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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a stewardship workday at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, northwest of downtown Lansing. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebirds\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbirds. Help us protect this urban nature preserve by removing invasive woody shrubs and encouraging native habitats. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring leather work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand. \nThis event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the day before. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nMeet at : Parking lot at 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906 \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-stewardship-workday/2018-08-01/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180804T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180804T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Volunteer Workday at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-volunteer-workday-at-otis-farm-bird-sanctuary/2018-08-04/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180807T210000
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SUMMARY:Chimney Swift Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a new citizen science project to take part in? Michigan Audubon is seeking volunteers to survey Chimney Swift roosts across the state during fall migration. Surveying for swifts is fun\, easy\, and suitable for all ages. \nMonitoring takes place at dusk as potentially hundreds of swifts come together in a tornado-like flock before entering the roost for the night. Finding potential roost locations can be an adventure in itself and starts with looking for large\, uncapped chimneys on historical buildings\, old factories\, schools\, churches\, courthouses\, or libraries. \nMichigan Audubon will provide training for those interested in monitoring roosts on August 7 at 8 p.m. The training session will begin at the MA office (located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Okemos\, MI 48864) and proceed to a nearby roost for participants to get a firsthand look at these birds. \nAlthough attracted to urban areas with high human population densities\, this species is often overlooked and its distribution and numbers in Michigan are poorly understood. By surveying these roosts\, we hope to gather information to help support conservation of critical roosting structures in Michigan. \nThe annual national survey occurs on the second weekends in August and September (Friday – Sunday nights)\, but we are looking for volunteers to survey at any time throughout August and September. Surveys begin 30 minutes before sunset and end when the last swift enters the chimney. \nLearn more about conducting the surveys\, find data sheets\, and enter survey data at www.michiganaudubon.org/bfc/chsw. Contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse with questions at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/chimney-swift-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180808T120000
DTSTAMP:20180710T204138Z
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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a stewardship workday at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, northwest of downtown Lansing. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebirds\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbirds. Help us protect this urban nature preserve by removing invasive woody shrubs and encouraging native habitats. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring leather work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand. \nThis event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the day before. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nMeet at : Parking lot at 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906 \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-stewardship-workday/2018-08-08/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180808T190000
DTSTAMP:20180801T201448Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: Bird-Window Collision Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Window collisions kill up to 1 billion birds a year making it the second largest threat to bird populations in the United States. The good news is that bird-window collisions are preventable when a few simple steps are taken and this can begin by gathering data. With fall migration upon us\, Michigan Audubon is looking for volunteers to monitor bird fatalities at buildings in the downtown Lansing area and on Michigan State University’s campus.  \nCollecting data about bird-window collisions can help to assess high-risk buildings and inspire property owners to make changes to ensure greater safety for birds including moving plants away from windows and reducing artificial night lighting. \nMonitoring is ideally done in the early morning before specimens are removed by cleaning crews or eaten by predators\, but collection times are flexible. Specimens should be photographed and collected. Michigan Audubon will provide volunteers with necessary equipment. \nIf interested\, please join us for a volunteer training session on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. We will meet at Kelly’s Downtown (220 S. Washington Square\, Lansing\, MI 48933) for an introduction into window collision monitoring followed by a brief walk along one of the monitored routes. Another training session will take place at MSU\, on September 4 at 6 p.m\, meeting at the MSU Museum (room TBD). Volunteers are needed to walk collision monitoring routes from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31\, surveying each assigned building 2–3 times per week.  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Michigan Audubon Conservation Project Coordinator Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bird-window-collision-monitoring-training/
LOCATION:Kelly’s Downtown\, 220 S. Washington Square\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180811T150000
DTSTAMP:20180716T164226Z
CREATED:20180716T164226Z
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Blooms\, & Butterflies Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Birds\, Blooms\, and Butterflies (plus Bats & Bees!) Festival is perfect for families and people of all ages. Featured naturalist activities include the popular hummingbird banding\, live birds of prey\, butterfly exhibit\, native plant sale\, guided walks\, native bee conservation\, kids crafts & activities\, artists & vendors\, Jackson Audubon\, Jackson County Master Gardeners\, and more!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birds-blooms-butterflies-festival/
LOCATION:The Dahlem Conservancy\, 7117 South Jackson Road\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180813T200000
DTSTAMP:20180323T181917Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T181917Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar Series: Safe Passage and Window Collisions with Heidi Trudell
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of millions of healthy birds are killed each year when they collide with glass at residences and office buildings. This is a serious problem. Bird populations are facing steep declines\, and aside from habitat loss and cats\, glass is the leading cause of death. Join Heidi in exploring the myriad solutions that can save birds\, starting right at home. \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-safe-passage-and-window-collisions-with-heidi-trudell/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180816T200000
DTSTAMP:20180813T145819Z
CREATED:20180813T145819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T145819Z
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SUMMARY:Hawks on the Wing: Seeing Beyond the Field Marks
DESCRIPTION:Join Hawks on the Wing and the Thunder Bay Audubon Society in Alpena\, Mich.\, for a special evening where Josh Haas will share the principles of how hawks migrate so efficiently\, why Michigan is a hawk watching paradise\, the evolution of hawk ID and see clips from his movie “Hawks on the Wing.”
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/hawks-on-the-wing-seeing-beyond-the-field-marks/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180822T120000
DTSTAMP:20180710T204138Z
CREATED:20180627T185409Z
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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a stewardship workday at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, northwest of downtown Lansing. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebirds\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbirds. Help us protect this urban nature preserve by removing invasive woody shrubs and encouraging native habitats. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring leather work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand. \nThis event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the day before. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nMeet at : Parking lot at 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906 \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-stewardship-workday/2018-08-22/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180822T210000
DTSTAMP:20180731T194718Z
CREATED:20180731T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T194718Z
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SUMMARY:Swifts in the City: Presentation and Roost Watch
DESCRIPTION:Enjoying birds doesn’t always mean heading to the woods or shoreline. Join Michigan Audubon on August 22 at 7:30 p.m. for an in-depth look at Chimney Swifts\, an urban bird species that has suffered steep population declines in recent decades. \nOnce nesting in caves\, cliff faces\, and hollow trees\, this species has become dependent on man-made structures to simulate this habitat — most often opting for large chimneys. These aerial insectivores spend their days eating and bathing mid-flight\, returning to the roost at night to sleep. \nMichigan Audubon Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse will share a general overview of Chimney Swifts\, causes for their declining population\, ways you can help\, citizen science projects\, and more. \nFollowing the presentation\, we will caravan to a nearby roost\, where you can observe hundreds of Chimney Swifts flocking together in a tornado-like formation before dropping into the chimney for the night. \nThis free event will begin at the Michigan Audubon office\, located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI 48864. \nIf you have any questions please contact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/swifts-in-the-city-presentation-and-roost-watch/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon Membership Meeting,Presentation
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180829T120000
DTSTAMP:20180823T152714Z
CREATED:20180627T185409Z
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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary Stewardship Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a stewardship workday at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, northwest of downtown Lansing. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebirds\, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbirds. Help us protect this urban nature preserve by removing invasive woody shrubs and encouraging native habitats. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring leather work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand. \nThis event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the day before. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nMeet at : Parking lot at 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906 \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-stewardship-workday-2018-09-05/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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