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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY EVENT: Snowy Owl Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Snowy Owl Festival is a month-long celebration that takes place at the Hessel School House in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. The festival provides a unique opportunity for bird enthusiasts\, nature lovers\, and the local community to come together and witness the awe-inspiring presence of these magnificent birds. The kick-off weekend\, February 2 – 4\, 2024 will be filled with various activities and events organized to educate and engage participants. From guided birdwatching tours led by experienced owl watchers\, to educational workshops and LIVE owl presentations\, attendees have the chance to learn more about the snowy owl’s habitat\, behavior\, and conservation efforts. Additionally\, the celebration showcases the artistic side of snowy owls through art classes for all ages that are held during the month of February. \nComplete information about each event and registration details can be found on the Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center website at https://www.hesselschoolhouse.org/event/snowy-owl-month-at-hessel-school-house-2/2024-02-02/ \nThe festival’s educational opportunities are made possible by support from The Americana Foundation\, Les Cheneaux Community Foundation\, Little Traverse Conservancy\, Michigan Arts & Culture Council\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. \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-event-snowy-owl-festival/
LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W Cedar Rd.\, Hessel\, MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Educational Event,Festival,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Michigan Young Birders Network Virtual Meetings 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Young Birders Network will hold meetings every other month on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom. \nThe Michigan Young Birders Network (MYBN) is a statewide network that functions as a free\, virtual networking group for individuals ages 13–18 interested in birds and who may consider themselves to be birders (but this is not required). The MYBN offers a sense of belonging and community\, learning opportunities\, and mentorship\, all related to birds and all provided for free and within a virtual capacity! \nTo join the meeting\, click the link below and enter the passcode. \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94643290865?pwd=SmY4SG9HTWxnZ3EyQUFDcDE0ZHE3dz09 \nMeeting ID: 946 4329 0865 \nPasscode: Chickadee \nPlease note that meetings will be held every other month (Feb.\, Apr.\, June\, Aug.\, Oct.\, Dec.) in 2024.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-young-birders-network-virtual-meetings-2024/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Michigan Audubon,Michigan Young Birders Network,Young Birders
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SUMMARY:Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P.
DESCRIPTION:Are you anxious to see winter finches? Would you like to see dozens of Snowy Owls? \nThen join Michigan Audubon on a birding tour of the eastern Upper Peninsula. These caravan adventures will start in Sault Ste. Marie and progress through Chippewa and Mackinac counties. The fees for all U.P. birding tours are $150 for Michigan Audubon members and $175 for non-members. Please note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. More trip details will be provided to participants upon registration\, and spots are limited. \nThese trips are rated EASY. Most travel is by car caravan\, and foot travel is generally on gravel or paved roadways. Roads may be snow-covered and/or slippery. Duration of foot travel is less than a mile at a time\, and participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes.  \nTwo dates are available for this tour: January 20–21 & February 10–11\, 2024. \nRegistration will open October 27\, 2023\, at 9 a.m. Links will go live at that time. \nTHE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY TRIPS ARE SOLD OUT. A WAITLIST IS AVAILABLE FOR EACH EVENT IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS. \nClick here to be added to the waitlist for the January trip. \nClick here to be added to the waitlist for the February trip. \nIf you have questions regarding this tour\, please email events@michiganaudubon.org. \n\nRefund Policy: If you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon event\, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour. If the cancellation occurs less than a month before but more than two weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are not refundable. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email or mail to: \nevents@michiganaudubon.org\nEvents\nMichigan Audubon\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864 \nFor questions about travel and tour cancellation policies\, email events@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-u-p-2/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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