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SUMMARY:Michigan State Bird Observatory Banding Stations
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our first field trip to the Michigan State Bird Observatory (MSBO) where we will have the opportunity to observe research and field biologists in action as the capture and band birds. More about the observatory can be found here. More \nThe MSBO operates two bird banding stations – the Burke Lake Banding Station (2011 – present) and the Corey Marsh Banding Station (2019 to present). Each can accommodate up to 20 people so we will limit registrations to 40. There are two stations two miles apart that can accommodate 20 people each. We will work out final logistics as we get close and see how many folks we have. The have a great web page on logistics and what to expect once you are there\, here. We will likely stay at the banding stations for a few hours and then maybe bird a hotspot or to in the area before we head home. \nRegistration Required. Please register below. \nDirections: We will want to carpool as much as we can so\, please plan to meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a 7:00 am departure with plans to arrive at the banding stations around 8:00am. \nIn an attempt to expedite carpooling logistics before we depart\, please fill out this carpooling form. If you prefer not to carpool\, that can be indicated on the form. \n**ADA: If you are in a wheelchair\, or have other accessibility needs\, there is a ramp that allows visitors to get into the bird banding barn to view the banding process and see birds up close. Please let us know up front so we can make sure you are in the correct group visiting that station. \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/michigan-state-bird-observatory-banding-stations/
LOCATION:Miller Park & Ride\, 3001 Miller Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday Fall Migration Walks at Nichols Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday mornings through October at Nichols Arboretum as we search for fall migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. In addition to the birds\, the Arb’s trees and other flora offer delights of their own.  \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance. From Geddes Ave.\, turn north onto Riverview Dr. and stay right until it terminates at Riverview Ct. cul-de-sac. \nCurious about what birds you may see? Explore photos taken at the Arb in the months of September and October here. Or\, view an eBird illustrated checklist for September at the Arb here.  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/thursday-fall-migration-walks-at-nichols-arboretum-2/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Thursday Fall Migration Walks at Nichols Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday mornings through October at Nichols Arboretum as we search for fall migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. In addition to the birds\, the Arb’s trees and other flora offer delights of their own.  \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance. From Geddes Ave.\, turn north onto Riverview Dr. and stay right until it terminates at Riverview Ct. cul-de-sac. \nCurious about what birds you may see? Explore photos taken at the Arb in the months of September and October here. Or\, view an eBird illustrated checklist for September at the Arb here.  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/thursday-fall-migration-walks-at-nichols-arboretum-2/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This gem features beautiful rolling land covered in a mixture of open meadow\, mixed hardwoods\, low wetland areas\, open water\, and the property’s most popular feature\, Watkins Lake. Watkins Lake has been designated a Waterfowl Refuge by MDNR due to the significant habitat provided for migrating and breeding birds; many species of ducks\, geese\, grebes\, and more may be seen\, especially in spring and fall. The park also has historical significance as being part of the Underground Railroad and being awarded membership to the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (read more here). \nDirections: A Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle entering the park. Meet at the main parking lot on Arnold Rd (map).  \nCarpooling: For those interested in carpooling\, we will depart from the Miller Road Park and Ride (map) at 8:15 am. \nLeaders: Juliet Berger and Matthew Spoor \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \n  \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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/waterfowl-at-watkins-lake-state-park-and-county-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Watkins Lake State Park\, 4VH6+WR\, Brooklyn\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Belle Isle State Park with Oakland Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join WAS friends and Oakland Audubon Society for a tour of this State Park\, a gem on the Detroit River. We’ll search for waterfowl\, gulls\, waders\, raptors and other goodies on the river and in the woods. We’ll tour mostly by car\, but will stop and get out with scopes and binoculars. A mile long walk in the interior is planned for migrating songbirds and other feathered friends. \nDirections: Meet at the Nature Center parking lot (map) at 8 am sharp. For those interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Plymouth Road Park and Ride (map) for a 7:00 am departure. A State Park Recreation Passport is required to drive on the island. \nLeaders : Don Burlett & Jeff Stacy \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/belle-isle-state-park-with-oakland-audubon-2/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk\, Kensington Metropark
DESCRIPTION:We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to feed the birds! This metropark is unique in that the local birds have learned to feed from the hands of visitors. We will be walking with folks from the Shades of the Outdoors Facebook group led by Brandan Freeman. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. We will provide birdseed for participants. \n  \nDirections: Meet outside the Nature Center at Kensington Metropark. You need a Metropark Pass to enter the park. \nLeader: Victor Chen \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-kensington-metropark/
LOCATION:Kensington Metropark Natue Center\, 4570 Huron River Parkway\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Natural Area Preservation Restoration Day with Washtenaw Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Time to Give Back!  \nContinue the restoration work that started more than 50 years ago at Kuebler Langford! \nWe birders enjoy access to more than 1\,400 acres of natural areas managed by the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP). Let’s give back\, say thank you!. Come on out to help NAP restore biodiversity\, and help the birds at Kuebler Langford Nature Area. \nSince the time of its acquisition\, Kuebler Langford has been a park of importance to the people of Ann Arbor. As this natural area continues to recover from top-soil removal and compaction from the 1970’s\, we are left with areas of stunning prairie and forests. Because Kuebler Langford was fought for and won by the people of Ann Arbor\, it is a wonderful feeling to contribute to the ongoing effort to bring health and beauty back to this natural area. \nRegistration is required and you can do that at birding.cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com \nLet’s show the city what a great group of birders can do!
