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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Spring Migrants and Summer Residents at Hudson Mills Metropark
DESCRIPTION:This annual walk at Hudson Mills with Karen Markey is always tons of fun and super interesting. Join us as we search for spring migrants and recently returned summer residents. Target birds include beautiful spring wood warblers\, woodpeckers\, tanagers\, towhees\, thrushes\, and any of the other 146 species seen here in May. The field trip is free\, but a Metroparks Pass is required for admission. Free passes can be checked out using your library account via Michigan Activity Pass.  \nLeader: Karen Markey \nDirections: Meet at the southern end of the large parking lot near the Activity Center. (map here) \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  \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
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/spring-migrants-and-summer-residents-at-hudson-mills-metropark-3/
LOCATION:Hudson Mills Activity Center Parking Lot\, 93GV+C6V\, Hudson Mills\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T180000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Birders
DESCRIPTION:*****May 7 Update***** \nWeather may be an issue so check back here before leaving \nBen Lucking is our trip leader! Meet at Miller Park & Ride in time for a 6 pm departure. \n\nEach Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and stories over the years and often yield interesting birds. Each Tuesday in May\, we meet somewhere at 6pm\, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride\, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride\, or Meijer on Zeeb Rd.\, depending upon which direction in the county we are headed\, and leave from there.  \nPlease register and we will email you the meeting location at least 24 hours before as details for these walks tend to come together closer to the event than our other walks. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tuesday-evening-birders-7/
LOCATION:Miller Park & Ride\, 3001 Miller Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:2024 Washtenaw May Count
DESCRIPTION:Please join dozens of enthusiastic volunteers for the Washtenaw County May Count\, on World Migratory Bird Day and eBird’s Global Big Day. This event is a day to be out there counting all the birds we can find\, and it’s a super fun Big Day! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nJuliet Berger is the organizer for this countywide count\, which uses eBird to benefit bird science with its comprehensive results. The organizer divides the county into townships\, each of which has an Area Leader. Leaders recruit additional volunteers to count birds throughout their area. \nWe still could use more volunteers across the county\, as well as a couple of township leaders. Come join in the fun and go birding!  \nWashtenaw County May Count Organizers and Compilers: Juliet Berger \nPlease see these documents describing the count procedures: \n\nProcedure flowchart – a brief visual representation of the procedures and process (PDF)\nDetailed written description of the procedures (PDF)\nWashtenaw County May Count eBird Usernames (PDF) – also shown below\nTownship species checklist\, sorted taxonomically (PDF)\nTownship species checklist\, sorted alphabetically (PDF)\nUnusual/rare species list and documentation requirements (PDF)\nWashtenaw County Map of Townships (PDF)\n\nWashtenaw County Coordinator/Compiler: Juliet Berger Contact Juliet! \nArea Leaders: \n\n\n\n\n	TownshipArea LeaderTownship eBird Username\n\n\n\n\n	Ann ArborJuliet BergerWasMayCount-Ann\n\n\n	AugustaJim LawWasMayCount-Aug\n\n\n	BridgewaterVictor ChenWasMayCount-Bri\n\n\n	DexterTBD/Juliet BergerWasMayCount-Dex\n\n\n	FreedomBob MaddoxWasMayCount-Fre\n\n\n	LimaBob MaddoxWasMayCount-Lim\n\n\n	LodiJuliet BergerWasMayCount-Lod\n\n\n	LyndonCathy TheisenWasMayCount-Lyn\n\n\n	ManchesterSilas BialeckiWasMayCount-Man\n\n\n	NorthfieldGreg JacksWasMayCount-Nor\n\n\n	PittsfieldJacco GelderloosWasMayCount-Pit\n\n\n	SalemJoe KennedyWasMayCount-Sal\n\n\n	SalineVictor ChenWasMayCount-Sln\n\n\n	ScioDiana KernWasMayCount-Sci\n\n\n	SharonFrancie KrawkeWasMayCount-Sha\n\n\n	SuperiorKarl BrennerWasMayCount-Sup\n\n\n	SylvanAndy DettlingWasMayCount-Syl\n\n\n	WebsterFaye StonerWasMayCount-Web\n\n\n	YorkJim LawWasMayCount-Yor\n\n\n	YpsilantiBill Nolting\nDonna ParmeleeWasMayCount-Yps\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/washtenaw-may-count/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240514T220000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Birders
DESCRIPTION:** Meet at the Miller Park and Ride to carpool for a 5:30 pm departure**\n \nIf you are not up for carpooling\, meet on Embury Rd just north of N. Terrritorial Rd by 6pm. \nMatt and Juliet will lead an enchanting walk down Embury Road. This location has shown us some amazing and unique Washtenaw County species over the years. We will park and walk a large portion of the gravel road.  \n\nEach Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and stories over the years and often yield interesting birds. Each Tuesday in May\, we meet somewhere at 6pm\, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride\, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride\, or Meijer on Zeeb Rd.\, depending upon which direction in the county we are headed\, and leave from there.  \nPlease register and we will email you the meeting location at least 24 hours before as details for these walks tend to come together closer to the event than our other walks. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tuesday-evening-birders-8/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T170007Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in Guantanamo\, Cuba: A Tale of Two Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Join Jacco Gelderloos for a presentation on the birds and other wildlife of Cuba’s easternmost province during two trips in June 2022 and February 2024. This remote and under-birded area is ecologically rich and hosts many of the island’s endemic species\, as well as a wide range of migrants. Jacco Gelderloos is a long-time WBNA member and Board member\, World Traveler\, Washtenaw Wingnut\, Washtenaw Big Green Big Year rider\, Ann Arbor CBC Complier\,  Washtenaw County Township birder\, Ann Arbor NAP  Breeding Bird Surveyor and produces our Newsletter bi-monthly\, as our Newsletter editor\, in his spare time. \n  \nA livestream of this event will be available at the AADL website approximately one hour prior to the start.  \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/birding-in-guantanamo-cuba-a-tale-of-two-journeys/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240516T100000
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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T192031
