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SUMMARY:Matt Hack: “Tracking Songbird Migration Using Geolocators”
DESCRIPTION:We are currently living in a golden age of rapid discovery explaining the mysteries of bird migration. A variety of new technologies are currently being developed to better understand how\, where\, and why birds migrate. A key tool in studying the biology of migratory birds is the geolocator — a small tracking device attached to a migrating bird that can reveal the journeys and destinations the bird experiences throughout the year. As part of his University of Michigan dissertation research\, Matt Hack has spent the past three summers stationed at the UMich Biological Station in the northern Lower Peninsula\, attaching geolocators to several species of songbirds that share their breeding grounds in the boreal forest but migrate to a wide range of destinations and climates to spend their winters. He has two primary goals behind tracking these birds — to uncover the timelines and destinations of their migration journeys\, and to use that information to better understand how different migration strategies can affect the ecology of these travelers. He is excited to share what he has learned in the process! \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/matt-hack-tracking-songbird-migration-using-geolocators/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ecological Restoration at Searles Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance owns a nature preserve? We do! Searles Nature Preserve is a 50-acre natural area that protects the headwaters of Stony Creek. \nDid you also know that 97% of North American land birds rely on animal\, mostly insect\, protein to raise their young? Most insects depend on specific native host plants for reproduction — which means a healthy\, diverse plant community is essential for sustaining bird populations. Learn more here. \nJoin us as we remove invasive species and improve habitat diversity to support the birds we love. Tools and guidance are provided. Please bring leather work gloves if you have them — we’ll also have some available to borrow. Wear long pants\, tall socks\, and closed-toe shoes or boots. \nDirections: Meet at the entrance to the preserve on Bolla Road between Crane and Stony Creek Roads. Map here
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/ecological-restoration-at-searles-nature-preserve/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Walk at Staebler Farm County Park
DESCRIPTION: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 grassland birds.  All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. \nDirections:  Meet at the parking lot of the park\, 7734 Plymouth Rd. Even though it is a county park\, there is no fee for entry. \nLeader: Victor Chen
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-walk-at-staebler-farm-county-park/
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SUMMARY:Bug Walk with Entomologist David Cappeart at Fellowfield Discovery Park
DESCRIPTION:Join entomologist David Cappeart for a walk through Fellowfield Discovery Park to look for spiders\, bees\, caterpillars\, and other critters at a new nonprofit park and education center in Saline. This event is free of charge\, but parking is limited and registration is required. \nThe walk will be on occasionally-uneven dirt and woodchip trails for less than one mile\, and we will stop frequently to search for\, handle\, and discuss what we see. David will employ a few scientist tricks to reveal what isn’t evident in casual observation: a sweep net will pick up tiny insects and spiders hidden in dense vegetation; a beat sheet will shake loose the insects—especially caterpillars—that cling to tree branches. \nThere are occasional benches along the trail but the majority of the event will be standing or slowly walking. A portable toilet and handwashing station are available at the education center onsite. Water refills and other chilled beverages (iced tea\, lemonade) will be available at the start and end of the hike. \nDavid Cappaert is an entomologist working with local organizations on pollinator conservation and insect diversity. His primary area of research is the taxonomy of bees. He writes general interest articles on pollinators\, does public events\, and creates resources that facilitate ID by non-specialists. One aspect of this is work with USGS/USFW and their DiscoverLife guides. \nLeaders: David Cappeart and James Weir \nThis event is open to members and non-members but parking is limited and registration is required. We encourage attendees to carpool. \n\n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bug-walk-with-entomologist-david-cappeart-at-fellowfield-discovery-park/
LOCATION:Fellowfield Discovery Park\, 6480 S. State Road\, Saline\, MI\, 48176\, United States
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