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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club - Arcadia Marsh Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25 – Grand Traverse Audubon Club – Arcadia Marsh Field Trip \nThe Grand Traverse Audubon Club annual field trip to Arcadia Marsh (on Route 22\, Manistee County) is scheduled for Saturday April 25th. We’ll look for Sandhill Cranes\, waterfowl\, blackbirds\, early warblers\, and much more. \n*Parts of this trip will be accessible to those with mobility issues. Meet up at the car wash by Meijer on US 31 South at 7:00 AM and then carpool/caravan to the marsh. If if it more convenient for folks\, we’ll also stop at Wendy’s parking lot at Interlochen Corners at 7:20 am to carpool/caravan to the marsh. If you would like\, you can also meet up with the group at the marsh parking lot off of M-22 44.489058\, -86.231795 at about 8:15. \nContact leader Jenny Young with questions: 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-club-arcadia-marsh-field-trip/
LOCATION:Arcadia Marsh
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Thunder Bay Audubon Society - Birding Tour of Presque Isle County
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \nJoin Thunder Bay Audubon for a Birding Tour led by Bill Grigg of Presque Isle County \nFor more information\, visit thunderbayaudubon.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-thunder-bay-audubon-society-birding-tour-of-presque-isle-county/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T110000
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CREATED:20260325T133038Z
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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/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150400Z
CREATED:20260403T150400Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon - Muskegon Wastewater & Pools of Calhoun County
DESCRIPTION:Muskegon Wastewater Facility & Pools of Calhoun County \nMuskegon County Wastewater Plant\nDate: Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 9:30 AM EDT \nJoin us for one of the most favorite birding spots in Michigan:  the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center.  This facility includes the wastewater treatment pools\, surrounding trails\, and an adjacent landfill.  The center is very bird-friendly. \nThis location can bring in some rarely seen species and large number of waterfowl and gulls.  The plant visit will be followed by lunch at Turk’s Tavern or another venue. \nAn option on our way back to greater Jackson\, Dale Kennedy & Doug White might take us to some Calhoun County water hotspots to find some shorebirds. \nRegistration is required for this event as cars driving on the dikes require a permit.  Registration will OPEN on 04/01 and will close on Friday 04/17.  A carpool will leave from the Jackson area at 8:00 AM. \nTo register\, please email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com or respond to the invitation email.  Advise if you are able to drive. \nEmail jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information.  \nMore information:  Muskegon Wastewater Facility & Pools of Calhoun County \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-jackson-audubon-muskegon-wastewater-pools-of-calhoun-county/
LOCATION:Muskegon County Wastewater Management\, 698 N Maple Island Rd\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kal Haven Trail Walks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April & May – 9:00 AM \nKal Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo \nContinuing the years’ long tradition of Tuesday morning trail walks\, our weekly Kal-Haven Trail walks will be on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in April and May\, starting April 7. We will meet and start at the trailhead on North 10th Street between G and H Avenues. A few of us walk 2.5 miles to the usually very birdy marsh at 8th Street and then back for a total of 5 miles\, but anyone can cut that short and turn around at any time. There will not be a “leader\,” although someone will be keeping a species list. \nFeel free to arrange your own spotting or shuttling of cars. The Kal-Haven Trail walks are handicap accessible. \nIf you would like to be in an email group to be notified of the latest status of the walks or to discuss weather conditions\, please send an email to Donna Keller at askpresident@kalamazooaudubon.org. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kal-haven-trail-walks/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Kal-Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260317T140352Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Sunday Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Coordinators listed below. \nApril 19 – 6:30 pm – (EVENING Bird Walk) meet at Hull Park parking lot behind the Traverse Area District Library\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3Sajvj5DR4veHHsq8\nPaved pathway with foot bridge\nContact Leader Kevin Breen (kevthebreen1@charter.net) \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-3/
LOCATION:Hull Park\, Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155121Z
CREATED:20260407T144750Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Haehnle Sanctuary Beginning Birder Walk
