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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161112T110000
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SUMMARY:Warner Sanctuary Paint Out
DESCRIPTION:Join the Plein Air Artists of West Michigan’s first Paint Out at the Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary. The Preserve is maintained by Michigan Audubon. Located in an area of glacial moraines\, this sanctuary contains rounded ridges\, ponds\, and a lake. Perhaps it’s most beautiful feature is Glass Creek which winds its way through the preserve and under a picturesque foot bridge. Most of the 108 acres is wooded and contains old-growth beech\, oak\, tulip trees and large evergreens. The sanctuary is adjacent to the Barry State Game Area. Visit paawm.org for details. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/warner-sanctuary-paint/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161112T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160930T215814Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Crane Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane viewing at two of Michigan Audubon’s sanctuaries\, Bernard W . Baker Sanctuary in Bellevue and Phyllis Haehlne Memorial Sanctuary in Jackson. \n-Bernard W. Baker Bird Sanctuary \nThe Kiwanis Youth and Conservation Area\, overlooking Baker Sanctuary\, will be open for crane-viewing on the following days in 2016: \n\nOctober 15 & 16\nOctober 22 & 23\nOctober 29 & 30\nNovember 5 & 6\nNovember 12 & 13\n\nViewing of the Sandhill Cranes from the Kiwanis property takes place between 4PM and dusk. \nThe street address for the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is:\n22300 15 Mile Rd  Bellevue\, Michigan 49021 \n-Phyllis Haehlne Memorial Sanctuary in Jackson County \nThe sanctuary is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk for crane viewing. However\, on the October and November weekends\, a member of the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand from 4 PM to dusk to assist anyone interested in viewing cranes.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/fall-crane-viewing/2016-11-12/
LOCATION:Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary\, 21145 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161113T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161113T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall Crane Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane viewing at two of Michigan Audubon’s sanctuaries\, Bernard W . Baker Sanctuary in Bellevue and Phyllis Haehlne Memorial Sanctuary in Jackson. \n-Bernard W. Baker Bird Sanctuary \nThe Kiwanis Youth and Conservation Area\, overlooking Baker Sanctuary\, will be open for crane-viewing on the following days in 2016: \n\nOctober 15 & 16\nOctober 22 & 23\nOctober 29 & 30\nNovember 5 & 6\nNovember 12 & 13\n\nViewing of the Sandhill Cranes from the Kiwanis property takes place between 4PM and dusk. \nThe street address for the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area is:\n22300 15 Mile Rd  Bellevue\, Michigan 49021 \n-Phyllis Haehlne Memorial Sanctuary in Jackson County \nThe sanctuary is open to the public every day from dawn to dusk for crane viewing. However\, on the October and November weekends\, a member of the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand from 4 PM to dusk to assist anyone interested in viewing cranes.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/fall-crane-viewing/2016-11-13/
LOCATION:Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary\, 21145 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20161128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20161130T170000
DTSTAMP:20161117T172355Z
CREATED:20161117T172355Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Holiday and Used Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite bird enthusiast? Been eyeing that special guidebook to snuggle up with by the fire this holiday season? Love searching for an incredible used book bargain? Join us for the Michigan Audubon Holiday and Used Book Sale! Stop by our office from 9:00 am-5:00 PM Monday\, November 28th through Wednesday\, November 30th. You’re sure to find great deals on Michigan Audubon merchandise\, field guides\, children’s\, reference and nature related books and much more including a wide selection of clearance books. \nEveryone who stops by during our Holiday Sale will be entered to win a special Michigan Audubon gift package featuring our new “Conserve Mi Birds” Special Edition T-shirt along with other wonderful bird-related goodies. \nIt’s also a great time to stop in and become a member of Michigan Audubon\, renew your membership or give a gift membership to a friend or loved one all while supporting our mission to connect birds and people for the benefit of both through conservation\, education and research efforts in the state of Michigan.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-holiday-used-book-sale/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123
DTSTAMP:20161108T150310Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in the Eastern UP
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Audubon and our skilled birding guides on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie then progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.  Space is limited.  The fee for the trip is $75 for Michigan Audubon members and $105 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. \nRegistration opens Friday November 11 at noon. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birding-in-the-eastern-up/
LOCATION:Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, MI\, United States
