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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170828T190000
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out in East Lansing
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Audubon for a social hour and swift viewing event on Monday\, August 28 at 7 p.m. We will meet at Crunchy’s for a drink or dinner\, then walk to the nearby People’s Church (200 W Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, MI) at 8 p.m. to watch the roost chimney. Swifts will start gathering in large numbers around 8:30 p.m. and the spectacle will end by 9 p.m. No birding experience or equipment is necessary but cameras and binoculars are encouraged. Come out for a fun\, casual evening to view these urban birds as they migrate south! \nRSVP to Rachelle Roake at rroake@michiganaudubon.org or (517) 580-7364. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled for rain. Those who RSVP ahead of time will receive an email notification announcing any changes. \nIf you’re not able to join us\, you can still help! Surveying for swifts is fun\, easy\, and suitable for all ages. Potential roost locations are fun to search for – start looking for large\, uncapped chimneys on historical buildings\, old factories\, schools\, churches\, courthouses\, or libraries. Learn more about conducting surveys\, find data sheets\, and enter survey data at our website at https://www.michiganaudubon.org/our-conservation-impact/chsw/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-east-lansing/
LOCATION:Crunchy’s\, 254 E Grand River Ave\, East Lansing\, INGHAM\, 48823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T090000
DTSTAMP:20170810T181731Z
CREATED:20170810T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T181731Z
UID:10002486-1505199600-1505206800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Birding Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in leading or assisting with guided bird walks? Join Michigan Audubon for a special workshop to introduce you to the world of guiding people through nature and introducing them to the world of birds around them. A walk itself\, this workshop will offer an overview\, plus tips and tricks along with core skills needed to become a successful\, engaging volunteer birding guide. \nParticipants are asked to fill out a volunteer application* and commit to volunteering with Michigan Audubon as a bird guide\, assistant\, or event supporter at future Michigan Audubon events. \n*A link to our volunteer application will be sent to your email address after you register for the workshop. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-2017-volunteer-birding-guide-training-registration-36896466324″ text=”>> Register for Volunteer Birding Guide Training” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/volunteer-birding-guide-training/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170912T130000
DTSTAMP:20170810T181229Z
CREATED:20170810T181229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T181229Z
UID:10002485-1505217600-1505221200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Habitat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A backyard can be a haven for birds and wildlife\, but where to start and what’s right for your backyard? Join Michigan Audubon’s Rachelle Roake for an introduction to the elements of a bird-friendly backyard. Tips for top-performing native gardens\, bird feeders\, and nest boxes will be covered. In a time when habitat loss is the leading threat to birds\, every backyard\, no matter the size\, can provide important habitat. Come learn how to attract birds\, butterflies\, and more by creating a nature sanctuary in your own backyard. \nThis workshop is free\, but please register at the link below. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-backyard-bird-habitat-registration-36868978106″ text=”>> Register for Backyard Bird Habitat Workshop” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/backyard-bird-habitat-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Workshop Series
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170923T203000
DTSTAMP:20170920T165226Z
CREATED:20170920T165226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Swift Night Out at the Swift Sanctuary and Historic Winery \nDate: Saturday\, September 23 and Sunday\, September 24\nTime: 6 p.m. to just after sunset\nLocation: Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River Farmington\, MI 48336 \nJoin Detroit Audubon and partners at the Swift Sanctuary to watch the spectacular show as up to 50\,000 Chimney Swifts swirl around and around like a tornado before the avian funnel cloud swirls right down into this historic winery. A wooded area behind the historic winery abuts the Rouge River\, so there may be some migrants lurking there as well. This could be the largest roost of Chimney Swifts in North America! \nAs the swifts go down the chimney we will see a projection of a live video cam of their activity in the chimney\, which was partly supported by Detroit Audubon. Bring a lawn chair to watch this incredible show. Detroit Audubon will have a table at this Swift festival both nights\, we will present a PowerPoint program on swifts\, and in past years there was band to add to the festive atmosphere leading up to the grand mass descent of thousands of swifts into the chimney for the night. \nThere will be refreshments and a raffle a well\, all to raise funds for the expensive upkeep of this historic chimney! \nPlease RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZC8WAxDQqbiCf13D3 or please kindly email Jac@DetroitAudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out/2017-09-23/
