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SUMMARY:Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Syposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative for their 2018 symposium in Mackinaw City. \nFor more details and registration information\, click below. \n[vc_button url=”https://mibci.org/” text=”>> Learn more about the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Symposium” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-bird-conservation-initiative-syposium/
LOCATION:Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn\, Machinaw City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educational Event,PUMA Spotlight Events
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SUMMARY:Seminar Series: Introduction to eBird with Caleb Putnam
DESCRIPTION:Join Caleb Putnam\, Michigan Bird Conservation Coordinator for Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan DNR\, to learn about eBird. Both the website and mobile applications will be discussed. This introduction will have you populating lists and finding species of interest in no time. Not an eBirder yet? The seminar will guide you through the easy steps to register your eBird account! \nThis event is part of the Michigan Audubon Seminar Series. Seminars are free and open to the public. Sessions take place on the second Monday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Michigan Audubon office located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI\, 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/seminar-series-introduction-ebird-caleb-putnam/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180310T100000
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for a fun and informative Nest Box Workshop. Being a responsible bird “landlord” includes providing a safe nesting situation. This can be accomplished through regular nest checks\, maintenance\, and predator guards. Gene Wasserman will cover the basics of nest box monitoring. Learn how to perform regular nest checks\, safeguard against parasites and predators\, and record monitoring data. As an added bonus\, there will be an opportunity to construct and take home your very own nest box. \nPlease register at the link below. \nThe cost is $10. Please bring payment to the workshop. Cash\, check\, or credit card will be accepted. If you have any questions\, please email events@michiganaudubon.org or call (517) 580-7364. \n[vc_button url=”https://goo.gl/forms/A7zlI1gkW9NY61b23″ text=”>> Register for Nestbox Monitoring Workshop” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]\n  \nSaturday\, March 10\, 2018\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMichigan Audubon Office\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/nestbox-monitoring-workshop/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180306
DTSTAMP:20180122T202707Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T202707Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Association of Michigan Conference: Growing in a Post-Wild World
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Michigan Wildflower Conference presents local\, regional and national speakers who are experts in their fields. Topics include native plants\, invasive controls\, environmental concerns\, forestry\, landscape design\, wildlife and much more. There will be general and concurrent sessions both days.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wildflower-association-michigan-conference-growing-post-wild-world/
LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T193000
DTSTAMP:20180115T145849Z
CREATED:20180115T145849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T145849Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing with Michigan Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25\, 2018\, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Okemos Public Library. \nJump start your garden with seedlings from native plants. Seed varieties and potting soil provided but bring up to three clean gallon milk jugs. *Registration required; please click on “Register” below. \n[vc_button url=”https://cadl.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=42304&lib=8″ text=”>> Register” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-sowing-michigan-native-plants/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T110000
DTSTAMP:20171115T150627Z
CREATED:20171115T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T150627Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Bird-friendly Backyard
DESCRIPTION:A backyard can be a haven for birds and wildlife\, but where to start and what’s right for your backyard? \nJoin Michigan Audubon’s Rachelle Roake for an introduction to the elements of a bird-friendly backyard. Tips for top-performing native gardens\, bird feeders\, and nest boxes will be covered. In a time when habitat loss is the leading threat to birds\, every backyard\, no matter the size\, can provide important habitat. Come learn how to attract birds\, butterflies\, and more by creating a nature sanctuary in your own backyard. \nPlease join us for this free event.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/creating-bird-friendly-backyard/