GEO:44.3148443;-85.6023643
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170123T203000
DTSTAMP:20170106T173848Z
CREATED:20170106T173848Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Presents: Moths\, Our Nocturnal Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Colorful photos document the diversity of moths found in rural Kalamazoo County. Both moths and/or their caterpillars are shown along with the native plants that host them. Also discussed is the significance of insects both to plant pollination and as food source for birds. \nThe presenter\, Ilse Gebhard\, is an Amateur Naturalist with special interest in native plants\, insects\, and birds and their relationships in the natural world. Longtime board member of the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo\, she is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist and the chair of the Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Monarch Committee. \nDate and Location: January 23\, 2017 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.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/audubon-society-kalamazoo-presents-moths-nocturnal-pollinators/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170128T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20161118T135614Z
CREATED:20161118T135614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T135614Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Area Master Gardeners Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:All active Master Gardeners\, Extension Master Gardener trainees\, and gardening friends are cordially invited to come learn\, share and grow. Be inspired by exchanging ideas with gardening enthusiasts and learn about gardening in for the seasons. Cost is $40 for CAMG members and trainees\, $50 for non-member actively certified EMGs and $55 for others. For more information and registration\, visit https://mgacac.wordpress.com/ or email mga.cac@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-master-gardeners-winter-symposium/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170130T203000
DTSTAMP:20170106T171701Z
CREATED:20170106T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T171701Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting Bluebirds in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:The January meeting of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club will feature a presentation about attracting bluebirds in Michigan. \nBecause of habitat loss\, environmental pollution\, and competition of non-native bird species (House Sparrows and European Starlings)\, bluebirds have suffered large declines compared to their original numbers. Bluebirds have been shown to thrive in areas where there is human-provided housing that is actively monitored. Through the efforts of many people\, they have increased in numbers in the last 10 years. This program will provide information on what you can do to help the population of bluebirds. \nMr. Hagemeister is co-Founder and current President of the Michigan Bluebird Society\, a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to help the Eastern Bluebird and other native cavity nesting birds. Kurt\, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan\, has presented to groups around the State and is author of several articles in various publications. He is a former owner of the Ann Arbor Wild Birds Unlimited store and resides in Ann Arbor. His property is designated a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It has a yard-bird list of 85 species\, and features many feeders\, nesting boxes\, bird baths\, and plantings for wildlife. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, visit the Grand Rapids Audubon Club website.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/attracting-bluebirds-michigan/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170202T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T162154Z
CREATED:20170127T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T162154Z
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SUMMARY:eBird and How To Use It
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Audubon Society presents eBird and How To Use It. New to eBird? Want to learn more about it? One of Michigan’s top birding experts is here to help. Presenter: Caleb Putnam\, National Audubon’s Important Bird Area coordinator for Michigan. \nCAAS meets the first Thursday of the month\, September through June\, at Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing (corner of Mt. Hope Ave. and Aurelius Rd.) \nRefreshments at 7:00 p.m. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. with announcements and bird sightings and then the program.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/ebird-and-how-to-use-it/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170207T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170207T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T175345Z
CREATED:20170127T175233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T175345Z
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SUMMARY:For the Sake of Art: Wildlife Painting/Photography by George Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hartland Audubon Nature Club for For the Sake of Art: Wildlife Painting/Photography by George Patterson.\n \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sake-art-wildlife-paintingphotography-george-patterson/
LOCATION:Hartland Senior Center\, 9525 E Highland Rd Howell\, Howell\, MI\, 48855 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.6221308;-83.9103535
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170208T190000
DTSTAMP:20170127T183206Z