LOCATION:Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River\, Farmington\, MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.4563274;-83.3575042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170924T203000
DTSTAMP:20170920T165226Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Swift Night Out at the Swift Sanctuary and Historic Winery \nDate: Saturday\, September 23 and Sunday\, September 24\nTime: 6 p.m. to just after sunset\nLocation: Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River Farmington\, MI 48336 \nJoin Detroit Audubon and partners at the Swift Sanctuary to watch the spectacular show as up to 50\,000 Chimney Swifts swirl around and around like a tornado before the avian funnel cloud swirls right down into this historic winery. A wooded area behind the historic winery abuts the Rouge River\, so there may be some migrants lurking there as well. This could be the largest roost of Chimney Swifts in North America! \nAs the swifts go down the chimney we will see a projection of a live video cam of their activity in the chimney\, which was partly supported by Detroit Audubon. Bring a lawn chair to watch this incredible show. Detroit Audubon will have a table at this Swift festival both nights\, we will present a PowerPoint program on swifts\, and in past years there was band to add to the festive atmosphere leading up to the grand mass descent of thousands of swifts into the chimney for the night. \nThere will be refreshments and a raffle a well\, all to raise funds for the expensive upkeep of this historic chimney! \nPlease RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/ZC8WAxDQqbiCf13D3 or please kindly email Jac@DetroitAudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swift-night-out/2017-09-24/
LOCATION:Swift Sanctuary\, 31505 Grand River\, Farmington\, MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.4563274;-83.3575042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170925T203000
DTSTAMP:20170821T155550Z
CREATED:20170821T155550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T155550Z
UID:10002488-1506366000-1506371400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:HIGHLIGHTS FROM A PHOTOGRAPHIC BIG YEAR
DESCRIPTION:Join David Pavlik for the first presentation of Audubon Society of Kalamazoo’s new program season as he presents photos and dialogue from his photographic big year aimed at raising awareness and funding for Hawaiian bird conservation. Dave will take you on a journey to some of the best birding locations in the United States\, all the way from the Florida Keys to Alaska\, in an attempt to photograph as many birds in a single year as possible. Dave has been a birder for over 15 years and has worked with many avian research institutes across the United States. \nYou are invited to join us to meet and hear Dave on September 25 at the People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. The program starts at 7:30 PM and is preceded by a social time with light refreshments at 7:00 PM. Guests and the general public are encouraged to attend. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or rear entrance of the building. Please remember to bring your own coffee mug to reduce dishwashing.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/highlights-photographic-big-year/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.305316;-85.6654486
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170925T203000
DTSTAMP:20170821T160424Z
CREATED:20170821T160424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T160424Z
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SUMMARY:The Changing Scale of Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids  Audubon Club \nDate: Monday\, September 25\, 2017\nTime: 7:00 PM social; 7:30 PM program\nLocation: John F. Donnelly Conference Center\, Aquinas College\nSpeaker: Helen Taylor\, The Nature Conservancy\nTopic: The Changing Scale of Conservation \nHelen Taylor\, Michigan State Director for the Nature Conservancy\, will discuss the changing scale of conservation as organizations\, communities\, and leaders are faced with increasingly complex problems and solutions in the use and protection of natural resources. Helen will describe how science and market-based strategies\, policies\, and practices are expanding the scope and impact of conservation work from site to systems\, to sustainably achieve the long-term health of systems as large as the Great Lakes. Helen has spent more than 27 years working on Great Lakes protection\, policy\, and conservation. She joined the Conservancy in 1996 to lead its Great Lakes Program\, and since 1999 has served as state director of its Michigan program as well as serving on the board of directors of the Conservancy’s Great Lakes Project. Prior to joining the Conservancy in 1996\, Helen spent nine years working in the environmental policy field with a concentration on Great Lakes issues\, pollution prevention\, waste and public involvement. Her project work focused on facilitating and mediating environmental initiatives\, partnerships and policies; working as a consultant to industry; government (municipalities\, state and federal agencies)\, and environmental organizations. \nYou are invited to attend this interesting program as a guest of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club. There is no charge for admission. \nGrand Rapids Audubon Club meets at the John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College. The Center\, located at 157 Woodward Lane SE\, is accessible from Fulton Street and Robinson Road. Parking is available off Woodward Lane in Lot T and Lot S. Lot S is the handicap-accessible entrance. \nTo learn more about GRAC and what opportunities we offer please visit our website: www.graud.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/changing-scale-conservation/
