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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150214T073000
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SUMMARY:Winter Birding in the Eastern U. P.
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tour – Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P.\nJoin Michigan Audubon and tour leader Darrell Lawson on a birding tour of the Eastern Upper Peninsula on February 14 & 15. This caravan adventure will start at Sault Ste. Marie then progress through Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. Last year participants observed Sharp-tailed Grouse dancing on their lek\, Red-breasted Merganser on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie\, saw Snowy Owl in the Rudyard area\, a Northern Goshawk in the Dunbar Forest\, and Gray Jays in Hulbert Bog. \nCost\nThe trip is limited to 15 participants and will fill up fast. The fee for the trip is $70 for Michigan Audubon members and $100 for non-members (this fee will include a one-year membership in Michigan Audubon). The trip fee does not include meals or lodging. \nDifficulty\nThis trip is rated EASY – most travel is by car caravan. Foot travel on gravel or paved roadways; the biggest challenge would be that the roads may be snow covered or slippery. Duration of foot travel of less than a mile at a time. Participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-eastern-u-p/
LOCATION:Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150307T173000
DTSTAMP:20150209T204726Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Water Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Conference – Quiet Water Symposium\nThe Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes Environment. At the Symposium visitors will find presentations by world famous authors\, photographers\, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills\, safety\, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling\, sailing\, diving\, and history. Michigan Audubon will present a workshop on Birding Basics. \nThe Symposium has a wide range of exhibits on the show floor. You will find clubs and nature centers\, including the Michigan Audubon Nature Bookstore. Handcrafted and historic watercraft will be on display. Biking\, hiking and water trails are represented. Conservation and watershed groups are available. A number of outfitters and liveries are represented to support your outdoor adventures. A growing selection of outdoor oriented retailers is also included. \nVisit www.quietwatersymposium.org for more information. \nContact\nGary De Kock
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/quiet-water-symposium/
LOCATION:MSU Pavilion\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Michigan Audubon
GEO:42.7369792;-84.4838654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150307T150000
DTSTAMP:20150303T003244Z
CREATED:20150223T221614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150303T003244Z
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SUMMARY:Starting out Birding
DESCRIPTION:Conference Workshop – Quiet Water Symposium: Starting out Birding\nBecome a better birder at this workshop held at the Quiet Water Symposium.  The morning portion of this workshop will be held indoors and includes\, use of binoculars and field guides\, bird identification\, habitat\, and the when\, where\, and the how’s of finding our feathered friends.  After a lunch break (lunch is not included in the fee) participants will meet with the instructor to briefly visit several booths at the Symposium before putting their new found knowledge to use on a birding walk nearby. \nWorkshop fee (includes price of admission to the Quiet Water Symposium) is $35 for Michigan Audubon and Quiet Waters members; $40 for non-members; $25 for students (must provide student ID). \nRegister for the workshop
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/starting-birding/
LOCATION:MSU Pavilion\, East Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150310
DTSTAMP:20150209T195927Z
CREATED:20150206T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T195927Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Conference,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150321T170000
DTSTAMP:20150211T212246Z
CREATED:20150211T212246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150211T212246Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop – Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative\nThe Michigan Bird Conservation Workshop is intended to inform and connect members of Michigan’s bird conservation community\, and to provide a forum for learning about the most current grassroots\, academic\, non-profit\, and agency-led bird conservation work happening in the state. This annual program features over 25 presentations from professionals\, students\, and grassroots leaders. To view the complete workshop schedule  and register visit mibci.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan_bird_conservation_initiative_workshop/
LOCATION:Kettunen Center\, 14901 4-H Drive\, Tustin\, MI\, 49688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150410T180000
DTSTAMP:20150410T200254Z
CREATED:20150410T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150410T200254Z
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SUMMARY:Book sale at Michigan Audubon State Office!
