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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Glen Haven Beach
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon October Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nOctober 18 – 9:00 am – Glen Haven Beach\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/HzTFnKXg9v36m2EJ7\nSandy Beach and boardwalk looking for late migration ducks.\nContact Leader\, Kirk Waterstripe (4walkinglightly@gmail.com) \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-glen-haven-beach/
LOCATION:Glen Haven Beach
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T203000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club: The Splendor Next Door
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Meeting \nOctober 13 at Hope Church\, 7pm (6:30 social)\, 77 W. 11th\, St. Holland MI \nThe Splendor Next Door: Finding Birds Close to Home\nSteve Jessmore\, Photojournalist \nhollandaudubon@gmail.com \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-holland-audubon-club-the-splendor-next-door/
LOCATION:Hope Church\, 77 W 11th St\,\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260901T203127Z
CREATED:20260901T203127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T203127Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Oakland Bird Alliance: Saving Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:Saving Songbirds (Nicole Kvasnovsky) \nOBA meetings open at 6:30 PM and talks begin at 7:00 PM. \nCity of Auburn Hills Community Center – 3350 E Seyburn Dr\, Auburn Hills\, MI 48326 \nEach year\, countless songbirds suffer injuries due to human-related causes. The Bird Center of Michigan specializes in their rehabilitation while also educating the public on ways to reduce these threats. This lecture will cover the most common reasons birds are admitted to our center\, including window collisions\, cat attacks\, and nest disruptions. We will discuss how these birds are treated\, the steps you can take to prevent such incidents\, and what to do if you find an injured or orphaned bird. By understanding these challenges and implementing simple preventive measures\, we can work together to protect Michigan’s songbirds and support their survival in the wild. \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-oakland-bird-alliance-saving-songbirds/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T134823Z
CREATED:20260930T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T134823Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Program -  Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians Up Close & JAS Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\nDate: Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nMichigan Reptiles and Amphibians Up Close \nJim and Carol McGrath of Nature Discovery present\, ”Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians Up Close.” They will feature live frogs\, salamanders\, turtles and snakes\, their behaviors and needs. We will learn how to help them survive. \n \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-program-michigan-reptiles-and-amphibians-up-close/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T103000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Arcadia Marsh
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon October Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nOctober 11– 9:00 am – Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/AqWKpqs9GZCceq4Q6\nBoardwalk hike with overlooks of marsh.\nCarpool Option: Meet Kathie at Ace Hardware Chums Corners at 7:30\nContact Leader\, Kathie Wiley (231-409-8913) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-arcadia-marsh/
LOCATION:Arcadia Marsh
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260902T132428Z
CREATED:20260902T132428Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club: October Big Day
DESCRIPTION:GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB \nOctober 10 (Saturday) – OCTOBER BIG DAY!\nThe 24-hour global birding event runs from midnight to midnight\, allowing you to participate for anywhere from 10 minutes to the entire day. You and participate in a group or on your own. \n\nHow to Participate Locally \n\nYou can birdwatch from anywhere in the world—whether that means looking out your window in Traverse City or visiting popular local hotspots like the Boardman Lake Loop or Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. \n\nGet an Account: Sign up for a 100% free account on eBird or the Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID app.\nCount Birds: Watch and listen for birds on October 10.\nSubmit Your Data: Log your bird sightings directly into the eBird Mobile App so your observations can contribute to global science and conservation.\nFor live event updates and tracking the progress of global checklists throughout the day\, check the eBird October Big Day page.\n\n*(If you would like to lead a Grand Traverse Audubon Club field trip on October Big Day\, let us know! (We can certainly have more than one group fieldtrip that day! Kathie Wiley: dujour1@gmail.com ) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-club-october-big-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Presentation,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T132131Z
CREATED:20260902T132131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T132131Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club: North Sky Raptor Program
