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SUMMARY:Celebrating 20 Years of Peregrine Falcons in Ann Arbor
DESCRIPTION:Join former WBNA President and current Michigan Audubon and Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance board member Ray Stocking as he looks back on 20 years since the first post-delisting Peregrine Falcon sighting in Ann Arbor—one of Washtenaw County’s most uplifting wildlife comeback stories. \nRay will take us through the Peregrine’s dramatic journey in Michigan—from near extinction in the mid‑1900s due to DDT\, to its inspiring rebound after the pesticide ban in the 1970s. He’ll share memories from that exciting March 2006 sighting that had local birders buzzing (and maybe a little overexcitement from the University of Michigan!)\, plus stories about the early struggles of these falcons trying to nest atop the Burton Memorial Tower on U‑M’s campus. \nThanks to the teamwork of WBNA\, the Michigan DNR\, the University of Michigan\, and others\, nest boxes placed across key campus buildings helped Peregrines reclaim the city skyline. It’s a true celebration of resilience\, collaboration\, and the enduring spirit of conservation. \nThis program will be live streamed on our YouTube channel (click on the “LIVE” link appearing on our channel when the program is in session). \nPhoto credit Barb Baldinger
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/celebrating-20-years-of-peregrine-falcons-in-ann-arbor/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bird-Friendly Gardening and the Bird City Program
DESCRIPTION:Kelsey Dehring\, Parks Naturalist with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and Linda Smith of Michigan Audubon will join us for a joint discussion of gardening techniques for the home gardener to make their gardens more bird and pollinator friendly\, and to explain about the International Bird City Network and how and why Bird City Michigan was launched. \nAnn Arbor became an official Bird City in 2025. \nLinda Smith is the Director of Partnerships for Michigan Audubon and leads Michigan Audubon’s Bird City Michigan initiative\, helping communities across the state build grassroots networks that take meaningful action for birds and nature. \nKelsey Dehring is a Parks Naturalist with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. She runs the county’s Nest Box Monitoring and Archery Programs. \nThis program will be live streamed on our YouTube channel (click on the “LIVE” link appearing on our channel when the program is in session).
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bird-friendly-gardening-and-the-bird-city-program/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Picnic and Wingnut Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:New this year: Migration bird walk before the picnic! Come for the walk or the picnic or both! \nJoin us for the Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance Annual Picnic! In addition to connecting with fellow bird and nature enthusiasts\, we will present the 2024 Wingnut Award to the individual who identified the most bird species in Washtenaw County last year. \nBring a dish to share and drinks for yourself\, and feel free to use the onsite grill. Although there is no electricity\, we have our own picnic shelter for the entire group! Nearby\, you’ll find restrooms and the Huron River to cool off. We’ll also discuss our community efforts over the past year. Everyone is welcome\, so please join us! \nThere is a $10 per vehicle daily fee to enter. An annual pass is $40 for residents of Livingston\, Macomb\, Oakland\, Washtenaw and Wayne counties ($29 for seniors). Free passes can be checked out via the Ann Arbor District Library through the Michigan Activity Pass Program. \n9:30-11:30 AM: Migration bird walk\n12:00 PM: Picnic and Wingnut Award ceremony \nDirections: Meet at Dexter-Huron Metropark\, Shelter B (map here).
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/annual-picnic-and-wingnut-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Dexter-Huron Metropark\, 6535 Huron River Dr\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States
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