DESCRIPTION:Book sale – Used and Retail Book Sale\nCome to our Nature Book Sale April 10 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at our new location at 2310 Science Parkway in Okemos. Can’t make it? The book sale continues through the 11th\, 9:00 AM – NOON. \nAt our Nature Book sale\, you’ll find great deals on new retail books\, and 15-75% off a selection of the latest field guides and natural history books about birds and other species. \nWe also have a sale on a small inventory of used books provided to us by generous donors. You can find used field guides\, coffee table books\, travel guides\, text books\, natural histories\, and more! Used books are only available at our office location.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/book-sale/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Bookstore
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150411T120000
DTSTAMP:20150331T223908Z
CREATED:20150331T223908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150331T223908Z
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SUMMARY:Haehne Sanctuary Spring Workbee
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering Event – Haehne Sanctuary Spring Workbee\nPlease come out and help us get spruced up for spring and summer! Volunteers are needed for light sanctuary maintenance tasks. Please dress for outdoor work and bring work/garden gloves.\nMeet at the Wing Overlook area off the main parking lot at 9066 Seymour Rd.\, Pleasant Lake\, MI\nContact Rachelle Roake at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org for more information​
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/haehne-sanctuary-spring-workbee/
LOCATION:Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Grass Lake\, MI\, 49240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
GEO:42.321296;-84.289047
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150411T120000
DTSTAMP:20150410T200215Z
CREATED:20150410T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150410T200215Z
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SUMMARY:Book sale at Michigan Audubon State Office!
DESCRIPTION:Book sale – Used and Retail Book Sale\nCome to our Nature Book Sale April 10 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at our new location at 2310 Science Parkway in Okemos. Can’t make it? The book sale continues through the 11th\, 9:00 AM – NOON. \nAt our Nature Book sale\, you’ll find great deals on new retail books\, and 15-75% off a selection of the latest field guides and natural history books about birds and other species. \nWe also have a sale on a small inventory of used books provided to us by generous donors. You can find used field guides\, coffee table books\, travel guides\, text books\, natural histories\, and more! Used books are only available at our office location.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/book-sale-at-michigan-audubon-state-office/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Michigan Audubon Bookstore
GEO:42.7067963;-84.4353536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150428T170000
DTSTAMP:20150209T195806Z
CREATED:20150203T231227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T195806Z
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SUMMARY:California: Desert\, Mountains and Coast Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tour – California\nJoin Bill Sweetman of Bsweet Tours on a birding/natural history tour to one of the most diverse and fascinating states in the entire USA – California. We will visit a wide variety of beautiful habitats on this California Birding Tour as we search for birds and experience California’s diverse flora and fauna. This tour will take us into the Mohave Desert\, the southern most passes of the Sierra Nevada and to the beautiful central Pacific coast where we will visit some wonderfully scenic birding sites. While along the coast we will take a boat from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island National Park (SCI) providing opportunity to find the endemic Island Scrub Jay and possibly sea birds en route. This tour will explore most of the major bird groups\, from sea birds\, ducks and shorebirds\, to hummingbirds and passerines. Our goal is to see all of the California endemic species.\nAn additional note: if winter has provided significant rain\, the wild flower show in many locations is itself worth the trip. \nCost\n• Ground transportation from the point of origin at LAX\, all lodging\, breakfasts beginning on 29 April through 5 May\, picnic lunches\, all admissions and boat trip to Santa Cruz Island National Park.\n• Cost is $1250 per person double occupancy. A deposit of $350 will reserve a spot on the tour.\n• Note: Bill always attempts to keep trip costs as reasonable as possible to appeal to all pocketbooks. Unfortunately\, everything in California is pricey.\n• Lodging will be in Best Westerns and Choice Hotel properties
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/california-desert-mountains-coast-birding-tour/
LOCATION:Southern & Central Coastal California\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
GEO:36.778261;-119.4179324
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150503
DTSTAMP:20150414T223039Z
CREATED:20150414T220612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150414T223039Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nTwo Events: \nNature Walk – Island Park with Bill Grigg (8:30 am) \nDuck Park – Dedication of Sunrise Coast Birding Trail with partner host: The River Center (10:00 am) \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222403Z
CREATED:20150424T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222403Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nThursday Morning at Reeds Lake \nMay 7\, 2015\, Thursday\, 8:00 AM \nLeader: Bill Sweetman \nThis trip is a morning walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat produces a good variety of birds for this location. Early May usually sees early warblers\, waterfowl and marsh birds. Bill will be checking for migrants. As usual\, just about anything is possible here. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 8:00 AM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150507T220000
DTSTAMP:20150424T213929Z