DESCRIPTION:GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB \nOur regular programs are usually the second Thursday of the month. They are held typically at Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at 7:00 PM.  (Except May/June/July/August) Everyone (including non-members) is welcome to attend! \nOctober 8 – (Thursday) North Sky Raptor & Annual Officer Elections\nThis program/meeting will be held at a special venue due to larger audience participation – TBD soon.\nThis is the meeting when we elect officers for 2026. If you would like to take part in the nomination committee\, (party of 3)\, please volunteer with: Kathy Flegel kflegel33@gmail.com \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-club-north-sky-raptor-program/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T190858Z
CREATED:20260923T190858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T190858Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Livingston Audubon Naturalists - Owls of Michigan Program
DESCRIPTION:Livingston Audubon Naturalists – “Owls of Michigan” \nNature Programs – October 8\, 6:45pm to 8:30pm. \nLAN welcomes Laurel Zoet\, Naturalist Educator as she shares an inside look into the life of owls using pictures and videos. With their nocturnal habits and impeccable camouflage\, it can be hard to spot members from this fascinating group of birds out in the wild. \nWith over 200 species of owls in the world\, this program will also look at which owl species live here in Michigan and what they’re doing this time of year. \nJoin us at First Presbyterian Church\, 300 E. Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI 48116. Meetings are free and open to the public. All are welcome. For more information\, follow us on Facebook at Livingston Audubon Naturalists\, or our website www.livingstonaudubon.org. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-livingston-audubon-naturalists-owls-of-michigan-program/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church – Brighton\, 300 E Grand River\, Brighton\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Livingston Audubon Naturalists":MAILTO:secretary@livingstonaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T103000
DTSTAMP:20260902T132617Z
CREATED:20260902T132559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T132617Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Medalie Park - Logan's Landing
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon October Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nOctober 4 – 9:00 am – Medalie Park-Logan’s Landing\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Arv25XQ2GZXkQprn7\nWe’ll be looking for early migrating ducks.\nContact Leader\, Jenny Young (jenny@timandjenny.com) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-maple-bay-natural-area-2/
LOCATION:Medalie Park\, 1910 W South Airport Rd\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T124124Z
CREATED:20260819T190054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T124124Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Dynamic Bird Diversity of Sarett Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo monthly meetings are held on the 4th Monday of September-April (except for December) \nA social time begins at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7:00. \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. \nOn September 28\, Nate Fuller\, Executive Director at Sarett Nature Center\, Benton Harbor\, Michigan\, will share the dynamic story of bird diversity at the nature center as habitats and climate conditions change. We will schedule a field trip to visit Sarett this fall. \n \nSEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING: “DYNAMIC BIRD DIVERSITY OF SARETT NATURE CENTER” \nBy Nate Fuller and Gail Walter \nNate Fuller will share the dynamic story of bird diversity at the nature center as habitats and climate conditions change. Sarett owns over 1\,000 acres in Southwest Michigan that include a wide range of habitats from wet to dry and forested to open grassland. Sarett staff and volunteers have been documenting its wildlife diversity\, especially birds\, for over 50 years. Learn how fluctuating water levels are impacting Prothonotary Warblers while habitat restoration is helping American Kestrels and Eastern Bluebirds. Sarett staff are witnessing northern range shifts of historically southern species like Yellow-breasted Chats\, White-eyed Vireos\, and Blue Grosbeaks while species like Common Ravens and Red-shouldered Hawks recover historic breeding ranges. And what is the deal with Fish Crows? We will schedule a field trip to Sarett in the fall. \nNate Fuller is the Executive Director of Sarett Nature Center. He first worked at Sarett as a naturalist from 1995 to 2001 before returning as director in 2019. In between times working at Sarett\, he was the Conservation and Stewardship Director for Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. In that role he worked to establish public natural areas and restore wildlife habitat across nine counties of Southwest Michigan. Nate received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Northland College in Ashland\, Wisconsin\, and a master’s degree in geography with an emphasis in environmental and resource analysis from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. \nWe hope you’ll join us on Monday\, September 28th\, at People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. This program is geared to all audiences\, and we enthusiastically invite families and nature lovers of any age to join us!  