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SUMMARY:Birders' Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Festival – Pre-CraneFest Kick-off Event\nJoin Michigan Audubon for a great night as we kick-off CraneFest. We will gather at the Convis Township Hall just south of the CraneFest location for a fun evening that includes locally made wine and beer\, light appetizers\, a silent auction\, and an informative presentation. We welcome Al Batt as our Keynote speaker this year. Tickets will go on sale in August 2015.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/birders-soiree/
LOCATION:Convis Township Hall\, 19500 15 Mile Road\, Marshall\, MI\, 49068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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SUMMARY:CraneFest
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane & Art Festival\, Cranefest\n\nThe 2016 Sandhill Crane & Art Festival\, “CraneFest\,” will be held October 8 and 9. The event is a coordinated effort of the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek and Michigan Audubon. The festival site is the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, overlooking Michigan Audubon’s 1\,000-acre Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary and its centerpiece\, Big Marsh Lake. The major attraction of the festival is the spectacle of thousands of Sandhill Cranes descending on the expansive\, shallow wetland in the evening. \nAdmission is free with a small parking fee. \nView our video: CraneFest – Conserving our Sandhill Cranes!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Festival,Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Bookstore,Signature Event
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SUMMARY:CraneFest 2018
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, crowds have gathered to celebrate Sandhill Crane migration during this fall event that also includes artwork from several nature-themed Michigan artists\, informational booths from state nonprofits and organizations\, merchandise and food vendors\, and a family educational tent with activities for children of all ages. In addition to nature walks on the property\, there will be live animal presentations throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2018-sandhill-crane-art-festival/2018-10-13/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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SUMMARY:CraneFest 2018
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, crowds have gathered to celebrate Sandhill Crane migration during this fall event that also includes artwork from several nature-themed Michigan artists\, informational booths from state nonprofits and organizations\, merchandise and food vendors\, and a family educational tent with activities for children of all ages. In addition to nature walks on the property\, there will be live animal presentations throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cranefest-2018-sandhill-crane-art-festival/2018-10-14/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T120000
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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
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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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
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211009T120000
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SUMMARY:CraneFest XXVI 2021 with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:As dusk approaches\, be in the viewing areas on the lakeshore and witness thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes gather then touch down into Big Marsh Lake. \nCome early to take advantage of the Artists showing quality works featuring outdoor themes and Vendors and other outdoor-minded groups offering an array of thoughts\, wares\, and tastes intended to enhance your afternoon experience. Roam the color-coded trails in search of seasonal birds and wildlife. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek invites you to come with us and enjoy a day outdoors. \nWe have a pavilion and restrooms but come prepared for the changing Michigan weather. See you at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nThis event is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek. Please direct any inquiries to their Facebook page or by emailing kiwanis.battlecreek@gmail.com. \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/cranefest-xxvi-2021-with-the-kiwanis-club-of-battle-creek/2021-10-09/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211010T120000
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SUMMARY:CraneFest XXVI 2021 with the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek
DESCRIPTION:As dusk approaches\, be in the viewing areas on the lakeshore and witness thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes gather then touch down into Big Marsh Lake. \nCome early to take advantage of the Artists showing quality works featuring outdoor themes and Vendors and other outdoor-minded groups offering an array of thoughts\, wares\, and tastes intended to enhance your afternoon experience. Roam the color-coded trails in search of seasonal birds and wildlife. The Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek invites you to come with us and enjoy a day outdoors. \nWe have a pavilion and restrooms but come prepared for the changing Michigan weather. See you at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd.\, Bellevue\, MI 49021. \nThis event is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek. Please direct any inquiries to their Facebook page or by emailing kiwanis.battlecreek@gmail.com. \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/cranefest-xxvi-2021-with-the-kiwanis-club-of-battle-creek/2021-10-10/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area\, 22300 15 Mile Rd\, Bellevue\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sandhill Crane Viewing
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