LOCATION:Dexter Mill\, 3515 Central St.\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171017T193000
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SUMMARY:Engaging Young Birders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in engaging the next generation of birders and conservationists? Join Michigan Audubon’s Lindsay Cain for an introduction to engaging young birders. Educators\, parents\, grandparents\, chapter members\, and other volunteers will all benefit from these tips and tools for introducing birds and bird-related conservation to youth of all ages. From species-specific activities to general bird-related resources\, these skills can be used in formal educational settings and at informal meetings and events. Come learn some new ways to engage youth in this area and share ideas and activities that have worked for you! This workshop is free\, but registering in advance is appreciated. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-engaging-young-birders-tickets-37878783461?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for Engaging Young Birders” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/engaging-young-birders-workshop/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170926T190000
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SUMMARY:Swifts in the City
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard chipping and chattering above your head when you’re in an urban downtown area or neighborhood? Have you seen small “bats” flying during the daytime? Chimney Swifts are unique\, “cigar-shaped” birds that live alongside people in many cities and neighborhoods and are easily confused with bats. They play an important role as natural pest control by consuming thousands of flying insects per day. Sadly\, these birds are declining across the country\, but you can help! \nJoin Rachelle Roake from Michigan Audubon to learn about these charming city-loving birds and find out how to help through monitoring and creating habitat. The workshop will include an indoor talk followed by a short carpool to a Chimney Swift roost location to witness the amazing spectacle of roosting behavior. This workshop is great for non-birders and birders alike\, newbies to experts. \n\nThis program is open to all ages. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear to be outside. We will have the program rain or shine. \nTo register for this program please follow the “Tickets” link or visit woldumar.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swifts-in-the-city/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170924T203000
DTSTAMP:20170920T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Swift Night Out at the Swift Sanctuary and Historic Winery \nDate: Saturday\, September 23 and Sunday\, September 24\nTime: 6 p.m. to just after sunset\nLocation: Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River Farmington\, MI 48336 \nJoin Detroit Audubon and partners at the Swift Sanctuary to watch the spectacular show as up to 50\,000 Chimney Swifts swirl around and around like a tornado before the avian funnel cloud swirls right down into this historic winery. A wooded area behind the historic winery abuts the Rouge River\, so there may be some migrants lurking there as well. This could be the largest roost of Chimney Swifts in North America! \nAs the swifts go down the chimney we will see a projection of a live video cam of their activity in the chimney\, which was partly supported by Detroit Audubon. Bring a lawn chair to watch this incredible show. Detroit Audubon will have a table at this Swift festival both nights\, we will present a PowerPoint program on swifts\, and in past years there was band to add to the festive atmosphere leading up to the grand mass descent of thousands of swifts into the chimney for the night. \nThere will be refreshments and a raffle a well\, all to raise funds for the expensive upkeep of this historic chimney! \nPlease RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZC8WAxDQqbiCf13D3 or please kindly email Jac@DetroitAudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out/2017-09-24/
LOCATION:Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River\, Farmington\, MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170923T203000
