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SUMMARY:Aldo Leopold Festival
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of conservation.\nLes Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during a weekend long festival\, June 1-4\, 2017. Activities include paddling excursions\, an award winning documentary showing\, orchid and wildflower tours\, birding trips\, community picnic\, triathlon\, geology talk and limestone quarry tour\, fly fishing demonstration and many other and Leopold-related activities. Come experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment.\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/aldo-leopold-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170602T210000
DTSTAMP:20170531T185012Z
CREATED:20170531T185012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T185012Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Home Opener
DESCRIPTION:The June 2nd evening program is a fun\, social event that brings together land managers\, conservation partners\, local residents and economic leaders\, legislators and birders to celebrate and support the conservation success of the Kirtland’s Warbler. The event will be held at the beautiful Forest Dunes Golf Club and includes a silent auction\, Michigan inspired beer and wine and an informative program. \nThis year we welcome Michigan advocate and author David Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey\, has been active in conservation and environmental policy since 1982 and is the award-winning author of William G. Milliken: Michigan’s Passionate Moderate. For his Home Opener talk he will draw on his background and experience as environmental advisor to Michigan Governor James J. Blanchard\, Executive Director for the Michigan Environmental Council and Presidential appointee to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. David’s topic for the evening will celebrate the Kirtland’s Warbler recovery as a key to the state’s reputation as a national conservation leader. \nRegistration for the event is $25. To find out more details and RSVP please call Jill Scarzo\, Huron Pines Program Assistant\, at (989) 448-2293\, ext. 21. \nThe Alliance is happy to announce that once again this year we will be featuring a special piece from Michigan carver Michael Van Houzen as one of our silent auction items. Last year\, Mr. Van Houzen donated a beautiful hand carved Kirtland’s Warbler that generated a great deal of interest and bidding fun! If you’re not familiar with Mr. Van Houzen’s “Songbirds of Wood” please visit his website – www.vanhouzen.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-home-opener/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170604
DTSTAMP:20170531T185551Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 3\, you will have an excellent chance to see a Kirtland’s Warbler through the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival in Roscommon. In addition to KW tours\, there will be a Leather-leaf Bog nature hike\, children’s activities\, vendors\, and educational programs. This year’s presenters include Ancilleno Davis\, a former member of the Kirtland’s Warbler research team in the Bahamas\, who will talk about important work on the warbler’s wintering grounds.\n\nThe Kirtland’s Warbler Festival will be in full swing starting at 7:30 a.m. with Kirtland’s Warbler tours and continues throughout the day with exciting kids’ activities\, local vendors and interactive workshops. This is a family focused event with something for people of every age to enjoy! Check out the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival’s Facebook page (link) for announcements on the program and details about the day!\n\nMore information is available at https://huronpines.org/festival/ or https://www.facebook.com/kirtlandwarblerfestival/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170612
DTSTAMP:20170414T173900Z
CREATED:20170127T150217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T173900Z
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SUMMARY:Cerulean Warbler Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Register now for June 10-11\, 2017 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. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.michiganaudubon.org/news-events/signature-events/cerulean-warbler-weekend/” text=”Register for Cerulean Warbler Weekend” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cerulean-warbler-weekend-3/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, 3560 Havens Road\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T165249Z