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/natural-area-preservation-restoration-day-with-washtenaw-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Kuebler Langford Beechwood Entrance\, 76XV+GR9\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T113000
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at Barton Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for waterfowl around Barton Pond and other wintering birds in the nature area. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.  \nDirections: Parking will be in the Barton Nature Area Parking Lot at 1010 W. Huron River Drive. \nLeader: Victor Chen \n  \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-at-barton-nature-area-2/
LOCATION:Barton Nature Area Parking Lot\, MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn the difference between a hickory and a hackberry? How about a beech from a basswood. Join us as Isaac Smith\, who teaches woody plant identification at the University of Michigan\, leads an interactive winter hike to learn to ID common Michigan trees with their bark\, buds and twigs! Isaac is also an avid birder and does research on how climate change affects bird reproduction. \nDirections: Meet at the Beechwood Dr. entrance. From Sunset Rd.\, north on Beechwood Drive\, just past M14 underpass. \nLeader: Isaac Smith \n  \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. Nearly all of our events are open to members and non-members alike.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Kuebler Langford Beechwood Entrance\, 76XV+GR9\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
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SUMMARY:78th Ann Arbor Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon. Please see the Christmas Bird Count web page for all the details. See link below. \nGO TO THE WEBSITE
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/78th-ann-arbor-christmas-bird-count-is-december-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231230T160000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Kuebler Langford Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Kuebler Langford is one of Ann Arbor’s most biodiverse natural areas with high quality oak-hickory forest and prairie ecosystems. Join us as we explore\, discover\, and discuss the winter habitat of this special place. We will turn our focus towards the plants\, fungi\, and animals that live here. While we will be focusing on other flora and fauna\, we won’t ignore the birds\, so please feel free to bring your binoculars. Did you know that there is another\, separate nature area\, tucked inside Kuebler? We’ll talk about that too. \n  \nPlease register as the event is limited to 15 to improve everyone’s experience.  \nDirections: Meet at the Beechwood Dr. entrance. From Sunset Rd.\, north on Beechwood Drive\, just past M14 underpass. \n  \nLeader: Matthew Spoor \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/nature-walk-at-kuebler-langford-nature-area-3/
LOCATION:Kuebler Langford Beechwood Entrance\, 76XV+GR9\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240101T120000
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Bird Walk at Gallup Park
DESCRIPTION:What will be the first bird you see in 2024? Get a boost to next year’s list by joining the crazy birders of Washtenaw County for a refreshing New Year’s morning bird walk. Meet at the Gallup Park playground parking lot at the east end of Gallup Park Rd.  \nLeaders: Juliet Berger & Matthew Spoor \n  \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. \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \n  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/new-years-bird-walk-at-gallup-park-2/
LOCATION:Gallup Park Playground\, 3175 Gallup Park Rd\, Ann Arbor\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Weekend Walk for Birds at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the winter woods\, water\, and prairie of Matthaei is always a rewarding experience.  Seeing Bluebirds on a canvas of white snow never disappoints. Please join us as we search for everything from finches to flickers along Fleming Creek. \nDirections: Meet at the steps to the conservatory. Matthaei members park for free with metered parking for everyone else. Free to park a bike there and it’s a beautiful ride along the bike path from Geddes to the gardens.  \nLeader: Matthew Spoor & Juliet Berger \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-walk-for-birds-at-matthaei-botanical-gardens-7/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Birding the Upper Peninsula *Members Only*
DESCRIPTION:**Registration is full\, BUT please join the waitlist as we may open a few more spots depending on logistics.**\nIf a spot opens\, the next person on the waitlist is automatically registered.\nWe may consider a second trip if there are enough people on the waiting list. \nWe will travel to Sault Ste. Marie on Friday\, January 12th\, and bird all day Saturday and Sunday morning with a goal of departing Sault Ste. Marie around noon on Sunday. Target birds include: Snowy Owl\, Bohemian Waxwing\, Pine Grosbeak\, Red and White-winged Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeak\, Ruffed and Sharp-tailed Grouse\, Purple Finch\, Snow Bunting\, and more! Maybe the heavens will align for a Spruce Grouse lifer for your trip leader this year finally? Space is limited to 20 and membership is required. You may join or renew your membership here. While the trip is free for members\, a $30 dollar donation per person to defray the leaders’ costs is suggested but not required. Venmo link here. \nBasic Itinerary – Detailed itinerary will be sent at least a week out \nFriday\, January 12th \nArrive Sault Ste. Marie. Some may bird on the way up and we will provide some suggestions in a later email for doing