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SUMMARY:Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:Birding Festival – Woodpecker Festival\nThe paved Paul Henry – Thornapple Trail follows the Thornapple River and has been called the most beautiful railtrail in Michigan. The area has an established population of the rare Red-headed Woodpecker\, as well as the other six eastern US woodpecker species. The fifth annual Thornapple Woodpecker Festival features guided walks and golf cart tours of the woodpecker nesting area along the river and will be headquartered at the Middleville Village Hall (100 E. Main Street). Canoe and kayak rental will also be available.More information on the event can be found at woodpeckerfest.webs.com or follow on Facebook\nContact Information\n\n\nCal Lamoreaux
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thornapple-woodpecker-festival/
LOCATION:Thornapple Trail\, Middleville\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150426T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T221144Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nKent County Winter Exploration and Birding \nLeader: Tom Leggett \nTom has come up with a new series of trips that meet his challenging work schedule. All these trips will meet at Johnson Park. Emphasis will be on nearby areas including Millennium Park. By late April\, migration should be in full swing with some warblers and shorebirds moving through the area. Tom will be looking for them. Some trips may visit the Paul Henry trail and its woods and fields\, but hot birds may dictate the route. Essentials: Meet at the south parking lot in Johnson Park just off Butterworth Drive and north of 28th Street at 1:30 PM. Do not take the long drive into Johnson Park just north of 28th. This is planned as an afternoon trip. You may want to bring a snack and a drink to keep you going. Safety Hazards: Watch out for poison ivy and early biting insects. Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from the leader for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times\, and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club/
LOCATION:Johnson Park\, 2600 Wilson Ave SW\, Walker\, 49534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150427T210000
DTSTAMP:20150225T212551Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo program
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are free and open to the public. They are held at the People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo. Social time begins at 7:00 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:30.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/audubon-society-kalamazoo-program-2/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150427T210000
DTSTAMP:20150225T212830Z
CREATED:20150225T212830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150225T212830Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club program
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids Audubon Club meets at Orchard View Church located at 2777 Leffingwell Avenue NE. Join us at 7:00 PM for social time followed by the free program at 7:30. Bring a friend and guests are always welcome.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-program-2/
LOCATION:Orchard View Church\, 2777 Leffingwell Avenue NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150428T170000
DTSTAMP:20150209T195806Z
CREATED:20150203T231227Z
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SUMMARY:California: Desert\, Mountains and Coast Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tour – California\nJoin Bill Sweetman of Bsweet Tours on a birding/natural history tour to one of the most diverse and fascinating states in the entire USA – California. We will visit a wide variety of beautiful habitats on this California Birding Tour as we search for birds and experience California’s diverse flora and fauna. This tour will take us into the Mohave Desert\, the southern most passes of the Sierra Nevada and to the beautiful central Pacific coast where we will visit some wonderfully scenic birding sites. While along the coast we will take a boat from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island National Park (SCI) providing opportunity to find the endemic Island Scrub Jay and possibly sea birds en route. This tour will explore most of the major bird groups\, from sea birds\, ducks and shorebirds\, to hummingbirds and passerines. Our goal is to see all of the California endemic species.\nAn additional note: if winter has provided significant rain\, the wild flower show in many locations is itself worth the trip. \nCost\n• Ground transportation from the point of origin at LAX\, all lodging\, breakfasts beginning on 29 April through 5 May\, picnic lunches\, all admissions and boat trip to Santa Cruz Island National Park.\n• Cost is $1250 per person double occupancy. A deposit of $350 will reserve a spot on the tour.\n• Note: Bill always attempts to keep trip costs as reasonable as possible to appeal to all pocketbooks. Unfortunately\, everything in California is pricey.\n• Lodging will be in Best Westerns and Choice Hotel properties
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/california-desert-mountains-coast-birding-tour/
LOCATION:Southern & Central Coastal California\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150503
DTSTAMP:20150414T223039Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nTwo Events: \nNature Walk – Island Park with Bill Grigg (8:30 am) \nDuck Park – Dedication of Sunrise Coast Birding Trail with partner host: The River Center (10:00 am) \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150502T090000
DTSTAMP:20150506T201201Z
CREATED:20150501T235120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T201201Z