Come at 6:30 PM (new time) for some refreshments and socializing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. It’s helpful if you bring your own cup. The one-hour program will start at 7:00 PM. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or the rear entrance of the building. \nWe will have a simultaneous Zoom link to the meeting for those who can’t make it or feel uncomfortable as yet to attend in person. This link will be available shortly before the meeting in the October newsletter that is emailed to you. We will also be recording the meeting for later viewing. \nAll programs will be Zoomed virtually and also recorded for later viewing. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-monthly-program-3/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T132010Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Reffitt Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon September Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \n*September 27 – 3:00 pm – Reffitt Nature Center\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/BTS3Ss2HbYPGTTKy5\n* Young Birders Walk *\nIt’s never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching.  In addition\, young birders with birding experience will enjoy this bird walk in the special habitat of Reffitt Nature Preserve. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. Children 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult.\nContact Leader\, Maryellen Newport (maryellen.newport@gmail.com) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-reffitt-nature-center/
LOCATION:Reffitt Preserve
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation,Young Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131758Z
CREATED:20260902T131758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131758Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Timbers Recreational Area
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon September Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nSeptember 20 – Timbers Recreation Area\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/452AfyXWTZick8Re7\nWalking surfaces are 2 miles of unpaved path through forest past Long Lake and Fern Lake\nContact Leader Jenny Young (jenny@timandjenny.com) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-timbers-recreational-area/
LOCATION:Timbers Recreation Area\, Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185118Z
CREATED:20260610T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185118Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Leadership Conference – September 19\, 2026 – Register Now! \nChapter leaders from around the state are encouraged to join us at this one-day Chapter Leadership Conference in Lansing\, MI.  Each chapter will receive two complimentary tickets for two board members or chapter leaders to attend. Additional chapter leaders are welcome to attended this year for $40. \nLocation: Crowne Plaza Lansing\, 925 S Creyts Rd\, Lansing\, MI 48917 \nTimes: 7:30am Arrival \, 8:00am Event starts\, 3:30 pm Concludes\, Optional Walk follows \nThe day will include: \n\nMichigan Audubon program updates\nConservation topics\nChapter-focused workshops\nNetworking with fellow leaders\, board\, and staff\nNew! Field Trip and bird walk to Michigan Audubon’s Capital City Bird Sanctuary\n\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and prizes provided! Travel expenses are the responsibility of the chapter or attendee.  Discounted rates at the Crowne Plaza are in the works\, stay tuned.  A detailed agenda will be provided prior to the event. \n  \nRegistration is now open\, please register here.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/chapter-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Lansing\, 925 S Creyts Rd\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Chapter Event,Conference,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260807T195719Z
CREATED:20260807T195719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T195719Z
UID:10011013-1789581600-1789587000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: WBNA Meeting - The Pantanal and Atlantic Lowland Forest of Brazil with Mike Kielb
DESCRIPTION:The Pantanal and Atlantic Lowland Forest of Brazil with Mike Kielb\nDate:Wednesday\, September 16Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nAnn Arbor District Library: Downtown \n343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104\n\nPlease join us for a photographic review of a twelve day adventure that started in the Pantanal wetlands of southwestern Brazil at the end of the dry season\, when seeing large mammals is optimal. Then heading to the Atlantic coast for coastal birds; enjoy this trip report and photos with Mike Kielb\, past president of Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance\, Board Member of Michigan Audubon\, tour guide\, and an author of Birds of Washtenaw County. Retired from Biology Faculty at  Eastern Michigan University. \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-wbna-meeting-the-pantanal-and-atlantic-lowland-forest-of-brazil-with-mike-kielb/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131817Z
CREATED:20260902T131644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131817Z
