Upcoming events

Birding By Ear
  • When: Jan. 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Where: the Louisville Nature Center
  • What: On this guided hike, LAS Board member Luke Pearson—naturalist and member of the LAS Board of Directors—will help you identify common bird species of the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve by the calls they make, as well as discuss the behaviors associated with birds’ vocalizations. 
  • Binoculars recommended. 
  • Cost: $15
  • How to attend: Register online using this link.
PicturePhoto credit: Jay Gilliam, Macaulay Library
Great Backyard Bird Count Hike
  • When: Feb. 16, 2025, 12 p.m. 2-p.m.
    Where:     the Louisville Nature Center
  • What: The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) runs for four days every year in February. During this time, people watch, count, and report their bird observations to help scientists better understand global bird populations.
    • On this guided hike, LAS Board Member Luke Pearson will help you identify birds using field marks, behavior, habitat, calls, and more.
    • You’ll also learn how log your findings in eBird as part of the GBBC.
    • Binoculars and smartphones recommended.
  • Age level: recommended for ages 12 and up; all levels of birding experience
  • Cost: $15
  • How to attend: Register online using this link.
  • P.S. We also recommend participating in one or more days of the GBBC on your own or with fellow birders. It’s a great way to contribute to the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen science project, eBird.

Past events

​Community Science Chat: Bird Nerds
  • When: Jan. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Where: the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run classroom space (next to the bear exhibit)
  • What: Learn how backyard birders can support native bird populations and local conservation.
  • You’ll hear from community experts—including members of the Louisville Audubon Society and Lights Out Louisville—and get to meet one of the Zoo’s raptor ambassadors.
  • Age level: recommended for ages 10 and up
  • Cost: Adult ticket required.
    • Members: Adult —$10 / Child — $7
    • Non-members: Adult — $20 / Child — $15
  • How to attend: Register online using this link.

Thank you for joining the Louisville Audubon Society on Aug. 22, 2024, to officially launch Lights Out Louisville!

We launched the Lights Out Louisville program in Aug. 2024. With your support, here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
  • 62 residences and 8 non-residential buildings have pledged to participate in the Lights Out program during peak spring and fall migration periods: April and May, September and October, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • View the interactive map showing residential pledges to date.
  • Check out the organizations that have enrolled their buildings in the Lights Out program.
  • Haven’t taken the pledge yet? Spring migration will be here before we know it—and everyone can make a difference by going Lights Out!
  • Pledge as a resident.
  • Enroll a non-residential building (business, school, nonprofit, house of worship, etc.) that you own or manage. (We’ll feature your organization on our website as a supporter!)
  • ​Share the pledge forms with your friends and family and encourage them to go Lights Out!
During fall migration, 56 of you displayed yard or window signs to show your support for Lights Out Louisville and build awareness of this initiative.
  • Missed the chance to get your own sign? Donate $10 or more through this secure link and be ready for spring migration.
  • P.S. Our signs are durable enough to use every spring and fall for years.
110 of you attended our launch event--thank you for your support!
  • We’re hoping to have more events like this to continue rallying support for Lights Out and bring the local birding community together. 

2024 Louisville Audubon Society Annual Meeting
April 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Gilda's Club Kentuckiana, 2440 Grinstead Drive, Louisville 40204

Picture
PictureRaptor Rehab of Kentucky volunteer Heather Cox holding a Barn Owl. This owl was rehabbed in 2018 but is non-releasable due to its injuries.

​The meeting will include:

• Meet and greet
• Program by Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky
• Election of new officers
• Silent auction of 27 Lenox porcelain birds  (cash and check only)
• Hors d’oeuvres and dessert