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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150605T150000
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SUMMARY:Michigan Environmental Council northern Michigan regional meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting – Michigan Environmental Council\nJune 5\nA highlight of this year’s meeting will be a panel discussion on public lands issues that are currently a source of much debate in Lansing. Recently introduced bills would reduce the DNR’s public land footprint in northern Michigan and use Natural Resources Trust Fund dollars for mining and forestry infrastructure\, among other proposed changes. The lasted proposals will be sorted through with:\n\n\nJulie Clark\, TART Trails\nBrad Garmon\, Michigan Environmental Council\nMatt McDonough\, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy\nDNR staff (invited)\n\nAs always\, the meeting will include a Capitol update from MEC’s James Clift with the latest on energy\, transportation and other key issues. Area lawmakers have been invited to provide an update on their priorities and field your questions. \nRegister here.\nHave questions? Contact Andy McGlashen at (517) 999-0425or andrew@environmentalcouncil.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-environmental-council-northern-michigan-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:The Filling Station Microbrewery\, 642 Railroad Pl\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150606T120000
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SUMMARY:Chippewa Valley Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Chippewa Valley Audubon Club\nFrog Walk \nMike LeValley and Gary Kramer will lead a trip to Deerfield Park to look at some of our lesser-seen night critters. We will meet at Deerfield Park at 9:00 AM.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/chippewa-valley-audubon-club-event/
LOCATION:Deerfield Park\, 2425 W Remus Rd\, Mt Pleasant\, MI\,  48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150606T170000
DTSTAMP:20150506T200742Z
CREATED:20150501T235123Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Tour - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Kirtland’s Warbler Tour\nStart Date/Time: 6/6/2015 9:00 AM End Date/Time: 6/6/2015 5:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nAge Requirement: Birthdate cannot be after 6/6/1997\nRegistration Begins: 12/1/2014\nLast Day to Register: 5/29/2015\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nCost: $40.00 per General\nDetails:\nJoin experienced birders Kyle Bagnall and Michelle Fournier on a trip to tour nesting habitat of the Kirtland’s Warbler. Once on the brink of extinction\, this special songbird has taken significant steps toward recovery\, through it remains on the Federal and State Endangered species lists. Our group will leave CNC by van at 9:00am and return to Midland by 5:00pm. Participants should bring a sack lunch and money for a dinner stop on the way home. \nAges: 18+ \nActivity Location: Map: 400 South Badour Road\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US\nCancellation Policy: There is a $10 service fee for any registration that is changed or cancelled. If CNC cancels this program (e.g.\, conditions are unfavorable)\, participants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-tour/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150607T153000
DTSTAMP:20150506T200546Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Discovery Walk - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Wetland Discovery Walk\nStart Date/Time: 6/7/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 6/7/2015 3:30 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nWalk around Heron Marsh this afternoon to discover who is living in this wetland neighborhood! How many things can you check off on this scavenger hunt? There will be things to see\, smell\, feel\, watch for and things that only you can find. Meet Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the Wetlands Area pavilion. \nFree of Charge; All Ages Welcome (under 18 with an adult)
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wetland-discovery-walk/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150609T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T000704Z
CREATED:20150609T222605Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Stories and Activities - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Summer Stories and Activities – No Family Left Indoors\nJune 9 6:30 – 8 pm \nSummer Stories and Activities at Thornapple Kellogg Schools Community Library \nJoin and listen to stories and have fun in Middleville.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-stories-and-activities-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Thornapple Kellogg Schools and Community Library\, 3885 Bender Rd\, Middleville\, MI\, 49333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150610T163000
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SUMMARY:Woodland Flowers Hike at the River Point- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Woodland Flowers Hike at the River Point\nStart Date/Time: 6/10/2015 3:00 PM End Date/Time: 6/10/2015 4:30 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nEnjoy a leisurely walk to discover woodland wildflowers\, ferns and flowering trees at Chippewa Nature Center’s River Point Area. Meet Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the River Point trailhead at the end of Hubert Road.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/woodland-flowers-hike-at-the-river-point/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150611T120000
DTSTAMP:20150506T200420Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Bird Banding\nStart Date/Time: 6/11/2015 8:00 AM End Date/Time: 6/11/2015 12:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office after 8 am on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-banding-2/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150612T100000
