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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Hoffman Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Jackson Audubon Society – Walk on the Hoffman Trail Waterloo Rec. Area\, \nMoeckel Rd.\, near Hoffman Rd.\nDate: Tuesday\, March 03\, 2026 9:00 AM EST \nJoin Jackson Audubon for a hike along the “Hoffman Trail”\, a wonderful woodland habitat between Moeckel and Riethmiller Roads    \nThe “Hoffman Trail\,” is the unofficial name for the flat nature trail with one end at Moeckel Road in the Waterloo Recreation Area.  Six of the seven woodpeckers native to Michigan nest along this wooded end of trail\, which looks like much like a pre-settlement landscape.   \nMeet at the west trailhead at 9 a.m.  This is the parking lot on the east/right side of the road past Hoffman. Do not use the west/left side parking lot near Hoffman Rd.  intersection. Hoffman and Moeckel Rds. are gravel.  \nGoogle Map \nEmail jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information.  \nWeather cancellation Policy:\nJAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \nMore information:  Walk on the Hoffman Trail \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-hoffman-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Hoffman Trail
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T140611Z
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SUMMARY:BONUS Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary Thursday Workday
DESCRIPTION:BONUS Workday! \nMonthly workdays continue in support of habitat restoration and general maintenance. These are typically scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month. Chad Machinski from Michigan Audubon and Steve Jerant from Jackson Audubon will lead the work. Volunteers can assist from 1:00 to 4 PM. Tools and materials are provided. Wear sturdy work boots. \nHaehnle is located at the intersection of  Seymour Rd & Fairlane Dr\, Grass Lake.\nThe sanctuary is across the street. \nGoggle Map\nMeet at the Wing Overlook kiosk on Seymour Road. \nRegistration is required so we are able to plan work type and location in the sanctuary. \nTo register\, email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/bonus-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary-thursday-workday/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T110000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Field Trip to Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Birding Walk at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery \nSaturday\, March 7\, 9:00 AM \nLed by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. \nMeet at the second parking lot at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan\, on County Road 652\, just south off of M-43. All skill levels are welcome. \nWe enjoy nature while typically identifying 20-40 species of birds\, plus butterflies\, frogs\, etc. Over 200 bird species have been sighted at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery\, which offers a variety of habitats and easy walking trails. Annual highlights include colorful songbirds like orioles\, warblers\, and tanagers\, hawks and eagles\, kingfishers\, Great Blue and Green Herons\, and over 20 species of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds can be found year-round! Children accompanying adults are welcome. The focus is on birding fundamentals\, and extra binoculars are always available. \nFor further information\, see www.kalamazooaudubon.org. The walk typically takes about 2 hours (but feel free to arrive late or leave early). \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-field-trip-to-wolf-lake-state-fish-hatchery/
LOCATION:Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260226T145146Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & JAS Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM: Natural Wonders of Southern Africa & Jackson Audubon Society Member Meeting \nElla Sharp Museum 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI \nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 6:30 PM EDT \nGary Mason\, Vice President of Jackson Audubon\, presents “Natural Wonders of Southern Africa.”  Join us to see two of the greatest natural wonders of the world\, the wilderness of the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. \nMeetings will begin with a social time at 6:30 PM then the member meeting followed by the program starting at 7:00 PM. \nBring recyclables (magazines\, feeders\, etc.) to the program. \nWeather cancellation Policy:  JAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-natural-wonders-of-southern-africa-jas-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Ella Sharp Museum\, 3225 S Fourth St.\, Jackson\, MI\, 49203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T203000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Holland Audubon Club Meeting - Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Holland Audubon Club Meeting – “Misadventures of a Wannabe Wildlife Photographer” by Marty Keirnan \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 7:00pm \nHope Church\, 77 W. 11th St.\, Holland\, MI \nMasks optional but encouraged if you’re sniffly \nOver the past year\, Marty has been quietly clicking away on his camera\, all over Michigan\, capturing some wonderful images of birds and wildlife near and far…some in our own backyard. Come and enjoy some fantastic glimpses of these amazing creatures\, and the vistas we’ve appreciated over the years in our beautiful state of Michigan. Marty thoroughly enjoys returning year after year to some special places that offer the best shots and most of the time he’s rewarded with wonderful pictures he’s shared with us; some images you’ve seen in our newsletter over the years have been from him. Join us as he cracks open his vault to show us many of his greatest bird pictures from 2025 and beyond. \nA Holland native\, Marty earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Grand Valley then did some graduate work in Zoology at Eastern Michigan University\, where he briefly taught Zoology as an assistant. He ultimately found his calling in the field of Quality as a Quality Engineer and Quality Manager in Automotive and Aerospace manufacturing for about 35 years. Marty’s first love of Biology was never far\, however\, and\, drawn to nature photography\, got his first SLR in college\, and\, honing his skills over the years\, broadened his experience\, especially since 2020 when forced into early retirement due to Covid. The main subjects of his “focus” are birds and wildlife\, wildflowers and macro work. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-holland-audubon-club-meeting-misadventures-of-a-wannabe-wildlife-photographer/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260303T135622Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: OIAS Program - Chimney Swift Conservation in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society Monthly Program \nChimney Swift Conservation in Michigan \nPresenter: Chad Machinski\,Michigan Audubon SocietyTuesday\, March 17\, 2026 \n6:00-6:15 PM Social\, 6:15-7:30 PM Program \nLoutit District Library\n407 Columbus Avenue\nGrand Haven\, MI \n\nHow well do you know this compact\, aerial acrobat? Facing steep population declines\, the Chimney Swift is one urban bird that we should all get behind. In this presentation you will learn the identification and life history of the Chimney Swift along with issues these birds are grappling with. We will also discuss ways that YOU can help with Chimney Swift conservation and what Michigan Audubon is doing across the state to help this enigmatic bird.\nSpeaker Bio: While Chad’s first love is botany\, he doesn’t deny the intertwining nature of birds\, plants\, insects\, and all other organisms we share the world with. As Michigan Audubon’s Conservation Manager\, Chad is responsible for the management and care for all 20 of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries around the state and bird specific programs such as Chimney Swift and Purple Martin conservation. In his spare time\, Chad enjoys tending to and expanding his native plant garden\, collecting plant specimens\, and learning more about our natural world. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-oias-program-chimney-swift-conservation-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave.\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260105T150543Z
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SUMMARY:Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary Thursday Workday
DESCRIPTION:Monthly workdays continue in support of habitat restoration and general maintenance. These are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month. Chad Machinski from Michigan Audubon and Steve Jerant from Jackson Audubon will lead the work. Volunteers can assist from 1:00 to 4 PM. Tools and materials are provided. Wear sturdy work boots. \nRegistration is required so we are able to plan work type and location in the sanctuary. \nTo register\, email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/haehnle-memorial-sanctuary-thursday-workday/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Jerant":MAILTO:sjerant@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260216T141655Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Thunder Bay Audubon Society - Bird Anywhere Tally Rally
DESCRIPTION:Thunder Bay Audubon Society – March Madness for Birds with Tally Rally in Alpena \nSaturday\, March\, 21\, 2026 \nJoin Thunder Bay Audubon for a March Madness for Birds with Tally Rally with hot chocolate & treats! \nFor more information\, visit thunderbayaudubon.com \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-bird-anywhere-tally-rally/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Community Science Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260309T125443Z
CREATED:20260309T125443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T125443Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Early Waterfowl Trip
DESCRIPTION:Early Waterfowl Trip Jackson Area Lakes – Start @ Watkins Lake\nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 8:00 AM EDT \nJoin JAS for a  carpool tour of the many lakes of Jackson County.  We will meet at Watkins Lake SP at 8:00AM.  From there\, depending on how things look around the county\, we will proceed to other Jackson area lakes including Gillett’s Lake County Park\, Grass Lake County Park\, Little Wolf Lake County Park\, and Norvell Lake west area (River Raisin).  \nMeet at the parking lot  on the north side of the park on Arnold Rd.  \nReply to the reminder email or email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information. \nWeather cancellation Policy:\nJAS programs and activities will be cancelled if Jackson Schools close. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-jackson-audubon-society-early-waterfowl-trip/
LOCATION:Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve\, 14801 Arnold Road\, Brooklyn\, 49230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260216T151721Z
CREATED:20260216T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T151721Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail \nSaturday\, March 21\, 9am-Noon \nKalamazoo River Valley Trail\, 856 Commerce Lane\, Parchment\, Michigan \nLeader: Kent Martin (256) 751-3358 \nJoin us for a leisurely stroll along the Kalamazoo River near Parchment\, as we search for early migrants and resident birds. We’ll look for ducks on the river and woodland and backyard species including hawks\, woodpeckers\, sparrows\, wrens\, and finches. Possible migrant species include Field Sparrow\, Fox Sparrow\, blackbirds\, Eastern Phoebe\, Brown Creeper\, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. We will stay on concrete sidewalks and paved trail\, covering 2 to 3 miles in total. Meet at 9am along Commerce Lane just north of Mosel Avenue. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kalamazoo-river-valley-trail/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo River Valley Trail\, 856 Commerce Lane\, Parchment\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260216T153615Z
CREATED:20260216T152252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T153615Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Small Wetlands\, Big Impact
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Kalamazoo – \nMonday\, March 23rd\, 6:30 PM \nPeople’s Church\, 1758 North 10th Street\, Kalamazoo \nMARCH MONTHLY MEETING: “SMALL WETLANDS\, BIG IMPACT: FEEDING BIRDS ACROSS THE DUNES” \nThis program is geared to all audiences\, and we enthusiastically invite families and nature lovers of any age to join us!  Come at 6:30 PM (new time – half an hour earlier this year) for some refreshments and socializing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. It’s helpful if you bring your own coffee cup. The one-hour program will start at 7:00 PM. Handicap parking and access is at either the front or the rear entrance of the building. \nOur speaker\, Jennifer Shamel\, is a PhD student at Western Michigan University studying how interdunal wetlands support birds during the breeding season. Her research focuses on insect emergence from interdunal wetlands and how these insects influence bird presence and diet. She is especially interested in how wetland conservation can benefit birds and other wildlife. \n  \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-small-wetlands-big-impact/