LOCATION:John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.9607917;-85.6223681
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170926T190000
DTSTAMP:20170818T144434Z
CREATED:20170818T144434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T144434Z
UID:10002487-1506448800-1506452400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Swifts in the City
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard chipping and chattering above your head when you’re in an urban downtown area or neighborhood? Have you seen small “bats” flying during the daytime? Chimney Swifts are unique\, “cigar-shaped” birds that live alongside people in many cities and neighborhoods and are easily confused with bats. They play an important role as natural pest control by consuming thousands of flying insects per day. Sadly\, these birds are declining across the country\, but you can help! \nJoin Rachelle Roake from Michigan Audubon to learn about these charming city-loving birds and find out how to help through monitoring and creating habitat. The workshop will include an indoor talk followed by a short carpool to a Chimney Swift roost location to witness the amazing spectacle of roosting behavior. This workshop is great for non-birders and birders alike\, newbies to experts. \n\nThis program is open to all ages. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear to be outside. We will have the program rain or shine. \nTo register for this program please follow the “Tickets” link or visit woldumar.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swifts-in-the-city/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171011T120000
DTSTAMP:20171006T131942Z
CREATED:20171006T131942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T131942Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Garden Workday at Capital City Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Help us improve the gardens for birds and pollinators! We will have new plants to get in the ground and abundant plants to transplant. Please bring gardening tools\, trowels\, gloves\, and watering cans (preferably with water in them!). Dress for outdoor garden work and the weather. Please RSVP so we have enough treats for everyone! Please contact Rachelle Roake @ rroake@michiganaudubon.org or (517) 580-7364 for questions or to RSVP. \nParking is available at the gated driveway at 6001 Delta River Drive. This is a private driveway on the south side of Delta River Drive. Additional parking is available just west and across the street at Hawk Meadow Park.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/fall-garden-workday-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016
DTSTAMP:20250214T140056Z
CREATED:20170127T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T140056Z
UID:10002163-1507939200-1508111999@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:The Sandhill Crane & Art Festival features family-friendly activities such as guided nature hikes\, live animal displays\, kids educational activities\, and fine art vendors. In the evening\, watch thousands of Sandhill Cranes “fly-in” to Big Marsh Lake.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-3/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171017T193000
DTSTAMP:20170919T133630Z
CREATED:20170919T125820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T133630Z
UID:10002505-1508263200-1508268600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Engaging Young Birders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in engaging the next generation of birders and conservationists? Join Michigan Audubon’s Lindsay Cain for an introduction to engaging young birders. Educators\, parents\, grandparents\, chapter members\, and other volunteers will all benefit from these tips and tools for introducing birds and bird-related conservation to youth of all ages. From species-specific activities to general bird-related resources\, these skills can be used in formal educational settings and at informal meetings and events. Come learn some new ways to engage youth in this area and share ideas and activities that have worked for you! This workshop is free\, but registering in advance is appreciated. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-workshop-series-engaging-young-birders-tickets-37878783461?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for Engaging Young Birders” size=”big” align=”left” type=”primary” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/engaging-young-birders-workshop/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Young Birders
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T165249Z
CREATED:20170928T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T165249Z
