Youth & Family Birding Day

Indiana Audubon

Youth & Family Birding Day

A full day of birds, hands-on activities, and just enough chaos to keep kids interested.

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Event Details

Saturday, May 16 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center

Cost Free
Audience Families, kids, new birders
Hosted By Indiana Audubon
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What to Expect

  • Hourly guided bird walks
  • Hands-on activity stations
  • Live bird programs
  • Creative take-home projects
  • Bird Bingo and interactive games
  • Local conservation groups

No registration needed. Just show up.

Event Agenda

All Day (while supplies last)

  • Bluebird Nest Box Building
  • Owl Pellet Dissection

9 AM Bird Walk, DIY Binoculars

10 AM Bird Walk, Sassafras Activity, Bird Bingo

11 AM Bird Walk, Live Birds of Prey, Frisbee Craft, Face Painting starts

12 PM Bird Walk, Bird Bingo

1 PM Bird Walk, Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue, Suncatchers

2 PM Bird Walk, Bird Bingo

3 PM Final Bird Walk, Face Painting ends

Community Booths

  • Dunes Learning Center
  • Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
  • Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue
  • Indiana Audubon
  • Miller Beach Community Theater
  • Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Southern Indiana Cerulean Warbler Birdscape
  • The Nature Conservancy of Indiana

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Plan Your Visit

  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Bring water and snacks
  • Binoculars help, but not required
  • Arrive early, the park gate can back up
* Standard Indiana Dunes State Park entry fees apply.
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