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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Big Rapids Festival of the Arts WPBO Presentation by Max Henschell
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY: Big Rapids Festival of the Arts Bird Week \nPresentation: Work at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\npresented by Michigan Audubon Director of Research Max Henschell \nWednesday\, February 18 at 6:00pm \nArtworks\, 106 N. Michigan Avenue \nOriginally from Michigan\, Max Henschell’s love for birds began with a Magnolia Warbler on Isle Royale. Since then\, he has counted waterbirds at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, marshbirds at Seney National Wildlife Refuge\, and hawks at Brockway Mountain. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Applied Ecology from Michigan Technological University and his Ph.D in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Max has studied grassland and forest bird ecology in Wisconsin as well as worked with large datasets\, including eBird\, GBIF\, and PRISM climate data\, to predict changes in avian communities across the continental United States due to climate change. His research interests are in migration ecology\, habitat use\, and the effects of anthropogenic activity on bird communities. When he’s not at work\, he spends as much time as possible outdoors with his young family. \nJoin Max as he relates important work that happens at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, including highlights from 2025\, historical\ntrends\, and future projects. \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-big-rapids-festival-of-the-arts-wpbo-presentation-by-max-henschell/
LOCATION:Artworks\, 106 N. Michigan Avenue\, Big Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Presentation,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: MSU Science on Tap - Evolution of Bird Migration & Its Future on our Changing Planet
DESCRIPTION:Program: MSU Science on Tap – The Evolution of Bird Migration and Its Future on our Changing Planet \nWednesday\, February 18th\, 7:00pm \nBrewery Becker\, 500 W Main St.\, Brighton\, MI \nProfessor Benjamin Winger of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan will present “The Evolution of Bird Migration and Its Future on our Changing Planet.” Come join us as we discuss how migration patterns of birds have evolved over time and how changes in the Earth’s climate are affecting migratory species. This event will occur on the second floor of the Brewery\, and a cash bar will be available. \nBrighton Science on Tap is for anyone with an interest in science and a curious mind who wants to expand their knowledge and spark engaging conversations over a pint. With these conversations on current topics of interest\, we aim to create a fun and informal space to explore all things science. All levels of knowledge are welcome\, from beginners to experts. Science on Tap events are held on the second floor of Brewery Becker\, 500 W Main Street\, Brighton Michigan. The second-floor cash bar will be open for our events. Let’s foster a community of learning and curiosity in a fun and relaxed setting. Cheers to science! \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-msu-science-on-tap-evolution-of-bird-migration-its-future-on-our-changing-planet/
LOCATION:Brewery Becker\, 500 W Main St\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T200000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Birds & Climate Change: An Update on Progress
DESCRIPTION:Program: Birds & Climate Change: An Update on Progress \nAudubon Society of Kalamazoo \nMonday\, February 23\, 2026\, 6:30pm \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49009\nThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that humanity has only four years to cut global greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half\, and the consequences of failure are dire – for us and for the natural world. Birds are already feeling the heat\, and examples will be shared. Anyone who’s done a Christmas Bird Count or submitted to eBird has helped document climate-related changes in bird distribution\, migration\, and nesting. Climate initiatives from Audubon include National’s award-winning climate action guide and webpage\, and many local chapter efforts. Good news is that quite a few proven climate solutions are available\, already having an impact. But they need to be implemented\, and everyone can help with that. We can make a difference for ourselves\, the birds we love\, and our irreplaceable living planet. \nOur speaker and ASK Board member\, Dr. Susan Schneider\, has served on the boards of four Audubon chapters and been president of two. Her years of experience in climate change work include outreach\, community projects\, organizing\, academic and nonacademic publications\, and extensive public speaking. As Senior Scientist for the sustainability nonprofit Root Solutions\, Schneider helped design projects\, and coauthored two chapters in the organization’s guidebook\, Making Shift Happen: Designing for Successful Environmental Behavior Change. Recent outreach includes a podcast for the Union of Concerned Scientists and a monthly “green psychology” blog. Schneider’s award-winning book for the public\, The Science of Consequences\, covers basic learning principles and their broad range of applications\, including sustainability. Schneider is on the faculty at Western Michigan University and serves on its Climate Change Working Group. She also serves on the Tools of Change Landmark Peer Review Panel for Climate Change\, a psychology for sustainability board\, and the board of the nonprofit Green Driving America.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-birds-climate-change-an-update-on-progress/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & JAS Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & Jackson Audubon Society Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI \nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nGary Mason\, Vice President of Jackson Audubon\, presents “Natural Wonders of Southern Africa.”  Join us to see two of the greatest natural wonders of the world\, the wilderness of the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. \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  \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-natural-wonders-of-southern-africa-jas-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club Meeting - Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Meeting – “Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer” by Marty Keirnan \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 7:00pm \nHope Church\, 77 W. 11th St.