UID:10011127-1789290000-1789295400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Maple Bay Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon September Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nSeptember 13 – 9:00 am – Maple Bay Natural Area\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/J7XdgJW7CuhMU3Zi9\nTrails along the bay and woods\, and views of Petobego Pond\nContact Leader\, Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.com) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-maple-bay-natural-area/
LOCATION:Maple Bay Natural Area
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131221Z
CREATED:20260902T131100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131221Z
UID:10011125-1789066800-1789072200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club: Avian Influenza
DESCRIPTION:GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB \nOur regular programs are usually the second Thursday of the month. They are held typically at Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at 7:00 PM.  (Except May/June/July/August) Everyone (including non-members) is welcome to attend! \nSeptember 10 – (Thursday) – Dr. Paul Coussens Program on Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) \nDr. Paul Coussens\, professor of animal science at Michigan State University\, will present a program on Avian Influenza.  Come and learn about the bird flu virus\, where it hides in nature\, how it jumped to mammals and humans\, how it impacts agriculture such as eggs and chickens\, and what we can do about it.  Bring your questions! \n \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-club-avian-influenza/
LOCATION:Boardman River Nature Center\, 1450 Cass Rd\, Traverse City\, 49685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T123628Z
CREATED:20260902T123325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123628Z
UID:10011116-1788892200-1788899400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club: No Bird Brains Here Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Meeting \nSept 8th at Hope Church\, 7pm (6:30 social)\, 77 W. 11th\, St. Holland MI \n“No Birdbrains Here: The Latest on Bird Learning\, Instinct and Intelligence” by Susan Schneider\, PhD A fascinating thing has been revealed: birds can learn from consequences\, as we and many other species can. Baby chicks learn to peck accurately\, wild mockingbirds learn to recognize individual people\, and pigeons have learned to categorize art and music. Even instinctive behaviors like imprinting can be more flexible than scientists used to think\, and songbird song appears particularly malleable. \nJoin Holland Audubon Club at our season opener as we explore bird learning and intelligence\, from everyday foraging\, to learning through observing\, to tool use. Susan will share her keen knowledge on how such adaptability may be critical as wild birds attempt to adjust to the many threats they face today and how scientists also take advantage of this powerful learning ability to help save endangered species. A poignant\, timely program you’ll find intriguing and not to be missed. A Behavioral and Bio-psychologist\, Dr. Schneider is an expert on learning principles\, with many academic publications. \nShe’s also an avid birder and field trip leader. A Kalamazoo Audubon Board member\, Schneider has served on the boards of four Audubon chapters and been president of two. Her award-winning book\, The Science of Consequences\, covers basic learning principles\, their role in nature-nurture relations\, and their broad range of applications. It was a selection of the Scientific American Book Club.\nA member of the psychology faculty at Western Michigan University\, Schneider is currently focused on applying learning principles to the climate crisis. \nhollandaudubon@gmail.com \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-holland-audubon-club-no-bird-brains-here-presentation/
LOCATION:Hope Church\, 77 W 11th St\,\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260901T203019Z
CREATED:20260901T203019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T203019Z
UID:10011113-1788892200-1788899400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Oakland Bird Alliance: eBird/MBRC Review Process
DESCRIPTION:eBird/MBRC Review Process (Scott Terry) \nOBA meetings open at 6:30 PM and talks begin at 7:00 PM. \nCity of Auburn Hills Community Center – 3350 E Seyburn Dr\, Auburn Hills\, MI 48326 \nAnybody that uses eBird to record their bird sightings knows that the records are reviewed by\nindividuals who check for the validity of sightings\, likelihood and the numbers recorded. But\nhow does that process work? Also\, the Michigan Bird Records Committee gets to weigh in on\nthe acceptability of rare bird sightings and the evidence provided to support those sightings.\nHow does that process work? These questions and others you may have can be answered in\nthis presentation by someone who knows how this works. Come and learn more about both\nprocesses and how they affect you and your bird sighting records. \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-oakland-bird-alliance-ebird-mbrc-review-process/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T184309Z
CREATED:20260826T121300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T184309Z
UID:10011106-1788892200-1788897600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society Program: Exploring U.S. National Parks
