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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171118T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171128T190000
DTSTAMP:20171110T164440Z
CREATED:20171110T164440Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171127T190000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180122
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180122T203000
DTSTAMP:20180103T201713Z
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T193000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180212
DTSTAMP:20180122T194934Z
CREATED:20171102T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T194934Z
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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
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T155415Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180226T203000
DTSTAMP:20180205T171232Z
CREATED:20180205T171232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T171232Z
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SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: Michiana Audubon Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Michiana Audubon Club for an interesting presentation about Purple Martins.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-michiana-audubon-club/
LOCATION:White Pigeon High School\, 410 E. Prairie Ave.\,\, White Pigeon\, MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180303T173000
DTSTAMP:20180205T155544Z
CREATED:20180115T161637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T155544Z
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SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: Quiet Waters Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Held the first Saturday in March at the Michigan State University Pavilion\, the Quiet Water Symposium features seminars and presentations by noted outdoor authors\, researchers\, and conservationists. Also featured are exhibits and demonstrations of boat building\, fishing\, paddle sports\, camping\, backpacking\, sport diving\, conservation and much more. \nThe event includes numerous speakers and exhibitors. Michigan Audubon will be on hand as an exhibitor with a focus on Purple Martins. Stop by\, say hello\, and learn about our Purple Martin conservation efforts! \nPlease make plans to bring your family\, friends and/or organization to the 23rd Annual Quiet Water Symposium. \n[vc_button url=”https://quietwatersociety.org/” text=”>> Learn more about the Quiet Water Symposium” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_self”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-quiet-waters-symposium/
LOCATION:Michigan State University Pavilion\, 4301 Farm Lane\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180306
DTSTAMP:20180122T202707Z
CREATED:20180122T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T202707Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Association of Michigan Conference: Growing in a Post-Wild World
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Michigan Wildflower Conference presents local\, regional and national speakers who are experts in their fields. Topics include native plants\, invasive controls\, environmental concerns\, forestry\, landscape design\, wildlife and much more. There will be general and concurrent sessions both days.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wildflower-association-michigan-conference-growing-post-wild-world/
LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.7317521;-84.493658
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180308T210000
DTSTAMP:20180205T155739Z
CREATED:20180115T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T155739Z
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SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: Presentation at Hidden Lake Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free and informative presentation about Purple Martin conservation efforts in Michigan. Check back for more details soon.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-presentation-hidden-lake-gardens/
LOCATION:Hidden Lake Gardens\, 6214 Monroe Road (M50)\, Tipton\, MI\, 49287
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:42.022192;-84.1065081
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180310T120000
DTSTAMP:20180205T155914Z
CREATED:20180131T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T155914Z
UID:10002580-1520676000-1520683200@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Nest Box Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for a fun and informative Nest Box Workshop. Being a responsible bird “landlord” includes providing a safe nesting situation. This can be accomplished through regular nest checks\, maintenance\, and predator guards. Gene Wasserman will cover the basics of nest box monitoring. Learn how to perform regular nest checks\, safeguard against parasites and predators\, and record monitoring data. As an added bonus\, there will be an opportunity to construct and take home your very own nest box. \nPlease register at the link below. \nThe cost is $10. Please bring payment to the workshop. Cash\, check\, or credit card will be accepted. If you have any questions\, please email events@michiganaudubon.org or call (517) 580-7364. \n[vc_button url=”https://goo.gl/forms/A7zlI1gkW9NY61b23″ text=”>> Register for Nestbox Monitoring Workshop” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]\n  \nSaturday\, March 10\, 2018\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMichigan Audubon Office\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/nestbox-monitoring-workshop/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180312T200000