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SUMMARY:Birds & Bagels Hike - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nBirds & Bagels Hike\nStart Date/Time:\n5/2/2015 7:00 AM   End Date/Time: 5/2/2015 9:00 AM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nBeginner and experienced birders alike are invited to join Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson for birding\, followed by refreshments in the Visitor Center while making a list of the many species we have found. Resident birds may already be in nesting mode\, and lots of migrant warblers\, shorebirds and hawks should be on the move. Loaner binoculars are available. \nFree of Charge; Ages: 9+ (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-bagels-hike/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150506T180000
DTSTAMP:20150502T001905Z
CREATED:20150501T235120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T001905Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Szok Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Eventy – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nWildflower Walk at Szok Preserve\nStart Date/Time:\n5/6/2015 4:00 PM   End Date/Time: 5/6/2015 6:00 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nEnjoy a leisurely walk to discover woodland wildflowers\, ferns and flowering trees at the Little Forks Conservancy’s Albert and Virginia Szok Preserve this evening. Meet CNC Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the Preserve. \nThis program is held at Albert and Virginia Szok Preserve:\nFrom Midland\, take US-10 West to the W River Rd Exit. Turn left onto N W River Rd. Turn right on W Maynard Rd. Follow W Maynard Rd to the Pine Haven Recreation Area parking area. \nFree of Charge; Ages 9+ (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location:\nMap:  1490 West Maynard Road\, Sanford\, MI 48657\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wildflower-walk-at-szok-preserve/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222403Z
CREATED:20150424T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222403Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nThursday Morning at Reeds Lake \nMay 7\, 2015\, Thursday\, 8:00 AM \nLeader: Bill Sweetman \nThis trip is a morning walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat produces a good variety of birds for this location. Early May usually sees early warblers\, waterfowl and marsh birds. Bill will be checking for migrants. As usual\, just about anything is possible here. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 8:00 AM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150510T170000
DTSTAMP:20150318T194923Z
CREATED:20150318T194923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150318T194923Z
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SUMMARY:GTAC Field Trip: Magee Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – GTAC Field Trip: Magee Marsh\nLeaders: John and Shirley Mesch. Watch for more details on GT Audubon website/emails as the date approaches. \nQuestions? Call: (231) 946-3624
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/gtac-field-trip-magee-marsh/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T220000
DTSTAMP:20150424T213929Z
CREATED:20150424T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T213929Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Area Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Capital Area Audubon Society\nRegular Meeting Program: \nPurple Martins: Backyard Aerialists \nPresenter: Penny Briscoe \nQuestions? Email brcohen50@comcast.net
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-audubon-society-event/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.7117359;-84.5230598
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150414T223034Z
CREATED:20150414T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150414T223034Z
UID:10002090-1431129600-1431215999@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nNorth Amer. Migration Count – Alpena County census for field and feeder counters. \nElectronic forms only. \nCoordinator: Bill Grigg  wngrigg@hotmail.com \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150424T214639Z
CREATED:20150424T214639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T214639Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Area Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Capital Area Audubon Society\nNorth American Migration Count \nCoordinator: Jim Hewitt \nContact Jim Hewitt at: 517-337-8409
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-audubon-society-event-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150424T222611Z
CREATED:20150424T222611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222611Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nMay 9\, 2015\, Saturday \nSpring Migration Count \nCoordinator: Steve Minard Join us counting birds on the second Saturday of May for the spring North American Migration Count. In Michigan\, we count birds and tabulate results by county for this worldwide event. Locally we focus on Kent County\, but counters are needed across the state. This is a 24-hour count period\, but every 1- or 2-hour count helps. Plan to bird your favorite place for the spring migration count. Watch the Caller in the spring for details on this count.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150509T120000
DTSTAMP:20150422T010132Z
CREATED:20150422T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150422T010132Z