DESCRIPTION:Exploring our U.S. National Parks & JAS Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI \nTuesday\, September 08\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nExploring our U.S. National Parks \nDoug Leffler presents “Exploring our U.S. National Parks.” He will discuss the diversity of our National Parks\, based on personal visits\, and also take a brief look at notable state and local parks. \nBefore the Doug’s presentation\, a representative from Irish Hills Concerned Citizens will provide information and updates on the proposed gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake SP/NP. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n  \nMore information:  PROGRAM: Exploring our U.S. National Parks & JAS Member Meeting \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-program-exploring-u-s-national-parks/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131602Z
CREATED:20260902T131602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131602Z
UID:10011126-1788683400-1788688800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Walk at Leelanau Trail
DESCRIPTION:GT Audubon September Sunday Bird Walks \n\nJoin us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing times listed below for the individual Sunday Bird Walks. Contact Coordinators listed below. \nSeptember 6 – 8:30 am – Leelanau Trail at Fouch Road\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Vdh7obKUhk9ej8Ps6 \nPaved trail\, level\, no restroom.\nContact Leader Kirk Waterstripe (4walkinglightly@gmail.com) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-walk-at-leelanau-trail/
LOCATION:Leelanau Trail at Fouch Road
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T133418Z
CREATED:20260508T133418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T133418Z
UID:10010445-1784988000-1784991600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Alpena Bird City - Preventing Window Strikes
DESCRIPTION:Preventing Window Strikes \n \nJuly 25th\, 2:00pm \nLearn how to protect birds from colliding with windows! \nAlpena County Library\, 211 N 1st Ave\, Alpena\, MI 49707 \nStillion Conference Room
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-alpena-bird-city-preventing-window-strikes/
LOCATION:Alpena County Library\, 211 N 1st Ave\, Alpena\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird City Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260718T152028Z
CREATED:20260629T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T152028Z
UID:10010625-1784407500-1784413800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz Exploration Days - Firefly Night at Haehnle Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Discover Michigan Fireflies at Haehnle!\n\nSaturday\, July 18th\, Haehnle Sanctuary\, 8:45-10:30pm\n\nJoin Katie Hietala-Henschell\, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist for the Xerces Society to explore the beautiful nighttime display of fireflies and learn about firefly biology\, how these amazing creatures are studied and the different species that can be spotted in Michigan.\n\nWe will meet in the parking area at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary at 9011 Seymour Rd.\, Grass Lake\, MI.\n\nPlease wear layers\, protect yourself from mosquitoes\, and bring a headlamp or flashlight with a red light setting.\nThis event will be cancelled if it rains.\n\nThe Air Quality has improved and we will be holding this event as scheduled. \n\n\nPhoto by Richard Joyce/Xerces Society
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bioblitz-exploration-days-firefly-night-at-haehnle-sanctuary/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation,Sanctuary Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260220T145115Z
CREATED:20260220T145115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145115Z
UID:10010085-1780650000-1780758000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Kirtland's Warbler Festival
DESCRIPTION:2026 Kirtland’s Warbler Weekend Schedule\n\n\n\nKirtland’s Warbler Festival Home Opener\nFriday June 5\, 2026\nMarguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve\, 585 Southline Rd.\, Roscommon\, MI 48653\n\n\n9:00 am–11:00 am—Banding Demonstration\n5:00 pm—Wine and Beer Tasting with Appetizers\n5:00 pm–7:00 pm—Scavenger Hunt\n7:00 pm–8:00 pm—Keynote Speaker—Scott Harris—RaptorQuest–Chasing America’s Raptors\n8:00 pm—Live Art Auction\n\n\n\nKirtland’s Warbler Festival\nSaturday June 6\, 2026\nCRAF Center\, 606 Lake Street\, Roscommon\, MI 48653\n\n\n7:00 am Registration Desk Opens\n7:30 am–9:30 am—1st Field Trip\n10:00 am–Bird City Roscommon and KW Statue Ceremony\n10:00 am–12:00 pm—2nd Field Trip\n10:00 am–3:00 pm—Featured Artist—Ann Bruce\n10:00 am–3:00 pm—Featured Author—Scott Harris\n10:00 am–3:00 pm—Featured Storyteller—Richard Rensberry\n10:00 am–3:00 pm—Kid’s Tent\, Agency and Organization personnel\, Young Artists’ Contest artwork display\, Door prizes and more\n12:00 am-3:00 pm—Children’s Entrepreneur Market\nPresentations 12:30 pm – 2:40 pm\n12:30 pm–1:30 pm—Nicole Schafer—American Bird Conservancy—The Art and Science of Making Kirtland’s Warbler Habitat\n1:40 pm–2:40 pm—Jim McGrath—Nature Discovery—Finding and Rearing Giant Silk Moths\n2:45 pm—Birdhouse Artist Contest winner announced\n3:00 pm—Kowa Binocular drawing\n\n\n\n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-kirtlands-warbler-festival-3/