\, Holland\, MI \nMasks optional but encouraged if you’re sniffly \nOver the past year\, Marty has been quietly clicking away on his camera\, all over Michigan\, capturing some wonderful images of birds and wildlife near and far…some in our own backyard. Come and enjoy some fantastic glimpses of these amazing creatures\, and the vistas we’ve appreciated over the years in our beautiful state of Michigan. Marty thoroughly enjoys returning year after year to some special places that offer the best shots and most of the time he’s rewarded with wonderful pictures he’s shared with us; some images you’ve seen in our newsletter over the years have been from him. Join us as he cracks open his vault to show us many of his greatest bird pictures from 2025 and beyond. \nA Holland native\, Marty earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Grand Valley then did some graduate work in Zoology at Eastern Michigan University\, where he briefly taught Zoology as an assistant. He ultimately found his calling in the field of Quality as a Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in Automotive and Aerospace manufacturing for about 35 years. Marty’s first love of Biology was never far\, however\, and\, drawn to nature photography\, got his first SLR in college\, and\, honing his skills over the years\, broadened his experience\, especially since 2020 when forced into early retirement due to Covid. The main subjects of his “focus” are birds and wildlife\, wildflowers and macro work. \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-meeting-misadventures-of-a-wannabe-wildlife-photographer/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: OIAS Program - Chimney Swift Conservation in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society Monthly Program \nChimney Swift Conservation in Michigan \nPresenter: Chad Machinski\,Michigan Audubon SocietyTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 \n6:00-6:15 PM Social\, 6:15-7:30 PM Program \nLoutit District Library\n407 Columbus Avenue\nGrand Haven\, MI \n\nHow well do you know this compact\, aerial acrobat? Facing steep population declines\, the Chimney Swift is one urban bird that we should all get behind. In this presentation you will learn the identification and life history of the Chimney Swift along with issues these birds are grappling with. We will also discuss ways that YOU can help with Chimney Swift conservation and what Michigan Audubon is doing across the state to help this enigmatic bird.\nSpeaker Bio: While 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 enjoys tending to and expanding his native plant garden\, collecting plant specimens\, and learning more about our natural world. \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-oias-program-chimney-swift-conservation-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave.\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T203000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Small Wetlands\, Big Impact
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo – \nMonday\, March 23rd\, 6:30 PM \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nMARCH MONTHLY MEETING: “SMALL WETLANDS\, BIG IMPACT: FEEDING BIRDS ACROSS THE DUNES” \nThis 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. \nOur speaker\, Jennifer Shamel\, is a PhD student at Western Michigan University studying how interdunal wetlands support birds during the breeding season. Her research focuses on insect emergence from interdunal wetlands and how these insects influence bird presence and diet. She is especially interested in how wetland conservation can benefit birds and other wildlife. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-small-wetlands-big-impact/
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:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T132205Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Michigan Bluebird Society - Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Bluebird Society: Spring Bluebird Festival \nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 9:00 AM EDT \nMorris Lawrence Building\, Washtenaw Community College\, Ann Arbor \nOur friends with the Michigan Bluebird Society are hosting their annual Spring Bluebird Festival on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. \nStop by the Michigan Audubon table to say hi and learn more about Purple Martins! \nSee their information page for full details. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-michigan-bluebird-society-spring-bluebird-festival/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Coummunity College\, 4800 E Huron River Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conference,Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T203000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Monthly Meeting - Great Lakes Piping Plover
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Piping Plover with Sarah Saunders\, National Audubon Society \nMonday\, March 30\, 7:30 – 8:30 PM\nAquinas College Donnelly Conference Center\n157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506 \nMonthly membership meetings are FREE and open to the public. \nWe continue our theme of conservation spaces and wildlife by examining another Michigan wildlife recovery success story. The Great Lakes Piping Plover\, a federally endangered shorebird\, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. Join us on March 30th as Sarah Saunders tells us about the amazing comeback of this favorite Michigan species. Once reduced to just 12 breeding pairs in the 1980s\, this population now exceeds 80 pairs\, with record-breaking breeding seasons in recent years. This success is a testament to the power of science-driven conservation and the collaboration of researchers\, land managers\, and community volunteers on the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team. In this talk\, Sarah will highlight the key strategies that have fueled this recovery\, including nest monitoring and protection\, predator management\, annual banding\, captive-rearing\, and education and outreach. Sarah will also showcase how long-term banding data have further strengthened these strategies\, contributing to population growth. Despite these gains\, challenges remain\, including increasing threats from climate change and human disturbance. Yet the resilience of the population and the dedication of the Conservation Team offer hope for continued success. The recovery of the Great Lakes Piping Plover serves as an inspiring example of how rigorous science\, partnerships\, and community engagement can drive meaningful conservation outcomes. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-monthly-meeting-great-lakes-piping-plover/
LOCATION:John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T210000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Author Visit - James McCommons\, The Feather Wars
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY EVENT – Oakland Bird Alliance \nJoin us for a live author event at Clarkston High School on April 9th at 7 pm. \nJames will present his new book\, “The Feather Wars” in an open discussion and will end the event with a chance to get your book signed. \nThe price of the ticket\, $36\, includes (1) copy of James’s new book\, The Feather Wars\, and event admission for (2) people. \nA portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to Oakland Bird Alliance! \nBooks will be available for pick-up at the event or in-store starting March 17th. \nAbout the Author \nJames H. McCommons is a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and a veteran journalist\, specializing in ecology\, environmental and travel topics. His writing has appeared in the New York Times\, the Los Angeles Times\, the Minneapolis Star Tribune\, Audubon\, Discover among other publications. He is the author of Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service\, and Camera Hunter: George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography. \nMore about THE FEATHER WARS \nThe Feather Wars is an entertaining and expansive work of American history\, a story about how disparate characters—progressive politicians\, free-thinking society belles\, nature writers and artists\, bird-loving U.S. presidents\, gunmakers\, business titans\, and brave game wardens—came together to save hundreds of species of birds. Heroes\, martyrs\, villains\, and conflicted do-gooders—the early bird conservation movement had them all. Together they transformed how Americans thought and cared about birds\, forever altering the American landscape. \nFrom the time the country was founded\, early Americans assumed that the land’s natural resources were infinite\, including its birds\, which were zealously hunted for food\, game\, and fashion. With the rapid extinction of the passenger pigeon—a bird once so numerous that its flocks darkened the sky in flight—many realized actions needed to be taken if other birds were to be saved. What followed was both a spiritual awakening and a great crusade to save birds and their habitat. The campaign took place on many battlefields: society teas in Boston\, hunt clubs on the East Coast\, the mangroves in the Everglades\, and in the editorial pages of newspapers and periodicals. From many corners of the country the bird protection movement was born and brought together a remarkable coalition of people and organizations to save America’s birds. \nhttps://www.inscribebooks.com/events \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-author-visit-james-mccommons-the-feather-wars/
