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Join us on our first ever Rainbow Birders on the Road Trip! We will embark on a fun weekend of birding in two of Indiana’s best birding areas: the Indiana Dunes and Celery Bog! Hikes will include areas officially designated as a part of the "Indiana Birding Trail."
Dates
Sep 13, 2024 · 6:00 PM - Sep 15, 2024 · 7:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Park at the Spencer Pride commUnity center, in the courthouse parking lot. We will meet at 6 PM EST on Friday, September 13.
Health & safety
An emergency contact (not participating in this activity) must be provided by all participants during registration.
Event highlights
Experience the Birds of Northwest Indiana
Join us on our first ever Rainbow Birders on the Road Trip! We will embark on a fun weekend of birding in two of Indiana’s best birding areas: the Indiana Dunes and Celery Bog! Our mid-September trip is timed to take full advantage of the fall migration as well as the many resident birds. Birds that have spent the summer nesting in the north migrate south along the shores of Lake Michigan and find the well-situated Indiana Dunes a great stop-over spot!
Each day will begin with a daily briefing to discuss our plans and the birds that we may see. In the evening, we will gather to review our trip bird list and revel in the wonderful birds that we saw!
Within a few days of the conclusion of our trip, a full list of our bird observations will be provided. We will share our formal eBird trip report for those participants who use eBird to document their birding experiences.
Destination Information
We plan to visit the top birding areas in both the State and National Indiana Dunes Parks, and maybe a few outside of the parks. While our itinerary is subject to change based on weather and bird conditions as we get closer to the trip, some of the areas we may visit are Cowles Bog, the Great Marsh, Beverly Shores, Miller Trail, the Observation Tower, and perhaps even Michigan City Harbor. We will spend all day Saturday as well as Sunday morning in the Indiana Dunes area. A stop at Celery Bog Nature Area in West Lafayette will provide us with a nice birding break on our Sunday return trip.
Note, the Indiana Dunes are in the Central Time Zone so some of the times listed in the Eventeny itinerary are misleading (it is based upon the Eastern Time Zone). You will receive information with the correct local times.
All Are Welcome
All birding skill levels are welcome.
Cost Information
This trip is designed to minimize costs and maximize great birding. We will carpool and caravan in several vehicles, with the expectation of splitting gas costs. You will bring your own lunch for Saturday and Sunday (we will provide a cooler), make and pay for your own reservations at the designated trip hotel, and pay for your own Saturday night dinner. We will be getting up early (6:00 or 6:30 am?), have at least one late night, and be spending a fair amount of time in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be provided at reasonable intervals. An early breakfast (included in the hotel cost) will start our Saturday and Sunday, and will also provide a good opportunity for our daily briefing and to answer any questions. We will enjoy our picnic lunches in the field.
Accessibility Information
This trip will involve hiking in dunes and other natural terrains and is not suitable for individuals utilizing a wheelchair or motorized scooter.
There could be some longer walks and we can't guarantee the footing conditions.
Comfort stops will be provided at reasonable intervals throughout the weekend.
Maps
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes State Park
Celery Bog Natural Area
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Terms & Conditions
Our itinerary is subject to change based on weather and bird conditions. This is an all-weather event and will not be cancelled in the event of rain or other adverse weather conditions.
By registering, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in this activity at your own risk. You are aware of risks associated traveling to and from our destination as well as participating in this activity, which may include physical or psychological injury, pain suffering, illness, permanent disability, and death. You understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from your own or others' negligence, conditions related to travel, or the condition of the activity destination. You assume all related risks, both known and unknown to you, for your participation in this activity as well as travel to and from this activity.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spencer Pride, Inc. and its volunteers against any and all claims, suits, or actions of any kind whatsover for liability, damages, compensation, or otherwise brought by you or anyone on your behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs, if litigated arises pursuant to any claims made by you or by anyone else acting on your behalf.
You acknowledge that you understand that you are releasing Spencer Pride, Inc. and its volunteers from any and all claims or causes of action.
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Spencer, Indiana, United States 
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