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SUMMARY:Wednesday Workdays at CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature? Are you into native plants\, birds\, butterflies\, and other members of the natural community? Join Michigan Audubon at our sanctuary stewardship workdays\, weekly on Wednesdays from April through October\, at Capital City Bird Sanctuary! We will combine fun facts and learning basic stewardship skills by taking care of our local bird sanctuary. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebird\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbird in the spring and early summer\, as well as Wild Turkey\, White- and Red-breasted Nuthatches\, and Brown Creeper in the non-breeding season (just to name a few) so you’re sure to see some great birds while you work. \nHelp us protect this urban nature preserve and encourage native habitats by continually maintaining trails and nest boxes\, while focusing on the removal of invasive garlic mustard and dame’s rocket from May through June followed by eradicating woody invasives such as Autumn olive and Japanese barberry from July through October. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand.  \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 to RSVP. See update below regarding restrictions on workday participation. \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.  \nPlease meet at the volunteer parking lot at 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, MI 48906.  \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary! \n\n  \nImportant Changes to Sanctuary Workdays in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting workdays to eight volunteers. Now more than ever\, it will be important to RSVP to Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse to ensure that we do not exceed the number of people that can safely work together on a project. We will take volunteers in the order their RSVPs are received. In the event that we have more than eight volunteers show up on a workday\, participants who have not RSVPed may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, all volunteers must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We hope that these additional steps will not deter potential volunteers from doing their part for birds and the habitat that they depend on. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow volunteers.\n\nAgain\, we encourage everyone to keep informed of developments\, as this situation is rapidly evolving.  \nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wednesday-workdays-at-ccbs/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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SUMMARY:Chimney Swift Tower Build
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Audubon is seeking volunteers to help build a Chimney Swift tower! This project will benefit Chimney Swift\, which are dependent on human structures for nest sites. The tower components have already been built (thanks to volunteer Rick Briscoe!)\, so we just need to assemble the tower on site\, at Kinawa Middle School in Okemos. \nAll in all\, this tower will be approximately 15-feet tall and will support one nesting pair of Chimney Swift during their summer nesting season\, or several Chimney Swift (up to 100 if we are lucky!) during their migration. Anyone is welcome to join\, with or without experience. \nWe will meet at the Kinawa Middle School parking area\, near the tennis courts. All tools and know-how will be provided. If you are interested\, please RSVP to Linnea at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org. \nLocation: Kinawa Middle School\, 1900 Kinawa Dr\, Okemos\, MI 48864 \nDates and Times:\nAugust 24 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.\nAugust 31 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nSeptember 3 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/chimney-swift-tower-build-2/2020-09-03/
LOCATION:Kinawa Middle School\, 1900 Kinawa Dr.\, Okemos\, Michigan\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200909T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Workdays at CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature? Are you into native plants\, birds\, butterflies\, and other members of the natural community? Join Michigan Audubon at our sanctuary stewardship workdays\, weekly on Wednesdays from April through October\, at Capital City Bird Sanctuary! We will combine fun facts and learning basic stewardship skills by taking care of our local bird sanctuary. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebird\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbird in the spring and early summer\, as well as Wild Turkey\, White- and Red-breasted Nuthatches\, and Brown Creeper in the non-breeding season (just to name a few) so you’re sure to see some great birds while you work. \nHelp us protect this urban nature preserve and encourage native habitats by continually maintaining trails and nest boxes\, while focusing on the removal of invasive garlic mustard and dame’s rocket from May through June followed by eradicating woody invasives such as Autumn olive and Japanese barberry from July through October. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand.  \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 to RSVP. See update below regarding restrictions on workday participation. \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.  \nPlease meet at the volunteer parking lot at 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, MI 48906.  \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary! \n\n  \nImportant Changes to Sanctuary Workdays in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting workdays to eight volunteers. Now more than ever\, it will be important to RSVP to Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse to ensure that we do not exceed the number of people that can safely work together on a project. We will take volunteers in the order their RSVPs are received. In the event that we have more than eight volunteers show up on a workday\, participants who have not RSVPed may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, all volunteers must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We hope that these additional steps will not deter potential volunteers from doing their part for birds and the habitat that they depend on. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow volunteers.\n\nAgain\, we encourage everyone to keep informed of developments\, as this situation is rapidly evolving.  \nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wednesday-workdays-at-ccbs/2020-09-09/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200915T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Demystifying Great Lakes Waterbirds In Flight
