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SUMMARY:Moth Night - National Moth Week
DESCRIPTION: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 as small as a pinhead to as large as an adult’s hand.\nMost moths are nocturnal\, and need to be sought at night to be seen – others fly like butterflies during the day. Finding them can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. Serious moth aficionados use special lights and baits to attract them. \nJoin us as longtime friends of WBNA\, Susan Kielb and Heidi Trudell\, guide us through the process of attracting\, identifying\, and enjoying these amazing creatures. \nCheck out our Moth Nights of Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance iNaturalist project to view hundreds of observations with photos\, species details\, and more for all of our past moth night events \nSuggestions for Attendees: \n\nA headlamp or flashlight would be nice to have.\nNinja night with moths! Wearing black is the best way to keep moths on the sheet and not your shirt.\nIt might be nice to bring a camp chair if you would like to sit.\n\nDirections: Meet at Island Park (Shelter B) at 1420 Island Drive\, Ann​ Arbor MI 48105​.
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LOCATION:Island Park\, 1420 Island Dr\, Ann Arbor\, 48105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Trails Day at Searles Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 inviting and accessible. Though we have put significant effort in to ecological restoration\, many of the trails are overgrown and could really use your help. Come on out and help make Searles an enjoyable place to wander and wonder by helping trim back enbcroaching vegetation on the trails there. \nTools Needed \n\nWe provide hand tools\, leather gloves\, cold water\, bug spray\, and professional guidance.\nAnyone that has\, and can safely operate\, a brush blade or brush hog would be a heroically welcome addition! Please contact Matt Spoor in advance if you can help with this.\n\nDirections: Meet at the entrance to the preserve on Bolla Road between Crane and Stony Creek Roads.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/happy-trails-day-at-searles-preserve/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Walk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nWe encourage everyone to take photos if you can and upload them to iNaturalist an online community that helps identify the plants and animals around you while generating data for science and conservation. We will track and share our observations for the day via the Dragonfly Walk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens 2024 iNaturalist project. \nLeaders: Zach Kemp & Matt Spoor\n \nDirections: Meet at the conservatory steps of Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/dragonfly-walk-at-matthaei-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shorebirds & Waders at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area
DESCRIPTION:Pointe Mouillee\, on Lake Erie near the mouth of the Huron River is one of the premier destinations in the Midwest for viewing shorebirds and waders\, but access is limited. Jim Fowler knows this territory as well as anyone and leads several field trips each year at this location. Usually\, vehicles are restricted\, but for this event\, we will be allowed to bring in four vehicles. As a result\, this trip will be limited to 20-25 attendees depending on the size of the vehicles driven. Preference will be given to current WBNA members. Past checklists: 2023\, 2022\, and 2021. \nDirections: Registered participants will meet at the Pointe Mouillee SGA parking lot on Sigler Road (map) at 8AM and from there will consolidate into 4 larger vehicles. Bring insect repellent\, wear a hat and dress for warm weather—there is no shade or shelter at Pointe Mouillee. Bring all of the food and fluids you think you will need to sustain you for approximately five hours of birding. \nWe will need four larger vehicles to accommodate the group. If you have one and can drive\, please email Matt Spoor at fieldtrips@washtenawbna.org. \nLeader: Jim Fowler
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/shorebirds-waders-at-pointe-mouillee-state-game-area/
LOCATION:Point Mouillee State Game Area\, Sigler Road\, South Rockwood\, 48179\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Picnic and the Coveted Wingnut Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance Annual Picnic! In addition to connecting with fellow bird and nature enthusiasts\, we will present the 2023 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 ($29 for seniors). Free passes can be checked out via the Ann Arbor District Library through the Michigan Activity Pass Program. \nDirections: Meet at Dexter-Huron Metropark\, Shelter B (map here).
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/annual-picnic-and-the-coveted-wingnut-award-ceremony-3/
LOCATION:Dexter-Huron Metropark\, 6535 Huron River Dr\, Dexter\, MI\, 48130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Please join is for a return to Matthaei Botanical Gardens as Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident butterfly experts help to observe\, appreciate\, and learn about another one of our winged beauties.\n \nWe will catch (with permission) observe\, photograph\, and release many species to provide attendees with an up close study of organisms. \nPortions of the walk will be in the prairie so prepare to be in the sun. Walking will be a long trails on flat terrain. We will have extra binoculars for those that need them. Bring your curiosity and questions for this wonderful walk. \nPhotographers are highly encouraged to attend as we attempt to document all of the species we find. Data gathered will be shared with Matthaei staff and to iNaturalist. You can view our past butterfly observations and photos here. \nLeader: Jerry Paulson & Matt Spoor\n \nDirections: Meet at the conservatory steps of Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Parking is $2 per hour\, but bikes are free! Unfortunately\, AAATA does not provide reasonable transit to this location.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/butterfly-walk-at-matthaei-botanical-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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