CREATED:20170127T183206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T183206Z
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SUMMARY:Islands & Wetlands of the greater Straits Area
DESCRIPTION:Join the Straits Area Audubon Society for Islands & Wetlands of the greater Straits Area: Their importance to threatened bird species and other wildlife presented by Elliot Nelson\, Michigan Sea Grant Extensions Educator. \nThe Straits Area Audubon Society meets monthly from September through May at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday\, at the Cheboygan Area Public Library. The public is invited to these free meetings\, which feature\, raffle prizes\, refreshments\, recent nature sightings\, and field trip reports. Field trips to natural areas in northern Michigan also are free and open to the public. Call president Jean Moberly at 231-268-9726 or visit www.straitsareaaudubon.org for more information and a copy of the most recent Kettle newsletter.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/islands-wetlands-greater-straits-area/
LOCATION:Cheboygan Area Public Library\, 100 S. Bailey Street\, Cheyboygan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:45.64388;-84.480787
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170213
DTSTAMP:20161108T150650Z
CREATED:20161108T150650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T150650Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in the Eastern UP
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Audubon and our skilled birding guides on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie then progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.  Space is limited.  The fee for the trip is $75 for Michigan Audubon members and $105 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. \nRegistration opens Friday November 11 at noon. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birding-in-the-eastern-up-2/
LOCATION:Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, MI\, United States
GEO:44.3148443;-85.6023643
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T140000
DTSTAMP:20170127T170029Z
CREATED:20170127T170029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T170029Z
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SUMMARY:AuSable Valley Audubon Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Feb. 14\, 2017  1:00 pm \nOscoda Twp Robert J Parks Library\, 610 N. Skeel Ave.\, Oscoda\, MI \nSpeaker: Kelly Rau\, MSU Extention & 4H Coordinator
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/ausable-valley-audubon-meeting/
LOCATION:Oscoda Twp Robert J Parks Library\, 610 N. Skeel Ave\, Oscoda\, MI\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T175817Z
CREATED:20170127T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Those Amazing Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join the Holland Audubon Club for Those Amazing Birds presented by Eldon Greij\, Biologist and former editor of Birder’s World Magazine.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/those-amazing-birds/
LOCATION:Hope Church\, Commons Hall\, 77 West 11th Street\, Holland\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.787984;-86.1107712
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170214T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T181654Z
CREATED:20170127T181654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T181654Z
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SUMMARY:The Milkweed Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oakland Audubon Society for The Milkweed Community presented by Don Drife. \nIt’s well known that milkweeds are essential for the survival of that most iconic butterfly\, the Monarch. However\, milkweeds are important to many more creatures than just one kind of butterfly. Many aspects of the milkweed community are unknown even to many dedicated nature observers. \nOAS meetings are held in the Thomas Parlor Room at the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham. Please continue to enter through the main entrance (4 doors)\, and find the Thomas Parlor Room located immediately to your left upon entering. Please continue to park in the big lot off Pleasant Street at the far west end of the church. \nMeeting cancellations: If a meeting is canceled or you are unsure of the status of a meeting\,\nplease check this website\, or call a board member or the church (248-646-1200).
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/the-milkweed-community/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 1589 West Maple Road\, Birmingham\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.545311;-83.2333325
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170215T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T183812Z
CREATED:20170127T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T183812Z
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SUMMARY:Vacation on the Riviera Maya - Birding on Family Time
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washtenaw Audubon Society as Jacco Gelderloos offers an exploration of the bird life of the coastal Yucatan peninsula and the birding opportunities it offers. \nJacco Gelderloos was born and raised in the Netherlands\, where his father and older brother got him infected with the birding bug. After moving to the United States in the 1990s\, Jacco was fortunate enough to come into contact with the local birding community. Like many other birders new to the Ann Arbor area\, he was readily brought into the fold of the Washtenaw Wingnuts\, as well as the Washtenaw Audubon Society\, and has enjoyed every last minute of it (for better or worse). As a result\, Jacco has served as WAS Field Trip coordinator and is the current Ann Arbor CBC compiler. Over the years\, Jacco has had the opportunity to bird the Netherlands (and a few surrounding countries)\, the US\, Peru\, Puerto Rico\, Jamaica\, and Mexico\, and is hoping to both expand and intensify his birding horizons in the years to come.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/vacation-riviera-maya-birding-family-time/
