Dawn begins early this time of year. It's a good excuse to switch things up and explore our breeding birds as they prepare for the evening. Let’s get together to go for an evening stroll at the Arb and see what we can find. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the […]
*** A little rain never hurt. 😁 Our events typically happen rain or shine so come on out. Of course, if the weather ever becomes unsafe with lightning or high winds we will cancel. Looks like things will clear up shortly after 10.*** We will explore the various habitats of this 146 acre preserve […]
Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident butterfly experts at the Leonard Preserve in the Manchester area. We will observe and catch butterflies to study and release. The Leonard Preserve is also a fabulous place for birding, so bring binoculars too! A clean plastic jar and any butterfly nets you have could be […]
Join us as we celebrate National Moth Week with a moth party! Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 moth species. Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from […]
One of our goals at Searles Nature Preserve, in addition to ecologically restoring this high quality natural area, is to encourage the community to enjoy it. We want folks to spend time here and explore all that a biodiverse ecosystem has to offer. To further this goal, we must maintain a trail system that is […]
Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident dragonfly enthusiasts to observe, appreciate, and learn about yet another one of our winged beauties of the order Odonata. We will have extra binoculars for those that need them. Bring your curiosity and questions for this wonderful walk. We encourage everyone to take photos if you […]
PO Box 130923, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0923
Our mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty in all possible ways, with a particular focus on birds; to cooperate with other organizations whose aims correspond to those of this corporation; and to develop and maintain a conservation program for the youth and adults of the community.
Questions? Comments? Send us a message. Please remember that we are all volunteers, and as such we may be out birding and won’t reply until later.