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SUMMARY:Cranes\, Colors\, & Cabernet Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sandhill Crane migration season with a festival of Cranes\, Colors\, & Cabernet! Saturday\, October 21\, visit Haehnle Sanctuary for crane viewing and events from Noon until dusk (see detailed schedule below). Just down the road from Haehnle Sanctuary\, Sandhill Crane Vineyards will be celebrating as well. Stop by for fine wines and an excellent fall menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. \n  \nCC&C Festival 2017 \nOctober 10/21/17 – 12 p.m. to dark \nFestival will have two walking tours\, one natural history of the Greater Sandhill Crane talk\, a car tour to look for sandhill cranes feeding in the fields\, and crane viewing at the observation hill. \nDon’t forget to visit Sandhill Crane Vineyards\, celebrating with fine wines and food from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.!\nSandhill Crane Vineyards\n4724 Walz Rd.\, Jackson\, MI \nHaehnle Event Schedule:  \n12:00 p.m. Walking tour; this tour will be led by a Haehnle naturalist and will be 1 to 1 ½ hours in duration. \n2:00 p.m. Walking tour; this tour will be led by a Haehnle naturalist and will be 1 to 1 ½ hours in duration. \n4:00 p.m. Lecture on the natural history of the Sandhill Crane by a Haehnle naturalist. \n4:30 p.m. Car tour; to view cranes in surrounding fields led by sanctuary manager Lathe Claflin. Tour will be 1 to 1 ½ hours then back to observation hill to watch cranes returning to roost at the sanctuary. \n4:30 p.m. to dark Wildlife and crane viewing at observation hill with Haehnle naturalists.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranes-colors-cabernet-cider-festival/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Sanctuary Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20180205T160049Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Love bluebirds? Celebrate the return of these spectacular songbirds at the Michigan Bluebird Society’s Spring Bluebird Festival! This year’s event will be held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building\, 4800 E. Huron River Dr.\, Ann Arbor on Saturday\, March 24 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Lunch will be offered at a modest price per person. The schedule of events will include a variety of presentations regarding how to help bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds\, a Q&A session with a panel of bluebird experts ready to answer audience questions\, a nestbox building workshop where participants can assemble their very own bluebird nestbox\, and much more. The schedule will be finalized closer to the event date. For details\, updates\, and to register as an attendee\, please visit www.michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival. \n[vc_button url=”http://michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival2018″ text=”Learn more about the Spring Bluebird Festival” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bluebird-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTSTAMP:20180104T145034Z
CREATED:20180104T145000Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Mackinaw Raptor Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Mackinaw Raptor Fest\, sponsored by Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch (MSRW)\, will take place April 6 to 8\, 2018. The keynote speaker will be Gene Jacobs\, lead researcher and owner of the consulting firm\, Raptor Services\, and the Linwood Springs Research Station near Stevens Point\, Wisc. In “Snowy Owl Winter Habitat Use\,” Jacobs will share his research which uses solar-powered transmitters to record owl locations in three dimensions — latitude\, longitude\, and altitude. During several optional sessions throughout the fest\, Jacobs will discuss what he has discovered over 30 years of banding Northern Saw-whet Owls\, share the results of 45 years of studying Red-shouldered Hawks nesting ecology\, and explain how and why Merlins are expanding their range. \nThe Morning Plenary Speaker Josh Haas will show his popular “Raptor Migration and Conquering ID: Using Video to Make Raptor ID a Snap!” The Evening Plenary Session\, which can be attended separately from the daytime talks\, features renowned wildlife artist and falconer Glen McCune from Petoskey\, Mich. who will bring one or more of his live birds. \nBreak-out sessions feature other excellent speakers\, including Joseph Youngman’s “Waterbird Migration Over Lake Superior” an explanation of various waterbird species pathways through Lake Superior\, and much more. \nOwl Banding and Constellation Discovery will also take place at the Guest House of Headlands Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City on the evenings of April 6 and 7. \nRegistration for the Mackinaw Raptor Fest opens in early January 2018. For more information\, visit www.mackinawraptorfest.org. \n[vc_button url=”http://www.mackinacraptorwatch.org/” text=”Learn more about Mackinaw Raptor Fest” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mackinaw-raptor-fest-2/
LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180428T170000
DTSTAMP:20180228T204518Z