so. \nSaturday\, January 13th \n7:30 am – Meet at hotel for departure \n6:30 pm – Dinner at a local restaurant \nSunday\, January 14th \n7:30 am – Meet at hotel for departure \nNoon – Conclude birding and arrive at hotel for folks to get their cars and head home \n** Please note: We will caravanning together in as few vehicles as possible while birding. Those not driving in the caravan will leave their cars at the hotel. So\, it is important everyone can bird the entire morning on Sunday. If you have to leave before noon on Sunday\, this may present logistical challenges for the group. ** \nMembers\, please register below. Lodging information and other logistical details will be shared after registration. \nView the trip report from 2023 here. \nTrip Leaders: Matthew Spoor & Juliet Berger \nThis is one of our very few MEMBERS ONLY events. If you are not a member or need to renew\, you can do so here.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/birding-the-upper-peninsula-members-only-2/
LOCATION:Saulte Ste. Marie\, Saulte Ste. Marie\, 49783
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at Eberwhite Woods
DESCRIPTION:**Canceled due to forecasted unsafe travel conditions.**\n\n\nWe invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for wintering birds in this lovely nature area. Maybe we’ll see the local owls! All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.\nDirections: Parking will be in the Eberwhite Elementary School at 800 Soule Blvd\, Ann Arbor.\n\n\nLeader: Victor Chen\n\n\n\neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): https://forms.gle/p6D24QSrPHbc4o7LA\n\n\n\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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-5/
LOCATION:Eberwhite Woods – School Parking Lot\, 800 Soule Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20231211T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T133404Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Walk for Birds at Ford Lake
DESCRIPTION:***location moved to North Hydro. Meet here: http://tinyurl.com/MeetWAS \nGrove St. east. Right on Woodale. Left on Ambassador \nFord Lake and its boardwalk provide one of the best winter birding opportunities in Washtenaw County. There have been 76 species seen in February at Ford Lake and we look forward to seeing a variety of waterfowl\, gulls and local winter birds. \nDirections: Meet at the parking lot off of South Grove Street. Lot is located south of I-94 at the northeast corner of Ford Lake\, across from the Citgo Station at the intersection of Service Drive and South Grove St. \nLeader: Matthew Spoor \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-walk-for-birds-at-ford-lake-3/
LOCATION:North Hydro Park Winter Entrance\, 6C6W+WH5\, Ypsilanti Charter Twp
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20231111T215945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T174317Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk **RESCHEDULED for Sunday\, January 21st**
DESCRIPTION:***RESCHEDULED for Sunday\, January 21st*** \nWant to learn the difference between a hickory and a hackberry? How about a beech from a basswood. Join us as Isaac Smith\, who teaches woody plant identification at the University of Michigan\, leads an interactive winter hike to learn to ID common Michigan trees with their bark\, buds and twigs! Isaac is also an avid birder and does research on how climate change affects bird reproduction. \nDirections: Meet at the Bird Hills parking lot off of Newport Rd. \nLeader: Isaac Smith \n  \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. Nearly all of our events are open to members and non-members alike.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk-2/
LOCATION:Bird Hills Nature Area – Newport Entrance\, 862M+4M\, Ann Arbor\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240109T190347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T193347Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Walk for Birds at Nichols Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Arb\, with 165 species reported to eBird\, is the number one hotspot for birds in the county. The diversity of habitat provides opportunities to discover a wide variety of species. Join us as we explore this local gem. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance. From Geddes Ave.\, turn north onto Riverview Dr. and stay right until it terminates at Riverview Ct. cul-de-sac. Check the website for a link to the map if you have never been there. \nLeader: Matthew Spoor \nNew 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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-walk-for-birds-at-nichols-arboretum-9/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240112T200447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T132203Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:** Note: The trails are muddy out there\, so wear boots\, but don’ let that stop you from coming out. One can expect mud in spots to up to a couple inches deep. Although\, with the freezing temps overnight\, I suspect it won’t be that bad.** \nJoin naturalists George Hammond and Matt Spoor as we explore this 325 acre nature preserve owned and managed by Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy. Bring your curiosity and questions as we investigate this wonderful cross section of southern Michigan habitat types. Trails wind throughout wetlands\, meadows\, agricultural lands\, and\, of course\, wonderfully preserved LeFurge Woods.   \nDirections: Meet at the parking lot at 2384 N. Prospect Rd.\, Superior Twp. \nLeaders: George Hammond & Matt Spoor
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/nature-walk-at-lefurge-woods-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve\, 2452 N Prospect Rd #2198\, Superior Charter Twp\, MI\, MI\, 48198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve 2452 N Prospect Rd #2198 Superior Charter Twp MI MI 48198 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2452 N Prospect Rd #2198:geo:-83.6029648,42.2866159
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20231206T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185018Z
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SUMMARY:Tour: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Bird Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology’s Bird Collection. The collection\, comprising 210\,000 specimens\, is the 5th largest in North America and the 2nd largest at a university. We are fortunate to have Dr. Ben Winger as our host for the evening. Dr. Winger is the Curator of Birds & Assistant Professor\, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He will give a presentation followed by a tour. \nDue to the nature of the space\, we will be limiting the tour to 30 people and to WAS members only and requiring registration. If there is space available the week prior to the event\, we will open them to non-members. Memberships start at just $10 per year and go to great causes like environmental education\, conservation\, and scholarships for those in need. More information here. \nDirections: Registered attendees will meet at University of Michigan Research Museums Center at 3600 Varsity Drive. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iVWWdZN77x5vgsgbA \n\n\n	\n	\n	Attendance: 35 / 30\n	\n    \n\n	    \n    \n        Registrations are closed for this event
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tour-university-of-michigan-museum-of-zoology-bird-collection/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Zoology\, 3600 Varsity Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20231111T001127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T235458Z
UID:10000536-1707553800-1707561000@washtenawbna.org
SUMMARY:Trumpeter Swans at Gallup Park with Detroit Bird Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join Washtenaw Audubon and Detroit Bird Alliance as we partner to find and learn all about Trumpeter Swans. We will explore other waterfowl on and around Geddes Pond at Gallup Park. This is always a fun event where we get to meet up with our fellow birders from Detroit to see and learn about this amazing species. \nDirections: We will meet in main Gallup parking lot near the livery. Pull into Gallup Park and it’s the first lot with parking on both sides. \nLeader: Matthew Spoor \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \n\nPhoto by Alan D. Wilson\, www.naturespicsonline.com\, CC BY-SA 2.5\, via Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/trumpeter-swans-at-gallup-park-with-detroit-audubon/
LOCATION:Gallup Park Livery\, 77GX+Q86\, Ann Arbor\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240108T140352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T200700Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at DeVine Preserve
DESCRIPTION:We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for waterfowl and winter birds. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. \nDirections: Meet in the parking lot at DeVine Preserve\, 6110 W Liberty Rd. \nLeader: Victor Chen \n\n\n\neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): https://forms.gle/p6D24QSrPHbc4o7LA\n\n\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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-6/
LOCATION:DeVine Preserve\, 6110 West Liberty Road\, Ann Arbor\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DeVine Preserve 6110 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor 48103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6110 West Liberty Road:geo:-83.851326,42.272818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240112T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T234129Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Waterfowl Walk at Ford Lake
DESCRIPTION:Ford Lake and its boardwalk provide one of the best winter birding opportunities in Washtenaw County. There have been 76 species seen at Ford Lake in February. We look forward to seeing a variety of waterfowl\, gulls and local winter birds.  \nDirections: Meet at the parking lot off of South Grove Street. Lot is located south of I-94 at the northeast corner of Ford Lake\, across from the Citgo Station at the intersection of Service Drive and South Grove St.   \nLeader: Matthew Spoor \n  \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. \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-waterfowl-walk-at-ford-lake/
LOCATION:Ford Lake Boardwalk Access\, 526 S. Grove Street\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240112T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T211849Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Waterfowl Walk at Barton Pond
DESCRIPTION:We will be searching for winter waterfowl on the pond. This is one of the top birding locations for March in Washtenaw County. See November Barton Pond eBird Sightings for a list of what has been seen and this eBird bar chart of what can be expected when. We may also search the surrounding nature area for overwintering birds.  \nDress warm as it can be windy near the pond. Bring a scope if you have one. Most people don’t so don’t worry\, we share.  \nDirections: Meet at the Barton Nature Area parking lot off of Huron River Drive\, 250 feet north of Bird Rd\, near Barton Dam. \nLeaders: Juliet Berger & Matt Spoor \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-waterfowl-walk-at-barton-pond-2/
LOCATION:Barton Nature Area Parking Lot\, MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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GEO:42.308584;-83.756898
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20231231T175301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T175301Z