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SUMMARY:Warbler Wonderland at Magee Marsh
DESCRIPTION:This trip speaks for itself. If you are not familiar with this North American warbler mecca\, please take a minute (or a thousand) to check out www.mageemarsh.org. After Magee\, many of us usually stop by neighboring Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge or Howard Marsh (2023 Trip Report)\, so one could plan on being down there until the late afternoon or just leave late morning from Magee.  \nWe will meet at the west platform warbler sign at the west entrance of the boardwalk. Directions can be found here.  \nDirections: Meet at 7:00 am at warbler sign at boardwalk here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PXD3EjnfmPWJKXBb7 \nTrip Leaders: Juliet Berger & Matthew Spoor \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 eBird 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
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/warbler-wonderland-at-magee-marsh-3/
LOCATION:Magee Marsh Boardwalk
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T192031
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Walk at Eliza Howell Park
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint walk with the BIPOC Birders of Michigan. At this walk\, we will walk along the Rouge River in one of Detroit’s hidden gems and look for warblers and other migrating species. Park near the Nature Trailhead\, by the third set of parking spots as you drive around the loop.  \nLeader: Victor Chen \nDirections: 23751 Fenkell Ave\, Detroit\, MI \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  \nlove 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  \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
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-walk-at-eliza-howell-park/
LOCATION:Eliza Howell Park\, 23751 Fenkell Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240519T120000
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SUMMARY:Natural Communities Walk at Scio woods Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Natural Features Inventory Botanist\, Julie McLaughlin\, to explore the dry-mesic (oak-hickory) and mesic (beech/maple) forest communities comprising this 91 acre preserve owned and managed by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. We will explore and learn about the plants that make up these natural communities.   \nLeader: Julie McLaughlin\, Michigan Natural Features Inventory \nDirections: From I-94: Exit Number 169 (Zeeb Road)\, southbound. Turn left from Zeeb Road onto Scio Church Road\, go approximately 1.0 mile. Preserve entrance is on the north side of Scio Church Road.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/natural-communities-walk-at-scio-woods-preserve/
LOCATION:Scio Woods Preserve\, 754R+9Q\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T192031
CREATED:20240112T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T131639Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Birders
DESCRIPTION:***May 21 Update – Andy Dettling to lead as we explore the Sharonville Prairie area for Henlow’s Sparrow\, Clay-colored Sparrow\, Blue Grosbeak\, and others. \n**Meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a 6pm departure. We will carpool to reduce the number of vehicles in the caravan.** \n  \nEach Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and stories over the years and often yield interesting birds. Each Tuesday in May\, we meet somewhere at 6pm\, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride\, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride\, or Meijer on Zeeb Rd.\, depending upon which direction in the county we are headed\, and leave from there.  \nPlease register and we will email you the meeting location at least 24 hours before as details for these walks tend to come together closer to the event than our other walks. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tuesday-evening-birders-9/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T100000
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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-05-23/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T192031
CREATED:20231211T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T230036Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday at Searles Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society) owns a nature preserve? We do! Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Did you also know that Ninety-seven percent of North American landbirds require animal\, primarily insect\, protein to raise their young? Most insects require specific\, native\, host plants for successful reproduction and this is why supporting a biodiverse ecosystem of native plants is so important. More on this here: https://tinyl.io/93Ka \nJoin us as we work to remove invasive species and improve biodiversity to support the birds we love. Tools and know how will be provided. Bring gardening gloves (we will have extra)\, 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-9/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240528T220000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Birders
DESCRIPTION:***May 28 Update – Matt Spoor to lead as we get special access to explore the Urquhart’s Tree Farm for interesting grassland birds. From there\, there are a couple of other stops planned with hopes of getting a few more interesting species.*** \n**Meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a 6pm departure. We will carpool to reduce the number of vehicles in the caravan.** \nThere is a 60-70% chance of rain and may be thunderstorms so plan accordingly. It may be fine or it may be wet. We won’t know until we are out there.  \nEach Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and stories over the years and often yield interesting birds. Each Tuesday in May\, we meet somewhere at 6pm\, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride\, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride\, or Meijer on Zeeb Rd.\, depending upon which direction in the county we are headed\, and leave from there.  \nPlease register and we will email you the meeting location at least 24 hours before as details for these walks tend to come together closer to the event than our other walks. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tuesday-evening-birders-10/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. \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. \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 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/migration-thursdays-at-the-arb/2024-05-30/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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