Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet. There are an estimated 5.5 million species accounting for 80% of animal life on earth and the most biomass of all terrestrial animals. When it comes to birds, 97% of all North American land birds rely on animal protein, largely insects, to raise their […]
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. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. […]
**Note: We will depart the parking lot PROMPTLY at 8pm. If you would like to learn a little more about the American Woodcock, please arrive at 7:45** Join Natural Area Preservation and Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society) as we partner to bring you another installment of our annual Woodcock Walk. If […]
This event at Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area is meant specifically for students participating in the WESO event “Feathered Friends.” We will take a walk through and around the Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area to look and listen for the birds in the area. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We will have extra binoculars if you do […]
Spring is exploding and there is so much life to explore! Let’s go for a walk and explore the highly biodiverse oak hickory forest of Black Pond Woods. Many of our beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers will be in bloom. There is such a short window to soak them in so come on out and learn […]
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. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. […]
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