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SUMMARY:Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thornapple Woodpecker Festival\, now in its eighth year\, provides for festival-goers a paved trail along the Thornapple River with birding guides that has an established population of the Redheaded Woodpecker as well as the other more common Eastern woodpeckers.  The trees are short on the south side of the trail so warblers and swallows are easy to see. There are ponds and marsh areas where waterfowl can be found.  A golf cart is provided for those that would rather ride.  Speakers on nature-related topics are available throughout the day\, as well as nature related crafts. The 1922 Trail Depot will be open to show the history of the railroad during the day.  Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Audubon Club. \nFor questions\, please contact Jean Lamoreaux at (616) 293-8666\, or email her at cal3jean@gmail.com. \nFor more information\, visit http://woodpeckerfest.webs.com or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Thornapple-Woodpecker-Festival-189561891069751/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thornapple-woodpecker-festival-3/
LOCATION:Village Hall\, 100 E Main St\, Middleville\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
DTSTAMP:20180226T192830Z
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SUMMARY:Tawas Point Migration 2018
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Tawas Point Migration 2018\nTawas Point Migration 2018\, May 17-19\, offers birders of all levels a combination of high-quality guided birding opportunities for small groups\, coupled with one afternoon of indoor educational sessions. Field trips include walks at Tawas Point State Park and an assortment of carpool destinations in Iosco County. Participants may expect to see a wide selection of birds including Whip-poor-wills\, Red-headed Woodpeckers\, Trumpeter Swans\, and migrating warblers including the Kirtland’s Warbler\, all found locally. Registration is now open at ausablevalleyaudubon.org\, use the Migration 2018 tab for complete info. Online registration closes May 13. \n[vc_button url=”http://ausablevalleyaudubon.org/?page_id=2355″ text=”>> Learn more about registering for Tawas Point Migration 2018″ size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tawas-point-migration-2018/
LOCATION:Tawas Bay Beach Resort\, 300 E Bay St\,\, East Tawas\, MI\, 48730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTSTAMP:20180402T182127Z
CREATED:20180402T182127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T182127Z
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SUMMARY:Warblers on the Water Beaver Island Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 5th annual Beaver Island Birding Festival\, Warblers on the Water\, will be held on May 25-27\, 2018\, on Beaver Island\, in northern Lake Michigan. The island is a spring migratory song and shorebird mecca with over 200 species of birds recorded from the island. Registration is limited and birders are urged to register early through the Beaver Island Birding Trail website at http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/ \nTransportation to the island is via ferry or air taxi. Lodging is available on the island\, and transportation for the various field trips will be provided to registered participants. More information about transportation and lodging is available on the website.\nExpert speakers\, researchers\, and field guides will lead workshops and field trips to some of the island’s 30+ birding sites. Whether you are a novice or expert birder there will be something for you during this Memorial Weekend event. \nFeatured speakers include Bill Parsons\, wildlife biologist with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa\, who will present\, “Bald Eagle Research in the Beaver Island Archipelago.” Andrea and Terry Grabill will lead us on better birding techniques\, Dr. Beth Leuck will share information on the Piping Plover recovery efforts in the Great Lakes with emphasis on the archipelago\, and Dr. Nancy Seefelt\, a biology professor at Central Michigan University\, will present “Nesting Waterbirds in the Beaver Archipelago.” Great field trips around Beaver Island are scheduled\, including one led by Dr. Ed Leuck and Elliot Nelson called Birding and Botanizing at French Bay. In addition\, a featured field trip to Garden Island is scheduled. We are also pleased to announce that the Emmy Award-winning film\, Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time\, will be available for viewing during the weekend. \nFor more specific information about Warblers on the Water visit http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/warblers.html. Information about transportation to and accommodations on Beaver Island can be found at http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/accommodations.html\, and for information about the island visit the Chamber of Commerce’s website at http://beaverisland.org/ \n\nKick off Memorial Day Weekend and summer with a birding trip to one of Michigan’s most scenic and pristine locations– Beaver Island– where there are “no crowds\, no traffic; just good birding.”
