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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/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Sunday Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:August Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin Grand Traverse Audubon at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing time for the next Bird Walks will be announced via Bird Alert. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nAugust 9 – 8:00 am Fulton Park/ Carter Road\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/m7Bux2C7jJY5phH37 Permission to park in Bodies in Motion parking lot\nPaved Bike Path headed south from parking lot\, then short boardwalk\, short footpath through woods.\nContact Leader Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.com) \nAugust 16 – 7:00 pm (EVENING Bird Walk) Ingraham Preserve at the Cedar River Preserve\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/KTW6g2g6hrACUetM8\nA Leelanau Conservancy hike through woods\, foot path.\nContact Leader Kevin Breen (kevinthebreen1@charter.net) \nAugust 23 – 8:00 am Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/PXg8VVktKSjNYGgV9\n1 mile hike through wetlands\, meadows and forest restoration areas; pretty flat\nContact Leader Jenny Young (jenny@timandjenny.com) \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-traverse-audubon-sunday-bird-walks-11/
LOCATION:Fulton Park/Carter Road
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Bioblitz at Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a Sanctuary Bioblitz Exploration Day! \nSunday\, August 9\, 9am – 1pm \nLake Bluff Bird Sanctuary\, Manistee \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/
LOCATION:Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary\, 2890 Lakeshore Rd\, Manistee\, MI\, 49660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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