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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Event – Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm Grand Opening\nOn Saturday\, May 9th from 10am to Noon\, Michigan Audubon will hold a public dedication ceremony in honor of the Haussman family. Following the dedication ceremony\, Michigan Audubon staff will lead a free sanctuary hike and highlight sanctuary projects along the way including the new native bird garden\, community vegetable garden\, and bird nest box trail. This walk will be on grassy trails with gradual slopes which may be muddy in spots. Participants should wear good walking shoes or boots to stay dry. The sanctuary provides great habitat for birdwatching\, so participants are encouraged to bring binoculars to spot birds during the hike. \nPlease join Michigan Audubon in thanking the Haussman Family for protecting this urban oasis for birds and people to enjoy. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow park located at 6160 Delta River Drive\, Lansing with overflow parking available at Delta Hillside Cemetery\, just west of the sanctuary. The dedication ceremony will take place at the Capital City Bird Sanctuary entrance and trail head\, located across the street from the Hawk Meadow parking lot. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-at-hawk-valley-farm-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150511T200000
DTSTAMP:20150502T004822Z
CREATED:20150501T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T004822Z
UID:10002113-1431374400-1431374400@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Mitten Chapter of Wild Ones: Invasive Species Control at Averill Preserve - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription:\nMid-Mitten Chapter of Wild Ones: Invasive Species Control at Averill Preserve\nStart Date/Time:\n5/11/2015 6:30 PM   End Date/Time: 5/11/2015 8:00 PM     Add to calendar\nContact E-mail:\ninfo@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails: \nWild Ones members (and friends) are invited to a walk to explore The Little Forks Conservancy’s invasive species management at the Averill Preserve. We’ll look at control techniques as well as some of the Conservancy’s native planting areas. For several years\, the Conservancy’s volunteers have been tackling autumn olive and spotted knapweed among other non-native plants. \nDirections: From Midland\, take North Saginaw Road towards Sanford. Follow North Saginaw Road for approximately 5 miles to Wackerly Road. Turn left onto Wackerly Road. The Averill Preserve is immediately on the left.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mid-mitten-chapter-of-wild-ones-invasive-species-control-at-averill-preserve/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150512T220000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222747Z
CREATED:20150424T222747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222747Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nTuesday Evening At Reeds Lake \nMay 12\, 2015\, Tuesday\, 6:30 PM \nLeader: Steve Minard \nThis trip is an evening walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat provides a variety of birds right in town. The second week of May should be near the peak of spring migration\, and just about anything is possible here. Steve will be looking for migrants. Birders of all skills are welcome. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 6:30 PM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150513T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150513T163000
DTSTAMP:20150502T002011Z
CREATED:20150501T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T002011Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nSpring Wildflower Walk\nDescription: Spring Wildflower Walk\nStart Date/Time: 5/13/2015 3:00 PM End Date/Time: 5/13/2015 4:30 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nWoodland wildflowers bloom quickly before the leaves open on the trees above them. On our walk through the Beech Maple Woods today\, see if you can find Dutchman’s breeches\, Trout Lily\, Cut-leaved Toothwort\, and Spring Beauty. Many others can be discovered too\, if you look closely. Meet Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson at the big Red Oak in front of the Sugarhouse\, for this short walk (about one mile). \nFree of Charge; Ages 9+ (under 18 with an adult)
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222919Z
CREATED:20150424T222919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222919Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nThursday Morning At Reeds Lake \nMay 14\, 2015\, Thursday\, 8:00 AM \nLeader: Bill Sweetman \nThis trip is a morning walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat produces a good variety of birds for this location. Bill will be checking for migrants. The second week of May should be near the peak of spring migration\, and just about anything is possible here. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 8:00 AM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-5/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150517T170000
DTSTAMP:20150209T195856Z
CREATED:20150203T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T195856Z
UID:10002005-1431590400-1431882000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Tawas Point Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Signature Event: Tawas Point Birding Festival\nThe 2015 TPBF\, May 14 – 17\, will feature guided birding walks at the area’s best hotspots\, programs and talks by some of Michigan’s leading wildlife experts\, the Michigan Audubon bookstore\, and\, of course\, the opportunity to enjoy the company of hundreds of your fellow birders. \nTawas Point was a beacon for migrating birds long before lake-going navigators used the Point to negotiate the waters of Lake Huron. Since the event began\, birders from around the country and the world have made Tawas Point their destination for Spring birding. \nFor additional information\, contact Wendy Tatar\, Program Coordinator\, at 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tawas-point-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Tawas Point State Park\, East Tawas\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T200000