DESCRIPTION:Haehnle Sanctuary Beginning Birder Walk Haehnle Sanctuary\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM \nJoin Jackson District Library and JAS members Sydney Fitzpatrick and John Scaramucci for a beginning birder walk at Haehnle Sanctuary.  Registration preferred\, walk-ins welcome. \nHaehnle is located at the intersection of  Seymour Rd & Fairlane Dr\, Grass Lake.\nThe sanctuary is across the street. \nGoggle Map\nMeet at the Wing Overlook kiosk on Seymour Road. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information:  Haehnle Sanctuary Beginning Birder Walk \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-jackson-audubon-society-haehnle-sanctuary-beginning-birder-walk/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Sanctuary Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260325T200314Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY - Grand Rapids Audubon - Spring Marsh Birds & Hawks
DESCRIPTION:Spring Marsh Birds and Hawks – Led By: Steve Minard \nSaturday\, April 18\,  7:00 AM 12:00 PM \nMeet at the Boy Scout Headquarters in Walker \n3213 Walker Ave NWWalker\, MI\, 49544 \nJoin us to look for marsh birds at Lane’s Landing in the Muskegon State Game Area. Rails should be in the marsh by this date and Swamp Sparrows should be on territory. After checking out the marsh\, we’ll see how the winds blow and either head over to the Muskegon Wastewater to check out the waterfowl or head to Grand Haven to check out Harbor Island and hawk watch locations to look for migrating hawks. At the Wastewater\, Northern Shoveled and Ruddy Duck are likely; in Grand Haven\, we could see Caspian Tern on Lake Michigan or rails in the Harbor Island marshes. Birders of all skills are welcome. \nEssentials: Meet at the Boy Scout Headquarters west off Walker Road just north of I-96 at 7:00 AM. We plan to bird until noon\, you may want to bring a snack to hold you over until lunch. \nSafety Hazards: Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from the leader for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times\, and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car. \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-spring-marsh-birds-hawks/
LOCATION:Boy Scout Headquarters west off Walker Road just north of I-96\, Muskegon\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260325T133038Z
CREATED:20260325T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133038Z
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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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T125812Z
CREATED:20260415T125812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125812Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Wildflower Walk at Nan Weston Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Walk Through Nan Weston Preserve Nan Weston Preserve\nDate: Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 10:00 AM EDT \nJoin us for a wildflower walk through the Nan Weston Preserve.  This is always a great kickoff to our spring season.   The tour will be led by Joann Ballbach. \nNOTE:  Tour will start at 10 AM \nFor more information reply to the email announcement or email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com \nMeet at the Preserve parking lot.  The preserve is west of Manchester in Washtenaw county.  It is on Easudes Road 0.9 miles from Sharon Hollow Road. A small parking lot is available at the trail-head on the south side of the road. \nMore information:  Wildflower Walk Through Nan Weston Preserve \nThanks and we are looking forward to seeing you! \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-jackson-audubon-society-wildflower-walk-at-nan-weston-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Nan Weston Preserve\, Easudes Rd.\, Manchester\, MI\, 48158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145901Z
CREATED:20260403T141915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T145901Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs & JAS Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nJoanna Sblendorio\, professor of ornithology\, vertebrate zoology and ecology at Albion College\, will present\, “Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler  Songs.”  Joanna will help us identify song elements and watch for behavioral cues in spring warblers. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \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-jackson-audubon-society-voices-in-the-canopy-a-guide-to-spring-warbler-songs/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T110000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kal Haven Trail Walks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April & May – 9:00 AM \nKal Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo \nContinuing the years’ long tradition of Tuesday morning trail walks\, our weekly Kal-Haven Trail walks will be on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in April and May\, starting April 7. We will meet and start at the trailhead on North 10th Street between G and H Avenues. A few of us walk 2.5 miles to the usually very birdy marsh at 8th Street and then back for a total of 5 miles\, but anyone can cut that short and turn around at any time. There will not be a “leader\,” although someone will be keeping a species list. \nFeel free to arrange your own spotting or shuttling of cars. The Kal-Haven Trail walks are handicap accessible. \nIf you would like to be in an email group to be notified of the latest status of the walks or to discuss weather conditions\, please send an email to Donna Keller at askpresident@kalamazooaudubon.org. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kal-haven-trail-walks/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Kal-Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T100000
DTSTAMP:20260317T135550Z