UID:10002551-1508583600-1508612400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cranes\, Colors\, & Cabernet Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sandhill Crane migration season with a festival of Cranes\, Colors\, & Cabernet! Saturday\, October 21\, visit Haehnle Sanctuary for crane viewing and events from Noon until dusk (see detailed schedule below). Just down the road from Haehnle Sanctuary\, Sandhill Crane Vineyards will be celebrating as well. Stop by for fine wines and an excellent fall menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. \n  \nCC&C Festival 2017 \nOctober 10/21/17 – 12 p.m. to dark \nFestival will have two walking tours\, one natural history of the Greater Sandhill Crane talk\, a car tour to look for sandhill cranes feeding in the fields\, and crane viewing at the observation hill. \nDon’t forget to visit Sandhill Crane Vineyards\, celebrating with fine wines and food from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.!\nSandhill Crane Vineyards\n4724 Walz Rd.\, Jackson\, MI \nHaehnle Event Schedule:  \n12:00 p.m. Walking tour; this tour will be led by a Haehnle naturalist and will be 1 to 1 ½ hours in duration. \n2:00 p.m. Walking tour; this tour will be led by a Haehnle naturalist and will be 1 to 1 ½ hours in duration. \n4:00 p.m. Lecture on the natural history of the Sandhill Crane by a Haehnle naturalist. \n4:30 p.m. Car tour; to view cranes in surrounding fields led by sanctuary manager Lathe Claflin. Tour will be 1 to 1 ½ hours then back to observation hill to watch cranes returning to roost at the sanctuary. \n4:30 p.m. to dark Wildlife and crane viewing at observation hill with Haehnle naturalists.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranes-colors-cabernet-cider-festival/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Sanctuary Event
GEO:42.321296;-84.289047
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171021T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T154348Z
CREATED:20171016T154348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T154348Z
UID:10002557-1508601600-1508612400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you! \nOctober 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171022T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T154621Z
CREATED:20171016T154621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T154621Z
UID:10002559-1508688000-1508698800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-2/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171023T203000
DTSTAMP:20170929T130830Z
CREATED:20170929T130830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T130830Z
UID:10002553-1508785200-1508790600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Avian Pigmentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jeffrey Mckelvey\, for the second presentation of Audubon Society of Kalamazoo’s new program season as he discusses “Avian Pigmentation.”  Birds are among the most colorful of all animals. We’ll look at some of the reasons why. Much of it is due to pigments they incorporate into their feathers. The birds synthesize some of these while others are obtained from their food. Still\, other colors are due to the refraction of light by structural elements in the feathers themselves. These various sources of color can mix and match to produce almost any hue imaginable. Thus birds can camouflage themselves to hide from predators\, make themselves attractive to potential mates and dazzle appreciative birdwatchers. \nDr. Mckelvey grew up in Latrobe\, Pennsylvania\, just east of the first ridges in the Appalachians. His family had always put out bird feeders and he could identify all the common species before learning to read. When older\, he spent much time in the mountains and woods becoming an increasingly avid bird-watcher\, which was the origin of his interest in biology.  Dr. Mckelvey received an undergraduate degree in biology at West Virginia Wesleyan College. A Ph.D. in physiology followed from Bowling Green State University.  He then moved to Grand Rapids to take a job at Aquinas College. He has been there for 31 years and currently serves as chairperson of the Department of Biology and Health Science. Dr. Mckelvey mainly teaches courses in anatomy and physiology\, but every other year he works in ornithology. He still enjoys bird-watching and talking about birds every chance he has. \nYou are invited to join us to meet and hear Dr. Mckelvey on October 23 at the People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. Our program starts at 7:30 PM and is preceded by a social time with light refreshments at 7:00 PM. Guests and the general public are encouraged to attend. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or rear entrance of the building. Please remember to bring your own coffee mug to reduce dishwashing.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/avian-pigmentation/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171028T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T154754Z
CREATED:20171016T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T154754Z
UID:10002562-1509206400-1509217200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-3/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171029T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T154900Z
CREATED:20171016T154900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T154900Z
UID:10002563-1509292800-1509303600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-4/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171104T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T155012Z
CREATED:20171016T155012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T155012Z
UID:10002566-1509811200-1509822000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-5/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171105T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T155123Z
CREATED:20171016T155123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T155123Z
UID:10002567-1509897600-1509908400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-6/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171111T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T155222Z
CREATED:20171016T155222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T155222Z
