BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Michigan Audubon - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Michigan Audubon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20140101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151017T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151017T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002204-1445097600-1445108400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-10-17/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151024T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151024T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002205-1445702400-1445713200@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-10-24/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151031T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151031T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002206-1446307200-1446318000@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-10-31/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151107T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151107T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002207-1446912000-1446922800@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-11-07/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151114T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151114T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002208-1447516800-1447527600@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-11-14/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151121T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151121T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002209-1448121600-1448132400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-11-21/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151128T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151128T190000 DTSTAMP:20151113T235709Z CREATED:20151012T214604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T235709Z UID:10002210-1448726400-1448737200@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sandhill Crane Viewing at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Crane Viewing – Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\nOctober-November \nSandhill Crane viewing is available at the Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary northeast of Jackson\, with volunteers from the Jackson Audubon Society will be on hand weekends October through November from 4 p.m. until dusk. Volunteers will have binoculars and scopes available to help you view the birds. \nIt can take several hours for all the cranes to return to the roost when they fly in for the evening. But when the cranes fly out in the morning right at sunrise\, all the birds pretty much leave at once\, which makes for a spectacular viewing opportunity at Haehnle Sanctuary. \nThe Haehnle Sanctuary parking area is located across the road from 9011 Seymour Road in Jackson County. The number of cranes roosting at Haehnle is dependent on the water level in Mud Lake. On Tuesdays\, the Sanctuary’s website is updated with the latest number of birds counted. Visit the website at haehnlesanctuary.org. It also has maps and directions to assist you in finding the sanctuary. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/sandhill-crane-viewing-at-phyllis-haehnle-memorial-sanctuary/2015-11-28/ LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon GEO:42.321296;-84.289047 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160501T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160501T100000 DTSTAMP:20160411T171239Z CREATED:20160411T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T171239Z UID:10002338-1462089600-1462096800@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migration Walks at Capital City Bird Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon volunteer\, Marc North\, for free bird walks every Sunday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. Marc North has recently completed an Eaton County Big Year and frequents Capital City Bird Sanctuary as it is his go-to birding spot for spring migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am. Trails at the sanctuary are mowed but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/migration-walks-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2016-05-01/ LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906 GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital City Bird Sanctuary 6001 Delta River Drive Lansing 48906;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6001 Delta River Drive:geo:-84.6385342,42.7648996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160508T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160508T100000 DTSTAMP:20160411T171239Z CREATED:20160411T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T171239Z UID:10002339-1462694400-1462701600@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migration Walks at Capital City Bird Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon volunteer\, Marc North\, for free bird walks every Sunday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. Marc North has recently completed an Eaton County Big Year and frequents Capital City Bird Sanctuary as it is his go-to birding spot for spring migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am. Trails at the sanctuary are mowed but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/migration-walks-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2016-05-08/ LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906 GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital City Bird Sanctuary 6001 Delta River Drive Lansing 48906;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6001 Delta River Drive:geo:-84.6385342,42.7648996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160515T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160515T100000 DTSTAMP:20160411T171239Z CREATED:20160411T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T171239Z UID:10002340-1463299200-1463306400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migration Walks at Capital City Bird Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon volunteer\, Marc North\, for free bird walks every Sunday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. Marc North has recently completed an Eaton County Big Year and frequents Capital City Bird Sanctuary as it is his go-to birding spot for spring migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am. Trails at the sanctuary are mowed but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/migration-walks-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2016-05-15/ LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906 GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital City Bird Sanctuary 6001 Delta River Drive Lansing 48906;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6001 Delta River Drive:geo:-84.6385342,42.7648996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160522T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160522T100000 DTSTAMP:20160411T171239Z