Want to learn the difference between a hickory and a hackberry—by their leaves? How about a beech vs. a basswood at a glance? With foliage on, it’s the perfect time to practice leaf-based ID: simple vs. compound, margins, venation, petioles, and leaf arrangement—plus quick bark/back-up cues and common look-alikes (including invasives). Join us for an […]
Please note that the Monday evening walks at Matthaei will start at 5:30 p.m. in October. Join us for a walk through the trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to look and listen for birds during their migration. This leisurely stroll will wind through the woods on the Botanical Gardens' well-maintained dirt paths and will […]
Join us Thursday mornings 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. Curious about what birds you may see? Visit the eBird Macaulay […]
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 fall migratory birds. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. Directions: Meet in the parking lot at DeVine […]
Join WBNA for The Big Sit! Hosted by Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance How many birds can you spot in one day from a 17-foot (5.2-meter) diameter circle? The Big Sit! is a free, annual, semi-competitive international birding event founded by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992. Participants count as many bird species as […]
Please note that the Monday evening walks at Matthaei will start at 5:30 p.m. in October. Join us for a walk through the trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to look and listen for birds during their migration. This leisurely stroll will wind through the woods on the Botanical Gardens' well-maintained dirt paths and will […]
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