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SUMMARY:Spring U.P. Grouse Lek Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Spring U.P. Grouse Lek Birding Tour\nApril 18-19\, 2026 \nEach spring in the early morning hours\, Sharp-tailed Grouse begin an annual dance of competition and attraction. In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula\, near the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and Seney National Wildlife Refuge\, participants on this tour will get the chance to see this beautiful spectacle up close and visit WPBO at the beginning of spring migration! \nThe Spring UP Grouse Tour is limited to 12 participants\, and we anticipate it filling fast. \nThis trip is rated MODERATE. Travel is by car caravan from Newberry\, MI with foot travel at a variety of sites. Some sites are paved\, others are grass or gravel paths. Terrain ranges from flat to hilly and mud may be a factor. Participants should be able to withstand a variety of weather possibilities including rain\, snow\, wind\, and sun. \n\nCost: $175 for members | $200 for non-members (meals and lodging not included)\nGroup Size: Limited to 12 participants\nActivity Level: Moderate (4–6 miles of walking over the weekend)\nRegistration: Opens February 27 at 9 a.m.\n\nRegistration opens on February 27\, 2026 at 9 a.m. Links will go live at that time. \nPlease note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. No membership or renewal fees are included with event tickets. If you would like to join Michigan Audubon and register for this event as a member\, please click here. Once you’ve purchased your membership\, you may register for this event as a member.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-u-p-grouse-lek-birding-tour/
LOCATION:Newberry\, Michigan\, Newberry\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Educational Event,Michigan Audubon,Sanctuary Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T183000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon - Sunday Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Bird Walks \nJoin Grand Traverse Audubon at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills\, not just a big list. Outing time for the next Bird Walks will be announced via Bird Alert. \nContact Coordinators listed below. \nApril 19 – 6:30 pm – (EVENING Bird Walk) meet at Hull Park parking lot behind the Traverse Area District Library\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3Sajvj5DR4veHHsq8\nPaved pathway with foot bridge\nContact Leader Kevin Breen (kevthebreen1@charter.net) \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-grand-traverse-audubon-sunday-bird-walks-3/
LOCATION:Hull Park\, Traverse City\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260320T131129Z
CREATED:20260320T131129Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Kal Haven Trail Walks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays in April & May – 9:00 AM \nKal Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo \nContinuing the years’ long tradition of Tuesday morning trail walks\, our weekly Kal-Haven Trail walks will be on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM in April and May\, starting April 7. We will meet and start at the trailhead on North 10th Street between G and H Avenues. A few of us walk 2.5 miles to the usually very birdy marsh at 8th Street and then back for a total of 5 miles\, but anyone can cut that short and turn around at any time. There will not be a “leader\,” although someone will be keeping a species list. \nFeel free to arrange your own spotting or shuttling of cars. The Kal-Haven Trail walks are handicap accessible. \nIf you would like to be in an email group to be notified of the latest status of the walks or to discuss weather conditions\, please send an email to Donna Keller at askpresident@kalamazooaudubon.org. \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-kal-haven-trail-walks/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Kal-Haven Trail\, Kalamazoo\, MI
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150400Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon - Muskegon Wastewater & Pools of Calhoun County
DESCRIPTION:Muskegon Wastewater Facility & Pools of Calhoun County \nMuskegon County Wastewater Plant\nDate: Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 9:30 AM EDT \nJoin us for one of the most favorite birding spots in Michigan:  the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center.  This facility includes the wastewater treatment pools\, surrounding trails\, and an adjacent landfill.  The center is very bird-friendly. \nThis location can bring in some rarely seen species and large number of waterfowl and gulls.  The plant visit will be followed by lunch at Turk’s Tavern or another venue. \nAn option on our way back to greater Jackson\, Dale Kennedy & Doug White might take us to some Calhoun County water hotspots to find some shorebirds. \nRegistration is required for this event as cars driving on the dikes require a permit.  Registration will OPEN on 04/01 and will close on Friday 04/17.  A carpool will leave from the Jackson area at 8:00 AM. \nTo register\, please email jacksonaudubon@gmail.com or respond to the invitation email.  Advise if you are able to drive. \nEmail jacksonaudubon@gmail.com for more information.  \nMore information:  Muskegon Wastewater Facility & Pools of Calhoun County \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-jackson-audubon-muskegon-wastewater-pools-of-calhoun-county/