LOCATION:Roscommon\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Birding Tour,Educational Event,Festival,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260317T143544Z
CREATED:20260317T143544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143544Z
UID:10010105-1778828400-1778954400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Tawas Point Migration Days
DESCRIPTION:Friday and Saturday\, May 15-16\, Tawas Point Migration Days \nSpend an amazing weekend witnessing a spectacular spring migration in northeastern Michigan along Lake Huron. View a wide variety of migratory birds as they rest and feed at Tawas Point State Park. \nFrom waterfowl to songbirds\, you’ll see it all! The Tawas Point Migration celebration offers nonstop birding activities and interesting information sure to entertain everyone. Birding and photography volunteers will be available at Tawas Point (Free to all) 8 a.m. to dusk on Friday & Saturday. \nInformation will be available for birding spots\, including Hale\, Oscoda\, Tawas City\, and East Tawas\, such as Tuttle Marsh\, Largo Springs\, Lumberman’s Monument\, and the Scenic River Road Byway. A bird sighting list will be on display near the lighthouse trailhead on Friday & Saturday. \n\nTawas Point Bird Migration Days \n\n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-tawas-point-migration-days/
LOCATION:Tawas Point State Park\, East Tawas\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Festival,Presentation,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T124751Z
CREATED:20260505T124751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124751Z
UID:10010372-1778612400-1778619600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club Program - Wildlife and Birding Photography
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Monthly Meeting – Wildlife and Birding Photography by Hannah Cramer \nMay 12th at 7pm \nHope Church\, 77 W. 11th St. Holland MI; \nMasks optional but encouraged if you’re sniffly Peoplefeeders: Mary Foster & Sally Lambert “Wildlife and Birding Photography” by Hannah Cramer Another homegrown presentation by one of our own\, our new Treasurer\, Hannah Cramer is closing out our season with a delightful visual treat for us. After beginning her birdwatching journey in 2022\, Hannah began fusing her interests of digitalmedia and wildlife photography together. Although newer to the birding community\, Hannah has been hiking and backpacking in the great outdoors for many years\, and soon began using her background in stunning photography and videography to begin capturing these unique creatures. Join us as Hannah takes us through some of her best captures\, as well as tips and tricks for how you too can snap beautiful images of our feathered friends and other amazing wildlife. \nHannah has her bachelor’s degree of applied arts in digital media and photography from Central Michigan University. At CMU she took her first photography class and has continued to build her skills ever since. After graduating\, Hannah relocated to Colorado\, South Dakota\, and then Arkansas\, birding and hiking in many natural areas before finally relocating back to her hometown of Holland\, Michigan. This is her first presentation for HAC and is excited to share what she’s learned. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-holland-audubon-club-program-wildlife-and-birding-photography/
LOCATION:Hope Church\, 77 W 11th St\,\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183301Z
CREATED:20260427T155532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T183301Z
UID:10010363-1778180400-1778185800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Capital Area Audubon Meeting - Into to eBird and Local Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 – “Intro to eBird and Local Hotspots ” with Kristy Taylor \nStart spring with new tools for finding great birding spots and learn how to contribute to community science by recording your findings. Presenter Kristy Taylor will share simple tips for exploring great birding hot spots in the Lansing area and how to find new sites to visit while traveling. To help you get started\, download the Merlin Bird ID app\, and sign up for an eBird account before the meeting.\n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-capital-area-audubon-meeting-into-to-ebird-and-local-hotspots/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
GEO:42.7117359;-84.5230598
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260317T142405Z
CREATED:20260317T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142405Z
UID:10010104-1777662000-1777672800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Fresh Coast Film Festival - 'Listers'
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 1\, 7 pm – City Opera House \nAs part of the Fresh Coast Film Festival\, “Listers – A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching” with Special Guests Owen and Quentin Reiser will be the featured documentary. The film follows Owen and Quentin as they attempt a Big Year in birdwatching across the United States. GTAC will have an informational table at this event. \nThe film fest runs April 30th to May 3rd; more information about the event and ticket purchase can be found on their website: Ludus – Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City 2026 \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-fresh-coast-film-festival-listers/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Festival,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T123453Z