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/warblers-on-the-water-beaver-island-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Beaver Island\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Trail Event,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604
DTSTAMP:20180417T183107Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T183107Z
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SUMMARY:Aldo Leopold Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/aldo-leopold-festival-3/
LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W Cedar Rd.\, Hessel\, MI
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604
DTSTAMP:20180417T181856Z
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SUMMARY:Cerulean Warbler Weekend
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA unique birding and educational opportunity\, Cerulean Warbler Weekend features workshops and guided nature experiences that will teach how to identify the habitat and song of the Cerulean Warbler. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.michiganaudubon.org/news-events/signature-events/cerulean-warbler-weekend/” text=”Click here to learn more about Cerulean Warbler Weekend!” size=”” align=”left” type=”blue” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cerulean-warbler-weekend-4/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180811T150000
DTSTAMP:20180716T164226Z
CREATED:20180716T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T164226Z
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Blooms\, & Butterflies Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Birds\, Blooms\, and Butterflies (plus Bats & Bees!) Festival is perfect for families and people of all ages. Featured naturalist activities include the popular hummingbird banding\, live birds of prey\, butterfly exhibit\, native plant sale\, guided walks\, native bee conservation\, kids crafts & activities\, artists & vendors\, Jackson Audubon\, Jackson County Master Gardeners\, and more!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-blooms-butterflies-festival/
LOCATION:The Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 South Jackson Road\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180930T160000
DTSTAMP:20180716T165558Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T165558Z
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SUMMARY:The American Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2018 American Heritage Festival at Woldumar Nature Center – a celebration of history and culture! \nThis annual event features a variety of vendors\, demonstrators\, and performers\, all celebrating the history and traditions of the Lansing area. \nThis FREE* event features tours of the Moon Log Cabin\, horse drawn wagon rides\, pontoon boat rides on the Grand River\, kids crafts\, and much more. \n* There is no admission charge for this event. Donations will be requested at certain activities as a fundraiser for Woldumar’s Environmental Education Programs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/the-american-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Woldumar Nature Center\, 5739 Old Lansing Road\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181013T190000
DTSTAMP:20250214T140030Z
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SUMMARY:CraneFest 2018
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, crowds have gathered to celebrate Sandhill Crane migration during this fall event that also includes artwork from several nature-themed Michigan artists\, informational booths from state nonprofits and organizations\, merchandise and food vendors\, and a family educational tent with activities for children of all ages. In addition to nature walks on the property\, there will be live animal presentations throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2018-sandhill-crane-art-festival/2018-10-13/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181014T190000
DTSTAMP:20250214T140030Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T140030Z
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SUMMARY:CraneFest 2018
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, crowds have gathered to celebrate Sandhill Crane migration during this fall event that also includes artwork from several nature-themed Michigan artists\, informational booths from state nonprofits and organizations\, merchandise and food vendors\, and a family educational tent with activities for children of all ages. In addition to nature walks on the property\, there will be live animal presentations throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2018-sandhill-crane-art-festival/2018-10-14/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190330T163000
DTSTAMP:20190405T175726Z
CREATED:20190405T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T175726Z
UID:10002651-1553936400-1553963400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a day of fun and education with the focus on Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds in the state of Michigan. This event is geared toward any individual\, family or group who is interested in learning how to use nest boxes\, feeders\, plantings and land management to encourage nesting birds such as Bluebirds. There will be programs related to bluebirds and other bird/wildlife issues\, a nest box building workshop\, a Bluebird Expo with environmental exhibits and bluebird items for sale\, a kids’ activity area\, prize drawings\, and nature hike.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bluebird-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTSTAMP:20190405T175544Z
