The Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon. Please see the Christmas Bird Count web page for all the details.

Our autumn tree identification walk at Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve took place on a warm early fall day. The preserve’s mix of meadow, wetland edge, and upland forest made for an excellent outdoor classroom to study the diversity of Michigan’s native trees. Draper is also a unique site within the county,

ANN ARBOR, MI — The City of Ann Arbor has been officially recognized as a Bird City Michigan community, a statewide program led by Michigan Audubon that promotes bird conservation through habitat protection, reducing threats to birds, community engagement, and long-term environmental sustainability. This designation reflects a collaborative effort between

Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (WBNA) held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The event marked a meaningful transition as members honored outgoing President Juliet Berger and Vice President Mike Sefton for their years of steady and inspiring leadership. Members also voted in a new

Please join us on Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-8:00pm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens for the WBNA Annual Meeting. We will be celebrating Juliet Berger and Mike Sefton, our outgoing President and Vice President, and we will be voting in a new slate of officers for 2-year terms: More information on the voting

Shades of the Outdoors (Brandan Freeman’s Outdoor Enthusiasts Group) is hosting the following BIPOC event: National Trails Day is coming up on June 7th. What better way to celebrate than by coming together for a hike?! Calling all Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (and Allies) to join us

At the May 21 WBNA meeting announced the following nominees for Officers of the WBNA Board of Directors: To hear what the nominees said at the May 21st meeting, or to hear the presentation about Black Birders Week, please check the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqJ6y1zy7T8 Voting for the slate of officers

Injured or Orphaned Songbirds and Waterfowl Injured Raptors (Hawks, Eagles, Owls, & Falcons) Report Sick or Dead Waterfowl, Gulls, and Shorebirds

Please read and consider signing the petition linked below. The impact of construction of a new school building could severely impact Thurston Nature Center if allowed to continue as currently planned. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/save-the-thurston-nature-center

Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance seeks a new President who is willing to commit their skills and leadership to the highest possible impact toward our mission, following the upcoming retirement of our current President in Spring 2025. This is an unpaid volunteer position, for two-year terms commencing in July 2025,