LOCATION:U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 Dixboro Road\,\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.2997476;-83.6627447
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170221
DTSTAMP:20170127T154332Z
CREATED:20170127T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T154332Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. \nNow\, more than 160\,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds. \nWe invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count\, February 17-20\, 2017\, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location\, anywhere in the world\, for as long as you wish! \nIf you’re new to the count\, or have not participated since before the 2013 merger with eBird\, you must create a free online account to enter your checklists. If you already have an account\, just use the same login name and password. If you have already participated in another Cornell Lab citizen-science project\, you can use your existing login information\, too. \nClick here for more info on how to get started.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170217T200000
DTSTAMP:20170127T180522Z
CREATED:20170127T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T180522Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Birds through Digiscoping
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jackson Audubon Society as Jerry Jourdan presents images of over 10 years of “Celebrating Birds through Digiscoping.” You will be amazed at the photos taken by a camera through a spotting scope! \nNOTE: This is annual winter meeting at Visa Grande Villa and is on Friday evening. \nPlease bring a dessert to share to share that does not require table service. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM with short meeting and program at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy: JAS programs and activities will be canceled if Jackson School District closes.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/celebrating-birds-digiscoping/
LOCATION:Vista Grande Villa\, 2251 Springport Rd\, Jackson\, MI\, 49202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170218T180000
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SUMMARY:Eastern Upper Peninsula Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Sea Grant extension educator Elliot Nelson for a full day of birding around the Eastern Upper Peninsula. We will be targeting northern owls and hawks as well as other winter birds such as Pine Siskin\, Purple Finch\, Common Redpoll\, Pine Grosbeak\, Red Crossbill\, White-winged Crossbill\, and Bohemian Waxwing. Sharp-tailed Grouse and Northern Shrike will almost certainly be encountered as well. Cameras are welcome\, but we will be moving frequently. Participation is limited\, so register early here or by calling 231.347.0991! Reschedule date is Sunday\, Feb. 19. \nFor more information: https://landtrust.org/event/eastern-upper-peninsula-birding/
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/eastern-upper-peninsula-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170221T200000
DTSTAMP:20170127T182437Z
CREATED:20170127T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T182437Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Wine of Chile and Argentina\, Moai of Easter Island
DESCRIPTION:Join the Owashtang Islands Audubon Club for Birds and Wine of Chile and Argentina\, Moai of Easter Island presented by Carl and Judi Manning. \nThe Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The offer educational and informative lectures and fellowship at their meetings held 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of the month — September through May — at: \nParish Hall of St. John’s\nEpiscopal Church\n525 Washington\, Grand Haven\, MI \nThis year’s program schedule includes topics for all ages and interests. They welcome all visitors to our presentations.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-wine-chile-argentina-moai-easter-island/
LOCATION:Parish Hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 525 Washington\, Grand Haven\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170224T150000
DTSTAMP:20170127T135739Z
CREATED:20170127T135739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T135739Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Birding Trails Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Communities across Michigan are recognizing birding as an economic driver. The US Fish and Wildlife Service indicates that wildlife-watching generates a billion dollars of economic activity in Michigan every year. Michigan’s grassroots-driven birding trails are a demonstration of the commitment of citizens\, businesses\, non-profit organizations\, and agencies to preserving natural resources and promoting bird appreciation and protection. Birding trails offer birders\, naturalists\, and general eco-tourists opportunities to explore diverse habitats across Michigan. Birding trails are typically driving routes linking prime birding locations. \nThe growth of birding trails combines Michigan residents’ and visitors’ passion for birding and love of the open road\, creating new opportunities for connecting birds and people. We want to nurture this growth by providing resources and support for new and existing birding trail organizers and teams. \nOn Friday\, February 24\, 2017\, Michigan Audubon and Sea Grant Michigan will host a birding trails workshop to support this grassroots effort throughout the state. Click below If you are interested in attending and learning more about establishing and maintaining a successful birding trail. For additional information or questions\, please contact Elliot Nelson at elliotne@msu.edu or 906-322-0353. This event is free and open to the public. \nFriday\, February 24\, 2017\n9:30 AM-3:00 PM\nLocation: Boardman River Nature Center\, Traverse City\, MI \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-birding-trails-workshop/