CREATED:20160411T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T171239Z UID:10002341-1463904000-1463911200@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migration Walks at Capital City Bird Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon volunteer\, Marc North\, for free bird walks every Sunday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. Marc North has recently completed an Eaton County Big Year and frequents Capital City Bird Sanctuary as it is his go-to birding spot for spring migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am. Trails at the sanctuary are mowed but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/migration-walks-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2016-05-22/ LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906 GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital City Bird Sanctuary 6001 Delta River Drive Lansing 48906;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6001 Delta River Drive:geo:-84.6385342,42.7648996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160529T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160529T100000 DTSTAMP:20160411T171239Z CREATED:20160411T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T171239Z UID:10002342-1464508800-1464516000@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migration Walks at Capital City Bird Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Bird Walks in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm\nMichigan Audubon’s newest sanctuary is located in Delta Township\, just northwest of downtown Lansing. This suburban oasis provides a wide variety of habitats including open meadow\, shrubland\, and wooded river floodplain. The sanctuary’s riverfront location makes it a prime stopover location for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. \nBlack-throated Green Warbler. Credit: Daniel Behm \nPlease join Michigan Audubon volunteer\, Marc North\, for free bird walks every Sunday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. Marc North has recently completed an Eaton County Big Year and frequents Capital City Bird Sanctuary as it is his go-to birding spot for spring migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to tour the new sanctuary and to learn to identify migrating warblers by both sight and sound. Common species during migration include Yellow-throated Vireo\, Great Crested Flycatcher\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, Northern Parula\, American Redstart\, and Black-throated Green\, Blackburnian\, Magnolia\, Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. \nBird walks will depart at 8 am from the Capital City Bird Sanctuary Kiosk across the street from Hawk Meadow Park. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow Park\, 6160 Delta River Dr\, Lansing\, MI 48917 (see map below). The bird walk will last from 8 am–10 am. Trails at the sanctuary are mowed but uneven so please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. The grass is often dew-covered in the early mornings and the trail is muddy in spots. Ticks\, mosquitoes and poison ivy are present so please dress appropriately. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk. URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/migration-walks-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2016-05-29/ LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906 GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital City Bird Sanctuary 6001 Delta River Drive Lansing 48906;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6001 Delta River Drive:geo:-84.6385342,42.7648996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTSTAMP:20220422T160618Z CREATED:20220422T160618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T160618Z UID:10002564-1654041600-1654473599@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Aldo Leopold Festival DESCRIPTION:Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival\, June 1st – June 5th\, 2022. Activities include paddling excursions\, orchid and wildflower tours\, guided birding trips\, presentations\, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment. \nFestival Pass is $45 per adult. Youth 17 and under are free to attend! The festival pass includes access to over 70 workshops\, lectures\, guided nature walks and paddles\, and more. Pre-registration is required. \nNEW for 2022 – Adventure Day Trips\nThis year we have scheduled 9 full-day and one half day adventure tour to our offerings. All trips are hosted on the opening day of the festival\, Wednesday\, June 1st.\n– Whitefish Point Birding Trip\n– Vermillion Point’s Piping Plover\n– A Day in “da Woods”\n– LSSU’s Freshwater Research Facility Tour and Forestry Hike\n– Les Cheneaux Geology Tour\n– Straits of Mackinac Birding Tour\n– Leopold Preserve Trail Maintenance\n– Become a Smartphone Photography Genius\n– Coffee\, Boats\, Hikes\, and Hops\n– Exploring Drummond Island’s Maxton Plains Alvar \nTrips have an additional fee. Lunch is provided on full-day trips. For complete details about the Adventure Day Trips\, visit https://www.aldoleopoldfestival.org/adventure-day-trips/. \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-aldo-leopold-festival/ LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W Cedar Rd.\, Hessel\, MI CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Citizen Science Event,Festival,Presentation,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory,Workshop Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Aldo-Leopold-Festival-2022-FB.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Aldo Leopold Festival":MAILTO:office@hesselschoolhouse.net GEO:46.0060682;-84.4296418 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hessel School House 3206 W Cedar Rd. Hessel MI;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3206 W Cedar Rd.:geo:-84.4296418,46.0060682 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220604T110000 DTSTAMP:20220527T154121Z CREATED:20220527T154121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154121Z UID:10002565-1654333200-1654340400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Finding Peace in Birding DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Black Birders Week with Photographer\, Birder\, and Social Justice Advocate\, Ryan Henyard. He will introduce birding at Trinkle Marsh Preserve\, a large wetland complex that is a premier location for watching waterflow. Over the years\, birding and photography has become a meditative practice for Ryan\, which focuses the attention on the present moment\, and has strengthened his connection to the natural world. This program is open to all and free. \nTo register\, email Kelsey Dehring at dehringk@washtenaw.org. \n#BlackBirdersWeek #BlackBirdersWeek2022 #SoaringToGreaterHeights #ExploreWashtenaw #WashtenawCountyParks \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-finding-peace-in-birding/ LOCATION:Trinkle Marsh Preserve\, 1152 N Dancer Road Dexter\, MI 48130\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Educational Event,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Finding-Peace-In-Birding.png