LOCATION:People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, 1758 10th Street N\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260325T132349Z
CREATED:20260325T132349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132349Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Bluebird Box Building
DESCRIPTION:Bluebird Box Building Workshop with Dave Dennett \nWednesday\, March 25th\, 6:30 PM 7:30 PM \nWittenbach/Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center \n11715 Vergennes Street Southeast\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331 \nCelebrate spring by helping one of Michigan’s most beloved birds! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll build a cedar nest box designed specifically for Eastern Bluebirds. \nAll materials will be provided\, and pre-cut cedar pieces will make assembly easy. We’ll use drills and glue to put everything together. No woodworking experience needed! \nThe workshop will be led by Dave Dennett\, skilled exhibits technician and builder\, who will guide participants step-by-step through the process. \nYou can take your finished bluebird box home to install in your yard\, or donate it to help expand bluebird habitat in our community. \nCost: $30 per person \nMaterials included (pre-cut cedar box kit) \nLimited to 10 participants \nRegistration is required \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-bluebird-box-building/
LOCATION:Wittenback/Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center\, 11715 Vergennes Street Southeast\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260325T133038Z
CREATED:20260325T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T133038Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Weekly Hike at Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hike at Millennium Park \nThursdays\, 9:00  – 11:00 AM \nMeet at the end of the dead-end section of Veterans Memorial Drive \n3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534 \nHike Millennium Park to see what’s hanging around! \nThe walk meets at the cul de sac of Veterans Memorial Drive about .5 miles east of Maynard SW. It is a 3-4 mile flat walk through a variety of habitats. The walk begins at 8 a.m. May through September and 9:00 a.m. October through April. We do not have a set time limit and walks may last from 2-4 hours depending on what birds are seen as well as the weather. \nThe walk occurs under most weather conditions year round except for major holidays that fall on Thursdays. There are options for shorter routes if you prefer. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-weeklyhike/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T132205Z
CREATED:20260317T131551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132205Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Michigan Bluebird Society - Spring Bluebird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Bluebird Society: Spring Bluebird Festival \nDate: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 9:00 AM EDT \nMorris Lawrence Building\, Washtenaw Community College\, Ann Arbor \nOur friends with the Michigan Bluebird Society are hosting their annual Spring Bluebird Festival on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM. \nStop by the Michigan Audubon table to say hi and learn more about Purple Martins! \nSee their information page for full details. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-michigan-bluebird-society-spring-bluebird-festival/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Coummunity College\, 4800 E Huron River Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Conference,Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T195846Z
CREATED:20260325T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195846Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Monthly Meeting - Great Lakes Piping Plover
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Piping Plover with Sarah Saunders\, National Audubon Society \nMonday\, March 30\, 7:30 – 8:30 PM\nAquinas College Donnelly Conference Center\n157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506 \nMonthly membership meetings are FREE and open to the public. \nWe continue our theme of conservation spaces and wildlife by examining another Michigan wildlife recovery success story. The Great Lakes Piping Plover\, a federally endangered shorebird\, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. Join us on March 30th as Sarah Saunders tells us about the amazing comeback of this favorite Michigan species. Once reduced to just 12 breeding pairs in the 1980s\, this population now exceeds 80 pairs\, with record-breaking breeding seasons in recent years. This success is a testament to the power of science-driven conservation and the collaboration of researchers\, land managers\, and community volunteers on the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team. In this talk\, Sarah will highlight the key strategies that have fueled this recovery\, including nest monitoring and protection\, predator management\, annual banding\, captive-rearing\, and education and outreach. Sarah will also showcase how long-term banding data have further strengthened these strategies\, contributing to population growth. Despite these gains\, challenges remain\, including increasing threats from climate change and human disturbance. Yet the resilience of the population and the dedication of the Conservation Team offer hope for continued success. The recovery of the Great Lakes Piping Plover serves as an inspiring example of how rigorous science\, partnerships\, and community engagement can drive meaningful conservation outcomes. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-rapids-audubon-monthly-meeting-great-lakes-piping-plover/
LOCATION:John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College\, 157 Woodward Lane SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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