DTSTAMP:20170920T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Swift Night Out at the Swift Sanctuary and Historic Winery \nDate: Saturday\, September 23 and Sunday\, September 24\nTime: 6 p.m. to just after sunset\nLocation: Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River Farmington\, MI 48336 \nJoin Detroit Audubon and partners at the Swift Sanctuary to watch the spectacular show as up to 50\,000 Chimney Swifts swirl around and around like a tornado before the avian funnel cloud swirls right down into this historic winery. A wooded area behind the historic winery abuts the Rouge River\, so there may be some migrants lurking there as well. This could be the largest roost of Chimney Swifts in North America! \nAs the swifts go down the chimney we will see a projection of a live video cam of their activity in the chimney\, which was partly supported by Detroit Audubon. Bring a lawn chair to watch this incredible show. Detroit Audubon will have a table at this Swift festival both nights\, we will present a PowerPoint program on swifts\, and in past years there was band to add to the festive atmosphere leading up to the grand mass descent of thousands of swifts into the chimney for the night. \nThere will be refreshments and a raffle a well\, all to raise funds for the expensive upkeep of this historic chimney! \nPlease RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZC8WAxDQqbiCf13D3 or please kindly email Jac@DetroitAudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out/2017-09-23/
LOCATION:Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River\, Farmington\, MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T130000
DTSTAMP:20170810T181229Z
CREATED:20170810T181229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T181229Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Habitat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A backyard can be a haven for birds and wildlife\, but where to start and what’s right for your backyard? Join Michigan Audubon’s Rachelle Roake for an introduction to the elements of a bird-friendly backyard. Tips for top-performing native gardens\, bird feeders\, and nest boxes will be covered. In a time when habitat loss is the leading threat to birds\, every backyard\, no matter the size\, can provide important habitat. Come learn how to attract birds\, butterflies\, and more by creating a nature sanctuary in your own backyard. \nThis workshop is free\, but please register at the link below. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-backyard-bird-habitat-registration-36868978106″ text=”>> Register for Backyard Bird Habitat Workshop” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/backyard-bird-habitat-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T090000
DTSTAMP:20170810T181731Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Birding Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in leading or assisting with guided bird walks? Join Michigan Audubon for a special workshop to introduce you to the world of guiding people through nature and introducing them to the world of birds around them. A walk itself\, this workshop will offer an overview\, plus tips and tricks along with core skills needed to become a successful\, engaging volunteer birding guide. \nParticipants are asked to fill out a volunteer application* and commit to volunteering with Michigan Audubon as a bird guide\, assistant\, or event supporter at future Michigan Audubon events. \n*A link to our volunteer application will be sent to your email address after you register for the workshop. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-2017-volunteer-birding-guide-training-registration-36896466324″ text=”>> Register for Volunteer Birding Guide Training” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/volunteer-birding-guide-training/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170828T210000
DTSTAMP:20170822T143036Z
CREATED:20170822T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T143036Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out in East Lansing
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Audubon for a social hour and swift viewing event on Monday\, August 28 at 7 p.m. We will meet at Crunchy’s for a drink or dinner\, then walk to the nearby People’s Church (200 W Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI) at 8 p.m. to watch the roost chimney. Swifts will start gathering in large numbers around 8:30 p.m. and the spectacle will end by 9 p.m. No birding experience or equipment is necessary but cameras and binoculars are encouraged. Come out for a fun\, casual evening to view these urban birds as they migrate south! \nRSVP to Rachelle Roake at rroake@michiganaudubon.org or (517) 580-7364. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled for rain. Those who RSVP ahead of time will receive an email notification announcing any changes. \nIf you’re not able to join us\, you can still help! Surveying for swifts is fun\, easy\, and suitable for all ages. Potential roost locations are fun to search for – start looking for large\, uncapped chimneys on historical buildings\, old factories\, schools\, churches\, courthouses\, or libraries. Learn more about conducting surveys\, find data sheets\, and enter survey data at our website at https://www.michiganaudubon.org/our-conservation-impact/chsw/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-east-lansing/
LOCATION:Crunchy’s\, 254 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, INGHAM\, 48823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event,Educational Event
GEO:42.7345419;-84.4818818
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170808T203000
DTSTAMP:20170731T161345Z
CREATED:20170724T185501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T161345Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Swifts in the City!
