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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Michigan Bluebird Society - Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Bluebird Society: Spring Bluebird Festival \nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 9:00 AM EDT \nMorris Lawrence Building\, Washtenaw Community College\, Ann Arbor \nOur friends with the Michigan Bluebird Society are hosting their annual Spring Bluebird Festival on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. \nStop by the Michigan Audubon table to say hi and learn more about Purple Martins! \nSee their information page for full details. \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-michigan-bluebird-society-spring-bluebird-festival/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Coummunity College\, 4800 E Huron River Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conference,Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
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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:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260320T130506Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163632Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: WBU Woodhaven - Detroit International Wildlife Refuge Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nDetroit River International Wildlife Refuge\, Dingell Visitor Center\n5437 W Jefferson Ave\, Trenton\, MI 48183-4711\, United States \nJoin Phil\, owner of WBU Woodhaven and Kristy Taylor\, Events & Outreach Manager\, Michigan Audubon\, for a relaxing bird walk along the Detroit River\, on the Orange Trail\, suitable for beginning birders! Bring binoculars and hiking shoes\, water\, and dress for the weather. The Orange Trail surface is crushed gravel. We will meet in front of the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center. As of now\, the Visitor Center is scheduled to be open with indoor and outdoor restrooms available. \nEvent will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain. Please register at (734) 307-3456 to receive updates. \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-wbu-woodhaven-detroit-international-wildlife-refuge-walk/
LOCATION:Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge\, 5437 W Jefferson Ave\,\, Trenton\, MI\, 48183
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000
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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:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP: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:20260418T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260204T185544Z
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SUMMARY:Spring U.P. Grouse Lek Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Spring U.P. Grouse Lek Birding Tour\nApril 18-19\, 2026 \nEach spring in the early morning hours\, Sharp-tailed Grouse begin an annual dance of competition and attraction. In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\, near the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and Seney National Wildlife Refuge\, participants on this tour will get the chance to see this beautiful spectacle up close and visit WPBO at the beginning of spring migration! \nThe Spring UP Grouse Tour is limited to 12 participants\, and we anticipate it filling fast. \nThis trip is rated MODERATE. Travel is by car caravan from Newberry\, MI with foot travel at a variety of sites. Some sites are paved\, others are grass or gravel paths. Terrain ranges from flat to hilly and mud may be a factor. Participants should be able to withstand a variety of weather possibilities including rain\, snow\, wind\, and sun. \n\nCost: $175 for members | $200 for non-members (meals and lodging not included)\nGroup Size: Limited to 12 participants\nActivity Level: Moderate (4–6 miles of walking over the weekend)\nRegistration: Opens February 27 at 9 a.m.\n\nRegistration opens on February 27\, 2026 at 9 a.m. Links will go live at that time. \nPlease note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. No membership or renewal fees are included with event tickets. If you would like to join Michigan Audubon and register for this event as a member\, please click here. Once you’ve purchased your membership\, you may register for this event as a member.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-u-p-grouse-lek-birding-tour/
LOCATION:Newberry\, Michigan\, Newberry\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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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:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155121Z
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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:20260424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T155514Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Nature at Night - Ingham County Parks
DESCRIPTION:Nature at Night at Burchfield Park!\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\, 6:30-9:30pm\n$10\, registration required\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our ECO Nature Program (Special Events)\, we are offering an opportunity for you and your rising 1st-7th grader to explore Burchfield Park at night! Experts from MSU and Michigan Audubon will guide you through moth trapping and more nocturnal animal identification once the sun goes down!\n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 40 children (parents are free) and can be completed here: https://pk.ingham.org/news_detail_T31_R160.php\n\n\nQuestions? E-mail us at parks@ingham.org\n\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-nature-at-night-ingham-county-parks/
LOCATION:Burchfield Park\, 881 Grovenburg Road\, Holt\, MI\, 48842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260216T141442Z
CREATED:20260216T141431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T141442Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T124335Z
CREATED:20260317T124335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T124335Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T151436Z
CREATED:20260413T132619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151436Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration at Cascades Park\, Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 \nJoin Jackson Audubon Society to celebrate Earth Day in conjunction with other local environmental organizations at Cascades Park. \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-jackson-audubon-society-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Cascades Park\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260320T125955Z
CREATED:20260320T125955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T125955Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Program - PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MONTHLY MEETING: “PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS” \nBy Dave Lemberg and Daniel Bernard \nMonday\, April 27th\, 6:30pm -8:00pm \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nThis month’s program will showcase Daniel Bernard’s year of birding across America. In 2025\, Daniel Bernard embarked on a birding journey as crazy as it was unique: a quest to travel the entire country and see 100 species of birds in every single lower-48 state\, meet up with local birders all across the country\, and visit birding locales both legendary and unknown. This life-changing journey to explore the “People\, Places\, and Birds” of the American birding world saw Daniel living out of the back of his Subaru Crosstrek and would be filled with hardships and setbacks\, but in the end – after travelling the farthest south\, east\, north\, and west he’d ever been\, birding with over 300 different birders across the country\, and tallying 607 different species ─ Daniel would accomplish his goal of becoming perhaps the first person ever to see 100 species in every lower-48 state in a single year. \nGrowing up the son of an avid birder and naturalist\, Daniel Bernard has held a lifelong enthusiasm for biology and nature\, but the particular passion of birding eluded him for most of his life. After finally caving and accompanying his dad to the Biggest Week in American Birding Festival at Magee Marsh in 2018\, Daniel quickly took to the hobby with an obsessive passion\, and in 2022 set out to do a Michigan “Big Year” during which he recorded 337 species in Michigan. \nWe hope you’ll join us on . This 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. \nWe will have a simultaneous Zoom link to the meeting for those who can’t make it or feel uncomfortable as yet to attend in person. This link will be available shortly before the meeting in the May newsletter that is emailed to you. We will also be recording the meeting for later viewing. \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-program-people-places-birds/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T203000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon Club - Habitat Restoration on Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries
DESCRIPTION:Habitat Restoration and Creation on Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries \nChad Machinski\, Conservation Manager for Michigan Audubon\, will talk with us about his efforts at properties managed by his organization. \nMonday\, APril 27\, 7:30 PM 8:30 PM\nAquinas College Donnelly Conference Center (map)\nGoogle Calendar ICS \nAcross many of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries\, active habitat restoration and creation is an ongoing project. Chad will discuss where this work is going on\, why the work is going on\, and how the work is happening. Chad’s presentation will focus on three Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries as examples of specific work: The Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, and the Martha Mott Bird Sanctuary. Attendees will also learn about ways they can get involved with Michigan Audubon work. \nWhile 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 tends to think about many of the same things he does at work: plants\, birds\, and insects. \nThis program is open to the public\, who may attend as guests of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club. Doors of the Donnelly Center open at 7:00pm; come early to meet fellow members\, browse the large selection of library items\, and connect with others about birding. The program begins at 7:30 pm. \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-grand-rapids-audubon-club-habitat-restoration-on-michigan-audubon-sanctuaries/
LOCATION:Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 1607 Robinson Rd S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T120000
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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. \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-wildflower-walk-at-nan-weston-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Nan Weston Preserve\, Easudes Rd.\, Manchester\, MI\, 48158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260320T130540Z
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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\, May 2\, 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-2/
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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260317T141824Z
CREATED:20260317T141824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141824Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Peak Spring Bird Migration Interlochen Library Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Peak Spring Bird Migration – Interlochen Library & GT Audubon collaboration \nSaturday\, May 2\, 10am – 12pm \nWestern Michigan is a key destination and pathway for some of the hemisphere’s most amazing birds. Shorebirds\, yard birds\, ducks and geese and swans\, and the tiny\, beautiful precious warblers all move through our area in May. We’ll discuss bird identification\, eBird hotspots\, and the use of birding apps for identification and prediction of migration through our area. We’ll discuss life lists and how to find different species in their habitats. Finally\, we’ll mosey outside for a look at a nearby feeder. \nThere will be an optional field trip to Riley Woods\, with a round-trip hike through various habitats (mulched path\, 0.6 miles round-trip). There will be a couple pairs of binoculars to borrow. This workshop is co-sponsored by Grand Traverse Audubon Club. \nContact leader Maryellen Newport (maryellen.newport@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-peak-spring-bird-migration-interlochen-library-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192613Z
CREATED:20260204T184650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T192613Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with Michigan Audubon May 4 – 9 with a week of Swift Night Out evenings. \nThe theme of this year’s WMBD is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter” highlighting the role of public participation in bird conservation. Chimney Swift success is now intertwined with human habitation and is one of the focal species for Michigan Audubon community science reporting. Roosts from all over Michigan are monitored and reported to learn about the changing populations of these amazing aerial insectivores. \nSwift Night Out\, hosted by Michigan Audubon\, will be held each night from May 4–9\, 8:00–9:30 p.m.\, at Smith Floral & Greenhouses\, located at 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48910. \n*POSSIBLE ALTERNATE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION – Mt. Hope will be closed near the location\, please use the posted detours. Please access the parking lot from Alpha St. from the South and West\, and using Shubel road from the North and East. \nThis free\, family-friendly event is your chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing sky shows: hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling in a tornado-like formation before swooping into their evening roost. It’s a magical\, urban wildlife spectacle you won’t want to miss! Please bring a chair if you would like to sit while watching. \nArrive early to chat with fellow bird lovers and ask Michigan Audubon Staff all your swift-related questions—they will be on hand to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! \nOf course\, in true birdwatching fashion\, we wait with bated breath each evening for their sunset arrival — because swifts are wild creatures\, they don’t always RSVP. That just makes the moment they do appear even more thrilling! \nThese incredible birds have faced steep population declines due to habitat loss\, insecticide use\, and climate change. At the event\, you’ll also learn how you can help protect them through conservation and community science efforts. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski\, M.S.\, at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7564 or Kristy Taylor Events & Outreach Manager at ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org . \nYou can learn more about World Migratory Bird Day at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out-2/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Smith Floral & Greenhouse\, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T213000
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with Michigan Audubon May 4 – 9 with a week of Swift Night Out evenings. \nThe theme of this year’s WMBD is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter” highlighting the role of public participation in bird conservation. Chimney Swift success is now intertwined with human habitation and is one of the focal species for Michigan Audubon community science reporting. Roosts from all over Michigan are monitored and reported to learn about the changing populations of these amazing aerial insectivores. \nSwift Night Out\, hosted by Michigan Audubon\, will be held each night from May 4–9\, 8:00–9:30 p.m.\, at Smith Floral & Greenhouses\, located at 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48910. \n*POSSIBLE ALTERNATE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION – Mt. Hope will be closed near the location\, please use the posted detours. Please access the parking lot from Alpha St. from the South and West\, and using Shubel road from the North and East. \nThis free\, family-friendly event is your chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing sky shows: hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling in a tornado-like formation before swooping into their evening roost. It’s a magical\, urban wildlife spectacle you won’t want to miss! Please bring a chair if you would like to sit while watching. \nArrive early to chat with fellow bird lovers and ask Michigan Audubon Staff all your swift-related questions—they will be on hand to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! \nOf course\, in true birdwatching fashion\, we wait with bated breath each evening for their sunset arrival — because swifts are wild creatures\, they don’t always RSVP. That just makes the moment they do appear even more thrilling! \nThese incredible birds have faced steep population declines due to habitat loss\, insecticide use\, and climate change. At the event\, you’ll also learn how you can help protect them through conservation and community science efforts. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski\, M.S.\, at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7564 or Kristy Taylor Events & Outreach Manager at ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org . \nYou can learn more about World Migratory Bird Day at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Smith Floral & Greenhouse\, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T213000