CREATED:20150424T213929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T213929Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Area Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Capital Area Audubon Society\nRegular Meeting Program: \nPurple Martins: Backyard Aerialists \nPresenter: Penny Briscoe \nQuestions? Email brcohen50@comcast.net
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-audubon-society-event/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
GEO:42.7117359;-84.5230598
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150424T222611Z
CREATED:20150424T222611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222611Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nMay 9\, 2015\, Saturday \nSpring Migration Count \nCoordinator: Steve Minard Join us counting birds on the second Saturday of May for the spring North American Migration Count. In Michigan\, we count birds and tabulate results by county for this worldwide event. Locally we focus on Kent County\, but counters are needed across the state. This is a 24-hour count period\, but every 1- or 2-hour count helps. Plan to bird your favorite place for the spring migration count. Watch the Caller in the spring for details on this count.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150424T214639Z
CREATED:20150424T214639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T214639Z
UID:10002092-1431129600-1431215999@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Capital Area Audubon Society\nNorth American Migration Count \nCoordinator: Jim Hewitt \nContact Jim Hewitt at: 517-337-8409
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-audubon-society-event-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
DTSTAMP:20150414T223034Z
CREATED:20150414T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150414T223034Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nNorth Amer. Migration Count – Alpena County census for field and feeder counters. \nElectronic forms only. \nCoordinator: Bill Grigg  wngrigg@hotmail.com \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150509T120000
DTSTAMP:20150422T010132Z
CREATED:20150422T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150422T010132Z
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SUMMARY:Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Event – Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm Grand Opening\nOn Saturday\, May 9th from 10am to Noon\, Michigan Audubon will hold a public dedication ceremony in honor of the Haussman family. Following the dedication ceremony\, Michigan Audubon staff will lead a free sanctuary hike and highlight sanctuary projects along the way including the new native bird garden\, community vegetable garden\, and bird nest box trail. This walk will be on grassy trails with gradual slopes which may be muddy in spots. Participants should wear good walking shoes or boots to stay dry. The sanctuary provides great habitat for birdwatching\, so participants are encouraged to bring binoculars to spot birds during the hike. \nPlease join Michigan Audubon in thanking the Haussman Family for protecting this urban oasis for birds and people to enjoy. Parking is available at Hawk Meadow park located at 6160 Delta River Drive\, Lansing with overflow parking available at Delta Hillside Cemetery\, just west of the sanctuary. The dedication ceremony will take place at the Capital City Bird Sanctuary entrance and trail head\, located across the street from the Hawk Meadow parking lot. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-city-bird-sanctuary-at-hawk-valley-farm-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon
GEO:42.7648996;-84.6385342
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150512T220000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222747Z
CREATED:20150424T222747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222747Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nTuesday Evening At Reeds Lake \nMay 12\, 2015\, Tuesday\, 6:30 PM \nLeader: Steve Minard \nThis trip is an evening walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat provides a variety of birds right in town. The second week of May should be near the peak of spring migration\, and just about anything is possible here. Steve will be looking for migrants. Birders of all skills are welcome. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 6:30 PM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T222919Z
CREATED:20150424T222919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T222919Z
UID:10002104-1431590400-1431622800@www.michiganaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nThursday Morning At Reeds Lake \nMay 14\, 2015\, Thursday\, 8:00 AM \nLeader: Bill Sweetman \nThis trip is a morning walk to the Hodenpyl Woods area at the west end of Reeds Lake. Varied woodland\, marsh and lake habitat produces a good variety of birds for this location. Bill will be checking for migrants. The second week of May should be near the peak of spring migration\, and just about anything is possible here. Essentials: Meet at the East Grand Rapids Utility Building parking lot\, on Reeds Lake Blvd north of Gaslight Village\, at 8:00 AM. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent may be useful. Safety Hazards: Watch out for traffic on the road and the bicycle path. Poison ivy is abundant in places and some of the trails are muddy most springs.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-5/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150517T170000
DTSTAMP:20150209T195856Z
CREATED:20150203T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T195856Z
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SUMMARY:Tawas Point Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Signature Event: Tawas Point Birding Festival\nThe 2015 TPBF\, May 14 – 17\, will feature guided birding walks at the area’s best hotspots\, programs and talks by some of Michigan’s leading wildlife experts\, the Michigan Audubon bookstore\, and\, of course\, the opportunity to enjoy the company of hundreds of your fellow birders. \nTawas Point was a beacon for migrating birds long before lake-going navigators used the Point to negotiate the waters of Lake Huron. Since the event began\, birders from around the country and the world have made Tawas Point their destination for Spring birding. \nFor additional information\, contact Wendy Tatar\, Program Coordinator\, at 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tawas-point-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Tawas Point State Park\, East Tawas\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150515T103000
DTSTAMP:20150409T175014Z
CREATED:20150203T231622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150409T175014Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtland's Warbler Tours Begin
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tours – Kirtland’s Warbler Tours Begin\nMichigan Audubon employs a seasonal guide to lead Kirtland’s Warbler Tours from Grayling\, MI.\nTours to see the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler begin on May 15 and run daily until July 4. Daily tours begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Michigan Logging Interpretive Center located within Hartwick Pines State Park near Grayling\, Michigan. On weekends and holidays an additional tour is available at 11:00 a.m. with the same meeting location at Hartwick Pines. No reservations are needed to participate in the tours unless you have a group of more than five people.\nFor more information on the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours\, visit the detailed information page here.\nContact Information\n\n\nWendy Tatar
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/kirtlands-warbler-tours/
LOCATION:Michigan Logging Interpretive Center\, Grayling\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150516T170000
DTSTAMP:20150424T223051Z
CREATED:20150424T223051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T223051Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Grand Rapids Audubon Club\nBerrien County Warblers Trip \nMay 16\, 2015\, Saturday\, 6:30 AM \nLeader: Scott Hutchings \nThis is a prime date for warblers at Warren Dunes State Park\, and the trails from Floral Lane entrance will be the major focus. This is a heavily birded area and species such as Worm-eating Warbler\, Kentucky Warbler\, Mourning Warbler and Connecticut Warbler are reported from here many years. This will be a little early for Mourning and Connecticut\, but at least 1 of the 4 will be reported for the week. Prairie Warblers nest out in open dune areas here. If you make the effort\, they can be found. Other possible stops are the 3 Oaks Sewage Ponds and the South Branch of the Galien River. The Kesling Nature Preserve on Forest Lawn Road and Lakeside Road are both good for Yellow-throated Warbler\, Cerulean Warbler and Whiteeyed Vireo. In recent years\, Fish Crows have been reported from the nearby dump. Other stops are possible\, including Galien River Park north of New Buffalo and Chikaming Township Park. Bring your CB or Family radio if you have one and we’ll try to keep in touch between cars. Birders of all skills are welcome. Essentials: Meet at the McDonald’s in Hudsonville\, north of the freeway\, at 6:30 AM. Plan to leave extra cars in the car pool lot on the way back to the freeway. This is a longer trip than most of our trips since it is a 90-minute drive to areas near the state line. Plan on the better part of the day for the trip. Bring snacks and drinks to keep you going. A lunch stop is planned. Safety Hazards: Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from the leader for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times\, and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Bugs and poison ivy are likely; take appropriate precautions. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/grand-rapids-audubon-club-event-6/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150520T100000
DTSTAMP:20150519T221631Z
CREATED:20150519T221631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150519T221631Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon to lead free bird walks on Wednesdays in May 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’s Conservation Science Coordinator\, Rachelle Roake\, for free bird walks every Wednesday in May at Capital City Bird Sanctuary at Hawk Valley Farm in Lansing\, Michigan. 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. Following the bird walk\, birders have the option to join a short volunteer workday to remove invasive garlic mustard and improve the sanctuary for the birds. Snacks and drinks will be available to workday participants. \nInvasive garlic mustard threatens habitat \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\, with an optional garlic mustard pull from 10 am–12 pm (or as long as you’d like). 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. If you would like to help pull garlic mustard\, please bring gardening gloves and hats are recommended. Please email Rachelle at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org to RSVP for the walk and/or the workday. Pairs of binoculars are available to borrow on a first come\, first served basis—please indicate in your email if you would like to borrow binoculars.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-to-lead-free-bird-walks-on-wednesdays-in-may-at-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2015-05-20/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150523T170000
DTSTAMP:20150414T223029Z
CREATED:20150414T222003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150414T223029Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nPurple Martin Mania. \nMeet at trailhead of Thompson’s Harbor S Park for nature walk. Lunch-Purple Martin Inn\, Rogers City. \nCoordinator: Bill Grigg wngrigg@hotmail.com \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150604T220000
DTSTAMP:20150424T214934Z
CREATED:20150424T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150424T214934Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Area Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Capital Area Audubon Society\nRegular Meeting \nIce Cream Social and Members’ Photos \n 
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/capital-area-audubon-society-event-3/
LOCATION:Fenner Nature Center\, 2020 East Mount Hope Avenue\, Lansing\, Michigan\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150607T170000
DTSTAMP:20150404T012215Z
CREATED:20150203T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T012215Z
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SUMMARY:Cerulean Warbler Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Signature Event: Cerulean Warbler Weekend\nMark your calendar now for June 5-7\, 2015 for Cerulean Warbler Weekend\, which will feature guided birding walks throughout Southwest Michigan’s best hotspots\, programs and talks by local wildlife experts\, and\, of course\, the opportunity to enjoy the company of your fellow birders. \nAttendees will visit areas where they can find Cerulean Warbler\, a bird whose numbers have been declining faster than any other North American songbird. Otis Sanctuary is also home to the elusive Henslow’s Sparrow. \nFor additional information about this event visit\, contact Wendy Tatar\, Program Coordinator\, at 517-580-7364.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/cerulean-warbler-weekend/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, 3560 Havens Road\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058
CATEGORIES:Festival,Michigan Audubon,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150616T200000
DTSTAMP:20150609T230843Z
CREATED:20150609T230843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150609T230843Z
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SUMMARY:Nesting Season at Otis Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Birding Tour – Nesting Season at Otis Sanctuary\nJune 16\n6:30 – 8 pm\nJoin Program Coordinator Wendy Tatar for a discussion about birds’ nesting habits and then go for a hike on the trails to identify birds and look for nests. The approximate length of the hike is 1.5 miles.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/nesting-season-at-otis-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
GEO:42.6458682;-85.2908403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150620T170000
DTSTAMP:20150414T223021Z
CREATED:20150414T222531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150414T223021Z
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SUMMARY:Thunder Bay Audubon Society Event
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Event – Thunder Bay Audubon Society\nRockport Rec Day \nNature walk for all ages exploring plants and animals of Besser Natural Area forest and shoreline of Lake Huron. \nCoordinator & Presenter: \nBill Grigg wngrigg@hotmail.com \nFor more information\, visit: http://www.thunderbayaudubon.com/2015-events-schedule.html
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/thunder-bay-audubon-society-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150624T120000
DTSTAMP:20150623T004756Z
CREATED:20150623T004756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T004756Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Workdays at Capital City Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Event – Stewardship Workdays at Capital City Bird Sanctuary\nHeld every Wednesday starting June 24 through October 28\, 9 am – 12 pm\n6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, MI\nEvery Wednesday\, Michigan Audubon staff and volunteers gather to remove invasive plants that threaten habitat health at our Lansing sanctuary. Tasks vary by season\, but typically range from hand-pulling weeds to hand-sawing down invasive shrubs. \nThink of these workdays as “extreme gardening” – these are mildly strenuous workdays that involve hiking around the sanctuary and manually removing invasive weeds\, often in challenging locations. A good workout is guaranteed! We do take many snack and water breaks throughout the workday. \nWild raspberries\, poison ivy\, and biting insects are common so please dress appropriately with close-toed boots\, long sleeves\, pants\, and a hat. Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended\, and we will have extras available. \n​If you are allergic to stinging insects\, please bring an EpiPen and inform the ​event leader.\nPlease bring garden​ing or leather​ gloves if you have them\, but we do have extras on site to borrow. As always\, we will provide water and snacks! \n​If you have questions\, or would like to sign up to attend a workday\, please email Rachelle Roake at RRoake@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/stewardship-workdays-at-capital-city-bird-sanctuary/2015-06-24/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20150910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20150913T170000
DTSTAMP:20150713T224250Z
CREATED:20150209T215447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T224250Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Birding Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Conference – 2015 Midwest Birding Symposium\nMichigan Audubon is proud to be the 2015 host of the Midwest Birding Symposium in Bay City\, Michigan. Our event partners are Bird Watcher’s Digest magazine\, the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy\, and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau. Join us for awesome fall birding excursions and fantastic presentations on a wide variety of birding topics. The nation’s top vendors for birding optics\, eco-tourism\, and bird-feeding supplies will be part of a birders’ marketplace during the event. The festival headquarters will be based at the DoubleTree Hotel in walkable downtown Bay City. \n[vc_actionbox type=”primary” title=”Register for the Midwest Birding Symposium Today!” message=”” button1=”Register Now” link1=”http://www.midwestbirding.org/register/” style1=”green” size1=”” icon1=”shopping-cart” button2=”” link2=”” style2=”primary” size2=”” icon2=””]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/midwest-birding-symposium/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel\, 1 Wenonah Park Place\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Conference,Michigan Audubon
GEO:43.5968624;-83.8907396
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20151009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20151009T220000
DTSTAMP:20150212T002344Z
CREATED:20150212T002344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150212T002344Z
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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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