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SUMMARY:Summer Sanctuary Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Help us learn more about the flora\, fauna and feathered friends at Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries this summer. \nPlan a visit to one of our sanctuaries between June 1 and August 31 and record your sightings in eBird and iNaturalist. Together we can help identify and report all the amazing plants and wildlife found during the summer months. Your observations help contribute to the growing biodiversity database from Michigan Audubon sanctuaries across the state! \nThe person with the most records submitted will win a special Michigan Audubon Swag Package! Prize includes a stainless-steel water bottle\, hat\, stickers\, ‘Bringing Nature Home’ by Doug Tallamy\, and a beautiful Kirtland’s Warbler art print! \nAll participants will be entered in a drawing to win a special selection of nature guides and birding books! \nTo join the project\, fill out our form and join the project in iNaturalist! Please email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org with any questions or to view the event flyer\, click here. \nhttps://www.inaturalist.org/projects/michigan-audubon-2026-summer-bioblitz \nSanctuary details can be found at – \nwww.michiganaudubon.org/conservation/bird-sanctuaries/ \nJoin us at a Sanctuary Bioblitz Exploration Day! \nOur bioblitz lasts all summer long\, but we would love for you to join us for a special day of exploration and discovery with Michigan Audubon staff! \nEach Bioblitz Exploration Day will begin at 9am or 1pm with a brief overview\, observation instructions\, and a short walk to get you started. \nStay for a few hours\, or enjoy the sanctuary for as long as you would like. \nSunday\, June 14\, 9am – 12pm            Lake Bailey Sanctuary\, Keweenaw Co \nSunday\, June 14\, 1 – 4pm                       Brockway Mountain Sanctuary\, Keweenaw Co \nTuesday\, June 16\, 9am – 12pm          Riverbank Sanctuary\, Manistique \nWednesday\, July 22\, 9am – 12pm    Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary\, Bellevue \nThursday\, July 23\, 9am – 12pm          Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, Lansing \nSunday\, August 9\, 9am – 1pm             Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary\, Manistee \nTuesday\, August 11\, 9am – 12pm     Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary\, Hastings \nTuesday\, August 11\, 1 – 4pm               Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary\, Hastings \nThursday\, August 20\, 9am – 12pm   Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary\, Jackson \nThursday\, August 20\, 1 – 4pm             Kate Palmer Wildlife Sanctuary\, Jackson \nFriday\, August 21\, 9am – 12pm          Martha Mott Sanctuary\, Mattawan \nTBA                                                                      Voorhees Sanctuary\, Albion \nPlease download the iNaturalist app and login prior to your visit. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, exploration days will be rescheduled. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from mosquitos and ticks. Please check our Facebook page for updates. \nQuestions? Email ktaylor@michiganaudubon.org
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/summer-sanctuary-bioblitz/
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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point-2/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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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/2026-09-01/
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:20260903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T100000
DTSTAMP:20260902T130550Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Rapids Audubon - Weekly Hike at Millennium Park
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Hike at Millennium Park \nThursdays\, 8:00  – 10:00 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-weekly-hike-at-millennium-park/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 3201-3231 Veterans Memorial Dr SW\, Walker\, MI\, 49534
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260807T200302Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance - Walks at Nichols Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Fall Migration Walks at Nichols Arboretum\nThursday\, August 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am \n\n\n\n Did you know there are more individual warblers migrating through our region in the fall than in the spring? Since these are the “confusing fall warblers\,” some birders leave fall migration to experts. Not us at WBNA! Join us each fall Thursday morning at Nichols Arboretum to find and identify fall migrant warblers\, thrushes\, vireos\, waterfowl\, and many others. Come at 8:00 AM and stay as long as you like. \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the Arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance on Riverview Dr. From Geddes Ave.\, turn north onto Riverview and stay right until it terminates at the cul-de-sac. (Map) \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you\, please give us your email or eBird username here (you can sign up to receive the eBird checklist during the walk as well). \nLeader: Juliet Berger \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-washtenaw-bird-nature-alliance-walks-at-nichols-arboretum-2/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183305Z
CREATED:20260617T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T183305Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Benzie Audubon Club - Empowering a Community to Protect Natural Resources
DESCRIPTION:Program: Empowering a Community to Protect Natural Resources\nThursday\, September 3\, 2026\, 7:00 PM  8:00 PM \nJoin us for a presentation from the Benzie Conservation District. We will learn about their efforts to engage the community to protect the region’s invaluable natural resources from land to water. We will meet at the Mill’s Community House in Benzonia at 7:00pm. \n891 Michigan Ave.\, Benzonia\, MI 49616 \nVisit www.benzieaudubon.org for more information \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-benzie-audubon-club-empowering-a-community-to-protect-natural-resources/
LOCATION:Mill’s Community House\, 891 Michigan Ave a\,\, Benzonia\, MI\, 49616
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T192807Z
CREATED:20260819T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T192807Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo - Beginning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Birding Walk at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery \nSaturday\, September 5\, 9:00 AM \nLed by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. Meet at the second parking lot at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan\, on County Road 652\, just south off of M-43. \nAll skill levels are welcome. \nWe enjoy nature while typically identifying 20-40 species of birds\, plus butterflies\, frogs\, etc. Over 200 bird species have been sighted at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery\, which offers a variety of habitats and easy walking trails. Annual highlights include colorful songbirds like orioles\, warblers\, and tanagers\, hawks and eagles\, kingfishers\, Great Blue and Green Herons\, and over 20 species of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds can be found year-round! \nChildren accompanying adults are welcome. The focus is on birding fundamentals\, and extra binoculars are always available. For further information\, see www.kalamazooaudubon.org. The walk typically takes about 2 hours (but feel free to arrive late or leave early). \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-audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-beginning-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Society of Kalamazoo":MAILTO:gebhard.ilse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T230000
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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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