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typically have several presentations scheduled, and here are the details.
Some of these are open to the public and some are not.
2026/2027
Presentation Schedule |
Date
& Time |
Topic |
Description |
Location |
| October 15th
- 7:00pm |
Loon Magic -
The Life Cycle of the Common Loon |
As an icon of the north-country,
the Loon has created magic for all who have enjoyed his antics and
that magical “call of the wild”. Polk City Iowa writer/photographer
Ty Smedes will lecture about the life history of the Loon, and will
share many stunning images. Ty has made many trips to the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, where he has captured iconic
images of a female loon, on the nest, with youngsters riding on
her back, and even the male feeding the young, as they rest there.
Ty will share many anecdotes and will show how a nature photographer
pre-visualizes and plans a wilderness photography trip. Join us
for an exciting and educational presentation! |
Ames Public
Library - Big Bluestem Audubon |
| October 20th
- 7:00pm |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
Northwest Community
Center - 5110 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines - Des Moines Audubon |
| November 3rd
- 11:00am |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
Polk Co. OWLS
- Jester Park Nature Center |
| November 12th
- 7:00pm |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
EB Lyons Nature
Center - Dubuque Audubon |
| December 3rd
- 10:30am |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers who might want to visit! |
Story County
Nature Center - McFarland Park |
| January 6th
- 7:00pm |
Birds and Wildlife
of Nebraska |
Although the drive through
Nebraska is sometimes referred to as “boring” or “uninteresting”,
our neighboring state plays host to a wonderful variety of birds,
and mammals. This presentation will introduce you to a stunning
variety of Nebraska wildlife, which is unique because of its location
“where East meets West”. Along with the scenic beauty
of the sandhills, we’ll experience the Sandhill Crane Migration
along the Platte River, and visit the waterfowl and wetland birds
of The Rainwater Basin. We’ll also travel to a ranch, where
we will enjoy Prairie Chickens displaying on an ancient lek, along
with the amazing array of birds and mammals that call the Crescent
Lake National Wildlife Refuge home. Along the way, we’ll also
discuss viewing blinds, visitor centers, and locations to stay,
for those nature-lovers and photographers who might want to visit!
|
Des Moines Camera
Club - Johnston Lions Club |
| January 19th
- 10:00am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm |
To be determined |
To be determined |
Pella Retirement
Facilities - Fair Haven East, OV/UT, and The Cottages - times as
listed |
| April 1st -
7:00pm |
To be determined |
To be determined |
Loess Hills
Audubon - Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Sioux City |
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