Field Trips

All trips are open to non-members, and beginners are welcomed!

In case of inclement weather or poor road conditions, trips are subject to cancellation. If in doubt, check the RCAS Facebook page or contact Field Trip Chair, Barb Stedman, at bastedman@gmail.com.

You can download a printable PDF of winter 2025/2026 field trips and PDF of spring 2026 field trips for easy reference!

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  Mounds State Park
  Feb. 14 | 9-11 a.m. Please join us for our next monthly bird walk at Mounds State Park on Saturday, February 14.  Meet in the parking lot nextContinue reading “Mounds State Park”
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  Great Backyard Bird Count
  Feb. 13-16 The Great Backyard Bird Count Gathering planned for February 15 at Jim Flowers’ and Annette Rose’s home has been cancelled, as the heavyContinue reading “Great Backyard Bird Count”
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  Eagle watching with Indiana Audubon Society
  Various dates & locations We’re all invited to join the Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) on any of its January and February eagle watches, at locationsContinue reading “Eagle watching with Indiana Audubon Society”
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  Mounds State Park service trip
  March 7 | 9-11:30 a.m. For our third annual service trip at Mounds, we’ll return to the area below the fen to remove invasive honeysuckleContinue reading “Mounds State Park service trip”
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  Woodcocks at Cooper Farm
  March 15 | 7:30-8:45 p.m. On Sunday, March 15, we’ll head to Cooper Farm (a Ball State University property) to look for male American WoodcocksContinue reading “Woodcocks at Cooper Farm”