CREATED:20260326T123453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T123453Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon Club - Habitat Restoration on Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries
DESCRIPTION:Habitat Restoration and Creation on Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries \nChad Machinski\, Conservation Manager for Michigan Audubon\, will talk with us about his efforts at properties managed by his organization. \nMonday\, APril 27\, 7:30 PM 8:30 PM\nAquinas College Donnelly Conference Center (map)\nGoogle Calendar ICS \nAcross many of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries\, active habitat restoration and creation is an ongoing project. Chad will discuss where this work is going on\, why the work is going on\, and how the work is happening. Chad’s presentation will focus on three Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries as examples of specific work: The Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, and the Martha Mott Bird Sanctuary. Attendees will also learn about ways they can get involved with Michigan Audubon work. \nWhile Chad’s first love is botany\, he doesn’t deny the intertwining nature of birds\, plants\, insects\, and all other organisms we share the world with. As Michigan Audubon’s Conservation Manager\, Chad is responsible for the management and care for all 20 of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries around the state and bird specific programs such as Chimney Swift and Purple Martin conservation. In his spare time\, Chad tends to think about many of the same things he does at work: plants\, birds\, and insects. \nThis program is open to the public\, who may attend as guests of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club. Doors of the Donnelly Center open at 7:00pm; come early to meet fellow members\, browse the large selection of library items\, and connect with others about birding. The program begins at 7:30 pm. \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-club-habitat-restoration-on-michigan-audubon-sanctuaries/
LOCATION:Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 1607 Robinson Rd S.E.\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Program - PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MONTHLY MEETING: “PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS” \nBy Dave Lemberg and Daniel Bernard \nMonday\, April 27th\, 6:30pm -8:00pm \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nThis month’s program will showcase Daniel Bernard’s year of birding across America. In 2025\, Daniel Bernard embarked on a birding journey as crazy as it was unique: a quest to travel the entire country and see 100 species of birds in every single lower-48 state\, meet up with local birders all across the country\, and visit birding locales both legendary and unknown. This life-changing journey to explore the “People\, Places\, and Birds” of the American birding world saw Daniel living out of the back of his Subaru Crosstrek and would be filled with hardships and setbacks\, but in the end – after travelling the farthest south\, east\, north\, and west he’d ever been\, birding with over 300 different birders across the country\, and tallying 607 different species ─ Daniel would accomplish his goal of becoming perhaps the first person ever to see 100 species in every lower-48 state in a single year. \nGrowing up the son of an avid birder and naturalist\, Daniel Bernard has held a lifelong enthusiasm for biology and nature\, but the particular passion of birding eluded him for most of his life. After finally caving and accompanying his dad to the Biggest Week in American Birding Festival at Magee Marsh in 2018\, Daniel quickly took to the hobby with an obsessive passion\, and in 2022 set out to do a Michigan “Big Year” during which he recorded 337 species in Michigan. \nWe hope you’ll join us on . This program is geared to all audiences\, and we enthusiastically invite families and nature lovers of any age to join us!  Come at 6:30 PM (new time – half an hour earlier this year) for some refreshments and socializing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. It’s helpful if you bring your own coffee cup. The one-hour program will start at 7:00 PM. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or the rear entrance of the building. \nWe will have a simultaneous Zoom link to the meeting for those who can’t make it or feel uncomfortable as yet to attend in person. This link will be available shortly before the meeting in the May newsletter that is emailed to you. We will also be recording the meeting for later viewing. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-program-people-places-birds/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs & JAS Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nJoanna Sblendorio\, professor of ornithology\, vertebrate zoology and ecology at Albion College\, will present\, “Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler  Songs.”  Joanna will help us identify song elements and watch for behavioral cues in spring warblers. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-voices-in-the-canopy-a-guide-to-spring-warbler-songs/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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