DESCRIPTION:Swifts in the City! A free workshop hosted by Michigan Audubon\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 8 \nTime: 7 – 8:30 p.m. \nLocation: Michigan Audubon Headquarters\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI 48864 \n\n\nPlease join us for Michigan Audubon’s August Workshop: Swifts in the City! Have you heard chipping and chattering above your head when you’re in an urban downtown area or neighborhood? Have you seen small “bats” flying during the daytime? Chimney Swifts are unique\, “cigar-shaped” birds that live alongside people in many cities and neighborhoods and are easily confused with bats. They play an important role as natural pest control by consuming thousands of flying insects per day. Sadly\, these birds are declining across the country\, but you can help! Join us to learn about these charming city-loving birds and find out how to help through monitoring and creating habitat. The workshop will include an indoor talk followed by a short carpool to a Chimney Swift roost location to witness the amazing spectacle of roosting behavior. This workshop is great for non-birders and birders alike\, newbies to experts. Educators or community leaders are encouraged to attend as counting swifts in the fall is a fun\, easy activity for all ages and makes for a great evening community event. And consider participating in “A Swift Night Out”\, an annual continent-wide effort that began in 2001 to raise awareness about and encourage interest in Chimney Swifts and Vaux’s Swifts. On one night (Friday\, Saturday or Sunday) over the second weekend of August and/or September observe a roost starting about 30 minutes before sunset and estimate the number of swifts that enter the site. Then submit your data to the Michigan Audubon Chimney Swift Roost Monitoring project. For more information\, visit https://www.michiganaudubon.org/our-conservation-impact/chsw/.\n\n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-2017-swifts-in-the-city-tickets-36513775686″ text=”>> Click here to register for Swifts in the City” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/workshop-swifts-city/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170805T150000
DTSTAMP:20170705T175333Z
CREATED:20170705T175333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T175333Z
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Bugs\, Butterflies\, & Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Flock on into the Saginaw Children’s Zoo for a special garden day with festive presentations and activities featuring all of your buggy and feathery friends. Vote for your favorite Adopt-a-Garden\, too! This event is sponsored by Michigan Audubon. \nAdmission $5.00. Saginaw Children’s Zoo Members FREE. \nTrain and carousel rides: $1 per person/per ride
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-bugs-butterflies-blooms/
LOCATION:Saginaw Children’s Zoo\, 1730 S. Washington Avenue\, Saginaw\, Michigan\, 48601
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.4119606;-83.952079
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T200000
DTSTAMP:20170627T192859Z
CREATED:20170627T192859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T192859Z
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SUMMARY:Red Knots & Horseshoe Crabs: A Talk by Author Deborah Cramer\, August 1
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Cramer\, author\, at Wingersheek Beach in Gloucester\, MA\, November 13\, 2014.© 2014 Shawn G. Henry • 978.590.4869 \nRed knots\, flying between Tierra del Fuego and their Arctic nesting grounds each year\, take the measure of a shoreline running the length of two continents. Its flight coincides with a different migration – that of the familiar horseshoe crab. When the moon is full in spring\, horseshoe crabs emerge from Long Island Sound and other coastal waters to lay their eggs\, a prime source of protein for Red Knots. \nIt’s a feat of biological timing that has gone on for eons. But both creatures are in peril. In many of the birds’ critical stopovers\, it is a shoreline of the Anthropocene\, increasingly reshaped by development\, overfishing\, beach erosion and storm surges. These changes are touching the knots\, listed as endangered in a number of countries along its route\, and now the first U.S. bird listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act because its future is imperiled by global warming. Author Deborah Cramer accompanied the birds along their extraordinary migration to bring back a firsthand account in her award-winning book The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird\, An Ancient Crab\, and An Epic Journey. Join her to explore the lives of Red Knots in a rapidly changing world\, and the work of the many scientists dedicated to providing the birds safe passage. \nCramer’s talk\, sponsored by Michigan Audubon\, is free and open to the public\, however\, attendees are asked to register by July 16. The event is part of the inaugural meeting of the newly formed American Ornithological Society and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists/Société des ornithologistes du Canada. \nIn addition to the plight of the Red Knot and the horseshoe crab\, her talk will also focus on the use of the horseshoe crab’s blue blood to detect harmful bacteria during surgery on humans\, a procedure that protects patients from life-threatening infections. \nCopies of The Narrow Edge will be for sale\, and the talk will be followed by a book signing by the author. \nHonors for The Narrow Edge:\nBest Book\, National Academy of Sciences\nRachel Carson Book Award\nWinner of the Reed Award in Environmental Writing \n>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY JULY 16
