Feathers & Fermentation: The Renewals of Spring

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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, and for good causes!

We meet and begin our adventure at 1 p.m. at Ash & Elm Cider Co. for a convivial guided tasting, time to enjoy a glass of your preference, and a chance to buy carryout libations for the road trip (consider bringing your favorite growler to fill—Ash & Elm has a Sunday special).

We'll then head a short way north to iconic Holliday Park. Many know it as the home of the Ruins (and its summer concerts), but the property, of course, offers so much more as a haven in our city for flora and fauna along its forested trails by the White River. As always, Wes will provide his signature blend of bird and nature identifications and musings during the ~90-minute stroll.

We're especially excited this time to be joined by Alex Richards, Network Leader from Outdoor Afro, who will serve as co-guide and share his biophilia and perspectives on the land and features we encounter. Outdoor Afro is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature, and reconnects Black people to our lands, water, and wildlife through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.

Afterwards, our bus will take us across the river to where its oxbow meets the canal—that is, to the famous Broad Ripple Brewpub (the state's first such establishment)—for drinks and further merriment during their Happy Hour. Then we'll return downtown to arrive back at Ash & Elm around 5:30 p.m., where everyone is invited to continue hanging out, get something to eat, and, of course, enjoy more delicious cider and chat 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 to borrow). Whether you've never been birding before or consider yourself an expert, you are most welcome.

Bottled water and cups will be provided on the bus. The cost is $50 per person, with all profits benefiting the Indiana Audubon Society, Outdoor Afro, and the Holliday Park Foundation. It will be a great time for anyone age 21 and older.

Host or Publisher Indiana Audubon Society