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SUMMARY:25th Annual CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Grab a chair or blanket and settle in next to Big Marsh Lake to watch as thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes fly in to roost during the 25th Annual CraneFest on Oct. 12–13. \nHosted by Michigan Audubon in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek\, CraneFest is a free event held at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area in Bellevue which overlooks the lake and Michigan Audubon’s Baker Sanctuary. \nFrom noon to dusk\, the event features guided nature hikes\, activities for kids\, live animal exhibits\, food vendors\, nature-themed artisans\, conservation organizations\, and concludes with the highlight of the day\, optimal viewing of Michigan’s largest bird coming in to roost for the night. \nSandhill Cranes will fly into and out of the marsh all day with the highest concentration of birds arriving around dusk. More than 2\,500 cranes were viewed each night during the 2018 event. \nAdmission to CraneFest is free. Parking is $7. The festival is located at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nCraneFest Schedule of Events \nNature Walks:\nStarting every half an hour from 1–3:30 p.m. \nChildren’s Activities:\nEducation Tent | 12–5 p.m. | Migration Game\, crafts\, wingspan banner\, crane scavenger hunt\, and more\nKids’ Habitat Walk | 2 & 4 p.m.\nStorytime | 1 & 3 p.m. \nLive Animals Displays:\nSaturday | 1–6 p.m. | Nature Discovery — Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians\nSunday | 1–3 p.m. | Binder Park Zoomobile\nSunday | 3–5 p.m. | Michigan Avian Experience — Birds of Prey \nSandhill Crane Fly-in\nMost activity is close to dusk\, approximately 5–7 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-4/2019-10-13/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:25th Annual CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Grab a chair or blanket and settle in next to Big Marsh Lake to watch as thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes fly in to roost during the 25th Annual CraneFest on Oct. 12–13. \nHosted by Michigan Audubon in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek\, CraneFest is a free event held at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area in Bellevue which overlooks the lake and Michigan Audubon’s Baker Sanctuary. \nFrom noon to dusk\, the event features guided nature hikes\, activities for kids\, live animal exhibits\, food vendors\, nature-themed artisans\, conservation organizations\, and concludes with the highlight of the day\, optimal viewing of Michigan’s largest bird coming in to roost for the night. \nSandhill Cranes will fly into and out of the marsh all day with the highest concentration of birds arriving around dusk. More than 2\,500 cranes were viewed each night during the 2018 event. \nAdmission to CraneFest is free. Parking is $7. The festival is located at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 Fifteen Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nCraneFest Schedule of Events \nNature Walks:\nStarting every half an hour from 1–3:30 p.m. \nChildren’s Activities:\nEducation Tent | 12–5 p.m. | Migration Game\, crafts\, wingspan banner\, crane scavenger hunt\, and more\nKids’ Habitat Walk | 2 & 4 p.m.\nStorytime | 1 & 3 p.m. \nLive Animals Displays:\nSaturday | 1–6 p.m. | Nature Discovery — Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians\nSunday | 1–3 p.m. | Binder Park Zoomobile\nSunday | 3–5 p.m. | Michigan Avian Experience — Birds of Prey \nSandhill Crane Fly-in\nMost activity is close to dusk\, approximately 5–7 p.m.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-4/2019-10-12/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seven Ponds Nature Center Event
DESCRIPTION:Partner Event – Seven Ponds Nature Center – Suncatchers\nSunday\, March 13\, 2:00 PM\nJoin Seven Ponds Nature Center for a creative workshop. Celebrate daylight savings with bright and colorful suncatchers made from a few scraps of tissue paper. \n“Seven Ponds offers something for everyone\, from preschoolers and families to adults. Unless indicated\, program fees are $3.00 for adults\, no charge for members or children 12 and under.” \nQuestions? Visit www.sevenponds.org or call 810-796-3200.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/seven-ponds-nature-center-event-3/
LOCATION:Seven Ponds Nature Center\, 3854 Crawford Road\, Dryden\, MI\, 48428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150630T080000
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SUMMARY:Art in Nature - No Family Left Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Event – Art in Nature – No Family Left Indoors\nJune 30 6:30 – 8 PM\nFamilies will have a chance to explore Charlton Park and use items found in nature as the tools for an art project.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/art-in-nature-no-family-left-indoors/
LOCATION:Charlton Park\, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Association of Michigan Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference – Wildflower Association of Michigan\nThe Annual Wildflower Association of Michigan Conference encourages the preservation and restoration of Michigan’s native plants and native plant communities. The theme for the 28th Annual WAM Conference is: Landscape Design: Where Art and Nature Meet. Details coming soon. The Michigan Audubon Nature Bookstore will be a vendor at this event. \nYou can find a registration form here: registration form (note this link will download a PDF) \nFor more information\, visit the Wildflower Association of Michigan’s website.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wildflower-association-michigan-conference/
LOCATION:Kellogg and Conference Center\, 219 South Harrison Road\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
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