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/red-knots-horseshoe-crabs-talk-author-deborah-cramer-august-1/
LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.7317521;-84.493658
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170801T200000
DTSTAMP:20170713T144709Z
CREATED:20170512T170355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T144709Z
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SUMMARY:No Family Left Indoors - Introduction to Birding
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the North Country Trail Association\, join us for an Introduction to Birding event at the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary in beautiful Barry County. This event is part of the Barry County “No Family Left Indoors” initiative. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. \nThe event is free\, but please register in advance by clicking the link below. \n[vc_button url=”http://www.cedarcreekinstitute.com/forms/view.php?id=253660″ text=”>> Register for Introduction to Birding ” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/no-family-left-indoors-introduction-birding/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, 3560 Havens Road\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Sanctuary Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170618T160000
DTSTAMP:20170531T184208Z
CREATED:20170531T184208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T184208Z
UID:10002179-1497790800-1497801600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2017 Bee Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18\, 2017\nTime: 1-4 p.m.\nLocation: Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens\, 1066 Bogue St\, East Lansing\, MI 48824\nContact: Julianna Wilson\, jkwilson@msu.edu \n\nFor people of all ages\, this is a free\, fun and educational afternoon of interactive activities centered on understanding the wonderful world of pollinators. The beautiful gardens will be dotted with displays on honey bees\, bumble bees\, wild bees of Michigan\, plants to support pollinators\, garden pesticide safety\, bee-friendly lawn-care and how important bees and other pollinators are for our food supply. Hands-on workshops will show you how make a native bee hotel\, how to make seed “bombs” to support pollinators\, and how to identify different pollinators in your garden. Pollinator-themed face painting will be back by popular demand\, too! \nThe MSU Horticulture Gardens are located on the southwest corner of Bogue Street and Wilson Road on the MSU campus in East Lansing\, Michigan\, with ample parking on the west and east side of the gardens. For updates and more information\, visit the MSU Bee Palooza website or our Bee Palooza Facebook Event page. \nStep in at the Bug House\nOn the other side of campus in Room 147 of the Natural Science Building\, the MSU Bug House will also be open for visitors on the same day\, June 18\, from 1-4 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/2017-bee-palooza/
LOCATION:Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens\, 1066 Bogue St\, East Lansing\, MI 48824\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.7222307;-84.4728479
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170528T150000
DTSTAMP:20170414T174940Z
CREATED:20170316T134534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T174940Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Habitat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Audubon and Saving Birds Thru Habitat’s Kay Charter for an all-day workshop focused on the critical relationship between birds and native plants. In this workshop\, participants will learn why birds need native plants\, which native plants are “powerhouses” for birds\, and how you can turn your backyard into a natural bird feeder. This workshop will feature an indoor educational session in the morning followed by an outdoor field trip in the afternoon to visit good examples of bird-friendly landscaping. This workshop includes a trip to Wildtype in Mason\, where owner Bill Schneider will tour us around this unique native plant nursery and participants will have the opportunity to shop and explore during one of the few days this great resource is open to the public. Participants will take home a resource bag packed with helpful tips and a native shrub to kick start a backyard habitat transformation. Lunch is included with registration along with resource packets\, and a native oak with a protective tree tube and fiberglass pole. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors as this event will take place rain or shine. \nIf you love watching birds\, please join us to learn how you can support our birds by stewarding healthy native habitat around your home\, office\, school\, or neighborhood. \nCost: $25 for Michigan Audubon or Woldumar Nature Center members; $35 for non-members of either organization \n  \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-backyard-bird-habitat-workshop-tickets-32846747506?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”>> Register Now” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]\n  \nCancellation Policy: If you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon sponsored event\, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour. If the cancellation occurs less than a month before\, but more than 2 weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply. Cancellations occurring less than 2 weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are not refundable. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email\, or mail to: \nevents@michiganaudubon.org\nEvents\nMichigan Audubon\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/backyard-bird-habitat-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Woldumar Nature Center\, 5739 Old Lansing Road\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.6915321;-84.6316159