DTSTAMP:20180306T162431Z
CREATED:20180306T162431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T162431Z
UID:10002591-1520881200-1520884800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Seminar Series: Introduction to eBird with Caleb Putnam
DESCRIPTION:Join Caleb Putnam\, Michigan Bird Conservation Coordinator for Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan DNR\, to learn about eBird. Both the website and mobile applications will be discussed. This introduction will have you populating lists and finding species of interest in no time. Not an eBirder yet? The seminar will guide you through the easy steps to register your eBird account! \nThis event is part of the Michigan Audubon Seminar Series. Seminars are free and open to the public. Sessions take place on the second Monday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Michigan Audubon office located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI\, 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/seminar-series-introduction-ebird-caleb-putnam/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Seminar Series
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTSTAMP:20180205T172323Z
CREATED:20180205T172323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T172323Z
UID:10002582-1520985600-1521244799@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Syposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative for their 2018 symposium in Mackinaw City. \nFor more details and registration information\, click below. \n[vc_button url=”https://mibci.org/” text=”>> Learn more about the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Symposium” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-bird-conservation-initiative-syposium/
LOCATION:Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn\, Machinaw City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educational Event,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:45.7774987;-84.7271465
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180315T180000
DTSTAMP:20180205T175441Z
CREATED:20180205T173755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T175441Z
UID:10002584-1521136800-1521136800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: Purple Martin Landlord Meetup
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a purple martin landlord looking to meet others\, please join us for this casual meetup! These are great opportunities to swap stories with others\, ask questions\, or just boast about your incredible birds! \nWe’ll be meeting up in Mackinaw City during the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Symposium\, but you do not need to register for the symposium to join this PUMA Landlord meetup. \nIf you’d like to consider attend the Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Symposium\, visit www.mibci.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-purple-martin-landlord-meetup/
LOCATION:Biere de Mac Brew Works\, 14277 Mackinaw Highway\, Mackinaw City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:45.7570275;-84.7330537
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T170000
DTSTAMP:20180205T160049Z
CREATED:20180104T144544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T160049Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Love bluebirds? Celebrate the return of these spectacular songbirds at the Michigan Bluebird Society’s Spring Bluebird Festival! This year’s event will be held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building\, 4800 E. Huron River Dr.\, Ann Arbor on Saturday\, March 24 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Lunch will be offered at a modest price per person. The schedule of events will include a variety of presentations regarding how to help bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds\, a Q&A session with a panel of bluebird experts ready to answer audience questions\, a nestbox building workshop where participants can assemble their very own bluebird nestbox\, and much more. The schedule will be finalized closer to the event date. For details\, updates\, and to register as an attendee\, please visit www.michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival. \n[vc_button url=”http://michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival2018″ text=”Learn more about the Spring Bluebird Festival” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-bluebird-festival/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Festival,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180324T114500
DTSTAMP:20180205T175020Z
CREATED:20180205T174524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T175020Z
UID:10002585-1521891900-1521891900@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: Purple Martin Landlord Meetup at Bluebird Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a purple martin landlord looking to meet others\, please join us for this casual meetup! These are great opportunities to swap stories with others\, ask questions\, or just boast about your incredible birds! \nWe’ll be meeting up in Ann Arbor during the Michigan Bluebird Spring Festival\, but you do not need to register for the festival to join this PUMA Landlord meetup. The meetup will take place at the Michigan Audubon booth in the exhibitor space at 11:45 a.m. \nIf you would like to learn more about the Michigan Bluebird Spring Festival\, please visit www.michiganbluebirds.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-purple-martin-landlord-meetup-michigan-bluebird-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Coummunity College\, 4800 E Huron River Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:42.2628413;-83.6642584
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180329T170000
DTSTAMP:20180306T191315Z
CREATED:20180205T173055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T191315Z
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SUMMARY:PUMA Spotlight Event: How to Be a Good Purple Martin Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Michigan 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. Learn how to acquire and install suitable housing\, prepare nests for spring arrival\, and perform regular nest checks to ensure the survival of young birds. Briscoe will also share useful internet resources and discuss recording and submitting data. \nFour new purple martin houses on public property have been installed in the Lansing area\, with several more to come this spring. Volunteers are needed to monitor activity at these houses to ensure the birds are safe and thriving. If you don’t have a purple martin house yourself\, this is a great opportunity to “adopt” a colony! If you are interested in adopting a Lansing colony\, this workshop will provide excellent training on how to get started. Please contact us if you would like to adopt a purple martin house near you. \nPlease register for this free event: \n Register
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/puma-spotlight-event-good-purple-martin-landlord-workshop/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,PUMA Spotlight Events
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180329T200000
DTSTAMP:20180115T150348Z
CREATED:20180115T150348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T150348Z
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SUMMARY:Heirloom Seed Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 29   6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Okemos Public Library \nLearn the art of seed collecting and the tradition behind heirloom plants. Meet seed keepers\, find new seeds and learn their many stories. Some seed varieties provided. Facilitator Ben Cohen\, smallhousefarm.com
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/heirloom-seed-collecting/
LOCATION:Okemos Public Library\, 4321 Okemos Road\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
GEO:42.7072986;-84.433012
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180404
DTSTAMP:20180110T145655Z
CREATED:20180110T145655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T145655Z
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SUMMARY:ORNITHOLOGY: AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BIRDS
DESCRIPTION:ORNITHOLOGY: AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BIRDS  is a great course for novice and intermediate birders alike.  It is also a wonderful place for photographers to learn more about their subjects. \nWe have “streamlined” the original class but it still covers topics including anatomy\, physiology\, migration\, song and flight in the Tuesday evening lectures. Saturday field trips are filled with bird identification\, behavior observations and tips on how to find those birds you seek. We usually travel by carpool to our field trip sites. \nThe class consists of 4 weeks of Tuesday evening lectures and Saturday morning field trips\, beginning on April 3.  Most field trips begin at 8 AM. We try to end as close to noon as possible. Not everyone makes it to all the classes and field trips. We definitely understand and will do our best to be  be sure you can makeup any topics you miss. \nAs in previous years\, the class size will be limited to 20 individuals. We have sold out for 4 years in a row so registering as early as you can is advisable. \nYou can register on the web site at the link below. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.miavianexperience.org/field-classes/” text=”REGISTER FOR ORNITHOLOGY: AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF BIRDS” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/ornithology-depth-study-birds/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTSTAMP:20180104T145034Z
CREATED:20180104T145000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T145034Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Mackinaw Raptor Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Mackinaw Raptor Fest\, sponsored by Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch (MSRW)\, will take place April 6 to 8\, 2018. The keynote speaker will be Gene Jacobs\, lead researcher and owner of the consulting firm\, Raptor Services\, and the Linwood Springs Research Station near Stevens Point\, Wisc. In “Snowy Owl Winter Habitat Use\,” Jacobs will share his research which uses solar-powered transmitters to record owl locations in three dimensions — latitude\, longitude\, and altitude. During several optional sessions throughout the fest\, Jacobs will discuss what he has discovered over 30 years of banding Northern Saw-whet Owls\, share the results of 45 years of studying Red-shouldered Hawks nesting ecology\, and explain how and why Merlins are expanding their range. \nThe Morning Plenary Speaker Josh Haas will show his popular “Raptor Migration and Conquering ID: Using Video to Make Raptor ID a Snap!” The Evening Plenary Session\, which can be attended separately from the daytime talks\, features renowned wildlife artist and falconer Glen McCune from Petoskey\, Mich. who will bring one or more of his live birds. \nBreak-out sessions feature other excellent speakers\, including Joseph Youngman’s “Waterbird Migration Over Lake Superior” an explanation of various waterbird species pathways through Lake Superior\, and much more. \nOwl Banding and Constellation Discovery will also take place at the Guest House of Headlands Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City on the evenings of April 6 and 7. \nRegistration for the Mackinaw Raptor Fest opens in early January 2018. For more information\, visit www.mackinawraptorfest.org. \n[vc_button url=”http://www.mackinacraptorwatch.org/” text=”Learn more about Mackinaw Raptor Fest” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mackinaw-raptor-fest-2/
LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
GEO:45.7774987;-84.7271465
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180407T160000
DTSTAMP:20180330T164133Z
CREATED:20180330T164133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T164133Z
UID:10002252-1523095200-1523116800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:MSU Science Festival: Expo Zone
DESCRIPTION:Experience exciting hands-on activities and demonstrations on topics ranging from art to zoology. Learn about astronomy\, microbiology\, veterinary medicine\, the relationship between art and science\, and much more! With three buildings full of presentations\, there’s something for everyone! Visit the full schedule of events on April 7 to see all of the activities taking place. \n[vc_button url=”http://www.sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/View/1139″ text=”>> Learn more about MSU Science Festival Expo Zone” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/msu-science-festival-expo-zone/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180409T200000
DTSTAMP:20180306T162705Z
CREATED:20180306T162705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T162705Z
UID:10002592-1523300400-1523304000@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Seminar Series: Birding 101 with Dea Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring skills helpful to beginning birders? Join us for Birding 101\, a workshop that will help you learn the basic skills to get started. Topics will include where and when to go birding\, binocular use\, identification tips\, and much more. \nThis event is part of the Michigan Audubon Seminar Series. Seminars are free and open to the public. Sessions take place on the second Monday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Michigan Audubon office located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI\, 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/seminar-series-birding-101-dea-armstrong/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Seminar Series
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180412T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180412T173000
DTSTAMP:20180328T195849Z
CREATED:20180328T195630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T195849Z
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SUMMARY:Wege Speaker Series Presents Dr. J. Drew Lanham: On Being a Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:The Wege Foundation will host the 22nd Wege Speaker Series on Thursday\, April 12 at 4pm at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center. \nThis year’s speaker is Dr. J. Drew Lanham\, ornithologist\, conservationist and distinguished professor at Clemson University. Dr. Lanham is a widely published scientist\, author\, and poet with work appearing in numerous academic and literary journals. His latest book\, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature\, is currently available from Milkweed Editions. Dr. Lanham is also a member of the National Audubon Society and Audubon South Carolina boards\, along with several other environmental organizations. His research at Clemson University focuses on songbird ecology. \nIn Dr. Lanham’s book\, The Home Place\, he relates his love of nature and the world around him as a child growing up in Edgefield County\, South Carolina. As his passion for the environment takes flight\, Lanham asks what it means to be “the rare bird\, the oddity”—to find joy and freedom in the same land his ancestors were tied to by forced labor\, and then to be a black man in a profoundly white profession. \n“Birds and people need the same air\, same water\, same soil\,” said Dr. Lanham. “When we agree on that fact\, then conservation becomes the inclusive and intensely caring\, loving\, selfless thing that it is meant to be.” \nLanham’s presentation will provide insights into assuring equitable access to nature and outdoors experiences. \n“Dr. Lanham’s work directly relates to The West Foundation’s commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion\,” said Mark Van Putten\, President\, and CEO of the Wege Foundation. “It is our hope that all individuals and families\, no matter their background or economic status\, can enjoy the benefits of nature and the environment.” \nCan’t attend in person? Grand Rapids Mayor Bliss will make Dr. Lanham’s lecture available for livesteaming on her Facebook account at   www.facebook.com/blissforgr \nPartners for the 22nd Wege Speaker Series event include: \n\nCity of Grand Rapids\nGrand Rapids Public Schools\nGrand Rapids Urban League\nLatina Network of West Michigan\nLINC UP\nMichigan Audubon\nNAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch\nSierra Club Michigan Chapter\nWest Michigan Latino Community Coalition\n\nThe Aquinas College Performing Arts Center is located at 1703 Robinson Road S.E. in Grand Rapids. The public is invited and the event is free. A book signing will follow. Limited seating\, please register soon at aquinas.edu/wegespeaker \nAbout the Wege Foundation\nFounded in 1967 by Peter M. Wege\, son of Peter Martin Wege\, who started what is now Steelcase Inc.\, the Wege Foundation focuses on funding good works that enhance the lives of the people and preserve the health of the environment in West Michigan. The Wege Foundation’s Five Pillars\, or areas of interest\, are: education\, environment\, arts & culture\, health care\, and human services. For more information\, go to wegefoundation.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wege-speaker-series-presents-dr-j-drew-lanham-on-being-a-rare-bird/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180414T180000