DTSTAMP:20150502T002509Z
CREATED:20150501T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T002509Z
UID:10002115-1431633600-1431633600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Warbler ID Workshop - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Warbler ID Workshop\nStart Date/Time: 5/14/2015 6:00 PM End Date/Time: 5/14/2015 8:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nAge Requirement: Birthdate cannot be after 5/14/1997\nRegistration Begins: 12/1/2014\nLast Day to Register: 5/8/2015 5:00:00 PM\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nCost: $10.00 per General\nDetails:\nWith their vibrant colors\, beautiful songs\, and dynamic personalities\, wood Warblers are the jewels of the bird world. They are also one of the most challenging group of birds to see and identify. Join CNC Interpretive Naturalist Michelle Fournier during this Wood Warbler ID workshop to learn more about the lives of these petite songbirds. Using bird study skins\, Powerpoint slides\, and binoculars in the field\, this workshop will focus on warbler natural history and identification tips and tricks. \nAges: 18+\nActivity Location: Map: 400 South Badour Road\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US\nCancellation Policy: There is a $10 service fee for any registration that is changed or cancelled. If CNC cancels this program (e.g.\, conditions are unfavorable)\, participants will receive a full refund.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/warbler-id-workshop/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T103000
DTSTAMP:20150409T175014Z
CREATED:20150203T231622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T175014Z
UID:10002006-1431673200-1431685800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Tours Begin
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tours – Kirtland’s Warbler Tours Begin\nMichigan Audubon employs a seasonal guide to lead Kirtland’s Warbler Tours from Grayling\, MI.\nTours to see the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler begin on May 15 and run daily until July 4. Daily tours begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Michigan Logging Interpretive Center located within Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling\, Michigan. On weekends and holidays an additional tour is available at 11:00 a.m. with the same meeting location at Hartwick Pines. No reservations are needed to participate in the tours unless you have a group of more than five people.\nFor more information on the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours\, visit the detailed information page here.\nContact Information\n\n\nWendy Tatar
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-tours/
LOCATION:Michigan Logging Interpretive Center\, Grayling\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
GEO:44.6614039;-84.7147512
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150517T170000
DTSTAMP:20150331T224829Z
CREATED:20150318T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T224829Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Traverse Audubon Club Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Traverse Audubon Club Field Trip: Tawas Point and Tuttle Marsh\nLeaders: Leonard and Barb Graf. Make your own motel or campground reservations. Meet 7:30 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday at the start of the trail in the campground. \nQuestions? Call: (231) 946-5120
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/gtac-field-trip-tawas-point-and-tuttle-marsh/
LOCATION:Tawas Point State Park\, East Tawas\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T180000
DTSTAMP:20150502T005534Z
CREATED:20150501T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T005534Z
UID:10002117-1431712800-1431712800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Migration Bandathon - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Spring Bird Migration Bandathon\nStart Date/Time: 5/15/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 5/15/2015 6:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bird-migration-bandathon/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T223051Z
CREATED:20150424T223051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T223051Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nBerrien County Warblers Trip \nMay 16\, 2015\, Saturday\, 6:30 AM \nLeader: Scott Hutchings \nThis is a prime date for warblers at Warren Dunes State Park\, and the trails from Floral Lane entrance will be the major focus. This is a heavily birded area and species such as Worm-eating Warbler\, Kentucky Warbler\, Mourning Warbler and Connecticut Warbler are reported from here many years. This will be a little early for Mourning and Connecticut\, but at least 1 of the 4 will be reported for the week. Prairie Warblers nest out in open dune areas here. If you make the effort\, they can be found. Other possible stops are the 3 Oaks Sewage Ponds and the South Branch of the Galien River. The Kesling Nature Preserve on Forest Lawn Road and Lakeside Road are both good for Yellow-throated Warbler\, Cerulean Warbler and Whiteeyed Vireo. In recent years\, Fish Crows have been reported from the nearby dump. Other stops are possible\, including Galien River Park north of New Buffalo and Chikaming Township Park. Bring your CB or Family radio if you have one and we’ll try to keep in touch between cars. Birders of all skills are welcome. Essentials: Meet at the McDonald’s in Hudsonville\, north of the freeway\, at 6:30 AM. Plan to leave extra cars in the car pool lot on the way back to the freeway. This is a longer trip than most of our trips since it is a 90-minute drive to areas near the state line. Plan on the better part of the day for the trip. Bring snacks and drinks to keep you going. A lunch stop is planned. Safety Hazards: Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from the leader for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times\, and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Bugs and poison ivy are likely; take appropriate precautions. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-6/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T180000