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170519T200000
DTSTAMP:20170517T125716Z
CREATED:20170512T164110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T125716Z
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SUMMARY:Cookout and Cerulean Warbler Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cookout and presentation by Emily Hockman\, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Forestry\, Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of Tennessee. Hockman is the lead researcher for the Cerulean Warbler geolocator/banding project this year and will present on her research. Please RSVP to Sarah at otissanctuary@michiganaudubon.org or by calling (269) 908-4135. Thanks!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cookout-cerulean-warbler-presentation/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, 3560 Havens Road\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.6012968;-85.3905821
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170513T120000
DTSTAMP:20170501T144247Z
CREATED:20170316T195743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T144247Z
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SUMMARY:Open House at Capital City Bird Sanctuary Celebrating International Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday\, May 13 for a spring open house as we celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, featuring a variety of nature walks and family-friendly activities. The theme for this year’s International Migratory Bird Day focuses on migratory stopover sites that help birds along their way. Capital City Bird Sanctuary is an excellent stopover site for many migratory birds that pass through our region during the spring and fall. Many other species utilize the 65 acres of forest\, meadow\, and riverside habitats protected by this public nature sanctuary for nesting and foraging activities. Nearly 2 miles of unpaved trails offer visitors a chance to get close to nature and observe birds\, flowers\, and wildlife. This celebration will include activities for adults and children to learn about birds\, plants\, and other creatures that can be found in your own backyard. The event will also feature helpful demonstrations on how to care for bird nest boxes\, create native habitat\, and volunteer with Michigan Audubon. The event will wrap-up with a tree planting ceremony\, sponsored by the Garden Club of Greater Lansing\, to create even better habitat for migratory birds. Please wear sturdy walking shoes or waterproof boots for unpaved\, grassy or muddy trails. Bring binoculars if you have them. We hope to see you there! \nDirections: \nCapital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm is located northwest of downtown Lansing\, on Delta River Drive. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Drive. The sanctuary entrance is south of the Hawk Meadow Park parking area\, marked by a wooden kiosk. \nActivity schedule: \n8 a.m. Guided bird walk \n9 a.m. Family birds and nature walk \n9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kids’ crafts\, activities\, and information tent open \n10 a.m. Botany and birds walk \n10 a.m. Nest box walk \n11:30 a.m. Arbor Day oak tree planting co-sponsored by the Garden Club of Greater Lansing \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/open-house-capital-city-bird-sanctuary-celebrating-international-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Sanctuary Event
GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170514
DTSTAMP:20170127T143314Z
CREATED:20170127T143314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T143314Z
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SUMMARY:International Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:When birds migrate between nesting and wintering sites\, they don’t just stop anywhere; they rely on a handful of resource-rich and strategically located sites where they may double their body weight as they acquire the energy-rich fat stores needed to fly thousands of kilometers across continents and oceans. These places are known as stopover sites. Some stopover sites are well known\, such as along the coasts of Louisiana\, New Jersey\, and the Upper Bay of Panama\, where birds stop after traveling along the shoreline. Others are inland\, such as Venezuela’s grasslands\, wetlands in the central United States\, and even urban parks and backyards. \nIn 2017\, Environment for the Americas invites you to join their celebration of the importance of stopover sites and their habitats. Whether you learn about a stopover site near your home\, visit one far away\, or create a safe place for birds in your backyard\, your support can mean a safe journey for a migratory bird. Join the celebration!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/international-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170509T200000
DTSTAMP:20170414T170148Z
CREATED:20170414T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T170148Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Workshop Series: Birding 101
