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SUMMARY:Summer Sanctuary Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Help us learn more about the flora\, fauna and feathered friends at Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries this summer. \nPlan 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! \nThe 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! \nAll participants will be entered in a drawing to win a special selection of nature guides and birding books! \nTo join the project\, fill out our form and join the project in iNaturalist! Please email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org with any questions or to view the event flyer\, click here. \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/michigan-audubon-2026-summer-bioblitz \nSanctuary details can be found at – \nwww.michiganaudubon.org/conservation/bird-sanctuaries/ \nJoin us at a Sanctuary Bioblitz Exploration Day! \nOur 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! \nEach Bioblitz Exploration Day will begin at 9am or 1pm with a brief overview\, observation instructions\, and a short walk to get you started. \nStay for a few hours\, or enjoy the sanctuary for as long as you would like. \nSunday\, June 14\, 9am – 12pm            Lake Bailey Sanctuary\, Keweenaw Co \nSunday\, June 14\, 1 – 4pm                       Brockway Mountain Sanctuary\, Keweenaw Co \nTuesday\, June 16\, 9am – 12pm          Riverbank Sanctuary\, Manistique \nWednesday\, July 22\, 9am – 12pm    Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary\, Bellevue \nThursday\, July 23\, 9am – 12pm          Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, Lansing \nSunday\, August 9\, 9am – 1pm             Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary\, Manistee \nTuesday\, August 11\, 9am – 12pm     Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings \nTuesday\, August 11\, 1 – 4pm               Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary\, Hastings \nThursday\, August 20\, 9am – 12pm   Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Jackson \nThursday\, August 20\, 1 – 4pm             Kate Palmer Wildlife Sanctuary\, Jackson \nFriday\, August 21\, 9am – 12pm          Martha Mott Sanctuary\, Mattawan \nTBA                                                                      Voorhees Sanctuary\, Albion \nPlease download the iNaturalist app and login prior to your visit. \nIn 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. \nQuestions? Email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-sanctuary-bioblitz/
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Weekly Hike at Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hike at Millennium Park \nThursdays\, 8:00  – 10:00 AM \nMeet at the end of the dead-end section of Veterans Memorial Drive \n3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534 \nHike Millennium Park to see what’s hanging around! \nThe walk meets at the cul de sac of Veterans Memorial Drive about .5 miles east of Maynard SW. It is a 3-4 mile flat walk through a variety of habitats. The walk begins at 8 a.m. May through September and 9:00 a.m. October through April. We do not have a set time limit and walks may last from 2-4 hours depending on what birds are seen as well as the weather. \nThe walk occurs under most weather conditions year round except for major holidays that fall on Thursdays. There are options for shorter routes if you prefer. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-weekly-hike-at-millennium-park/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Weekly Hike at Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hike at Millennium Park \nThursdays\, 9:00  – 11:00 AM \nMeet at the end of the dead-end section of Veterans Memorial Drive \n3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534 \nHike Millennium Park to see what’s hanging around! \nThe walk meets at the cul de sac of Veterans Memorial Drive about .5 miles east of Maynard SW. It is a 3-4 mile flat walk through a variety of habitats. The walk begins at 8 a.m. May through September and 9:00 a.m. October through April. We do not have a set time limit and walks may last from 2-4 hours depending on what birds are seen as well as the weather. \nThe walk occurs under most weather conditions year round except for major holidays that fall on Thursdays. There are options for shorter routes if you prefer. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-weeklyhike/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Bioblitz at Capital City Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a Sanctuary Bioblitz Exploration Day! \nThursday\, July 23\, 9am – 12pm \nCapital City Bird Sanctuary\, Lansing \nPlease meet at the Hawk Meadows Parking Lot across the street from our sanctuary. \nOur 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! \nEach 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. For our full list of summer Bioblitz Exploration days\, click here. \nPlease download the iNaturalist app and login prior to your visit. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, exploration days will be rescheduled. \nDress for the weather and protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks. \nTo join the project\, fill out our form and join the project in iNaturalist! Please email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org with any questions. \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/michigan-audubon-2026-summer-bioblitz \nQuestions? Email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-bioblitz-at-capital-city-bird-sanctuary-2/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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