UID:10002568-1510416000-1510426800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-7/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171112T190000
DTSTAMP:20171016T155316Z
CREATED:20171016T155316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T155316Z
UID:10002569-1510502400-1510513200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing in Bellevue
DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing Opportunities at Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area \nAlthough poor weather conditions required the cancellation of CraneFest 2017\, Sandhill Cranes will generally continue to gather in preparation for migration at Big Marsh Lake in the coming weeks. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek will generously open their property at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area to the public for crane viewing. Please visit our website or Facebook page for information regarding any possible weather-related changes to this schedule. Thank you!October 21-22\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nOctober 28-29\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 4-5\, 4 – 7 p.m.\nNovember 11-12\, 4 – 7 p.m. \nThe Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is located at:\n22300 15 Mile Road\, Bellevue\, MI 49021
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-bellevue-8/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
GEO:42.3989199;-85.005331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T110000
DTSTAMP:20171115T150627Z
CREATED:20171115T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T150627Z
UID:10002211-1510999200-1511002800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Bird-friendly Backyard
DESCRIPTION:A backyard can be a haven for birds and wildlife\, but where to start and what’s right for your backyard? \nJoin Michigan Audubon’s Rachelle Roake for an introduction to the elements of a bird-friendly backyard. Tips for top-performing native gardens\, bird feeders\, and nest boxes will be covered. In a time when habitat loss is the leading threat to birds\, every backyard\, no matter the size\, can provide important habitat. Come learn how to attract birds\, butterflies\, and more by creating a nature sanctuary in your own backyard. \nPlease join us for this free event.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/creating-bird-friendly-backyard/
LOCATION:Dexter Mill\, 3515 Central St.\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities
GEO:42.3397055;-83.8820186
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171128T190000
DTSTAMP:20171110T164440Z
CREATED:20171110T164440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T164440Z
UID:10002203-1511773200-1511895600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Holiday & End of Season Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Michigan Audubon office in Okemos for our Holiday and Whitefish Point Bird Observatory End of Season Sale. A wide variety of Michigan Audubon and WPBO merchandise will be available as well as our remaining stock of books and field guides. \nThe Michigan Audubon Office is located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI 48864 \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/holiday-end-season-sale/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Michigan Audubon Office 2310 Science Parkway Suite 200 Okemos MI 48864 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200:geo:-84.4353536,42.7067963
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171127T203000
DTSTAMP:20171030T193938Z
CREATED:20171030T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T193938Z
UID:10002570-1511809200-1511814600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Those Amazing Birds Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Ed Post for the third presentation of Audubon Society Kalamazoo’s 2017-2018 program season as he focuses on “Those Amazing Birds.”  This illustrated program looks at the amazing diversity and fascinating natural history of North American birds through the eyes of a dedicated bird photographer. We’ll look at the specialized anatomy of birds\, how they care for their young\, and how they survive in extremes like the frozen tundra and blistering desert. The poetic beauty of birds will color the informative narrative about our feathered friends. \nEd Post has been a serious photographer for over 30 years. He specializes in landscape and nature photography\, but also worked as a part-time newspaper and sports photographer for 15 years.  Ed frequently teaches photography classes\, leads photography trips\, and conducts workshops.  He is widely published and he displays his work at local galleries in West Michigan. You can see some of Ed’s images here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/edpost/. \nYou are invited to meet and hear Ed on November 27 at the People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. The program starts at 7:30 PM and is preceded by a social time with light refreshments at 7:00 PM. Guests and the general public are encouraged to attend. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or rear entrance of the building. Please remember to bring your own coffee mug to reduce dishwashing.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/amazing-birds-program/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.305316;-85.6654486
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTSTAMP:20171102T135459Z
CREATED:20171102T135423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T135459Z
UID:10002200-1516406400-1516579199@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:UP Winter Birding Trip