DTSTAMP:20150609T224319Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Tour at Sharonville State Game Area - Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tour – Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors\nJune 12 – Sharonville State Game Area\nBirders who would like to add a Henslow’s sparrow to their life list and other wildlife watchers are invited to join the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors for a morning of birding Friday\, June 12\, at Sharonville State Game Area in Jackson County. The bird tour will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. and will travel through both grassland and forested habitats. \nThe tour will begin at the Sharonville State Game Area Barn. From there\, the group will caravan to other points in the game area. Participants should wear long pants\, long socks and sturdy shoes. Pants should be tucked into socks and insect repellent should be worn\, as the tour will go through some tick-heavy areas. Binoculars will be available for those who need to borrow them. \nTo register\, call Tom Jones at 734-612-6677 or Holly Vaughn at 313-396-6863. Participation will be limited to 20 people. Those needing special accommodations are welcome. Tracked wheelchairs are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe Sharonville State Game Area Barn can be found at 5754 Fishville Road in Grass Lake\, Michigan. Basic directions from I-94: Take the Clear Lake Road Exit No. 153. Head south (turn left) on Clear Lake Road\, which then turns into North Francisco Road. After about 5 miles\, turn left onto Fishville Road. After 4 miles\, the barn will be on your right. \nMichigan Operation Freedom Outdoors is a cooperative partnership between the Department of Natural Resources\, Eisenhower Center\, Zero-Day\, Camp Liberty\, Passing Along the Heritage Foundation\, the Brain Injury Association of Michigan\, Safari Club International Foundation\, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council\, Michigan United Conservation Clubs\, the Disabled American Veterans and more. Its mission is to provide improved outdoor recreation opportunities for wounded veterans and individuals with health challenges\, and to coordinate a support network that facilitates their recovery through connecting with nature.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bird-tour-at-sharonville-state-game-area-michigan-operation-freedom-outdoors/
LOCATION:Sharonville State Game Area Barn\, 5754 Fishville Road\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150613T100000
DTSTAMP:20150506T200004Z
CREATED:20150501T235124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T200004Z
UID:10002136-1434189600-1434189600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birds & Bagels Hike- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nBirds & Bagels Hike\nStart Date/Time:\n6/13/2015 8:00 AM   End Date/Time: 6/13/2015 10:00 AM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nNesting season is at its peak\, so this morning’s venture should be a fruitful one!  Join Jeanne Henderson for a bird walk on CNC trails.  Afterwards\, we will enjoy coffee and bagels and perhaps gain a few more birds at the feeders for our checklist.  Loaner binoculars are available. \nFree of Charge; Ages: 9+ (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-bagels-hike-3/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150616T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150616T143000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195852Z
CREATED:20150501T235124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195852Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring our Ecosystems: Woodland - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nExploring our Ecosystems: Woodland\nStart Date/Time:\n6/16/2015 1:00 PM   End Date/Time: 6/16/2015 2:30 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nGet ready to investigate the plants and animals in our ecosystems with these hands-on\, family friendly programs. Squirrels\, slugs\, beetles and more!  Meet CNC’s Michelle Fournier at the Visitor Center to explore the plants and animals that call this woodland ecosystem home.  We’ll be rolling over logs\, looking for wildflowers and camouflaging with the forest floor. \nFree of Charge; All Ages Welcome (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/exploring-our-ecosystems-woodland/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150623T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T000745Z
CREATED:20150609T231614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T000745Z
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SUMMARY:Pond Exploration - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Pond Exploration – No Family Left Indoors\nJune 23 6:30 – 8 pm\nCatch wiggling\, hopping\, or diving pond critters on the boardwalk. If there is time\, the evening will end with a campfire and a story.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/pond-exploration-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Camp\, 10160 S. M-37 Highway\, Dowling\, MI\, 49050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150624T160000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195722Z
CREATED:20150501T235125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195722Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Walk at Riverview Preserve - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nPlant Walk at Riverview Preserve\nStart Date/Time:\n6/24/2015 2:00 PM   End Date/Time: 6/24/2015 4:00 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nJoin CNC Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at Little Forks Conservancy’s Riverview Preserve to discover and learn about wildflowers\, ferns\, shrubs\, and trees \nThis program is held at Riverview Natural Area:\nFrom Downtown Midland\, take M-20 west for 4.2 miles then turn right onto North Homer Road. Drive 2 miles then follow the curve to the left onto East Wheeler Road. The parking area is ¼ mile down East Wheeler Road on the right. \nFree of Charge; Ages 9+ (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  Riverview Natural Area\, N Homer Rd\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/plant-walk-at-riverview-preserve/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150625T120000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195605Z
CREATED:20150501T235125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195605Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Bird Banding\nStart Date/Time: 6/25/2015 8:00 AM End Date/Time: 6/25/2015 12:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office after 8 am on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-banding-3/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150628T160000