LOCATION:Boardman River Nature Center\, 1450 Cass Rd\, Traverse City\, 49685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170227T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T174632Z
CREATED:20170127T174632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T174632Z
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SUMMARY:Vision for a Bird-friendly Michigan and How Our Chapters Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grosse Pointe Audubon for their regular chapter meeting as Heather Good\, Director of Michigan Audubon presents The Vision for a Bird-friendly Michigan\, and How Our Chapters Can Help.\n\nGrosse Pointe Audubon meets in the Annex of Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church at 17150 Maumee\, between St. Clair and Neff in Grosse Pointe. Social hour starts at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30. Meetings are free and open to all\, so bring a friend.\n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/vision-bird-friendly-michigan-chapters-can-help/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church\, 17150 Maumee\, Grosse Pointe\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170227T203000
DTSTAMP:20170206T191857Z
CREATED:20170206T191857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T191857Z
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SUMMARY:Rounding Up: New Species and Rediscoveries of Asian Birds
DESCRIPTION:Pamela C. Rasmussen—assistant curator of mammalogy and ornithology for the MSU Museum\, and\nassistant professor in the MSU Department of Integrative Biology—is a noted expert on Asian birds.\nAt the February meeting of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club\, she will present “Rounding Up: New Species and Rediscoveries of Asian Birds.” \nBirds are the best-known class of organisms on the planet\, and yet\, new species continue to be discovered\nevery year. Pamela (who has described and named eleven new Asian bird species and been involved in the\nrediscovery of three others) will talk about avian species discovery and rediscovery\, what this means\, and why it\nis important. She will illustrate the process with examples from her work\, including\, perhaps\, a glimpse\ninto a forthcoming case! \nPamela is a prominent ornithologist who has studied collaboratively on topics of global biodiversity. Her\nresearch focuses on the diversity\, vocalizations\, taxonomy and conservation of the birds of southern\nAsia. Her research has been featured in numerous media outlets\, and she has authored and co-authored many\npublications. \nThis presentation promises to be an enlightening and engaging evening featuring a noted expert in her field.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/rounding-new-species-rediscoveries-asian-birds/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T200000
DTSTAMP:20170127T172858Z
CREATED:20170127T172858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T172858Z
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SUMMARY:Eyes on the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Benzie Audubon Club as Kama Ross of the Leelanau Conservation District presents a program on the state of trees in the region.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/eyes-on-the-forest/
LOCATION:Tribal Outpost\, 7282 Hoadley Rd\, Benzonia\, MI\, 49616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:44.5886392;-86.0936759
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170302T203000
DTSTAMP:20170127T162553Z
CREATED:20170127T162553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T162553Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Spots You’ve Never Heard Of
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Audubon Society presents Birding Spots You’ve Never Heard Of. An ambitious quest to see 100 birds in each of the 50 states has led to the discovery of some incredible\, under-birded areas. Join presenter Kirby Adams to learn about those and much more. \nCAAS meets the first Thursday of the month\, September through June\, at Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.\, Lansing (corner of Mt. Hope Ave. and Aurelius Rd.) \nRefreshments at 7:00 p.m. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. with announcements and bird sightings and then the program.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birding-spots-youve-never-heard/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T160000
DTSTAMP:20170127T134342Z
CREATED:20170127T134342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T134342Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference
DESCRIPTION:This annual event for all gardeners\, expert to novice\, is sponsored by the Kent County MSU Extension and features a variety of presentations and workshops. Registration is required. Click here for details. \nFor questions about the Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference\, contact Diane Brady at bradydi1@anr.msu.edu or 616-632-7865 ext 1.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-smart-gardening-conference/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170304T173000
DTSTAMP:20170127T135016Z
CREATED:20170127T135016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T135016Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Water Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2017 Quiet Water Symposium\nThe Quiet Water Society is pleased to announce the dates for our 22nd Annual Quiet Water Symposium.  We are excited to once again join Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources\, ANR Week Celebration.  In the nearly quarter of a century of promoting non-motorized outdoor recreation\, the Quiet Water Society has never had an easier or more interesting time. \nThose who have not visited this event in the last few years will be amazed at its growth and diversity.  Last year’s Symposium featured over 200 exhibits\, speakers and demonstrations at the MSU Pavilion.   The March 4th event will feature presentations by noted travel writers\, Jim DuFresne\, Kevin Callan\, Hap Wilson and the dean of outdoor writers\, Cliff Jacobson. \nOne of the historic highpoints of the Quiet Water Symposium is celebrating the giving of the Verlen Kruger Award. This honor is given annually to a person (or persons) who has supported and promoted paddle sports along with water conservation\, education\, or history in Michigan. The recipient of this award receives a commemorative paddle\, and a brick on which the date and the name of the recipient is engraved. A duplicate brick will be added to the walkway around the Verlen Kruger Memorial located by the Grand River in Portland\, Michigan. The recipient’s name is also engraved on a plaque that is housed at the AuSable River Center in Roscommon\, Michigan. \nThe first Saturday of March has become the official start of spring for the outdoor people of the Great Lakes.  Campers\, hikers\, cyclists\, sailors\, anglers\, and of course paddle sport enthusiasts will find this year’s symposium to be the nexus for beginning their 2017 outdoor adventures. \nPlease make plans to bring your family\, friends and/or organization to the 22nd Annual Quiet Water Symposium. \nWhen:   Saturday\, March 4\, 2017\nWhere:  Michigan State University Pavilion\, 4301 Farm Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\nTime:  9:00 AM to 5:30 PM\nCost:  Adults $10.00\, Students with I/D $5.00\, under 12 free.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/quiet-water-symposium-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170306T170000
DTSTAMP:20170127T141003Z
CREATED:20170127T141003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T141003Z
UID:10002426-1488700800-1488819600@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual Michigan Wildflower Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Wildflower Conference is designed for persons who are interested in Michigan native plants and their habitats. Registration is required. The schedule and registration forms will be posted here as they become available.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/30th-annual-michigan-wildflower-conference/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T140000
DTSTAMP:20170127T170244Z
CREATED:20170127T170244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T170244Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Trees & Schrubs for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:AuSable Valley Audubon Society Meeting \nOscoda Twp Robert J Parks Library\, 610 N. Skeel Ave.\, Oscoda\, MI \nTopic: “Planting Trees & Shrubs for Wildlife” by Carl Racchini\, Retired\, USFS \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/planting-trees-schrubs-wildlife/
LOCATION:Oscoda Twp Robert J Parks Library\, 610 N. Skeel Ave\, Oscoda\, MI\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:44.4516483;-83.3518718
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170314T210000
DTSTAMP:20170206T160932Z
CREATED:20170127T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T160932Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Workshop Series: How to be a Good Purple Martin Landlord
DESCRIPTION:Graceful and entertaining\, the Purple Martin is a swallow species that has adapted to depend on man-made birdhouses for survival in the eastern U.S. \nIf you have open space or live on a lake or stream\, you might enjoy investing a bit of time monitoring your own colony this summer. Michigan Audubon will also be working this year to establish a few Purple Martin colonies in the Lansing area and would welcome volunteers interested in helping to monitor these efforts. You can help ensure the longevity of this fascinating species that is on the decline in Michigan. \nMichigan Audubon is pleased to welcome Penny Briscoe to host the workshop\, “How to be a Good Purple Martin Landlord.” Briscoe is a local expert with more than 25 years’ experience. The workshop will be held at the Michigan Audubon office. \nLearn how to acquire and install suitable housing\, prepare nests for spring arrival\, and perform regular nest checks to ensure survival of young birds. Briscoe will also share useful internet resources and discuss recording and submitting data. \nPre-registration is required. Please check back soon for details. \nMichigan Audubon sponsors a workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month from March through October. Each month the workshop will focus on a different topic related to birds and birding. Different skill levels and interests will be covered throughout the year. Workshops are held at the Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/workshop-good-purple-martin-landlord/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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