DESCRIPTION:For many of us\, identifying ducks\, loons\, and grebes in flight comes with a high intimidation factor: these waterbirds travel quickly and seem just subtly different. But lakewatching offers some of Michigan’s most exciting fall birding opportunities. Join Alison Világ\, who’s conducted Whitefish Point Bird Observatory’s waterbird count for three seasons\, as she breaks down her methods of unraveling these sorts of identifications in a free webinar. \nThe webinar will also be broadcast live through the WPBO Facebook page or you can register in advance for the webinar through zoom at:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eCFfQaqoRp2bQ71jmdc3AQ. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for viewing after the live event has taken place. \nIf you have any questions\, please email events@michiganaudubon.org. \nA recording of this event is available through the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory Facebook page or the Michigan Audubon YouTube channel.\n\nWhen Alison Világ was six\, her parents asked if she’d like to go look at ducks. Little did they know that day would be antecedent to a multitude of days spent looking at ducks\, et. al. Both professionally and as a pastime\, the pursuit of birds has taken Alison around the country and the world. For the last three migrations\, she has conducted the WPBO Waterbird Count\, and this summer\, in the capacity of Piping Plover Monitor and Outreach Specialist\, Alison extends her time at the Point. Alison received her B.A. in environmental writing from Unity College in Maine; she enjoys storytelling in many mediums\, such as guiding\, writing\, and photography. WPBO has long been a pivotal place for Alison and the continued opportunity to contribute to the work there is an honor.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/webinar-demystifying-great-lakes-waterbirds-in-flight/
LOCATION:Online\, 12 Constance Street\, London\, United Kingdom\, E16 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200916T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Workdays at CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature? Are you into native plants\, birds\, butterflies\, and other members of the natural community? Join Michigan Audubon at our sanctuary stewardship workdays\, weekly on Wednesdays from April through October\, at Capital City Bird Sanctuary! We will combine fun facts and learning basic stewardship skills by taking care of our local bird sanctuary. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebird\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbird in the spring and early summer\, as well as Wild Turkey\, White- and Red-breasted Nuthatches\, and Brown Creeper in the non-breeding season (just to name a few) so you’re sure to see some great birds while you work. \nHelp us protect this urban nature preserve and encourage native habitats by continually maintaining trails and nest boxes\, while focusing on the removal of invasive garlic mustard and dame’s rocket from May through June followed by eradicating woody invasives such as Autumn olive and Japanese barberry from July through October. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand.  \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 to RSVP. See update below regarding restrictions on workday participation. \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.  \nPlease meet at the volunteer parking lot at 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, MI 48906.  \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary! \n\n  \nImportant Changes to Sanctuary Workdays in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting workdays to eight volunteers. Now more than ever\, it will be important to RSVP to Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse to ensure that we do not exceed the number of people that can safely work together on a project. We will take volunteers in the order their RSVPs are received. In the event that we have more than eight volunteers show up on a workday\, participants who have not RSVPed may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, all volunteers must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We hope that these additional steps will not deter potential volunteers from doing their part for birds and the habitat that they depend on. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow volunteers.\n\nAgain\, we encourage everyone to keep informed of developments\, as this situation is rapidly evolving.  \nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wednesday-workdays-at-ccbs/2020-09-16/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T120000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Workdays at CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy spending time outdoors in nature? Are you into native plants\, birds\, butterflies\, and other members of the natural community? Join Michigan Audubon at our sanctuary stewardship workdays\, weekly on Wednesdays from April through October\, at Capital City Bird Sanctuary! We will combine fun facts and learning basic stewardship skills by taking care of our local bird sanctuary. This little-known preserve is a great place to spot breeding Eastern Bluebird\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, Warbling Vireo\, and Eastern Kingbird in the spring and early summer\, as well as Wild Turkey\, White- and Red-breasted Nuthatches\, and Brown Creeper in the non-breeding season (just to name a few) so you’re sure to see some great birds while you work. \nHelp us protect this urban nature preserve and encourage native habitats by continually maintaining trails and nest boxes\, while focusing on the removal of invasive garlic mustard and dame’s rocket from May through June followed by eradicating woody invasives such as Autumn olive and Japanese barberry from July through October. \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work; wear long pants\, long sleeves\, close-toed shoes\, and a hat. Bring work gloves\, water\, snacks\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen\, although we will have extras on hand.  \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 to RSVP. See update below regarding restrictions on workday participation. \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.  \nPlease meet at the volunteer parking lot at 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, MI 48906.  \nWe hope to see you at the sanctuary! \n\n  \nImportant Changes to Sanctuary Workdays in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting workdays to eight volunteers. Now more than ever\, it will be important to RSVP to Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse to ensure that we do not exceed the number of people that can safely work together on a project. We will take volunteers in the order their RSVPs are received. In the event that we have more than eight volunteers show up on a workday\, participants who have not RSVPed may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, all volunteers must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We hope that these additional steps will not deter potential volunteers from doing their part for birds and the habitat that they depend on. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow volunteers.\n\nAgain\, we encourage everyone to keep informed of developments\, as this situation is rapidly evolving.  \nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wednesday-workdays-at-ccbs/2020-09-23/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Advanced Birding Tour at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution and to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, this tour has been canceled. \nTour Dates: September 26–27\, 2020 \nInterested in upping your birding game during fall migration at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory? Join Michigan Audubon and a skilled birding guide for this advanced birding tour in the greater Paradise area. \nThe trip is limited to 12 participants and we anticipate it filling 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 with foot travel on gravel or paved paths and roadways. The duration of foot travel could be up to a mile at a time. Participants should be able to withstand a variety of weather conditions including rain\, snow\, and wind. \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.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/advanced-birding-tour-at-whitefish-point-bird-observatory/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200929T120000
DTSTAMP:20200922T154553Z
CREATED:20200922T154553Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Workdays at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:At Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary this fall\, volunteers will help us to prepare areas of meadow and woodland for continued restoration activities. We will focus on cutting and treating invasive woody plants such as black locust and multiflora rose\, in preparation for spring 2021 prescribed burns and additional native plant additions. \nNo experience necessary! Please come prepared for outdoor work\, dressing for the weather; wear non-cotton layers\, long pants\, long sleeves\, closed-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 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. \nContact Linnea Rowse at lrowse@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364 with any questions or to RSVP. \nOtis Farm Bird Sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Rd.\, Hastings\, MI 49058. \nDirections: From Hastings\, follow M-43 west\, and continue to stay on M-43 as the road turns south. After 4 miles\, turn right onto Goodwill Road. Turn left onto Havens Road\, and the bird sanctuary entrance (parking and trailhead) is located at about 0.6 miles. \nImportant Changes to Sanctuary Workdays in Response to COVID-19 \nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting workdays to eight volunteers. Now more than ever\, it will be important to RSVP to Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse to ensure that we do not exceed the number of people that can safely work together on a project. We will take volunteers in the order their RSVPs are received. In the event that we have more than eight volunteers show up on a workday\, participants who have not RSVPed may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, all volunteers must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We hope that these additional steps will not deter potential volunteers from doing their part for birds and the habitat that they depend on. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES\n— Please stay home if you are not feeling well.\n— Cough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\n— Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\n— Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\n— Practice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow volunteers. \nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/fall-workdays-at-otis-farm-bird-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, 3560 Havens Road\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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