CREATED:20190405T175544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T175544Z
UID:10002652-1554422400-1554681599@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mackinaw City Raptor Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch is holding it’s fourth annual Raptor Fest from April 5 to 7\, 2019. Each spring people come to Mackinaw City from a dozen states and Ontario to witness thousands of hawks\, eagles\, and owls migrate through the Straits of Mackinac. Programming includes five presenters from the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group a coalition of state and federal biologists\, research scientists\, and wildlife managers. Choose to watch hawks migrate or take off on an adventure to the UP on one of our field trips! For more information visit our website at www.mackinawraptorfest.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mackinaw-city-raptor-fest/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190427T130000
DTSTAMP:20181016T144414Z
CREATED:20181016T144414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T144414Z
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SUMMARY:Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail follows the Thornapple River and has been called the most beautiful rail trail in Michigan. The paved Middleville section has an established breeding population of the Red-headed Woodpecker\, as well as the other five Eastern U.S. woodpeckers. The ninth annual Thornapple Woodpecker Festival will feature guided birding walks and stationary guides with spotting scopes along the river. Over 50 species are consistently seen on festival day. Canoeing and kayaking are options on your own; a launch for small boats is near the Village Hall parking lot. Additional birding sites with guides will be within short driving distances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thornapple-woodpecker-festival-4/
LOCATION:Middleville Village Hall\, 100 E. Main Street\, Middleville\, MI\, 49333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Trail Event,Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Kuhn%2C Grand Rapids Audubon Club":MAILTO:field.trips@graud.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20190405T194213Z
CREATED:20180731T150419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T194213Z
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SUMMARY:Tawas Point Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come to Michigan’s Sunrise Coast to enjoy spring birding at its best\, attend birding walks and tours\, brush up on your bird identification skills\, and support conservation efforts in the state of Michigan! \nThe Tawas Point Birding Festival is a Michigan Audubon Signature Event that is supported by the local chapter\, AuSable Valley Audubon. \nFestival participants enjoy some of the best birding in the Great Lakes region; Tawas Point is well known for high concentrations of migrating warblers during the month of May. Species highlights have included Kirtland’s Warbler\, Cape May Warbler\, Golden-winged Warbler\, Ruby-crowned Kinglet\, White-crowned Sparrow\, numerous raptors\, shorebirds\, and more. Over 160 species were recorded during the festival weekend in 2016. \nThe 2019 festival will include guided tours of local hotspots\, a birding 101 workshop\, bird identification workshops\, and opportunities for birders to network and socialize. Festival headquarters will be at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort\, 300 E. Bay St.\, East Tawas\, MI 48730. Tours will either begin here or at Tawas Point State Park\, 686 Tawas Beach Rd.\, East Tawas\, MI 48730. \nRegistration is $15 for Michigan Audubon members and $30 for non-members with additional tours costing $15-$25 each. \nClick here to view the 2019 schedule of events. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tawas-point-birding-festival-4/
LOCATION:Tawas Bay Beach Resort\, 300 E Bay St\,\, East Tawas\, MI\, 48730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T160000
DTSTAMP:20190430T152338Z
CREATED:20190430T152338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T152338Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Festival
DESCRIPTION:An educational celebration of the Kirtland’s Warbler\, its habitat\, and the communities located in the jack pine ecosystem — Kirtland’s Country. There will be tours to see Kirtland’s Warbler\, live animals\, vendors\, educational presentations\, live music\, and more.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-festival-2/
LOCATION:CRAF Center\, 606 Lake St.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190915T130000
DTSTAMP:20190802T152953Z
CREATED:20190802T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T152953Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Erie Wing Watch
DESCRIPTION:Lake Erie Wing Watch is a weekend event filled with field trips to unique locations\, presentations with informative speakers\, and a fun and festive banquet featuring keynote speaker Laura Keene\, an acclaimed big year birder. \nThis event has been put on by Firelands Audubon Society and their patterns Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge\, Erie County Metroparks\, Friends of Magee Marsh\, Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge\, BGSU Firelands College\, Old Woman Creek\, Lake Erie Islands Conservancy\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services\, The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Ohio Department of Natural Resources for over twenty years. \nRegistration begins at $15 with additional programs varying from $10-$35. \nFor more information visit https://www.lakeeriewingwatch.com/.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/lake-erie-wing-watch/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922
DTSTAMP:20190502T170506Z
CREATED:20190502T170420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T170506Z
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SUMMARY:Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will learn from more than 20 distinguished conservationists\, researchers\, photographers\, naturalists\, and environmental educators. Over 30 dynamic sessions will be offered on topics such as Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation\, raptor identification\, and birding by ear. The capstone of the festival is keynote speaker\, David Allen Sibley\, presenting The Art of Identification. Sibley is the author and illustrator of the series of successful guides to nature that bear his name\, including The New York Times bestseller The Sibley Guide to Birds. Early Bird Registration opens April 29.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/whiting-forest-of-dow-gardens-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens\, 2203 Eastman Avenue\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens":MAILTO:Hill@dowgardens.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T190000
DTSTAMP:20250214T135952Z
CREATED:20180731T150942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T135952Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Grab a chair or blanket and settle in next to Big Marsh Lake to watch as thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes fly in to roost during the 25th Annual CraneFest on Oct. 12–13. \nHosted by Michigan Audubon in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek\, CraneFest is a free event held at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area in Bellevue which overlooks the lake and Michigan Audubon’s Baker Sanctuary. \nFrom noon to dusk\, the event features guided nature hikes\, activities for kids\, live animal exhibits\, food vendors\, nature-themed artisans\, conservation organizations\, and concludes with the highlight of the day\, optimal viewing of Michigan’s largest bird coming in to roost for the night. \nSandhill Cranes will fly into and out of the marsh all day with the highest concentration of birds arriving around dusk. More than 2\,500 cranes were viewed each night during the 2018 event. \nAdmission to CraneFest is free. Parking is $7. The festival is located at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nCraneFest Schedule of Events \nNature Walks:\nStarting every half an hour from 1–3:30 p.m. \nChildren’s Activities:\nEducation Tent | 12–5 p.m. | Migration Game\, crafts\, wingspan banner\, crane scavenger hunt\, and more\nKids’ Habitat Walk | 2 & 4 p.m.\nStorytime | 1 & 3 p.m. \nLive Animals Displays:\nSaturday | 1–6 p.m. | Nature Discovery — Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians\nSunday | 1–3 p.m. | Binder Park Zoomobile\nSunday | 3–5 p.m. | Michigan Avian Experience — Birds of Prey \nSandhill Crane Fly-in\nMost activity is close to dusk\, approximately 5–7 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-4/2019-10-12/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191013T190000
DTSTAMP:20250214T135952Z
CREATED:20180731T150942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T135952Z
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SUMMARY:25th Annual CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Grab a chair or blanket and settle in next to Big Marsh Lake to watch as thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes fly in to roost during the 25th Annual CraneFest on Oct. 12–13. \nHosted by Michigan Audubon in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek\, CraneFest is a free event held at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area in Bellevue which overlooks the lake and Michigan Audubon’s Baker Sanctuary. \nFrom noon to dusk\, the event features guided nature hikes\, activities for kids\, live animal exhibits\, food vendors\, nature-themed artisans\, conservation organizations\, and concludes with the highlight of the day\, optimal viewing of Michigan’s largest bird coming in to roost for the night. \nSandhill Cranes will fly into and out of the marsh all day with the highest concentration of birds arriving around dusk. More than 2\,500 cranes were viewed each night during the 2018 event. \nAdmission to CraneFest is free. Parking is $7. The festival is located at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nCraneFest Schedule of Events \nNature Walks:\nStarting every half an hour from 1–3:30 p.m. \nChildren’s Activities:\nEducation Tent | 12–5 p.m. | Migration Game\, crafts\, wingspan banner\, crane scavenger hunt\, and more\nKids’ Habitat Walk | 2 & 4 p.m.\nStorytime | 1 & 3 p.m. \nLive Animals Displays:\nSaturday | 1–6 p.m. | Nature Discovery — Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians\nSunday | 1–3 p.m. | Binder Park Zoomobile\nSunday | 3–5 p.m. | Michigan Avian Experience — Birds of Prey \nSandhill Crane Fly-in\nMost activity is close to dusk\, approximately 5–7 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-4/2019-10-13/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTSTAMP:20200317T174642Z
CREATED:20200108T190853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T174642Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nThis fun and educational event will show attendees how to help the Eastern Bluebird and other native birds using nest boxes\, plantings\, feeders\, and active habitat management. There will be programs\, a nest box building workshop\, Bluebird Product Expo\, educational conservation exhibits\, prize drawings\, and much more.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-spring-bluebird-festival/