DESCRIPTION:[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-2017-birding-101-tickets-33732690385″ text=”Register for Birding 101″ size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]\nInterested in exploring skills helpful to beginning birders? Join us for Birding 101\, a workshop that will help you learn the basic skills to get started. Topics will include where and when to go birding\, binocular use\, identification tips\, and much more. \nMichigan Audubon is pleased to welcome Dea Armstrong as this month’s workshop leader. Dea got her MS degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources in 1998. Recently retired from 17+ years with the Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation division\, she continues to be active in the Washtenaw Audubon Society\, Huron River Watershed Council\, and currently serves on the Michigan Audubon Board of Directors. Her passion for introducing folks of all ages to birding and birds is infectious. For the past 5 years\, Dea has co-taught a field ornithology course with Michigan Avian Experience’s Francie Krawcke. \nSkilled and deeply passionate on the subject\, Dea is one of the best people to introduce you to the world of birding! \nCost: $10 \nPlease direct any questions to Michigan Audubon Education Coordinator\, Lindsay Cain\, at lcain@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-birding-101/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170411T200000
DTSTAMP:20170317T155645Z
CREATED:20170317T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170317T155645Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Workshop Series: Nest Box Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Being a responsible bird “landlord” includes providing a safe nesting situation. This can be accomplished through regular nest checks\, maintenance\, and predator guards. During the April workshop\, Gene Wasserman will cover the basics of nest box monitoring. Learn how to perform regular nest checks\, safeguard against parasites and predators\, and record monitoring data. As an added bonus\, there will be an opportunity to construct and take home your very own nest box. \nCost: $15.00 \nClick here to register. \nPlease direct any questions to Michigan Audubon Education Coordinator\, Lindsay Cain\, at lcain@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-nest-box-monitoring/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170407T100000
DTSTAMP:20170202T173733Z
CREATED:20170202T173733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T173733Z
UID:10002455-1491552000-1491559200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:How and Why Song Birds Are Captured and Banded
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 7th\, 8:00-10:00 AM and Saturday\, April 8th\, 8:00-10:00 AM \nLocation: Michigan State University: Southwest Corner of Farm Lane and Trowbridge Road\, East Lansing \nDuring the Michigan State University Science Festival\, come see how and why researchers capture\, band\, and release wild birds. Participants will be given opportunities to release wild birds. \nPresented by:Jen Owen \, Associate Professor \, Fisheries and Wildlife\, MSU \nAges: All Ages \nScientific Disciplines: Zoology\, Botany\, or Microbiology\nFor more information:\nRead more about How and Why Song Birds Are Captured and Banded (external site) \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/song-birds-captured-banded/2017-04-07/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T210000
DTSTAMP:20170206T160932Z
CREATED:20170127T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T160932Z
UID:10002453-1489514400-1489525200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Workshop Series: How to be a Good Purple Martin Landlord
DESCRIPTION:Graceful and entertaining\, the Purple Martin is a swallow species that has adapted to depend on man-made birdhouses for survival in the eastern U.S. \nIf you have open space or live on a lake or stream\, you might enjoy investing a bit of time monitoring your own colony this summer. Michigan Audubon will also be working this year to establish a few Purple Martin colonies in the Lansing area and would welcome volunteers interested in helping to monitor these efforts. You can help ensure the longevity of this fascinating species that is on the decline in Michigan. \nMichigan Audubon is pleased to welcome Penny Briscoe to host the workshop\, “How to be a Good Purple Martin Landlord.” Briscoe is a local expert with more than 25 years’ experience. The workshop will be held at the Michigan Audubon office. \nLearn how to acquire and install suitable housing\, prepare nests for spring arrival\, and perform regular nest checks to ensure survival of young birds. Briscoe will also share useful internet resources and discuss recording and submitting data. \nPre-registration is required. Please check back soon for details. \nMichigan Audubon sponsors a workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month from March through October. Each month the workshop will focus on a different topic related to birds and birding. Different skill levels and interests will be covered throughout the year. Workshops are held at the Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/workshop-good-purple-martin-landlord/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T173000
DTSTAMP:20170127T135016Z
CREATED:20170127T135016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T135016Z