DTSTAMP:20150618T184025Z
CREATED:20150618T184025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150618T184025Z
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SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Birthday Bash at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Bald Eagle Birthday Bash at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary\nSunday\, June 28th\, 1:00 – 4:00 PM\nOur resident bald eagle is turning 30! Join the celebration and enjoy a slice of birthday cake! \nLearn about Bald Eagle natural history with family-friendly activities and LIVE Birds of Prey demonstrations! \nMembers: free\nNon-Members: regular admission\n$5/adult\, $4/senior (62+) or college student with ID\n$3/child (ages 2-17)\, Under 2 are Free \nQuestions? Call (269)671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bald-eagle-birthday-bash-at-the-w-k-kellogg-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:MSU Kellogg Bird Sanctuary\, 12685 East C Avenue\, Augusta\, MI\, 49012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150630T170000
DTSTAMP:20150610T000758Z
CREATED:20150610T000257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T000758Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Art in Nature – No Family Left Indoors\nJune 30 6:30 – 8 PM\nFamilies will have a chance to explore Charlton Park and use items found in nature as the tools for an art project.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/art-in-nature-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Charlton Park\, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.616978;-85.2116375
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd Hastings MI 49058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2545 S. Charlton Park Rd:geo:-85.2116375,42.616978
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150707T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T001107Z
CREATED:20150610T001107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T001107Z
UID:10002150-1436293800-1436299200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Summer Outdoors Concert - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Summer Outdoors Concert – No Family Left Indoors\nJuly 7 6:30 – 8 PM\nStudents from the school will be playing an outdoor concert. Instruments will be available to touch and explore.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-outdoors-concert-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Pierce Cedar Creek Institute\, 701 W Cloverdale Rd\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.5369926;-85.302492
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W Cloverdale Rd Hastings MI 49058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=701 W Cloverdale Rd:geo:-85.302492,42.5369926
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150709T120000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195431Z
CREATED:20150501T235128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195431Z
UID:10002140-1436443200-1436443200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Bird Banding\nStart Date/Time: 7/9/2015 8:00 AM End Date/Time: 7/9/2015 12:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office after 8 am on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-banding-4/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150709T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150709T153000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195348Z
CREATED:20150501T235128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195348Z
UID:10002141-1436455800-1436455800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Butterfly Walk\nStart Date/Time: 7/9/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 7/9/2015 3:30 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nHave you ever wanted to catch a butterfly? It’s not easy\, but you can learn how to use an aerial net today. Any butterflies we catch\, we’ll look at and identify\, then release them. Meet Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the Visitor Center. \nFree of Charge; All Ages Welcome (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150711T170000
DTSTAMP:20150506T195249Z
CREATED:20150501T235128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195249Z
UID:10002041-1436634000-1436634000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Count- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nButterfly Count\nStart Date/Time:\n7/11/2015 9:00 AM   End Date/Time: 7/11/2015 5:00 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nChippewa Nature Center has hosted a Butterfly Count each July since 1988. Over the years\, we have found as many as 38 species in one day\, adding a new species almost every year. Beginner and experienced lepidopterists alike are invited to spend a few hours\, or the whole day\, walking CNC’s property  to record all of the butterflies we can find.  We’ll head out in small groups to cover as much area as possible. Much of the count is done off-trail\, so plan on wearing long pants\, and maybe even long sleeves (thistle gets tall!). Please call Jeanne Henderson (631-0830)  by July 9 to be put on the list of participants. \nFree of Charge: Ages: 9+ (under 18 w/adult)
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/butterfly-count/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150714T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T001446Z
CREATED:20150610T001446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T001446Z
UID:10002152-1436898600-1436904000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sidewalk Art - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Art in Nature – No Family Left Indoors\nJuly 14 6:30 – 8 PM\nCreate individual works of art on the sidewalks and add to a collaborative piece.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sidewalk-art-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Barry Community Enrichment Center\, 231 S Broadway St\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.6470187;-85.2900047
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 S Broadway St Hastings MI 49058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=231 S Broadway St:geo:-85.2900047,42.6470187
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150716T120000
DTSTAMP:20150506T194054Z
CREATED:20150501T235129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T194054Z