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with Michigan Audubon May 4 – 9 with a week of Swift Night Out evenings. \nThe theme of this year’s WMBD is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter” highlighting the role of public participation in bird conservation. Chimney Swift success is now intertwined with human habitation and is one of the focal species for Michigan Audubon community science reporting. Roosts from all over Michigan are monitored and reported to learn about the changing populations of these amazing aerial insectivores. \nSwift Night Out\, hosted by Michigan Audubon\, will be held each night from May 4–9\, 8:00–9:30 p.m.\, at Smith Floral & Greenhouses\, located at 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48910. \n*POSSIBLE ALTERNATE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION – Mt. Hope will be closed near the location\, please use the posted detours. Please access the parking lot from Alpha St. from the South and West\, and using Shubel road from the North and East. \nThis free\, family-friendly event is your chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing sky shows: hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling in a tornado-like formation before swooping into their evening roost. It’s a magical\, urban wildlife spectacle you won’t want to miss! Please bring a chair if you would like to sit while watching. \nArrive early to chat with fellow bird lovers and ask Michigan Audubon Staff all your swift-related questions—they will be on hand to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! \nOf course\, in true birdwatching fashion\, we wait with bated breath each evening for their sunset arrival — because swifts are wild creatures\, they don’t always RSVP. That just makes the moment they do appear even more thrilling! \nThese incredible birds have faced steep population declines due to habitat loss\, insecticide use\, and climate change. At the event\, you’ll also learn how you can help protect them through conservation and community science efforts. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski\, M.S.\, at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7564 or Kristy Taylor Events & Outreach Manager at ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org . \nYou can learn more about World Migratory Bird Day at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Smith Floral & Greenhouse\, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T183301Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Capital Area Audubon Meeting - Into to eBird and Local Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 – “Intro to eBird and Local Hotspots ” with Kristy Taylor \nStart spring with new tools for finding great birding spots and learn how to contribute to community science by recording your findings. Presenter Kristy Taylor will share simple tips for exploring great birding hot spots in the Lansing area and how to find new sites to visit while traveling. To help you get started\, download the Merlin Bird ID app\, and sign up for an eBird account before the meeting.\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-capital-area-audubon-meeting-into-to-ebird-and-local-hotspots/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T192613Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with Michigan Audubon May 4 – 9 with a week of Swift Night Out evenings. \nThe theme of this year’s WMBD is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter” highlighting the role of public participation in bird conservation. Chimney Swift success is now intertwined with human habitation and is one of the focal species for Michigan Audubon community science reporting. Roosts from all over Michigan are monitored and reported to learn about the changing populations of these amazing aerial insectivores. \nSwift Night Out\, hosted by Michigan Audubon\, will be held each night from May 4–9\, 8:00–9:30 p.m.\, at Smith Floral & Greenhouses\, located at 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48910. \n*POSSIBLE ALTERNATE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION – Mt. Hope will be closed near the location\, please use the posted detours. Please access the parking lot from Alpha St. from the South and West\, and using Shubel road from the North and East. \nThis free\, family-friendly event is your chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing sky shows: hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling in a tornado-like formation before swooping into their evening roost. It’s a magical\, urban wildlife spectacle you won’t want to miss! Please bring a chair if you would like to sit while watching. \nArrive early to chat with fellow bird lovers and ask Michigan Audubon Staff all your swift-related questions—they will be on hand to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! \nOf course\, in true birdwatching fashion\, we wait with bated breath each evening for their sunset arrival — because swifts are wild creatures\, they don’t always RSVP. That just makes the moment they do appear even more thrilling! \nThese incredible birds have faced steep population declines due to habitat loss\, insecticide use\, and climate change. At the event\, you’ll also learn how you can help protect them through conservation and community science efforts. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski\, M.S.\, at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7564 or Kristy Taylor Events & Outreach Manager at ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org . \nYou can learn more about World Migratory Bird Day at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Smith Floral & Greenhouse\, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T200000
