope you'll join us for a relaxing morning of birdwatching, conversation, and refreshments
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT:
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION: OCTOBER 21-30!
Look for your Ballot sent by email on October 21st.
If you don't receive it on October 21st, please email us at [email protected].
BIRD WALK AT MEADOWBROOK NATURE PRESERVE
Saturday, October 17 -9:00am to 11:00am CDT with optional Lunch after
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
109 W 700 N, Valparaiso, IN
LAKE WATCH AT PORTAGE LAKEFRONT (IN Dunes National Park)
Saturday, November 7 - 8:30am to 10:30am
Portage Lakefront
100 Riverwalk Road, Portage, IN
Breakfast with the Birds
Sunday, November 8 - 9:30am to 11:00 am CDT
Paul H. Douglas Center
100 N. Lake Street, Gary, IN
One of our Outreach Ambassadors will be on hand to help visitors observe and identify the birds visiting the center's bird feeder observation window. Binoculars will be available to borrow, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a closer look at our feathered visitors.
We'll also be serving complimentary coffee, beverages, and treats from Tiny's Coffee Bar (555 S. Lake St., Gary) for everyone to enjoy.
This event is FREE and open to the public, and no National Park parking pass is required. We hope you'll join us for a relaxing morning of birdwatching, conversation, and refreshments
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT:
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION: OCTOBER 21-30!
Look for your Ballot sent by email on October 21st.
If you don't receive it on October 21st, please email us at [email protected].
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