OUTDOOR BRIEFS: Bird migration discussion; run-bike dualthon this month

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Run-bike duathlon happening at state park this month

The Brown County YMCA will host a duathlon at Brown County State Park on Sunday, Aug. 29.

Participants will meet at the fire tower and partake in a series of physical challenges: A 5K road run, 10-mile road bike ride and 2.2-mile trail run.

Registration begins at 6 a.m., the race meeting is at 7:25 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, visit facebook.com/events/161883462540555.

Bird migration discussion set at historic site

BELMONT — T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, will be the setting for “Understanding Bird Migration,” a discussion with IndiGo Birding’s David Rupp on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 8 a.m.

Rupp will discuss birds’ navigation abilities, obstacles they overcome and how humans can help make migration easier. A birding walk will take place after the presentation to search for migrant and other songbirds.

The cost is $20 per person, site admission is not included. Registration is required by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28.

For more information, call 812-988-2785.

Women’s mountain biking weekend planned

Brown County Bikes will host Campside Sessions Women’s Mountain Bike Camp Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10 to 12, at Brown County State Park.

Participants will learn new mountain bike skills from professional coaches and meet other women who share the interest. The cost is $295 and includes guided skills coaching, primitive camping onsite, swag bag, giveaways and more.

The meal plan is $125 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday and lunch on Sunday.

For more information, visit dnkpresents.com/event/campside-sessions-womens-mountain-bike-camp-4.

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