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with Michigan Audubon May 4 – 9 with a week of Swift Night Out evenings. \nThe theme of this year’s WMBD is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter” highlighting the role of public participation in bird conservation. Chimney Swift success is now intertwined with human habitation and is one of the focal species for Michigan Audubon community science reporting. Roosts from all over Michigan are monitored and reported to learn about the changing populations of these amazing aerial insectivores. \nSwift Night Out\, hosted by Michigan Audubon\, will be held each night from May 4–9\, 8:00–9:30 p.m.\, at Smith Floral & Greenhouses\, located at 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48910. \n*POSSIBLE ALTERNATE ROUTE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION – Mt. Hope will be closed near the location\, please use the posted detours. Please access the parking lot from Alpha St. from the South and West\, and using Shubel road from the North and East. \nThis free\, family-friendly event is your chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing sky shows: hundreds of Chimney Swifts swirling in a tornado-like formation before swooping into their evening roost. It’s a magical\, urban wildlife spectacle you won’t want to miss! Please bring a chair if you would like to sit while watching. \nArrive early to chat with fellow bird lovers and ask Michigan Audubon Staff all your swift-related questions—they will be on hand to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! \nOf course\, in true birdwatching fashion\, we wait with bated breath each evening for their sunset arrival — because swifts are wild creatures\, they don’t always RSVP. That just makes the moment they do appear even more thrilling! \nThese incredible birds have faced steep population declines due to habitat loss\, insecticide use\, and climate change. At the event\, you’ll also learn how you can help protect them through conservation and community science efforts. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski\, M.S.\, at cmachinski@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7564 or Kristy Taylor Events & Outreach Manager at ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org . \nYou can learn more about World Migratory Bird Day at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Smith Floral & Greenhouse\, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Young Birders
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Houghton Bird City - World Migratory Bird Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Spring — On the Wing\nSaturday\, May 09\, 2026\, 7:00 AM\n\n\nHuron Street Waterfront Park\, E Lakeshore Dr\, Houghton\, MI 49931\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00–9:00 am \nEarly bird walk (Nara Nature Boardwalk) \n9:30–11:00 am \nBird Banding Experience (location TBD) \n11:00 am–2:00 pm \n“Stopover” Community Space opens (Huron Street Waterfront Park) \n\n\nBird City information table (Visit Keweenaw) \n\n\nLocal conservation organizations (e.g.\, CCBC\, KLT\, KBREC\, etc…) \n\n\n“Try binoculars / spotting scope” station \n\n\nKids’ bird activity table \n\n\n3:00–4:00 pm \nPublic talk/featured program about birds (Portage Lake District Library) \npost-4:00 pm \n“Birds and Brews” (Keweenaw Brewing Company) \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-houghton-bird-city-event-spring-on-the-wing/
LOCATION:Huron Street Waterfront Park\, E Lakeshore Dr\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird City Event,Bird Walk,Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T103000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Big Rapids Bird City World Migratory Bird Day Event
DESCRIPTION:What is the World Migratory Bird Day event in Big Rapids?A family-friendly event featuring a guided bird walk\, educational talks\, and activities celebrating bird migration and ecosystem health. \nWhen is it?Morning event starting at 7:30 AM (see schedule below) \nWhere is it?Northend Riverside Park\, Big Rapids\, Michigan \nCelebrate nature and learn something new at the World Migratory Bird Day Celebration in Big Rapids\, Michigan. Hosted by the Bird City Big Rapids team\, this event brings together bird lovers\, families\, and curious minds for a morning of exploration and education in Northend Riverside Park. \nThe day begins with a guided bird walk led by a local ornithologist\, giving participants a chance to spot and learn about native bird species in their natural habitat. Throughout the morning\, guests can enjoy expert presentations on bird migration\, life cycles\, and the important role birds play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. \nThis event is perfect for families looking for things to do in Big Rapids\, nature enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in outdoor events in West Michigan. In addition to educational opportunities\, there will be fun\, hands-on activities for kids\, including face painting\, trivia\, and arts and crafts. \nA special highlight includes a ribbon cutting for a new public art installation\, adding a creative and community-focused element to the celebration. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or just getting started\, this event offers a welcoming and engaging way to connect with nature. \nEvent Schedule:\n\n7:30 AM: Guided Bird Walk with ornithologist Joe Lipar\n8:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting for “The Bird” sculpture by John Warner\n9:00 AM: Educational presentation by Dr. Victor Penha (Michigan State University)\n\nHighlights:\n\nGuided bird watching experience\nExpert-led educational presentations\nPublic art ribbon cutting\nFamily-friendly activities and crafts\nOutdoor learning in a scenic riverfront park\n\nPlan Your Visit:\nIf you’re looking for a unique family-friendly event in Big Rapids or a chance to explore nature in West Michigan\, this is a great way to start your day. Bring comfortable shoes\, water\, and binoculars if you have them. \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/22373/
LOCATION:Northend Riverside Park\, Trestle Bend Dr\, Big Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird City Event,Bird Walk,Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T080000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Petoskey Regional Audubon - Saturday Morning Birding Walks