DTSTAMP:20180219T153249Z
CREATED:20180115T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T153249Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting-tickets-42945406868?aff=efbevent” text=”>> Register for Michigan Audubon’s Annual Member Meeting” size=”” align=”center” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]\n  \nWe know you care deeply about birds and their habitat so why not join us and other conservation-minded individuals on April 14\, 2018\, at the Michigan Audubon Annual Member Meeting for a chance to share ideas with one another and make more connections for birds! This event is free for Michigan Audubon members but space is limited so register early if you would like to attend! \nThe day’s events will feature Keynote Dave Brinker presenting on MOTUS towers\, a talk by Barb Jensen on the Michigan Osprey Project\, an optional bird walk in the morning hosted by Washtenaw Audubon Society\, and other Michigan Audubon business such as voting on MA board members. The evening will conclude with a happy hour in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory. \nSchedule of events: \n8 a.m. | Bird walk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosted by Washtenaw Audubon Society \nThe walk is free\, but please be sure to register so we can have enough guides on hand. Also note\, restrooms will not be available on site until the building opens at 10 a.m. \n10 a.m. | Check-in at the Audutorium \n10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | “Motus: Harnessing new technology to better understand the complex lives of migratory birds” by David Brinker \n12 – 1:30 p.m. | Break for lunch \nTake some time to network\, enjoy the trails\, and grab a bite to eat. Lunch is not included with registration\, but boxed lunches from Zingerman’s can be purchased ahead of time for $15 and will be delivered to the Gardens for your convenience. \n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Michigan Audubon Presentation \nLearn about current Michigan Audubon projects and programs\, advocacy policies\, and more. \n2:45 – 4 p.m. | Michigan Osprey Project by Barb Jensen \nFrom reintroduction to telemetry tracking the Ospreys in Southern MI have made an incredible comeback…from zero nests to 70+ (and counting) within less than 20 year period.  Michigan Osprey will guide you through the process of hacking nestlings which began in the late 90’s to the current satellite tracking imaging of our juvenile migration. \n4 – 5 p.m. | Open Forum & Board Elections \n5 – 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Conservatory \nLight snacks\, beer\, wine\, and beverages will be provided as you enjoy plants from around the world in the beautiful conservatory. \nParking \nParking cost is $1.60 per hour\, with a $5 maximum per day. Parking pay kiosks accept credit cards and coins. Matthaei-Nichols members park for free. Follow instructions on kiosk to enter space number then member number. Click here for more parking information. \nCancellation Policy \nAlthough the event is free\, please let us know if you will be unable to make it to open up a spot for others. Lunch purchases are refundable up to two weeks prior to the event\, less a $5 processing fee. Cancellations made closer to the event date will not be issued a refund. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email or mail to: Molly Keenan\, Michigan Audubon\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI 48864. \nLodging \nDiscounted rooms are available until 3/30/18 at: \nHampton Inn by Hilton Ann Arbor\, 2300 Green Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105. For discounted price of $106/night plus tax and fees\, call 734-996-444 and mention Michigan Audubon or book online using the following link: http://group.hamptoninn.com/MichiganAudubon. \nHoliday Inn Near the University of Michigan\, 3600 Plymouth Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105. For discounted price of $99/night plus tax and fees\, call 734-769-9800 and mention Michigan Audubon or click here to book online. \nPlease contact Administrative Specialist Molly Keenan with any questions at mkeenan@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting-tickets-42945406868?aff=efbevent” text=”>> Register for Michigan Audubon’s Annual Member Meeting” size=”” align=”center” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting/
LOCATION:U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 Dixboro Road\,\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Membership Meeting
GEO:42.2997476;-83.6627447
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180417T100000
DTSTAMP:20180306T195337Z
CREATED:20180306T195314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T195337Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trek: Spring Migration Bird Walk at Baker Woodlot
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tuesday-trek-spring-migration-bird-walk/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities
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