DESCRIPTION:Are you anxious to see a Gray Jay? Hoping to check the Northern Hawk Owl off your list? Then join Michigan Audubon and our skilled birding guide on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula on January 20-21\, 2018. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie and then progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. \nThe trip is limited to 12 participants and will fill up fast. The fee for the trip is $100 for Michigan Audubon members and $125 for non-members. The trip fee does not include meals or lodging. \nThis trip is rated EASY – most travel is by car caravan. Foot travel on gravel or paved roadways; the biggest challenge would be that the roads may be snow covered or slippery. Duration of foot travel of less than a mile at a time. Participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-up-january-2018-tour-tickets-38013520463?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for January 20-21 UP Winter Birding Trip” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]\n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-up-february-2018-tour-tickets-38014876519?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for February 10-11 UP Winter Birding Trip” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]\n  \nNo membership or renewal fees are included with event tickets. If you would like to join Michigan Audubon and register for this event as a member\, please visit https://www.michiganaudubon.org/get-involved/membership/. Once you’ve purchased your membership\, you may register for this event as a member. \nFAQs \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nMichigan Audubon \nevents@michiganaudubon.org \n517-580-7364 \nWhat is the refund policy? \nIf a tour is cancelled by Michigan Audubon\, all paid tour fees will be refunded. \nIf you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon event\, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour (December 22\, 2017). If the cancellation occurs less than a month before\, but more than 2 weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply (December 23\, 2017 – January 5\, 2018). Cancellations occurring less than 2 weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee (after January 5\, 2018). All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email\, or mail to: \nevents@michiganaudubon.org\nEvents\nMichigan Audubon\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-trip/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180122T203000
DTSTAMP:20180103T201713Z
CREATED:20180103T201713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T201713Z
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SUMMARY:Program: Relationship Between Ravens and the Desert Tortoise
DESCRIPTION:Join Craig Sherwood for the fourth presentation of ASK’s new program season as he discusses “Relationship Between Ravens and the Desert Tortoise.” There are parts of this planet where change happens so slowly it can be measured more easily over millennia versus decades or days.  The Mojave Desert was until recently\, one of these ancient refuges from change; an ecosystem where the flora and fauna have become so highly specialized living in nearly uninhabitable conditions they often lack the ability to adapt to a dynamic situation. In our current age\, the iconic desert tortoise is facing a daunting challenge as it is confronted with swelling numbers of humans and the predators that prosper in their wake.  The common raven (Corvus corax) is one of these predators and the species is experiencing something of a golden age as human densities continue to increase in one of North America’s most inhospitable landscapes. \nYou will be in for a crash course on the biology and life history of the Mojave Desert Tortoise and explore how it has become intricately entwined with the explosive success of the largest species in the Corvid family.  We will look at what is being done now and where new techniques and technology are taking us as we attempt to reframe how we think about the most intelligent and opportunistic avian species in the Southwest.  What we learn in the desert may very well help to prepare us for tackling future corvid-related challenges right here at home. \nCraig Sherwood has been working in the field since 2010 after completing his undergraduate studies in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology at Michigan State University.  Seasonal work has allowed him to live and work in places from the Canadian Rockies and Interior Alaska to the scorching landscapes of the Mojave Desert. Years of work with desert tortoises has inevitably led to an interest in ravens.  He now serves as an advisor and contractor to Hardshell Labs.  Hardshell Labs is currently leading the field by spearheading the development of a variety of innovative\, non-lethal aversive conditioning techniques for dealing with raven problems. \nYou are invited to join us to meet and hear Craig Sherwood on January 22\, 2018\, at the People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. Our program starts at 7:30 PM and is preceded by a social time with light refreshments at 7:00 PM. Guests and the general public are encouraged to attend. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or rear entrance of the building. Please remember to bring your own coffee mug to reduce dishwashing.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/program-relationship-ravens-desert-tortoise/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.305316;-85.6654486
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T193000
DTSTAMP:20180115T145849Z
