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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/2020-02-02/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Birding in the Eastern UP
DESCRIPTION:Tour Date: February 8–9\, 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\, past 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 February 8–9 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-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) takes place each year during the second week of February. This fun\, free\, family-friendly activity is a great way to engage both beginner and experienced birders in citizen science. \nParticipating in the count is as simple as counting birds for as little as 15 minutes on one or more days of the count then reporting the results online at BirdCount.org. All of the observations submitted to the GBBC are automatically entered into eBird. The data are available to explore using a number of different tools on eBird.org and BirdCount.org. Regular eBird users can participate by entering checklists into eBird as usual during the count. \nLast year\, GBBC participants in more than 100 countries counted more than 6\,800 species of birds on more than 200\,000 checklists\, providing an incredible snapshot of winter bird populations and distribution in North America and beyond. Learn more about this fantastic citizen science event at gbbc.birdcount.org/. \nRead our blog for a quick overview of how to take part in the GBBC.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/great-backyard-bird-count-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science Event
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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/2020-02-19/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2020 Nest Box Workshop with Gene Wasserman\nFebruary 22 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nMichigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Okemos\, MI 48864 \nUPDATE: The Nest Box Workshop has sold out but don’t despair! We are offering a drop-in rate of $10 for members and $15 for non-members for the educational portion of the workshop. \nThis presentation lasts approximately an hour and covers topics like nest box species\, monitoring\, maintenance\, dealing with predators\, and more. \nAlthough you will not be able to build your own nest box\, you will get information on how to purchase one if you would like. \nPre-registration is not available for this and space is limited so arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat. \nThe doors open at 9:30 and payment will be taken for drop-ins at that time. \nLearn about cavity-dwelling birds such as Eastern Bluebirds\, Tree Swallows\, House Wrens\, and Black-capped Chickadees in this hands-on workshop! Gene Wasserman will present the basics of being a responsible bird “landlord” and how to provide a safe nesting situation\, through activities such as regular nest checks\, maintenance\, and predator guards. Learn how to record monitoring data and participate as a citizen scientist! Registered participants will each build one nest box\, sized for Eastern Bluebirds\, and will take this home. Limited quantities of additional “extras” may be available for purchase during the workshop\, including poles\, predator baffles\, and/or House Sparrow deterrents. These extra items may be purchased during the workshop directly from Gene Wasserman’s company\, Woodcraft Kits\, with cash or check only. \nRegistration is $30 for Michigan Audubon members and $35 for non-members. Click here to join Michigan Audubon or renew your membership. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/nest-box-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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