Activities at Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary

For 2008, while we are reorganizing and restructuring, the M.E. and Gertrude E. Gray House will be open for tours by appointment only; two weeks advance notice is requested. There may be unscheduled spontaneous tours when staff allows. There is a gift shop with clothing, books, etc. in the house. The three self-guided nature trails are open year-round. The trails are not wheelchair accessible. No dogs/pets are allowed on the grounds; no bikes are allowed on the lawn or trails.

Chickadee Christmas at Lake Bluff

Saturday December 6, 2008
10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Hosted by Michigan Audubon, this event will be part of Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend.

Join Michigan Audubon at the Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary for guided hikes, children’s activities, and educational presentations.

For a complete schedule of activities or additional information, contact Wendy Tatar at 517-886-9144 or programcoordinator@michiganaudubon.org.

For information on the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend, visit www.manisteecountychamber.com.

Overnight Accomodations

A guest room is available for overnight stays.

Monthly Meetings

Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary is happy to be the host for many local groups and organizations, including:

Field Trips

Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary is a popular field trip destination for many local elementary schools.

Weddings and Other Events

The house and grounds at Lake Bluff are available by arrangement for weddings, graduation parties, dinner parties, and receptions. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted.

Lake Bluff Migration Celebration

August 2009

If you’ve never been to Lake Bluff, you won’t want to miss seeing the fall shorebird and hawk migration. During the event there will be guided hikes on the sanctuary nature trails, guided tours of the gardens and manor house and lots of fun activities for the youngsters. Plus there is that entire lake front beach to walk in search of migrating shorebirds. A few local birding ‘hotspots’ will be opened up to participants for the day.

For more information contact Wendy Tatar at 517-886-9144 or programcoordinator@michiganaudubon.org.

Chickadee Christmas @ Lake Bluff

On Saturday December 6, Michigan Audubon will host a Chickadee Christmas from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. in Manistee. This event will be part of Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend.

Join Michigan Audubon at the Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary for guided hikes, children’s activities, and educational presentations.

For a complete schedule of activities or additional information, contact Wendy Tatar at 517-886-9144 or programcoordinator@michiganaudubon.org.

For information on the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend, visit www.manisteecountychamber.com.

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