Explore nature, wildlife, and conservation at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center this September! Registration for all programs is available at MitchellLake.Audubon.org/events.
Guided Bird Tours
Sundays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 8:00 AM | FREE for Members | $10 General Admission | Registration Required
Join expert guides on a tour of Mitchell Lake’s diverse habitats, spotting 30–50 bird species along the way. Tours involve both walking and driving to cover as much ground as possible and are best suited for ages 15+. Tours can last up to four hours, though participants may leave early. Bring binoculars, water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.
Family Program: Nature at Night – Bats, Birds, Bugs & Beyond
Saturday, September 6 | 7:00–9:00 PM | FREE | Registration Required
Experience the nocturnal world at Mitchell Lake! Begin with an evening bat walk using acoustic monitors, explore glowing insects under blacklight, and finish with s’mores under the stars.
Adult Program: Nature at Night – After Hours Hike
Saturday, September 6 | 9:30–10:45 PM | FREE | Registration Required
Take a guided adult hike to explore nocturnal wildlife, bat echolocation, and the magic of scorpions glowing under blacklight. Connect with nature and enjoy the quiet of the night sky.
The Ins and Outs of Native Plant Gardening
Wednesday, September 10 | 6:30–7:30 PM | FREE | Registration Required
Learn to create a vibrant, water-wise native garden with expert Corina Solis. This interactive workshop includes practical tips, hands-on demonstrations, and strategies to support local biodiversity.
2nd Saturday Habitat Clean-Up
Saturday, September 13 | 8:00–10:00 AM | FREE | Registration Requested
Help maintain trails, remove invasive species, and plant native species to support birds and butterflies. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (minimum age 12).
FREE Entry Day – Celebrate Fall Migration
Saturday, September 13 | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE | Reserve Your Tickets
Celebrate the fall migration with free admission! Learn how to help birds by turning off lights, take home native plant guides, and enjoy the beauty of the sanctuary.
Bilingual Storybook Trail / Camino de Cuento Infantil Bilingüe
Starting September 17
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a storybook trail featuring Not a Bean! by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez. Enjoy the story while exploring the outdoors.
FREE Entry Day – Latino Conservation Week & Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday, September 20 | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE | Reserve Your Tickets
Celebrate migratory birds and cultural heritage. Explore migration maps, see species lists, sample bird-friendly coffee, and learn how protecting birds locally benefits them across their migratory routes. Take home native plant materials to support wildlife in your own space.
Beginner Bird Walk
Saturday, September 27 | 8:00–10:00 AM | FREE | Registration Required
Ideal for beginner birders, this walk covers bird identification and binocular use across Mitchell Lake’s wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands. Families and advanced birders are welcome.
Attracting Birds and Pollinators
Saturday, September 27 | 10:30–11:30 AM | FREE | Registration Required
Learn tips to attract birds and pollinators to your yard or patio. Topics include native plants, feeding strategies, water features, and creating a wildlife-friendly habitat.
