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Birders exploring the Oxbow

Events

Bird walks, work days, evening talks and the Birdathon. Most are free; a few need registration.

Vernal Pool Workshop
Volunteer Day

Vernal Pool Workshop

Are you a stewardship professionals who wants to gain habitat-building skills, a landowner with an interest in building your own pool, a student with an interest in conservation, or a volunteer who wa...

November 20, 2026, 9 AM – 12 PM
Oxbow East
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Late Fall Migration – Bird Walk
Bird Walk

Late Fall Migration – Bird Walk

Join longtime Oxbow advocate, naturalist, and skilled birder Dave Helm for a morning birding trip at the Oxbow! November marks the peak of fall waterfowl migration, making it an excellent time to spot...

November 21, 2026, 8 AM – 12 PM
Oxbow Nature Conservancy, Main Entrance
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Farm Lease Meeting
Event

Farm Lease Meeting

Calling all local farmers! Oxbow, Inc. is looking for farmers to farm our land for the 2027-2031 lease term. Farm bid applications will be open December 2026 through the end of January 2027. Oxbow, In...

December 2, 2026, 7 PM
Oxbow, Inc. Office
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2026 Oxbow Christmas Bird Count
Bird Walk

2026 Oxbow Christmas Bird Count

There will be no regular Oxbow field trip in December, but you can get your monthly Oxbow fix by joining count compiler Jack Stenger for the annual Oxbow Christmas Bird Count! This citizen-science eve...

December 19, 2026, 7:45 AM
Oxbow Nature Conservancy
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South entrance muddy

September 22

Due to recent rains the southern entrance is extremely muddy and could prove difficult for vehicle and foot traffic.

Bird migration in progress

September 23

Oxbow is home to hundreds of migrating birds. Please help us keep it this way by not disturbing active nesting and migration activities.

Oxbow Road: possible closure

September 24

Oxbow Road may be closed completely or partially depending on weather and road conditions. You can still hike or walk the road, but please park in the parking lot and do not block the gates.