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Great Midwest Crane Fest November 15-16
If you’re looking for a great way to spend a lovely fall weekend, head to Baraboo, Wisconsin, and the fourth annual Great Midwest Crane Fest to be held November 15-16. Here’s your chance to witness the largest fall crane congregation and participate in guided crane-viewing tours, presentations, workshops, and more! You can also explore the beautiful landscapes and rich histories connecting the festival hosts, the International Crane Foundation and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. To register: https://greatmidwestcranefest.org/registration/
Summer/Fall ’25 Photo Contest Now Open!
DBC’s Summer/Fall ’25 Photo Contest is now open and inviting pictures of birds taken between June 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025. All photos are welcome: amateur, funny, imperfect, high-quality. The “story behind the shot” is taken into account when judging. The judges want this to be a fun contest so no categories have been predefined – every entry has a chance to win! The contest is open to DBC members only. If you would like to look at past DBC Photo Contest winners and review how to enter your photos click here.
RSVP Now: October 18 Volunteer Luncheon
ATTENTION DBC Volunteers: We’re celebrating YOU at the DBC Volunteer Luncheon October 18 at St. James Farm! The DBC Board would like to acknowledge all of our volunteers at a casual luncheon on October 18 at St. James Farm. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a short birding walk followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Click here to RSVP by October 15. The event is for everyone who has volunteered in any capacity on behalf of the club in the last year. This includes Board Members, Committee members, field trip leaders, outreach volunteers, newsletter and website contributors, event coordinators, […]