LOCATION:Clarkston High School\, 6093 Flemings Lake Road\, Clarkston\, MI\, 48346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T200000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler Songs & JAS Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\nTuesday\, April 14\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nJoanna Sblendorio\, professor of ornithology\, vertebrate zoology and ecology at Albion College\, will present\, “Voices in the Canopy: a Guide to Spring Warbler  Songs.”  Joanna will help us identify song elements and watch for behavioral cues in spring warblers. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-voices-in-the-canopy-a-guide-to-spring-warbler-songs/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T200000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Program - PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MONTHLY MEETING: “PEOPLE\, PLACES\, BIRDS” \nBy Dave Lemberg and Daniel Bernard \nMonday\, April 27th\, 6:30pm -8:00pm \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nThis month’s program will showcase Daniel Bernard’s year of birding across America. In 2025\, Daniel Bernard embarked on a birding journey as crazy as it was unique: a quest to travel the entire country and see 100 species of birds in every single lower-48 state\, meet up with local birders all across the country\, and visit birding locales both legendary and unknown. This life-changing journey to explore the “People\, Places\, and Birds” of the American birding world saw Daniel living out of the back of his Subaru Crosstrek and would be filled with hardships and setbacks\, but in the end – after travelling the farthest south\, east\, north\, and west he’d ever been\, birding with over 300 different birders across the country\, and tallying 607 different species ─ Daniel would accomplish his goal of becoming perhaps the first person ever to see 100 species in every lower-48 state in a single year. \nGrowing up the son of an avid birder and naturalist\, Daniel Bernard has held a lifelong enthusiasm for biology and nature\, but the particular passion of birding eluded him for most of his life. After finally caving and accompanying his dad to the Biggest Week in American Birding Festival at Magee Marsh in 2018\, Daniel quickly took to the hobby with an obsessive passion\, and in 2022 set out to do a Michigan “Big Year” during which he recorded 337 species in Michigan. \nWe hope you’ll join us on . This program is geared to all audiences\, and we enthusiastically invite families and nature lovers of any age to join us!  Come at 6:30 PM (new time – half an hour earlier this year) for some refreshments and socializing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. It’s helpful if you bring your own coffee cup. The one-hour program will start at 7:00 PM. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or the rear entrance of the building. \nWe will have a simultaneous Zoom link to the meeting for those who can’t make it or feel uncomfortable as yet to attend in person. This link will be available shortly before the meeting in the May newsletter that is emailed to you. We will also be recording the meeting for later viewing. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-program-people-places-birds/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T203000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260317T142405Z
CREATED:20260317T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142405Z
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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: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
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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:20260515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260317T143544Z
CREATED:20260317T143544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143544Z
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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:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260220T145115Z
CREATED:20260220T145115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145115Z
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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:20260718T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260718T152028Z
CREATED:20260629T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T152028Z
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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:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T133418Z
CREATED:20260508T133418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T133418Z
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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:20260906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131602Z
CREATED:20260902T131602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131602Z
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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: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
GEO:42.2147441;-84.4174132
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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: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:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131221Z
CREATED:20260902T131100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131221Z
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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:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260902T131817Z
CREATED:20260902T131644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T131817Z
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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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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:20260919T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T185118Z
CREATED:20260610T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T185118Z
UID:10010475-1789803000-1789837200@www.michiganaudubon.org
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: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:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T132010Z
CREATED:20260902T132010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T132010Z
UID:10011129-1790521200-1790528400@www.michiganaudubon.org
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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