ORGANIZER;CN="Washtenaw County Parks &%3Bamp%3B Recreation Commission":MAILTO:parks@washtenaw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T130912Z CREATED:20260521T130912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130912Z UID:10010449-1779796800-1779800400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: LGROW Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Join LGROW for the 23rd Annual Spring Forum\, May 26–30\, a week of events designed to connect people to the Lower Grand River Watershed through hands-on learning\, outdoor exploration\, and community conversation. \nThis year’s Spring Forum includes Free Downtown River Walking Tours and a guided Paddling Trip on the Grand River. \nCurious about the River Restoration Project? During the walking tours\, participants will start at Fish Ladder Park and explore the riverfront while learning about the Grand River restoration project\, the river’s ecology\, and the history that shaped this important stretch of downtown Grand Rapids. \nThe paddling trip offers a chance to experience the Grand River from the water on a scenic route from Lowell to Ada\, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the river up close. All experience levels are welcome. \nWhether you are a longtime watershed advocate\, a local leader\, a community member\, or simply curious about the future of the Grand River\, the Spring Forum is a great opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with others who care about protecting and improving water quality across West Michigan. All are welcome! \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-lgrow-downtown-walking-tours/2026-05-26/ CATEGORIES:Birding,Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring-Forum-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds":MAILTO:info@lgrow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T130912Z CREATED:20260521T130912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130912Z UID:10010450-1779883200-1779886800@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: LGROW Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Join LGROW for the 23rd Annual Spring Forum\, May 26–30\, a week of events designed to connect people to the Lower Grand River Watershed through hands-on learning\, outdoor exploration\, and community conversation. \nThis year’s Spring Forum includes Free Downtown River Walking Tours and a guided Paddling Trip on the Grand River. \nCurious about the River Restoration Project? During the walking tours\, participants will start at Fish Ladder Park and explore the riverfront while learning about the Grand River restoration project\, the river’s ecology\, and the history that shaped this important stretch of downtown Grand Rapids. \nThe paddling trip offers a chance to experience the Grand River from the water on a scenic route from Lowell to Ada\, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the river up close. All experience levels are welcome. \nWhether you are a longtime watershed advocate\, a local leader\, a community member\, or simply curious about the future of the Grand River\, the Spring Forum is a great opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with others who care about protecting and improving water quality across West Michigan. All are welcome! \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-lgrow-downtown-walking-tours/2026-05-27/ CATEGORIES:Birding,Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring-Forum-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds":MAILTO:info@lgrow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T130912Z CREATED:20260521T130912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130912Z UID:10010451-1779969600-1779973200@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: LGROW Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Join LGROW for the 23rd Annual Spring Forum\, May 26–30\, a week of events designed to connect people to the Lower Grand River Watershed through hands-on learning\, outdoor exploration\, and community conversation. \nThis year’s Spring Forum includes Free Downtown River Walking Tours and a guided Paddling Trip on the Grand River. \nCurious about the River Restoration Project? During the walking tours\, participants will start at Fish Ladder Park and explore the riverfront while learning about the Grand River restoration project\, the river’s ecology\, and the history that shaped this important stretch of downtown Grand Rapids. \nThe paddling trip offers a chance to experience the Grand River from the water on a scenic route from Lowell to Ada\, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the river up close. All experience levels are welcome. \nWhether you are a longtime watershed advocate\, a local leader\, a community member\, or simply curious about the future of the Grand River\, the Spring Forum is a great opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with others who care about protecting and improving water quality across West Michigan. All are welcome! \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-lgrow-downtown-walking-tours/2026-05-28/ CATEGORIES:Birding,Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring-Forum-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds":MAILTO:info@lgrow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T130912Z CREATED:20260521T130912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130912Z UID:10010452-1780135200-1780142400@www.michiganaudubon.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: LGROW Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Join LGROW for the 23rd Annual Spring Forum\, May 26–30\, a week of events designed to connect people to the Lower Grand River Watershed through hands-on learning\, outdoor exploration\, and community conversation. \nThis year’s Spring Forum includes Free Downtown River Walking Tours and a guided Paddling Trip on the Grand River. \nCurious about the River Restoration Project? During the walking tours\, participants will start at Fish Ladder Park and explore the riverfront while learning about the Grand River restoration project\, the river’s ecology\, and the history that shaped this important stretch of downtown Grand Rapids. \nThe paddling trip offers a chance to experience the Grand River from the water on a scenic route from Lowell to Ada\, with opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy the river up close. All experience levels are welcome. \nWhether you are a longtime watershed advocate\, a local leader\, a community member\, or simply curious about the future of the Grand River\, the Spring Forum is a great opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with others who care about protecting and improving water quality across West Michigan. All are welcome! \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-lgrow-downtown-walking-tours/2026-05-30/ CATEGORIES:Birding,Educational Event,Mi Bird-Friendly Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring-Forum-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds":MAILTO:info@lgrow.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR