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SUMMARY:2018 Mackinaw Raptor Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Mackinaw Raptor Fest\, sponsored by Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch (MSRW)\, will take place April 6 to 8\, 2018. The keynote speaker will be Gene Jacobs\, lead researcher and owner of the consulting firm\, Raptor Services\, and the Linwood Springs Research Station near Stevens Point\, Wisc. In “Snowy Owl Winter Habitat Use\,” Jacobs will share his research which uses solar-powered transmitters to record owl locations in three dimensions — latitude\, longitude\, and altitude. During several optional sessions throughout the fest\, Jacobs will discuss what he has discovered over 30 years of banding Northern Saw-whet Owls\, share the results of 45 years of studying Red-shouldered Hawks nesting ecology\, and explain how and why Merlins are expanding their range. \nThe Morning Plenary Speaker Josh Haas will show his popular “Raptor Migration and Conquering ID: Using Video to Make Raptor ID a Snap!” The Evening Plenary Session\, which can be attended separately from the daytime talks\, features renowned wildlife artist and falconer Glen McCune from Petoskey\, Mich. who will bring one or more of his live birds. \nBreak-out sessions feature other excellent speakers\, including Joseph Youngman’s “Waterbird Migration Over Lake Superior” an explanation of various waterbird species pathways through Lake Superior\, and much more. \nOwl Banding and Constellation Discovery will also take place at the Guest House of Headlands Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City on the evenings of April 6 and 7. \nRegistration for the Mackinaw Raptor Fest opens in early January 2018. For more information\, visit www.mackinawraptorfest.org. \n[vc_button url=”http://www.mackinacraptorwatch.org/” text=”Learn more about Mackinaw Raptor Fest” size=”” align=”left” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mackinaw-raptor-fest-2/
LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seminar Series: Birding 101 with Dea Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring skills helpful to beginning birders? Join us for Birding 101\, a workshop that will help you learn the basic skills to get started. Topics will include where and when to go birding\, binocular use\, identification tips\, and much more. \nThis event is part of the Michigan Audubon Seminar Series. Seminars are free and open to the public. Sessions take place on the second Monday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. at the Michigan Audubon office located at 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos MI\, 48864.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/seminar-series-birding-101-dea-armstrong/
LOCATION:Michigan Audubon Office\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180412T160000
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SUMMARY:Wege Speaker Series Presents Dr. J. Drew Lanham: On Being a Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:The Wege Foundation will host the 22nd Wege Speaker Series on Thursday\, April 12 at 4pm at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center. \nThis year’s speaker is Dr. J. Drew Lanham\, ornithologist\, conservationist and distinguished professor at Clemson University. Dr. Lanham is a widely published scientist\, author\, and poet with work appearing in numerous academic and literary journals. His latest book\, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature\, is currently available from Milkweed Editions. Dr. Lanham is also a member of the National Audubon Society and Audubon South Carolina boards\, along with several other environmental organizations. His research at Clemson University focuses on songbird ecology. \nIn Dr. Lanham’s book\, The Home Place\, he relates his love of nature and the world around him as a child growing up in Edgefield County\, South Carolina. As his passion for the environment takes flight\, Lanham asks what it means to be “the rare bird\, the oddity”—to find joy and freedom in the same land his ancestors were tied to by forced labor\, and then to be a black man in a profoundly white profession. \n“Birds and people need the same air\, same water\, same soil\,” said Dr. Lanham. “When we agree on that fact\, then conservation becomes the inclusive and intensely caring\, loving\, selfless thing that it is meant to be.” \nLanham’s presentation will provide insights into assuring equitable access to nature and outdoors experiences. \n“Dr. Lanham’s work directly relates to The West Foundation’s commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion\,” said Mark Van Putten\, President\, and CEO of the Wege Foundation. “It is our hope that all individuals and families\, no matter their background or economic status\, can enjoy the benefits of nature and the environment.” \nCan’t attend in person? Grand Rapids Mayor Bliss will make Dr. Lanham’s lecture available for livesteaming on her Facebook account at   www.facebook.com/blissforgr \nPartners for the 22nd Wege Speaker Series event include: \n\nCity of Grand Rapids\nGrand Rapids Public Schools\nGrand Rapids Urban League\nLatina Network of West Michigan\nLINC UP\nMichigan Audubon\nNAACP Greater Grand Rapids Branch\nSierra Club Michigan Chapter\nWest Michigan Latino Community Coalition\n\nThe Aquinas College Performing Arts Center is located at 1703 Robinson Road S.E. in Grand Rapids. The public is invited and the event is free. A book signing will follow. Limited seating\, please register soon at aquinas.edu/wegespeaker \nAbout the Wege Foundation\nFounded in 1967 by Peter M. Wege\, son of Peter Martin Wege\, who started what is now Steelcase Inc.\, the Wege Foundation focuses on funding good works that enhance the lives of the people and preserve the health of the environment in West Michigan. The Wege Foundation’s Five Pillars\, or areas of interest\, are: education\, environment\, arts & culture\, health care\, and human services. For more information\, go to wegefoundation.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wege-speaker-series-presents-dr-j-drew-lanham-on-being-a-rare-bird/
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SUMMARY:Michigan Audubon Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting-tickets-42945406868?aff=efbevent” text=”>> Register for Michigan Audubon’s Annual Member Meeting” size=”” align=”center” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]\n  \nWe know you care deeply about birds and their habitat so why not join us and other conservation-minded individuals on April 14\, 2018\, at the Michigan Audubon Annual Member Meeting for a chance to share ideas with one another and make more connections for birds! This event is free for Michigan Audubon members but space is limited so register early if you would like to attend! \nThe day’s events will feature Keynote Dave Brinker presenting on MOTUS towers\, a talk by Barb Jensen on the Michigan Osprey Project\, an optional bird walk in the morning hosted by Washtenaw Audubon Society\, and other Michigan Audubon business such as voting on MA board members. The evening will conclude with a happy hour in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory. \nSchedule of events: \n8 a.m. | Bird walk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosted by Washtenaw Audubon Society \nThe walk is free\, but please be sure to register so we can have enough guides on hand. Also note\, restrooms will not be available on site until the building opens at 10 a.m. \n10 a.m. | Check-in at the Audutorium \n10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | “Motus: Harnessing new technology to better understand the complex lives of migratory birds” by David Brinker \n12 – 1:30 p.m. | Break for lunch \nTake some time to network\, enjoy the trails\, and grab a bite to eat. Lunch is not included with registration\, but boxed lunches from Zingerman’s can be purchased ahead of time for $15 and will be delivered to the Gardens for your convenience. \n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Michigan Audubon Presentation \nLearn about current Michigan Audubon projects and programs\, advocacy policies\, and more. \n2:45 – 4 p.m. | Michigan Osprey Project by Barb Jensen \nFrom reintroduction to telemetry tracking the Ospreys in Southern MI have made an incredible comeback…from zero nests to 70+ (and counting) within less than 20 year period.  Michigan Osprey will guide you through the process of hacking nestlings which began in the late 90’s to the current satellite tracking imaging of our juvenile migration. \n4 – 5 p.m. | Open Forum & Board Elections \n5 – 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Conservatory \nLight snacks\, beer\, wine\, and beverages will be provided as you enjoy plants from around the world in the beautiful conservatory. \nParking \nParking cost is $1.60 per hour\, with a $5 maximum per day. Parking pay kiosks accept credit cards and coins. Matthaei-Nichols members park for free. Follow instructions on kiosk to enter space number then member number. Click here for more parking information. \nCancellation Policy \nAlthough the event is free\, please let us know if you will be unable to make it to open up a spot for others. Lunch purchases are refundable up to two weeks prior to the event\, less a $5 processing fee. Cancellations made closer to the event date will not be issued a refund. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email or mail to: Molly Keenan\, Michigan Audubon\, 2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\, Okemos\, MI 48864. \nLodging \nDiscounted rooms are available until 3/30/18 at: \nHampton Inn by Hilton Ann Arbor\, 2300 Green Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105. For discounted price of $106/night plus tax and fees\, call 734-996-444 and mention Michigan Audubon or book online using the following link: http://group.hamptoninn.com/MichiganAudubon. \nHoliday Inn Near the University of Michigan\, 3600 Plymouth Rd.\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48105. For discounted price of $99/night plus tax and fees\, call 734-769-9800 and mention Michigan Audubon or click here to book online. \nPlease contact Administrative Specialist Molly Keenan with any questions at mkeenan@michiganaudubon.org or 517-580-7364. \n[vc_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting-tickets-42945406868?aff=efbevent” text=”>> Register for Michigan Audubon’s Annual Member Meeting” size=”” align=”center” type=”midnight” outlined=”0″ icon=”” target=”_blank”]
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-audubon-annual-member-meeting/
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