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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday at Searles Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Washtenaw Audubon owns a nature preserve? We do! Located just a mile south of Rolling Hills County Park\, Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Join us as we work to remove woody invasive species and create habitat for native plants and insects that support the birds we all love.   \nWith 97% of North American landbirds relying on animal protein to raise their young\, it is critical that there’s enough native habitat to support the populations of insects required for them to raise their young. Most of these insects\, largely moth and butterfly caterpillars\, have evolved to require specific\, native\, host plants for successful reproduction. This is why it is so important that we continue to foster the biodiversity necessary to support all the beautiful birds. More on this here.  \nTools and know how will be provided. Please bring leather work gloves\, 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/restoration-workday-at-searles-nature-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231029T090000
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This gem features beautiful rolling land covered in a mixture of open meadow\, mixed hardwoods\, low wetland areas\, open water\, and the property’s most popular feature\, Watkins Lake. Watkins Lake has been designated a Waterfowl Refuge by MDNR due to the significant habitat provided for migrating and breeding birds; many species of ducks\, geese\, grebes\, and more may be seen\, especially in spring and fall. The park also has historical significance as being part of the Underground Railroad and being awarded membership to the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (read more here). \nDirections: A Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle entering the park. Meet at the main parking lot on Arnold Rd (map).  \nCarpooling: For those interested in carpooling\, we will depart from the Miller Road Park and Ride (map) at 8:15 am. \nLeaders: Juliet Berger and Matthew Spoor \n  \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you\, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \n  \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/waterfowl-at-watkins-lake-state-park-and-county-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Watkins Lake State Park\, 4VH6+WR\, Brooklyn\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at North Bay Park/Ford Lake
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 waterfowl around the lake. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.  \nDirections: Parking will be in the entrance located at 526 Grove Street\, Ypsilanti. \nLeader: Victor Chen \n  \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-at-north-bay-park-ford-lake/
LOCATION:Ford Lake Boardwalk Access\, 526 S. Grove Street\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231115T193000
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SUMMARY:Birding Oaxaca
DESCRIPTION:Join Washtenaw Audubon’s longtime foreign field trip leader\, Bryn Martin\, for a report on the WAS trip he led to the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca in August of this year. The trip started in Oaxaca City and visited a variety of habitats from high mountains to the Pacific coast. The trip yielded 220 species\, including 45 endemics\, as well as many butterflies and a visit to fantastic Zapotec ruins. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99433486554\nPasscode: 572061\nOr dial-in: 312-626-6799
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/birding-oaxaca/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231118T080000
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SUMMARY:Belle Isle State Park with Oakland Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join WAS friends and Oakland Audubon Society for a tour of this State Park\, a gem on the Detroit River. We’ll search for waterfowl\, gulls\, waders\, raptors and other goodies on the river and in the woods. We’ll tour mostly by car\, but will stop and get out with scopes and binoculars. A mile long walk in the interior is planned for migrating songbirds and other feathered friends. \nDirections: Meet at the Nature Center parking lot (map) at 8 am sharp. For those interested in carpooling\, we will meet at the Plymouth Road Park and Ride (map) for a 7:00 am departure. A State Park Recreation Passport is required to drive on the island. \nLeaders : Don Burlett & Jeff Stacy \n  \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you\, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/belle-isle-state-park-with-oakland-audubon-2/
LOCATION:Belle Isle Nature Center\, 176 Lakeside Drive\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk\, Kensington Metropark
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 feed the birds! This metropark is unique in that the local birds have learned to feed from the hands of visitors. We will be walking with folks from the Shades of the Outdoors Facebook group led by Brandan Freeman. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. We will provide birdseed for participants. \n  \nDirections: Meet outside the Nature Center at Kensington Metropark. You need a Metropark Pass to enter the park. \nLeader: Victor Chen \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-kensington-metropark/
LOCATION:Kensington Metropark Natue Center\, 4570 Huron River Parkway\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231202T090000
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SUMMARY:Natural Area Preservation Restoration Day with Washtenaw Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Time to Give Back!  \nContinue the restoration work that started more than 50 years ago at Kuebler Langford! \nWe birders enjoy access to more than 1\,400 acres of natural areas managed by the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP). Let’s give back\, say thank you!. Come on out to help NAP restore biodiversity\, and help the birds at Kuebler Langford Nature Area. \nSince the time of its acquisition\, Kuebler Langford has been a park of importance to the people of Ann Arbor. As this natural area continues to recover from top-soil removal and compaction from the 1970’s\, we are left with areas of stunning prairie and forests. Because Kuebler Langford was fought for and won by the people of Ann Arbor\, it is a wonderful feeling to contribute to the ongoing effort to bring health and beauty back to this natural area. \nRegistration is required and you can do that at birding.cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com \nLet’s show the city what a great group of birders can do!
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/natural-area-preservation-restoration-day-with-washtenaw-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Kuebler Langford Beechwood Entrance\, 76XV+GR9\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T113000
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at Barton Nature Area
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 waterfowl around Barton Pond and other wintering birds in the nature area. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.  \nDirections: Parking will be in the Barton Nature Area Parking Lot at 1010 W. Huron River Drive. \nLeader: Victor Chen \n  \neBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you\, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus\, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-at-barton-nature-area-2/
LOCATION:Barton Nature Area Parking Lot\, MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn the difference between a hickory and a hackberry? How about a beech from a basswood. Join us as Isaac Smith\, who teaches woody plant identification at the University of Michigan\, leads an interactive winter hike to learn to ID common Michigan trees with their bark\, buds and twigs! Isaac is also an avid birder and does research on how climate change affects bird reproduction. \nDirections: Meet at the Beechwood Dr. entrance. From Sunset Rd.\, north on Beechwood Drive\, just past M14 underpass. \nLeader: Isaac Smith \n  \nAll are welcome and encouraged to join us. Nearly all of our events are open to members and non-members alike.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/winter-tree-identification-walk/
LOCATION:Kuebler Langford Beechwood Entrance\, 76XV+GR9\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231210T160000
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday at Searles Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Washtenaw Audubon owns a nature preserve? We do! Located just a mile south of Rolling Hills County Park\, Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Join us as we work to remove woody invasive species and create habitat for native plants and insects that support the birds we all love.   \nWith 97% of North American landbirds relying on animal protein to raise their young\, it is critical that there’s enough native habitat to support the populations of insects required for them to raise their young. Most of these insects\, largely moth and butterfly caterpillars\, have evolved to require specific\, native\, host plants for successful reproduction. This is why it is so important that we continue to foster the biodiversity necessary to support all the beautiful birds. More on this here.  \nTools and know how will be provided. Please bring leather work gloves\, 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/restoration-workday-at-searles-nature-preserve-4/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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SUMMARY:78th Ann Arbor Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Bird Count is coming up soon. Please see the Christmas Bird Count web page for all the details. See link below. \nGO TO THE WEBSITE
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/78th-ann-arbor-christmas-bird-count-is-december-16/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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