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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.'s production facility (2112 E. Washington St.) for a curated tasting and rare behind-the-scenes tour. Parking is available on the back (north) side of the building, approximately half a mile east of the Ash & Elm Cider Co. Taproom. You can also find street parking nearby on Hamilton or Jefferson Streets. This is a special new treat for those of you who may have been on previous Feathers and Fermentation (F&F) trips and have only seen our taproom, and will be followed by a chance to buy carryout libations for the roadtrip. You can, of course, drink on the bus throughout the tour!
Crossing town, we'll arrive at the world-famous Indianapolis Zoo, an internationally important hub of wildlife conservation and research, including the innovative Global Center for Species Survival (GCSS). We are extremely lucky to have Dr. Samuel Ivande, Bird Conservation Coordinator at the center, hosting and guiding us. Touring the zoo grounds, we'll learn about some of the birds there, their conservation challenges and successes, and the ongoing projects of the GCSS.
Weather permitting, we'll also spend some time looking for some of our local wild birds adjacent to the zoo along the White River Trail and bridge that crosses over said waterway.
Afterwards, our bus will take us back east (and south a smidge) to Chilly Water Brewing, a longtime F&F partner that always does an amazing job hosting our groups! More drinks, snacks, and fun there, then we'll return to Ash & Elm Cider Co. around 6 p.m., where our tour comes to an end, though everyone is invited to continue hanging out down the street at the restaurant to 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 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 and the GCSS. It will be a great time for anyone age 21 and older.
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