Feathers & Fermentation: Spring Mingle with Nature of the Mud Creek Valley

Join Wes Homoya — native Hoosier, avid birder, international tour guide, and passionate conservationist — for another quarterly installment of everyone's favorite local birdin' n boozin' brew bus benefit bash, as we explore nature and enjoy quality adult beverages together for good causes.

We meet and begin our adventure at 2 p.m. at Ash & Elm Cider Co.'s downtown location for a convivial guided tasting, time to enjoy a glass of your preference, and a chance to buy carryout libations for the road trip; you can, of course, drink on the bus (consider bringing your favorite growler to fill; Ash & Elm has a special on Sundays).

Heading northeast, we'll make our way to Sargent Road Nature Park, the flagship property of Mud Creek Conservancy. Mud Creek Conservancy is a small but mighty local land trust preserving some of the best remaining natural habitat in Indianapolis, focusing on the Mud Creek Valley, near Fort Harrison State Park. We'll enjoy a short guided birding and nature hike (one mile, tops), hoping to catch some spring migration action and whatever else is happening in the woods and fields.

Afterward, our bus will take us to a fantastic new addition to the Indy beer scene, Voodoo Brewing in Fishers. More beverages and shenanigans there, of course, and then we'll return to Ash & Elm a little after 6 pm, where our tour comes to an end. Everyone is invited to continue hanging out, get something to eat, and of course drink more delicious cider and chat all about birds until you're ready to head home.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars if you like or have them (we will have a limited number available for those without them). Whether you've never been birding before or consider yourself an expert, you are most welcome.

Cups and paper towels will be made available on the bus, but please plan to bring your own water bottles and beverage containers to reduce waste. Tickets are $60 per person, with all profits split to benefit and . It will be a great time for anyone age 21 or older.

Pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $60 per person, plus Eventbrite's processing fees. All registered participants must review and agree to the Indiana Audubon Field Trip Release before joining any Indiana Audubon trip or event.

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For any questions about this event email [email protected] or call 765-205-1255. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact us as early as possible. While we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.

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