LOCATION:Hagerty Center\, 715 E. Front St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200403T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200405T140000
DTSTAMP:20200317T174759Z
CREATED:20200122T142846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T174759Z
UID:10002718-1585931400-1586095200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mackinaw Raptor Fest 2020
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nThe Mackinaw Raptor Fest highlights the raptor research and educational work of the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch. This work occurs at the Straits of Mackinac\, which is a confluence of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and a global migration route for raptors. The event starts on April 3\, 2020\, at 4:30 p.m. and ends on April 5 in the afternoon. The Fest features the following topics and opportunities: \n– Raptor migration in the Great Lakes;\n– Raptor count data and what it tells us;\n– Raptors and climate change;\n– Identification of raptors;\n– Flight adaptations of raptors;\n– Cultural significance of the eagle to the Odawa;\n– Bald Eagle research and monitoring in northern Michigan;\n– Nesting ecology of Red-shouldered Hawks in Michigan;\n– Raptor/owl research;\n– Raptor photography;\n– A live raptor show;\n– Field trips;\n– Opportunities to observe at count sites;\n– And more! \nYou can find out more about the event at mackinawraptorfest.org or click here to register.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-mackinaw-raptor-fest-2020/
LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200425T170000
DTSTAMP:20200330T125947Z
CREATED:20200304T150312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T125947Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — COMMUNITY: Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:In response to COVID-19\, this event has been canceled. \nJoin other bird lovers for the 10th Annual Thornapple Woodpecker Festival on the Paul Henry – Thornapple Trail\, which offers wonderful opportunities to see Michigan woodpeckers\, including the Red-headed Woodpecker. Meet at the Middleville Village Hall\, 100 E. Main St.\, Middleville\, MI 49333 for guided tours. Golf cart rides available for mobility impaired. Birding presentations at 8 a.m.\, 9 a.m.\, and 10 a.m. plus ongoing exhibits in the Village Hall. You will also be able to get directions to other birding hotspots such as Maher Sanctuary in northern Barry County.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-thornapple-woodpecker-festival/
LOCATION:Middleville Village Hall\, 100 E. Main Street\, Middleville\, MI\, 49333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Trail Event,Educational Event,Festival,Sanctuary Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200606T160000
DTSTAMP:20200331T192142Z
CREATED:20200305T140659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T192142Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — COMMUNITY: Kirtland's Warbler Festival
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nAn educational celebration of the Kirtland’s Warbler\, its habitat\, and the communities located in the jack pine ecosystem – Kirtland’s Country. Kirtland’s Warbler tours\, vendors\, wildlife presentations\, kids activities\, live birds and animals\, agency personnel\, and more.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-kirtlands-warbler-festival/
LOCATION:CRAF Center\, 606 Lake St.\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kirtland's Warbler Festival":MAILTO:kirtlandsfestival@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTSTAMP:20220422T160618Z
CREATED:20220422T160618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T160618Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Aldo Leopold Festival
DESCRIPTION:Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival\, June 1st – June 5th\, 2022. Activities include paddling excursions\, orchid and wildflower tours\, guided birding trips\, presentations\, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment. \nFestival Pass is $45 per adult. Youth 17 and under are free to attend! The festival pass includes access to over 70 workshops\, lectures\, guided nature walks and paddles\, and more. Pre-registration is required. \nNEW for 2022 – Adventure Day Trips\nThis year we have scheduled 9 full-day and one half day adventure tour to our offerings. All trips are hosted on the opening day of the festival\, Wednesday\, June 1st.\n– Whitefish Point Birding Trip\n– Vermillion Point’s Piping Plover\n– A Day in “da Woods”\n– LSSU’s Freshwater Research Facility Tour and Forestry Hike\n– Les Cheneaux Geology Tour\n– Straits of Mackinac Birding Tour\n– Leopold Preserve Trail Maintenance\n– Become a Smartphone Photography Genius\n– Coffee\, Boats\, Hikes\, and Hops\n– Exploring Drummond Island’s Maxton Plains Alvar \nTrips have an additional fee. Lunch is provided on full-day trips. For complete details about the Adventure Day Trips\, visit https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/adventure-day-trips/. \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-aldo-leopold-festival/
LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W Cedar Rd.\, Hessel\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Citizen Science Event,Festival,Presentation,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory,Workshop Series
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