LOCATION:Muskegon County Wastewater Management\, 698 N Maple Island Rd\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T090000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Weekly Hike at Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hike at Millennium Park \nThursdays\, 9:00  – 11:00 AM \nMeet at the end of the dead-end section of Veterans Memorial Drive \n3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534 \nHike Millennium Park to see what’s hanging around! \nThe walk meets at the cul de sac of Veterans Memorial Drive about .5 miles east of Maynard SW. It is a 3-4 mile flat walk through a variety of habitats. The walk begins at 8 a.m. May through September and 9:00 a.m. October through April. We do not have a set time limit and walks may last from 2-4 hours depending on what birds are seen as well as the weather. \nThe walk occurs under most weather conditions year round except for major holidays that fall on Thursdays. There are options for shorter routes if you prefer. \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-grand-rapids-audubon-weeklyhike/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T123546Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Bird Walk & Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk and Volunteer Work Day Leaf and Feather Farms \n13980 Calhoun Rd. Cement City\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 9:00 AM EDT \nLeaf and Feather Farms:\nBird Walk and Volunteer Work Day \nCome out and lend a hand.  We will start off with a bird walk from 9am to 11am and then we’ll get to work removing invasive plants\, doing trail maintenance\, and any other project that needs doing. \nDress appropriately for nature walking and outside working with layers and closed-toed shoes. We will have some safety equipment and tools available\, but if you are thinking of joining us and can bring your own work gloves\, eye protection\, clippers\, etc. please do! \nWe will provide a sandwich and sides lunch as an additional thank you for your efforts. Vegan and gluten free options will be available. \nWe hope to see you at LAFF on one or both of these days! \nHave questions or need help finding us? Text or call 404-384-5602 or email at info@leafandfeatherfarms.com \nNOTE:  This is NOT a Jackson Audubon Event \nMore information:  LAFF: Bird Walk and Volunteer Work Day \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-jackson-audubon-society-bird-walk-volunteer-work-day/
LOCATION:Leaf and Feather Farms\, 13980 Calhoun Rd\, Cement City\, MI\, 49233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T155514Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Nature at Night - Ingham County Parks
DESCRIPTION:Nature at Night at Burchfield Park!\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\, 6:30-9:30pm\n$10\, registration required\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our ECO Nature Program (Special Events)\, we are offering an opportunity for you and your rising 1st-7th grader to explore Burchfield Park at night! Experts from MSU and Michigan Audubon will guide you through moth trapping and more nocturnal animal identification once the sun goes down!\n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 40 children (parents are free) and can be completed here: https://pk.ingham.org/news_detail_T31_R160.php\n\n\nQuestions? E-mail us at parks@ingham.org\n\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/community-nature-at-night-ingham-county-parks/
LOCATION:Burchfield Park\, 881 Grovenburg Road\, Holt\, MI\, 48842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260216T141442Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Thunder Bay Audubon Society - Birding Tour of Presque Isle County
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \nJoin Thunder Bay Audubon for a Birding Tour led by Bill Grigg of Presque Isle County \nFor more information\, visit thunderbayaudubon.com \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-thunder-bay-audubon-society-birding-tour-of-presque-isle-county/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Birding Tour,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260317T124335Z
CREATED:20260317T124335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T124335Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club - Arcadia Marsh Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25 – Grand Traverse Audubon Club – Arcadia Marsh Field Trip \nThe Grand Traverse Audubon Club annual field trip to Arcadia Marsh (on Route 22\, Manistee County) is scheduled for Saturday April 25th. We’ll look for Sandhill Cranes\, waterfowl\, blackbirds\, early warblers\, and much more. \n*Parts of this trip will be accessible to those with mobility issues. Meet up at the car wash by Meijer on US 31 South at 7:00 AM and then carpool/caravan to the marsh. If if it more convenient for folks\, we’ll also stop at Wendy’s parking lot at Interlochen Corners at 7:20 am to carpool/caravan to the marsh. If you would like\, you can also meet up with the group at the marsh parking lot off of M-22 44.489058\, -86.231795 at about 8:15. \nContact leader Jenny Young with questions: jenny@timandjenny.com \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-grand-traverse-audubon-club-arcadia-marsh-field-trip/
LOCATION:Arcadia Marsh
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T151511Z
CREATED:20260326T151511Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Jackson Audubon Society - Spring Workbee at the Kate Palmer Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Spring Workbee at the Kate Palmer Sanctuary \nSaturday\, April 25th\, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nWe will be doing trail maintenance\, invasives management\, and general cleanup of grounds and trails. \nO’Brien Rd. Near McCain Rd.\, Jackson\nMeet at Parking lot\nGPS Coordinates: 42.234557\, -84.490496 \nWear sturdy shoes or boots.  Bring gloves\, water\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. \nFor more information\, contact Allen King at  allenjking211@gmail.com. \nMore information:  Kate Palmer Spring Workbee \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-jackson-audubon-society-spring-workbee-at-the-kate-palmer-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Kate Palmer Sanctuary\, Jackson\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Sanctuary Event,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T131049Z
CREATED:20260413T131049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T131049Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance - Birds & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25th\, 5:00pm \nJoin the Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance (LWBA) for the 4th Annual “Birds and Brews” event at the Ore Dock Brewing Company\, 114 W. Spring St.\, Marquette\, MI 49855. \nDoors open at 4:30PM. The event includes a free drink\, bird nerd trivia\, and door prizes furnished by Audubon Great Lakes\, LWBA and local businesses. There will be a brief presentation on LWBA’s programs\, conservation efforts and outings. Children and adults alike can enjoy coloring bird-themed coloring pages. \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-laughing-whitefish-bird-alliance-birds-brews/
LOCATION:Ore Doc Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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