All Events
From guided bird walks to interactive learning sessions and meetings, the Champaign County Audubon Society offers a variety of regular events throughout the year (although we typically take off the summer!).
Woodcock Walk at Meadowbrook Park
Join CCAS on an evening hike to observe the spectacular mating dance of the elusive American Woodcock. All experience levels are welcome on this twilight adventure.
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 8 people. Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/NAGbru1VyBhDikcK6
Leader: aerin tedesco. Please email aerin at aerintedesco@gmail.com if you have questions or if you cannot make it after signing up.
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please dress appropriately for the weather with multiple layers as temperatures can drop rapidly after sunset.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner binoculars will be available.
Trails are unpaved, often muddy and wet, so sturdy, waterproof footwear is strongly recommended.
Woodcock Walk at Meadowbrook Park
Join CCAS on an evening hike to observe the spectacular mating dance of the elusive American Woodcock. All experience levels are welcome on this twilight adventure.
You must RSVP in advance! Limit: 8 people. Use this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/K4PNhbiakmKzTafc7
Leader: Mariska Harshbarger. Please email Mariska at mariskaharshbarger@gmail.com if you have questions or if you cannot make it after signing up.
The meeting spot will be emailed to participants.
Please dress appropriately for the weather with multiple layers as temperatures can drop rapidly after sunset.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner binoculars will be available.
Trails are unpaved, often muddy and wet, so sturdy, waterproof footwear is strongly recommended.
Woodcock Walk at Meadowbrook Park
Our friends at the Urbana Park District are also hosting a free Woodcock Walk at Meadowbrook Park!
Ongoing CCAS Events
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Sunday Morning Bird Walks
Guided bird walks are held on Sunday mornings during the spring and fall migration seasons: March through May and September through October.
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Spring Bird-a-Thon
Held each year in May, the Bird-a-Thon is our annual fundraiser. It starts the Sunday after the Illinois Spring Bird Count and lasts one week.
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Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) provides a rich dataset that scientists have used to learn about trends in bird populations since 1900!