UID:10002043-1437048000-1437048000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Bird Banding\nStart Date/Time: 7/16/2015 8:00 AM End Date/Time: 7/16/2015 12:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office after 8 am on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-banding-5/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150721T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T003325Z
CREATED:20150610T003325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T003325Z
UID:10002154-1437503400-1437508800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Finding Frogs at Hidden Pond - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Finding Frogs at Hidden Pond – No Family Left Indoors\nJuly 21 6:30 – 8 PM\nKids will have the opportunity to get their feet wet and look for their favorite amphibians.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/finding-frogs-at-hidden-pond-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Hidden Pond Preserve
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150723T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150723T143000
DTSTAMP:20150506T201523Z
CREATED:20150501T235129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T201523Z
UID:10002047-1437661800-1437661800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Exploring our Ecosystems: Wetlands - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nExploring our Ecosystems: Wetlands\nStart Date/Time:\n7/23/2015 1:00 PM   End Date/Time: 7/23/2015 2:30 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nGet ready to investigate the plants and animals in our ecosystems with these hands-on\, family friendly programs. Beaver\, geese\, herons\, and frogs are only some of the animals that call the wetlands home. Put on your mud boots and meet Interpretive Naturalist Michelle Fournier at CNC’s Wetlands Area to find out what other intriguing animals and plants live in this aquatic ecosystem. \nFree of Charge; All Ages Welcome (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/exploring-our-ecosystems-wetlands/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150725T230000
DTSTAMP:20150519T233629Z
CREATED:20150519T233629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T233629Z
UID:10002056-1437814800-1437865200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Chippewa Valley Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Chippewa Valley Audubon Club\nMoths at Night \nMike LeValley and Stan Lilley will lead a trip to Mission Creek Park. A sheet will be set up with lights to see what moths will show up. This will meet at Mission Creek Park at 9:00 PM.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/chippewa-valley-audubon-club-event-2/
LOCATION:Mission Creek Park\, 1458 N. Harris Street\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
GEO:43.6080064;-84.7878208
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mission Creek Park 1458 N. Harris Street Mt. Pleasant MI 48858 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1458 N. Harris Street:geo:-84.7878208,43.6080064
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150726T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150726T153000
DTSTAMP:20150506T201451Z
CREATED:20150501T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T201451Z
UID:10002049-1437924600-1437924600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Butterfly Walk\nStart Date/Time: 7/26/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 7/26/2015 3:30 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nHave you ever wanted to catch a butterfly? It’s not easy\, but you can learn how to use an aerial net today. Any butterflies we catch\, we’ll look at and identify\, then release them. Meet Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the Visitor Center. \nFree of Charge; All Ages Welcome (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150728T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T003850Z
CREATED:20150610T003850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T003850Z
UID:10002156-1438108200-1438113600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Hike the North Country Trail - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Hike the North Country Trail – No Family Left Indoors\nJuly 28 6:30 – 8 PM\nA hike on the North Country Trail\, highlighting some of the recent work on the trail.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/hike-the-north-country-trail-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:North Country Trail (NE of Middleville at Crane Rd.)
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150730T120000
DTSTAMP:20150506T201349Z
CREATED:20150501T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T201349Z
UID:10002051-1438257600-1438257600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Bird Banding\nStart Date/Time: 7/30/2015 8:00 AM End Date/Time: 7/30/2015 12:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office after 8 am on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-banding-7/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chippewa Nature Center 400 S. Badour Rd. Midland 48640 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 S. Badour Rd.:geo:-84.2911145,43.6000528
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150802T180000
DTSTAMP:20150714T195223Z
CREATED:20150714T194622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T195223Z
UID:10002071-1438423200-1438538400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
DESCRIPTION:Michigan DNR Event – Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival\nThe Department of Natural Resources and the Frank N. Anderson Foundation will host the 20th annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Recreation Area’s Saginaw Bay Visitor Center. \nActivities run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.  A Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle that enters the park for the festival. Passports (for those who have not gotten them with their vehicle registration) are $11 and can be purchased at the park the day of the festival or at any state park prior to the festival.  \nThe weekend’s festivities include a Hunting and Outdoor Recreation Expo\, the Michigan Duck and Goose Calling Contest\, the 2016 Michigan Duck Hunters Association Michigan Duck Stamp Competition\, adult and youth duck-calling clinics\, a wildlife arts and crafts show and a wildlife carving show.  \nSpecial guest exhibitors include wildlife taxidermist Travis McLeod\, waterfowl carver Tony Kirby\, wildlife artist Gina Calocassides\, and wildlife photographers Michael and Teresa McGill.  \nOther activities include: \n\n Wildlife Recovery live animal presentations.\n Waterfowl ID trail.\n Chainsaw carving contest.\n Parent/youth canoe races.\n Future Duck Stamp Contest for young artists.\nOpportunities to learn from featured artists.\n Wildlife photography contest with professional\, amateur and junior divisions.\n Quack-athalon competition for teams of one adult and two youths.\n Retrieving dog demonstrations and fun trials.\n Special presentations by the DNR Wildlife and Law Enforcement divisions\, including programs on endangered and invasive species.\n Outdoor sportsmen and conservation information booths\, where kids can even earn a Junior Ranger Patch by visiting selected booths.\n\nAdditional sponsors making the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival possible include the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area\, Michigan Duck Hunters Association\, Cabela’s\, Ducks Unlimited\, the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy\, Frank’s Great Outdoors\, Toyota\, the National Environmental Education Foundation\, General Motors Foundation and the Dow Corporation. \nFor more information about the 2015 Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival\, visit the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival Facebook page or the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area website at www.friendsofpark.org or call the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at 989-667-0717.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/saginaw-bay-waterfowl-festival/2015-08-01/
LOCATION:Saginaw Bay Visitor Center\, 3582 State Park Drive\, Bay City\, 48706
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival
GEO:43.669921;-83.9124751
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saginaw Bay Visitor Center 3582 State Park Drive Bay City 48706;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3582 State Park Drive:geo:-83.9124751,43.669921
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150802T160000
DTSTAMP:20150714T195345Z
CREATED:20150714T194622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T195345Z
UID:10002073-1438506000-1438531200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival
DESCRIPTION:Michigan DNR Event – Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival\nThe Department of Natural Resources and the Frank N. Anderson Foundation will host the 20th annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Recreation Area’s Saginaw Bay Visitor Center. \nActivities run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.  A Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle that enters the park for the festival. Passports (for those who have not gotten them with their vehicle registration) are $11 and can be purchased at the park the day of the festival or at any state park prior to the festival.  \nThe weekend’s festivities include a Hunting and Outdoor Recreation Expo\, the Michigan Duck and Goose Calling Contest\, the 2016 Michigan Duck Hunters Association Michigan Duck Stamp Competition\, adult and youth duck-calling clinics\, a wildlife arts and crafts show and a wildlife carving show.  \nSpecial guest exhibitors include wildlife taxidermist Travis McLeod\, waterfowl carver Tony Kirby\, wildlife artist Gina Calocassides\, and wildlife photographers Michael and Teresa McGill.  \nOther activities include: \n\n Wildlife Recovery live animal presentations.\n Waterfowl ID trail.\n Chainsaw carving contest.\n Parent/youth canoe races.\n Future Duck Stamp Contest for young artists.\nOpportunities to learn from featured artists.\n Wildlife photography contest with professional\, amateur and junior divisions.\n Quack-athalon competition for teams of one adult and two youths.\n Retrieving dog demonstrations and fun trials.\n Special presentations by the DNR Wildlife and Law Enforcement divisions\, including programs on endangered and invasive species.\n Outdoor sportsmen and conservation information booths\, where kids can even earn a Junior Ranger Patch by visiting selected booths.\n\nAdditional sponsors making the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival possible include the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area\, Michigan Duck Hunters Association\, Cabela’s\, Ducks Unlimited\, the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy\, Frank’s Great Outdoors\, Toyota\, the National Environmental Education Foundation\, General Motors Foundation and the Dow Corporation. \nFor more information about the 2015 Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival\, visit the Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival Facebook page or the Friends of Bay City State Recreation Area website at www.friendsofpark.org or call the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at 989-667-0717.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/saginaw-bay-waterfowl-festival-2015-08-02/
LOCATION:Saginaw Bay Visitor Center\, 3582 State Park Drive\, Bay City\, 48706
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival
GEO:43.669921;-83.9124751
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saginaw Bay Visitor Center 3582 State Park Drive Bay City 48706;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3582 State Park Drive:geo:-83.9124751,43.669921
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150804T200000
DTSTAMP:20150610T004231Z
CREATED:20150610T004231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T004231Z
UID:10002158-1438713000-1438718400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Exploring McKeown Bridge Park - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Exploring McKeown Bridge Park – No Family Left Indoors\nAugust 4 6:30 – 8 PM\nEnjoy a family night together fishing\, building and flying a kite\, and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/exploring-mckeown-bridge-park-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:McKeown Bridge Park\, McKeown Rd\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.595911;-85.236026
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McKeown Bridge Park McKeown Rd Hastings MI 49058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=McKeown Rd:geo:-85.236026,42.595911
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR