South Bend - Elkhart Bird Alliance

06/18/2026

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Where you'll see a rare bird.

06/17/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, because of the threat of severe weather, our walk this evening is canceled .

Hope to see some of you for Saturday's field trip or one of the many events we have coming up this summer.

Be weather aware this afternoon & stay safe.

~Carol~

06/13/2026

We will serve up a mix of plain, blueberry, and pecan pancakes with syrup (sugar free available), as well as coffee, tea, and milk. Please bring your own table service (plate, cup, silverware, napkins). There is a slop sink at the well you can use to wash them up before packing them away. The 4th of July Pancake Breakfast is on Saturday, July 4th from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. I will need volunteers to cook and serve as well as to set up and tear down.

To volunteer contact Bradley:
[email protected]

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06/13/2026

On June 20th we will head to Michigan to Mud Lake Bog. Migration has passed and we have reached the summer birding doldrums so this will be more of a botany trip (okay, we may see a few birds). Our main goal on this trip is to see carnivorous plants. Mud Lake Bog is the best place in our area to see these plants because the boardwalk sits right on top of the bog. We will see pitcher plants and both sundews (round-leaved and spatulate-leaved). We may find some orchids blooming; last year we got lucky, and the orchids were blooming.

I strongly suggest wearing long sleeves and long pants because poison sumac may overhang the boardwalk in some places, but we will keep a careful eye out for it. Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. There are no restrooms at the bog.

Meet at Mud Lake Bog, located at 905 E. Elm Valley Road in Buchanan, Michigan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDoCxgd4mXCWunZG6) at 8:30 a.m. This preserve is only about a 30–45-minute drive from South Bend.

You need not be a member to attend our field trips. Questions, contact Carol Goodall at [email protected].

06/13/2026

The next Sanctuary Work Day is on Saturday, June 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will be cleaning up trails and mowing as well as working on a variety of projects. I will need volunteers for this as well. All are welcome. I can find tasks for volunteers of all ages and abilities. There will be coffee and pastries to indulge in as well.

Questions, contact Bradley:
[email protected]

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06/13/2026

Why not join me for a relaxing mid-week nature break at 6:00 p.m. We will take a stroll around our wildlife sanctuary to see what interesting things we can find. The trails can often be muddy so wear appropriate shoes. Insect repellent is recommended. Our wildlife sanctuary is located at 59395 Clover Rd., Mishawaka, Indiana.

All our events are open to members and non-members and all ages are welcome.

06/05/2026

Come and check out the Master Plan for Rum Village Park.

Wednesday, June 10th from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

06/03/2026

Come and find out about the Rum Village Master Plan next Wednesday (6/10/2026).