DESCRIPTION:The Petoskey Regional Audubon Society invites you to birding walks at Little Traverse Conservancy’s Waldron Fen Preserve on Saturday mornings during the month of May at 8am. \nSpot migratory and resident bird species on this hike throughout a variety of habitats led by trip leader Brooke Knickerbocker – an enthusiastic birder and high school student. This preserve has nearly 2 miles of trails\, two small ponds\, a viewing platform\, and is a sizable wetland-fen complex. Expect this walk to take two to three hours. \nWe will meet in the dirt parking lot next to the Waldron Fen Nature Preserve sign off Banwell Road (look for the LTC sign). The parking area is unpaved and offers no restroom facilities. Bug spray is strongly encouraged. Trails can be muddy. Proper footwear is a must. The trail is a loop and there is no short-cut back. \nThe Fen truly is a magical spot with 148 acres. For example\, on one morning in May 2025 our small group called 51 species and 137 individual birds. The terrain is uneven\, sometimes wet\, and bug spray is always recommended. As you can imagine\, birds love this kind of habitat; but it’s not for everyone. \n  \nNotes:  \n\nRSVP is not necessary to attend the bird walk. Just show up.\nBring binoculars if you have them. If not\, loaner pairs will be available.\nBeginning birders always welcome.\nNo pets. No smoking.\nDress for conditions and insect protection.\nDirections – From Alanson\, head east on M-68 to Banwell Road. Turn right. Continue on Banwell 3.3 miles to entrance on left.\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-petoskey-regional-audubon-saturday-morning-birding-walks/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Waldron Fen Nature Preserve
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T195234Z
CREATED:20260413T195234Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: World Migratory Bird Day at Fenner Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day at Fenner\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM\nFenner Nature Center — 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave\, Lansing MI 48910\n \nExplore Fenner’s trails alongside local birders\, naturalists\, and Fenner staff as you search for migratory and resident birds throughout the property. With over 4.5 miles of paved and unpaved trails across 134 acres of green space\, each hike offers something a little different. \nPerhaps you’re hoping to find a new species\, brush up on your birding skills\, or simply enjoy a morning outdoors with others who share your interest.  \nAll experience levels are welcome\, and there’s always something new to discover along the way. \nMichigan Audubon Events & Outreach Manager\, Kristy Taylor\, will be leading a birdwalk at 9:00am during this event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. All hikes will meet at the Welcome Booth in front of the Visitor Center. \nQuestions? Contact her at events@mynaturecenter.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-world-migratory-bird-day-at-fenner-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Whitehouse Nature Center - Migratory Bird Day Walk
DESCRIPTION:Global Migratory Bird Day Bird Walk Whitehouse Nature Center\, Albion \n\nDate: Saturday\, May 09\, 2026 9:00am \nWhitehouse Nature Center: Global Migratory Bird Day Bird Walk \nJoin Ornithologists Dale Kennedy and Doug White for a bird walk at Whitehouse Nature Center for Global Migratory Bird Day. Meet at WNC Interpretive Building\, Farley Rd\, Albion. \n\nMore information: WNC: Global Migratory Bird Day Bird 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-whitehouse-nature-center-migratory-bird-day-walk/
LOCATION:Whitehouse Nature Center
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152814Z
CREATED:20260427T152814Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Roscommon Bird City - World Migratory Bird Day Event
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day 2026: Every Bird Counts—Your Observations Matter\n\nSaturday\, May 09\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRoscommon\, 585 Southline\, Roscommon\, MI 48653\, USA \n\n\nJoin us as we highlight the role of public participation in collecting data on migratory bird populations and their habitats\, and factors that impact their populations and contribute to our knowledge about how to protect them. \n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nJoin us at Gahagan Nature Preserve on Saturday May 9 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The theme for this year’s WMBD\, “Every Bird Counts—Your Observations Matter”\, highlights the role of public participation in collecting data on migratory bird populations and their habitats and factors that impact their populations and contribute to our knowledge about how to protect them. Community science\, ranging from backyard bird counts to large-scale coordinated surveys\, provides information on species distribution\, abundance trends\, migration timing\, and breeding success. This data is important to identify conservation priorities and inform effective conservation action plans and strategies. By engaging individuals and communities in monitoring efforts\, we not only gather scientific data but also build a deeper connection to nature\, raise awareness about the challenges migratory birds face\, and inspire direct conservation action. \nWe will talk about ongoing citizen science projects\, eBird\, and Merlin\, then hit the trails at Gahagan to use some of what we learned. \n\n\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-roscommon-bird-city-world-migratory-bird-day-event/
LOCATION:Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve\, 209 W Maplehurst Dr.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird City Event,Bird Walk,Birding,Birding Trail Event,Community Science Event,Educational Event,World Migratory Bird Day Event
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