DTSTAMP:20150502T005537Z
CREATED:20150501T235121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T005537Z
UID:10002120-1431799200-1431799200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Migration Bandathon - Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Spring Bird Migration Bandathon\nStart Date/Time: 5/15/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 5/15/2015 6:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bird-migration-bandathon-2/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150517T120000
DTSTAMP:20150502T005540Z
CREATED:20150501T235122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T005540Z
UID:10002122-1431864000-1431864000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Migration Bandathon- Chippewa Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Center Event – Chippewa Nature Center\nDescription: Spring Bird Migration Bandathon\nStart Date/Time: 5/15/2015 2:00 PM End Date/Time: 5/15/2015 6:00 PM Add to Calendar Add to calendar\nContact E-mail: info@chippewanaturecenter.org\nDetails:\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to see resident and migratory birds up close\, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for the purpose of research. Join Mike Bishop\, researcher and president of the Michigan Bird Banding Association\, and CNC staff at the east wetlands parking lot off Grey road (the gate will be open during banding hours). \nIf it is raining or windy\, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable\, please call the front office on the day of the scheduled banding. \nThe parking area for bird banding is on the west side of Grey Road\, about 1/8 mile beyond the parking lot for the Ridge Area. From Pine River Road\, turn south on Grey Road\, continue past the first parking lot on the left (Ridge Area)\, and turn into the first gravel drive on the RIGHT that doesn’t have a house or mailbox. \nFree of Charge; Ages 5 on up (under 18 with an adult)\nActivity Location: Map: 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, MI 48640\, US
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bird-migration-bandathon-3/
LOCATION:Chippewa Nature Center\, 400 S. Badour Rd.\, Midland\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:43.6000528;-84.2911145
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150518T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150518T200000
DTSTAMP:20150225T234925Z
CREATED:20150225T234925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150225T234925Z
UID:10002044-1431925200-1431979200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo program
DESCRIPTION:Annual meeting\, potluck dinner\, and bird walk at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery\, 34270 County Road 652\, Mattawan\, Michigan. Free and open to the public. Please bring a dish to pass. Gathering begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a group bird walk.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/audubon-society-kalamazoo-program-3/
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery\, 34270 County Road 652\, Mattawan\, MI\, United States
GEO:42.2946213;-85.784048
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T170000
DTSTAMP:20150331T224817Z
CREATED:20150318T195448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T224817Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Traverse Audubon Club Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Traverse Audubon Club Field Trip: Otter Creek\nLeader: Heather Peyton. Meet at 7:00 A.M at the northwest section of Meijer’s parking lot. \nQuestions? Call: 231) 392-5699
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/gtac-field-trip-otter-creek/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T100000
DTSTAMP:20150519T221631Z
CREATED:20150519T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T221631Z
UID:10002053-1432108800-1432116000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon to lead free bird walks on Wednesdays in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon’s Conservation Science Coordinator\, Rachelle Roake\, for free bird walks every Wednesday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. Following the bird walk\, birders have the option to join a short volunteer workday to remove invasive garlic mustard and improve the sanctuary for the birds. Snacks and drinks will be available to workday participants. \nInvasive garlic mustard threatens habitat \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am\, with an optional garlic mustard pull from 10 am–12 pm (or as long as you’d like). Trails at the sanctuary are mowed\, but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. If you would like to help pull garlic mustard\, please bring gardening gloves and hats are recommended. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk and/or the workday. Pairs of binoculars are available to borrow on a first come\, first served basis—please indicate in your email if you would like to borrow binoculars.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-to-lead-free-bird-walks-on-wednesdays-in-may-at-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2015-05-20/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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