UID:10002420-1488618000-1488648600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Water Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2017 Quiet Water Symposium\nThe Quiet Water Society is pleased to announce the dates for our 22nd Annual Quiet Water Symposium.  We are excited to once again join Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources\, ANR Week Celebration.  In the nearly quarter of a century of promoting non-motorized outdoor recreation\, the Quiet Water Society has never had an easier or more interesting time. \nThose who have not visited this event in the last few years will be amazed at its growth and diversity.  Last year’s Symposium featured over 200 exhibits\, speakers and demonstrations at the MSU Pavilion.   The March 4th event will feature presentations by noted travel writers\, Jim DuFresne\, Kevin Callan\, Hap Wilson and the dean of outdoor writers\, Cliff Jacobson. \nOne of the historic highpoints of the Quiet Water Symposium is celebrating the giving of the Verlen Kruger Award. This honor is given annually to a person (or persons) who has supported and promoted paddle sports along with water conservation\, education\, or history in Michigan. The recipient of this award receives a commemorative paddle\, and a brick on which the date and the name of the recipient is engraved. A duplicate brick will be added to the walkway around the Verlen Kruger Memorial located by the Grand River in Portland\, Michigan. The recipient’s name is also engraved on a plaque that is housed at the AuSable River Center in Roscommon\, Michigan. \nThe first Saturday of March has become the official start of spring for the outdoor people of the Great Lakes.  Campers\, hikers\, cyclists\, sailors\, anglers\, and of course paddle sport enthusiasts will find this year’s symposium to be the nexus for beginning their 2017 outdoor adventures. \nPlease make plans to bring your family\, friends and/or organization to the 22nd Annual Quiet Water Symposium. \nWhen:   Saturday\, March 4\, 2017\nWhere:  Michigan State University Pavilion\, 4301 Farm Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\nTime:  9:00 AM to 5:30 PM\nCost:  Adults $10.00\, Students with I/D $5.00\, under 12 free.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/quiet-water-symposium-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161010
DTSTAMP:20250214T140134Z
CREATED:20160127T052253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T140134Z
UID:10002247-1475884800-1476057599@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane & Art Festival\, Cranefest\n\nThe 2016 Sandhill Crane & Art Festival\, “CraneFest\,” will be held October 8 and 9. The event is a coordinated effort of the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek and Michigan Audubon. The festival site is the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, overlooking Michigan Audubon’s 1\,000-acre Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary and its centerpiece\, Big Marsh Lake. The major attraction of the festival is the spectacle of thousands of Sandhill Cranes descending on the expansive\, shallow wetland in the evening. \nAdmission is free with a small parking fee. \nView our video: CraneFest – Conserving our Sandhill Cranes!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Bookstore,Signature Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160903T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160903T120000
DTSTAMP:20160826T005840Z
CREATED:20160823T001735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T005840Z
UID:10002379-1472896800-1472904000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Vulture Day!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to soar\, sniff\, and eat like a vulture.\nConsidered to be nature’s garbage disposals\, vultures are an important\, unique components of ecosystems around the world. Join Michigan Audubon at the Leslie Science & Nature Center in Ann Arbor to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day through family-friendly crafts\, games\, and programs featuring live Turkey Vultures. Vulture Day is free and open to the public! \n30-minute live vulture programs begin at 10:30am and 11am. Seats are limited\, so be sure to arrive on time. \nTurkey Vulture photo by Jerry Kirkhart (https://flic.kr/p/asG3oY) Creative Commons
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/vulture-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160606
DTSTAMP:20160127T050934Z
CREATED:20160127T050934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T050934Z
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SUMMARY:Cerulean Warbler Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Cerulean Warbler Weekend at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\nMark your calendar now for June 3-5\, 2016 for Cerulean Warbler Weekend\, which will feature guided birding walks throughout Southwest Michigan’s best hotspots\, programs and talks by local wildlife experts\, and\, of course\, the opportunity to enjoy the company of your fellow birders. \nAttendees will visit areas where they can find Cerulean Warbler\, a bird whose numbers have been declining faster than any other North American songbird. Otis Sanctuary is also home to the elusive Henslow’s Sparrow. \nFor additional information about this event visit\, contact Wendy Tatar\, Program Coordinator\, at 517-580-7364. \n[vc_actionbox type=”primary” title=”Check out the website!” message=”Visit the CWW website to learn more!” button1=”Website” link1=”http://www.ceruleanwarbler.com/” style1=”white” size1=”” icon1=”” button2=”” link2=”” style2=”primary” size2=”” icon2=””]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cerulean-warbler-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Bookstore,Signature Event
GEO:42.6458682;-85.2908403
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