CREATED:20260317T135550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T135550Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Sunday Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Coordinators listed below. \nApril 12 – 8:00 am – Pyatt Lake Preserve (New Parking Lot off Peninsula Drive)\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/6khKb7uUxzHBqR4P6\nADA compliant 2 mile path through woods with overlooks \nContact Leader Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.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-2/
LOCATION:Pyatt Lake Preserve\, Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260211T163218Z
CREATED:20260211T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163218Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Author Visit - James McCommons\, The Feather Wars
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY EVENT – Oakland Bird Alliance \nJoin us for a live author event at Clarkston High School on April 9th at 7 pm. \nJames will present his new book\, “The Feather Wars” in an open discussion and will end the event with a chance to get your book signed. \nThe price of the ticket\, $36\, includes (1) copy of James’s new book\, The Feather Wars\, and event admission for (2) people. \nA portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to Oakland Bird Alliance! \nBooks will be available for pick-up at the event or in-store starting March 17th. \nAbout the Author \nJames H. McCommons is a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and a veteran journalist\, specializing in ecology\, environmental and travel topics. His writing has appeared in the New York Times\, the Los Angeles Times\, the Minneapolis Star Tribune\, Audubon\, Discover among other publications. He is the author of Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service\, and Camera Hunter: George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography. \nMore about THE FEATHER WARS \nThe Feather Wars is an entertaining and expansive work of American history\, a story about how disparate characters—progressive politicians\, free-thinking society belles\, nature writers and artists\, bird-loving U.S. presidents\, gunmakers\, business titans\, and brave game wardens—came together to save hundreds of species of birds. Heroes\, martyrs\, villains\, and conflicted do-gooders—the early bird conservation movement had them all. Together they transformed how Americans thought and cared about birds\, forever altering the American landscape. \nFrom the time the country was founded\, early Americans assumed that the land’s natural resources were infinite\, including its birds\, which were zealously hunted for food\, game\, and fashion. With the rapid extinction of the passenger pigeon—a bird once so numerous that its flocks darkened the sky in flight—many realized actions needed to be taken if other birds were to be saved. What followed was both a spiritual awakening and a great crusade to save birds and their habitat. The campaign took place on many battlefields: society teas in Boston\, hunt clubs on the East Coast\, the mangroves in the Everglades\, and in the editorial pages of newspapers and periodicals. From many corners of the country the bird protection movement was born and brought together a remarkable coalition of people and organizations to save America’s birds. \nhttps://www.inscribebooks.com/events \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. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-author-visit-james-mccommons-the-feather-wars/
LOCATION:Clarkston High School\, 6093 Flemings Lake Road\, Clarkston\, MI\, 48346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260325T133038Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133038Z
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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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163012Z
CREATED:20260317T125005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T163012Z
UID:10010096-1775590200-1775593800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Woodcock Night View
DESCRIPTION:Woodcock Night View \nDate: Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026 7:30 PM EDT \nRiethmiller Rd. DNR Parking Lot \nThis is an EVENING event starting at 7:30 PM. \nIt is March we are in Michigan\, and the sun will be setting – so dress warmly. \nMeet at DNR parking lot\, north side of Riethmiller Rd.\, west of St. Jacob’s church. NOTE:  This is the parking lot in the prairie area\, not the parking lot that is in the wooded area east of the church. \nBring a flashlight and see the annual breeding spectacle of the American Woodcock \, a.k.a. Timberdoodle\, peenting at the Riethmiller Road grassland.  This prairie is a reliable and excellent observation location. \nGoogle Map link \nEmail jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information. \nWeather cancellation Policy:\nJAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \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-jackson-audubon-society-woodcock-night-view/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260320T131129Z
CREATED:20260320T131129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T131129Z
UID:10010122-1775552400-1775559600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kal Haven Trail Walks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April & May – 9:00 AM \nKal Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo \nContinuing the years’ long tradition of Tuesday morning trail walks\, our weekly Kal-Haven Trail walks will be on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in April and May\, starting April 7. We will meet and start at the trailhead on North 10th Street between G and H Avenues. A few of us walk 2.5 miles to the usually very birdy marsh at 8th Street and then back for a total of 5 miles\, but anyone can cut that short and turn around at any time. There will not be a “leader\,” although someone will be keeping a species list. \nFeel free to arrange your own spotting or shuttling of cars. The Kal-Haven Trail walks are handicap accessible. \nIf you would like to be in an email group to be notified of the latest status of the walks or to discuss weather conditions\, please send an email to Donna Keller at askpresident@kalamazooaudubon.org. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kal-haven-trail-walks/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Kal-Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260320T130506Z
CREATED:20260320T130506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T130506Z
UID:10010120-1775293200-1775300400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Beginning Birding Walk at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Birding Walk at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery \nSaturday\, April 4\, 9:00 AM \nLed by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. \nMeet at the second parking lot at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan\, on County Road 652\, just south off of M-43. All skill levels are welcome. \nWe enjoy nature while typically identifying 20-40 species of birds\, plus butterflies\, frogs\, etc. Over 200 bird species have been sighted at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery\, which offers a variety of habitats and easy walking trails. Annual highlights include colorful songbirds like orioles\, warblers\, and tanagers\, hawks and eagles\, kingfishers\, Great Blue and Green Herons\, and over 20 species of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds can be found year-round! Children accompanying adults are welcome. The focus is on birding fundamentals\, and extra binoculars are always available. \nFor further information\, see www.kalamazooaudubon.org. The walk typically takes about 2 hours (but feel free to arrive late or leave early). \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-beginning-birding-walk-at-wolf-lake-state-fish-hatchery/
LOCATION:Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260325T133038Z
CREATED:20260325T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133038Z
UID:10010186-1775120400-1775127600@www.michiganaudubon.org
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/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T195846Z
CREATED:20260325T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195846Z
UID:10010322-1774899000-1774902600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Monthly Meeting - Great Lakes Piping Plover
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Piping Plover with Sarah Saunders\, National Audubon Society \nMonday\, March 30\, 7:30 – 8:30 PM\nAquinas College Donnelly Conference Center\n157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506 \nMonthly membership meetings are FREE and open to the public. \nWe continue our theme of conservation spaces and wildlife by examining another Michigan wildlife recovery success story. The Great Lakes Piping Plover\, a federally endangered shorebird\, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. Join us on March 30th as Sarah Saunders tells us about the amazing comeback of this favorite Michigan species. Once reduced to just 12 breeding pairs in the 1980s\, this population now exceeds 80 pairs\, with record-breaking breeding seasons in recent years. This success is a testament to the power of science-driven conservation and the collaboration of researchers\, land managers\, and community volunteers on the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team. In this talk\, Sarah will highlight the key strategies that have fueled this recovery\, including nest monitoring and protection\, predator management\, annual banding\, captive-rearing\, and education and outreach. Sarah will also showcase how long-term banding data have further strengthened these strategies\, contributing to population growth. Despite these gains\, challenges remain\, including increasing threats from climate change and human disturbance. Yet the resilience of the population and the dedication of the Conservation Team offer hope for continued success. The recovery of the Great Lakes Piping Plover serves as an inspiring example of how rigorous science\, partnerships\, and community engagement can drive meaningful conservation outcomes. \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-monthly-meeting-great-lakes-piping-plover/
LOCATION:John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260325T133038Z
CREATED:20260325T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133038Z
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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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260325T132349Z
CREATED:20260325T132349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132349Z
UID:10010183-1774463400-1774467000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Bluebird Box Building
DESCRIPTION:Bluebird Box Building Workshop with Dave Dennett \nWednesday\, March 25th\, 6:30 PM 7:30 PM \nWittenbach/Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center \n11715 Vergennes Street Southeast\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331 \nCelebrate spring by helping one of Michigan’s most beloved birds! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll build a cedar nest box designed specifically for Eastern Bluebirds. \nAll materials will be provided\, and pre-cut cedar pieces will make assembly easy. We’ll use drills and glue to put everything together. No woodworking experience needed! \nThe workshop will be led by Dave Dennett\, skilled exhibits technician and builder\, who will guide participants step-by-step through the process. \nYou can take your finished bluebird box home to install in your yard\, or donate it to help expand bluebird habitat in our community. \nCost: $30 per person \nMaterials included (pre-cut cedar box kit) \nLimited to 10 participants \nRegistration is required \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-bluebird-box-building/
LOCATION:Wittenback/Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center\, 11715 Vergennes Street Southeast\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260216T153615Z
CREATED:20260216T152252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T153615Z
UID:10010082-1774290600-1774297800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Small Wetlands\, Big Impact
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo – \nMonday\, March 23rd\, 6:30 PM \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nMARCH MONTHLY MEETING: “SMALL WETLANDS\, BIG IMPACT: FEEDING BIRDS ACROSS THE DUNES” \nThis program is geared to all audiences\, and we enthusiastically invite families and nature lovers of any age to join us!  Come at 6:30 PM (new time – half an hour earlier this year) for some refreshments and socializing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. It’s helpful if you bring your own coffee cup. The one-hour program will start at 7:00 PM. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or the rear entrance of the building. \nOur speaker\, Jennifer Shamel\, is a PhD student at Western Michigan University studying how interdunal wetlands support birds during the breeding season. Her research focuses on insect emergence from interdunal wetlands and how these insects influence bird presence and diet. She is especially interested in how wetland conservation can benefit birds and other wildlife. \n  \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-small-wetlands-big-impact/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260216T151721Z
CREATED:20260216T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T151721Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail \nSaturday\, March 21\, 9am-Noon \nKalamazoo River Valley Trail\, 856 Commerce Lane\, Parchment\, Michigan \nLeader: Kent Martin (256) 751-3358 \nJoin us for a leisurely stroll along the Kalamazoo River near Parchment\, as we search for early migrants and resident birds. We’ll look for ducks on the river and woodland and backyard species including hawks\, woodpeckers\, sparrows\, wrens\, and finches. Possible migrant species include Field Sparrow\, Fox Sparrow\, blackbirds\, Eastern Phoebe\, Brown Creeper\, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. We will stay on concrete sidewalks and paved trail\, covering 2 to 3 miles in total. Meet at 9am along Commerce Lane just north of Mosel Avenue. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kalamazoo-river-valley-trail/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo River Valley Trail\, 856 Commerce Lane\, Parchment\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260309T125443Z
CREATED:20260309T125443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T125443Z
UID:10010091-1774080000-1774090800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Early Waterfowl Trip
DESCRIPTION:Early Waterfowl Trip Jackson Area Lakes – Start @ Watkins Lake\nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 8:00 AM EDT \nJoin JAS for a  carpool tour of the many lakes of Jackson County.  We will meet at Watkins Lake SP at 8:00AM.  From there\, depending on how things look around the county\, we will proceed to other Jackson area lakes including Gillett’s Lake County Park\, Grass Lake County Park\, Little Wolf Lake County Park\, and Norvell Lake west area (River Raisin).  \nMeet at the parking lot  on the north side of the park on Arnold Rd.  \nReply to the reminder email or email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information. \nWeather cancellation Policy:\nJAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-early-waterfowl-trip/
LOCATION:Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve\, 14801 Arnold Road\, Brooklyn\, 49230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JAS_Waterfowl_Count.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260216T141655Z
CREATED:20260216T140822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T141655Z
UID:10010076-1774051200-1774137599@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Thunder Bay Audubon Society - Bird Anywhere Tally Rally
DESCRIPTION:Thunder Bay Audubon Society – March Madness for Birds with Tally Rally in Alpena \nSaturday\, March\, 21\, 2026 \nJoin Thunder Bay Audubon for a March Madness for Birds with Tally Rally with hot chocolate & treats! \nFor more information\, visit thunderbayaudubon.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-bird-anywhere-tally-rally/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Community Science Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260303T135622Z
CREATED:20260302T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T135622Z
UID:10010089-1773770400-1773775800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: OIAS Program - Chimney Swift Conservation in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society Monthly Program \nChimney Swift Conservation in Michigan \nPresenter: Chad Machinski\,Michigan Audubon SocietyTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 \n6:00-6:15 PM Social\, 6:15-7:30 PM Program \nLoutit District Library\n407 Columbus Avenue\nGrand Haven\, MI \n\nHow well do you know this compact\, aerial acrobat? Facing steep population declines\, the Chimney Swift is one urban bird that we should all get behind. In this presentation you will learn the identification and life history of the Chimney Swift along with issues these birds are grappling with. We will also discuss ways that YOU can help with Chimney Swift conservation and what Michigan Audubon is doing across the state to help this enigmatic bird.\nSpeaker Bio: While Chad’s first love is botany\, he doesn’t deny the intertwining nature of birds\, plants\, insects\, and all other organisms we share the world with. As Michigan Audubon’s Conservation Manager\, Chad is responsible for the management and care for all 20 of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries around the state and bird specific programs such as Chimney Swift and Purple Martin conservation. In his spare time\, Chad enjoys tending to and expanding his native plant garden\, collecting plant specimens\, and learning more about our natural world. \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-oias-program-chimney-swift-conservation-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave.\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Swiftnightout_artwork.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260303T150621Z
CREATED:20260303T150555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T150621Z
UID:10010090-1773169200-1773174600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club Meeting - Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Meeting – “Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer” by Marty Keirnan \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 7:00pm \nHope Church\, 77 W. 11th St.\, Holland\, MI \nMasks optional but encouraged if you’re sniffly \nOver the past year\, Marty has been quietly clicking away on his camera\, all over Michigan\, capturing some wonderful images of birds and wildlife near and far…some in our own backyard. Come and enjoy some fantastic glimpses of these amazing creatures\, and the vistas we’ve appreciated over the years in our beautiful state of Michigan. Marty thoroughly enjoys returning year after year to some special places that offer the best shots and most of the time he’s rewarded with wonderful pictures he’s shared with us; some images you’ve seen in our newsletter over the years have been from him. Join us as he cracks open his vault to show us many of his greatest bird pictures from 2025 and beyond. \nA Holland native\, Marty earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Grand Valley then did some graduate work in Zoology at Eastern Michigan University\, where he briefly taught Zoology as an assistant. He ultimately found his calling in the field of Quality as a Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in Automotive and Aerospace manufacturing for about 35 years. Marty’s first love of Biology was never far\, however\, and\, drawn to nature photography\, got his first SLR in college\, and\, honing his skills over the years\, broadened his experience\, especially since 2020 when forced into early retirement due to Covid. The main subjects of his “focus” are birds and wildlife\, wildflowers and macro work. \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-holland-audubon-club-meeting-misadventures-of-a-wannabe-wildlife-photographer/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260226T145146Z
CREATED:20260226T145131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T145146Z
UID:10010088-1773167400-1773172800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & JAS Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & Jackson Audubon Society Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI \nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nGary Mason\, Vice President of Jackson Audubon\, presents “Natural Wonders of Southern Africa.”  Join us to see two of the greatest natural wonders of the world\, the wilderness of the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n  \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-natural-wonders-of-southern-africa-jas-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260216T151347Z
CREATED:20260216T151347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T151347Z
UID:10010080-1772874000-1772881200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Field Trip to Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Birding Walk at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery \nSaturday\, March 7\, 9:00 AM \nLed by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. \nMeet at the second parking lot at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan\, on County Road 652\, just south off of M-43. All skill levels are welcome. \nWe enjoy nature while typically identifying 20-40 species of birds\, plus butterflies\, frogs\, etc. Over 200 bird species have been sighted at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery\, which offers a variety of habitats and easy walking trails. Annual highlights include colorful songbirds like orioles\, warblers\, and tanagers\, hawks and eagles\, kingfishers\, Great Blue and Green Herons\, and over 20 species of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds can be found year-round! Children accompanying adults are welcome. The focus is on birding fundamentals\, and extra binoculars are always available. \nFor further information\, see www.kalamazooaudubon.org. The walk typically takes about 2 hours (but feel free to arrive late or leave early). \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-field-trip-to-wolf-lake-state-fish-hatchery/
LOCATION:Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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