IOU Spring & Fall Meetings

Perhaps the highlight of the birding year for many is the chance to get together and bird with many friends from around the state.  The annual meeting is held each May, usually one side or the other of Mother's Day depending on the potential birding in the selected area of the state.  Fall meetings, which were started years ago by friends who wanted to get together more than once a year, usually are held shortly after Labor Day when migrant birds are moving through.  Occasionally, a different fall date is chosen to look for particular species.

No matter what the date or location, meetings are well attended by birders of various skill levels.  The prime focus of a weekend is to get out and bird on field trips to varied habitats and organized by local volunteers.  Afternoon programs of general interest provide a respite from the activities of field trips.  Most of all, it is a time to greet old friends and make many new ones.

For a flavor of what an IOU weekend can be to you, read the report from the last meeting.

Check here for details on the next meeting and plan now to attend.

Would you like to host a meeting in your part of the state? Contact the IOU Vice-president and read this IOU Meeting Planning Guide for some helpful ideas.