UID:10000556-1709838000-1709845200@washtenawbna.org
SUMMARY:Tour: University of Michigan Herbarium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and tour of the University of Michigan Herbarium hosted by Aly Baumgartner\, applied paleobotanist and vascular plants collection manager. The collections consist of 1.7 million irreplaceable specimens of vascular plants\, algae\, bryophytes\, fungi\, and lichens originating from places and habitats that are now prohibitively expensive or dangerous to visit or that have been drastically altered by human activity. They include representatives of extinct species and populations\, providing a portion of the only record available for studying effects of environmental change on the distribution\, appearances\, and genetic features of the world’s plants and fungi. Please know that an herbarium houses dried\, pressed plants\, so there will be no live plants there. The tour will be informal and participants are highly encouraged to bring curiosity and questions! \nDue to the nature of the space\, we will be limiting the tour to 30 people and to WAS members only. If there is space available the week prior to the event\, we will open them to non-members. \nDirections: Registered attendees will meet at University of Michigan Research Museums Center at 3600 Varsity Drive. Map 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tour-university-of-michigan-herbarium/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Zoology\, 3600 Varsity Drive\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240112T211616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T211710Z
UID:10000603-1709976600-1709983800@washtenawbna.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at North Hydro Park
DESCRIPTION:We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for waterfowl and winter birds. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. \nDirections:  Meet at the entrance by Ambassador Drive and Woodale Ave. If there is snow on the ground\, be sure to wear boots. \nLeader: Victor Chen \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-at-north-hydro-park/
LOCATION:North Hydro Park Winter Entrance\, 6C6W+WH5\, Ypsilanti Charter Twp
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Hydro Park Winter Entrance 6C6W+WH5 Ypsilanti Charter Twp;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6C6W+WH5:geo:-83.5535156,42.2122625
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240316T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T062143
CREATED:20240112T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213309Z
UID:10000604-1710576000-1710583200@washtenawbna.org
SUMMARY:Weekend Waterfowl Walk at Gallup Park
DESCRIPTION:The pond and surrounding woods at Gallup provide one of the most diverse hotspots for March birding in Washtenaw County. This should be the peak of waterfowl migration and we hope to see some interesting species.  \nDirections: Meet at the Gallup Park Livery parking lot. \nLeaders: Juliet Berger & Matthew Spoor \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/weekend-waterfowl-walk-at-gallup-park-2/
LOCATION:Gallup Park Livery\, 77GX+Q86\, Ann Arbor\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at Goodrich Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalists George Hammond and Matt Spoor as we explore this forest. Though this property is only 36 acres\, it is connected to University of Michigan Horner McLaughlin Woods\, Washtenaw County’s Freeman Preserve\, the City of Ann Arbor’s Marshal Nature and comprises a 296 acre complex. It is dominated by old growth forest that ranges from hilltop oak-hickory on the eastern Goodrich property to maple-mixed Hardwoods covering rich central valleys. \nDirections: From U.S.-23: Exit 41\, Plymouth Road. Head east on Plymouth\, left onto Dixboro Road (heading north). The preserve access point is located on the west side of Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor Township\, approximately 0.2 miles south of M-14 and 150 feet north of Overbrook Drive. \nLeaders: George Hammond & Matthew Spoor
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/nature-walk-at-goodrich-preserve/
LOCATION:Goodrich Preserve\, 3685 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Annual One Road Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This is a friendly team birding competition where teams pick one road in the county to see how many birds they can see in a morning along that road. If you have a team\, great. If not\, that’s OK too; register and we will help set you up with a team. \nMore details and competition rules can be found here. \nEveryone is welcome to join the teams for lunch and tally rally at 11:30 AM at Holiday’s Restaurant (map here). \nNo need to participate in the event to join us for lunch and hear the great birding stories of the day. \n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.One Road Challenge RegistrationPlease register below. Please include the team leader and all team members along with your team name below. Once registrations complete\, you will receive an email conformation of your registration.Registration Type *I am registering a teamI am registering to be placed on a teamTeam & Leader InformationTeam Name *What road will your team drive?Registrant Name *FirstLastEmail *Mobile Phone *Additional Team MembersTeammate 1FirstLastTeammate 2FirstLastTeammate 3FirstLastTeammate 4FirstLastSubmit
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/one-road-challenge-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \n  \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. \n  \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 may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-03-28/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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