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SUMMARY:Winter Walks at CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a time of year when many of us don’t venture out to find birds — but there are many out there! Several species of birds migrate from boreal forests south for the winter and end up in Michigan — including some species of sparrow and finch\, kinglets\, and other winter specialties. Other birds we find here year-round\, such as Black-capped Chickadee and White-breasted Nuthatch. This is a great time of year to not only observe flocks with several species foraging loosely together but also to brush up on birding basics when there aren’t leaves blocking your view into the treetops and when you don’t need to contend with flocks of fast-moving\, hard-to-see warblers. These free bird walks will be led by Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse. \nDress for the weather — it may be cold! Wear non-cotton layers if possible\, a warm hat and gloves\, and boots. If there is snow on the ground\, please feel free to bring and use your own snowshoes. Bring your binoculars (some will be available to borrow)! Walks are suitable for all ages and any level of birding experience. Capital City Bird Sanctuary trails are either packed dirt or mowed grass (or snow\, potentially)\, and there are a few short inclines to access parts of the sanctuary. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please email Linnea at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org. If the bird walk will be canceled due to weather\, Linnea will send a cancellation notice to those who RSVP\, by 5 p.m. the evening prior. \nWinter walks take place on the first Sunday of each month\, January through March\, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All walks will meet at the parking lot of Hawk Meadow Park located at 6160 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-walks-at-ccbs/2020-01-05/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Workday at Martha Mott Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:A former farmstead and woodlot\, this 80-acre sanctuary has a fine stand of oaks\, hickory\, and walnut. There are open and shrubby fields along with some low swamplands. This little-known preserve near Kalamazoo is a great place to spot birds\, even during the winter. Help us protect this nature preserve and improve accessibility to visitors by helping us maintain the trail\, remove invasive woody shrubs\, and improve native habitats. Please come prepared for outdoor work\, dressing for the weather; wear non-cotton layers\, long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed boots (hiking boots\, snow boots\, or rubber boots work well)\, and a warm hat and gloves. Bring water and snacks\, although we will have some on hand to share. This event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the evening before. No experience is necessary\, and we will provide all tools. Contact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nPlease note there are no restrooms on-site. \nLocation and Directions: 44th Ave\, Mattawan\, MI 49071. There is a parking area just east of the intersection of 24th Street and 44th Ave.  \nGPS coordinates: 42.259064\, -85.783092
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-workday-at-martha-mott-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Martha Mott Sanctuary\, 44th Ave.\, Mattawan\, Michigan\, 49071
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Birding in the Eastern UP
DESCRIPTION:Tour Date: January 18–19\, 2020 \nAre you anxious to see a Canada Jay? Hoping to check the Northern Hawk Owl off your list? Then join Michigan Audubon and our birding guide Darrell Lawson\, former president of Petoskey Audubon\, on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie and progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. \nThis winter birding trip is always a favorite of Michigan Audubon members\, but since the trip is limited to 12 participants\, registration will fill up fast! The fee for the trip is $100 for Michigan Audubon members and $125 for non-members. Please note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. \nThis trip is rated EASY. Most travel is by car caravan and foot travel is generally on gravel or paved roadways. Roads may be snow-covered and/or slippery. Duration of foot travel is less than a mile at a time and participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes. \nRegistration opens November 8\, 2019\, at 10 a.m. \nClick here to register for the January 18–19 tour. \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 click here. Once you’ve purchased your membership\, you may register for this event as a member.  \nRefund Policy: If 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. If the cancellation occurs less than a month before\, but more than two weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are not refundable. 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 \nFor questions about Travel and Tour Cancellation Policies\, email events@michiganaudubon.org. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-up/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour
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SUMMARY:Winter Workdays at CCBS
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 birds even during the non-breeding seasons\, including Wild Turkey\, White- and Red-breasted Nuthatches\, and Brown Creeper. Help us protect this urban nature preserve by removing invasive woody shrubs and encouraging native habitats. Please come prepared for outdoor work\, dressing for the weather; wear non-cotton layers\, long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed boots (hiking boots or rubber boots work well)\, and a warm hat and gloves. Bring leather work gloves\, water\, and snacks\, although we will have extras on hand. This event is weather dependent. If an event is canceled\, all those who RSVP will receive an email by 5 p.m. the evening before. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary! \nMeet at: Parking lot at 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-workdays-at-ccbs/2020-01-22/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY-Nature Photography: A Close-Up Look at the Birds\, Bugs and Other Critters in our Local Preserves
DESCRIPTION:What to do with ourselves upon retirement? This is a question pondered by so many of us\, whether in the past\, present\, or future. January meeting speakers are Audubon Society of Kalamazoo members\, Jeanne and Mel Church\, who will share their approach to the retirement conundrum. Learn how they got started on a photo adventure after completing fulfilling professional lives. In addition to demonstrating some of the equipment that makes this adventure possible\, they will share the pictures themselves. We will see stunning bird photos\, as well as images of butterflies\, dragonflies\, frogs\, and mammals. While these nature photographers travel all over the United States as well as abroad\, this presentation will focus on their observations from preserves in the greater Kalamazoo area.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-nature-photography-a-close-up-look-at-the-birds-bugs-and-other-critters-in-our-local-preserves/
LOCATION:People’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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