Help us learn more about the flora, fauna and feathered friends at Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries this summer.

Plan a visit to one of our sanctuaries between June 1 and August 31 and record your sightings in eBird and iNaturalist. Together we can help identify and report all the amazing plants and wildlife found during the summer months. Your observations help contribute to the growing biodiversity database from Michigan Audubon sanctuaries across the state!

The person with the most records submitted will win a special Michigan Audubon Swag Package! Prize includes a stainless-steel water bottle, hat, stickers, ‘Bringing Nature Home’ by Doug Tallamy, and a beautiful Kirtland’s Warbler art print!

All participants will be entered in a drawing to win a special selection of nature guides and birding books!

To join the project, fill out our form and join the project in iNaturalist! Please email [email protected] with any questions or to view the event flyer, click here.

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/michigan-audubon-2026-summer-bioblitz

Sanctuary details can be found at –

www.michiganaudubon.org/conservation/bird-sanctuaries/

Join us at a Sanctuary Bioblitz Exploration Day!

Our bioblitz lasts all summer long, but we would love for you to join us for a special day of exploration and discovery with Michigan Audubon staff!

Each Bioblitz Exploration Day will begin at 9am or 1pm with a brief overview, observation instructions, and a short walk to get you started.

Stay for a few hours, or enjoy the sanctuary for as long as you would like.

Sunday, June 14, 9am – 12pm            Lake Bailey Sanctuary, Keweenaw Co

Sunday, June 14, 1 – 4pm                       Brockway Mountain Sanctuary, Keweenaw Co

Tuesday, June 16, 9am – 12pm          Riverbank Sanctuary, Manistique

Wednesday, July 22, 9am – 12pm    Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary, Bellevue

Thursday, July 23, 9am – 12pm          Capital City Bird Sanctuary, Lansing

Sunday, August 9, 9am – 1pm             Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, Manistee

Tuesday, August 11, 9am – 12pm     Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary, Hastings

Tuesday, August 11, 1 – 4pm               Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary, Hastings

Thursday, August 20, 9am – 12pm   Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary, Jackson

Thursday, August 20, 1 – 4pm             Kate Palmer Wildlife Sanctuary, Jackson

Friday, August 21, 9am – 12pm          Martha Mott Sanctuary, Mattawan

TBA                                                                      Voorhees Sanctuary, Albion

Please download the iNaturalist app and login prior to your visit.

In the event of inclement weather, exploration days will be rescheduled. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks. Please check our Facebook page for updates.

Questions? Email [email protected]