CREATED:20180115T145849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T145849Z
UID:10002571-1516905000-1516908600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sowing with Michigan Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25\, 2018\, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Okemos Public Library. \nJump start your garden with seedlings from native plants. Seed varieties and potting soil provided but bring up to three clean gallon milk jugs. *Registration required; please click on “Register” below. \n[vc_button url=”https://cadl.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=42304&lib=8″ text=”>> Register” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-sowing-michigan-native-plants/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180212
DTSTAMP:20180122T194934Z
CREATED:20171102T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T194934Z
UID:10002202-1518220800-1518393599@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:UP Winter Birding Trip
DESCRIPTION:Are you anxious to see a Gray Jay? Hoping to check the Northern Hawk Owl off your list? Then join Michigan Audubon and our skilled birding guide on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula on February 10-11\, 2018. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie and then progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. \nThe trip is limited to 12 participants and will fill up fast. The fee for the trip is $100 for Michigan Audubon members and $125 for non-members. The trip fee does not include meals or lodging. \nThis trip is rated EASY – most travel is by car caravan. Foot travel on gravel or paved roadways; the biggest challenge would be that the roads may be snow covered or slippery. Duration of foot travel of less than a mile at a time. Participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-up-january-2018-tour-tickets-38013520463?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for January 20-21 UP Winter Birding Trip” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]\n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-up-february-2018-tour-tickets-38014876519?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text” text=”Register for February 10-11 UP Winter Birding Trip” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]\n  \nNo membership or renewal fees are included with event tickets. If you would like to join Michigan Audubon and register for this event as a member\, please visit https://www.michiganaudubon.org/get-involved/membership/. Once you’ve purchased your membership\, you may register for this event as a member. \nFAQs \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nMichigan Audubon \nevents@michiganaudubon.org \n517-580-7364 \nWhat is the refund policy? \nIf a tour is cancelled by Michigan Audubon\, all paid tour fees will be refunded. \nIf you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon event\, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour (December 22\, 2017). If the cancellation occurs less than a month before\, but more than 2 weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply (December 23\, 2017 – January 5\, 2018). Cancellations occurring less than 2 weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee (after January 5\, 2018). All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email\, or mail to: \nevents@michiganaudubon.org\nEvents\nMichigan Audubon\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-trip-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180216T210000
DTSTAMP:20180117T150846Z
CREATED:20180117T150846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T150846Z
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SUMMARY:Faces of Conservation in Barry County
DESCRIPTION:Join the Barry County Conservation District for an enjoyable evening of uniting local conservation-minded people and organizations! Enjoy music and hors d’oeuvres as you meet our local “faces of conservation” and learn about all of the great work done throughout the county in 2017. \nClick for more information \n[vc_button url=”https://squareup.com/store/facesofconservation” text=”>> Register for Faces of Conservation” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/faces-conservation-barry-county/
LOCATION:Walldorff Brewpub Ballroom\, 105 E. State Street\, Hastings\, MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180224T120000
DTSTAMP:20180205T155415Z
CREATED:20180110T155141Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Presentation: Legacy Land Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Land Partner Gathering: Purple Martins\n\nJoin fellow conservation landowners in this breakfast talk about fostering health bird populations on your property with a focus on Purple Martins. Start of at 10 a.m. with pancakes hot off the griddle. Bring your favorite topping and/or side dish to share. The presentations starts at 11 a.m. with time after for questions. \nAll Legacy Conservation Agreement landowners\, land volunteers and anyone interested in finding out more about owning land in conservation are invited! RSVP by February 22 to Dana at dana@legacylandconservancy.org or 734.302.5263. \n[vc_separator type=”short” size=”” icon=””]\nLearn more about Michigan Audubon’s Purple Martin Conservation Program on the program’s homepage: https://www.michiganaudubon.org/bfc/puma/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/purple-martin-presentation-legacy-land-conservancy/
LOCATION:Legacy Land Conservancy\, 6276 Jackson Road\, Suite G\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:42.2912339;-83.8539269
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