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SUMMARY:Nature Walk with Mike Kost: Beavers and Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance for a special nature walk led by Mike Kost\, Associate Curator at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. We are fortunate to have Mike guide us through this landscape rich in natural communities and ecological stories. \nMike focuses on ecological restoration\, rare species conservation\, and native plant landscaping. Formerly the Lead Ecologist and Senior Conservation Scientist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory at Michigan State University\, he has dedicated his career to advancing biodiversity and fire ecology\, oak regeneration\, and rare species management. \nMike is also coauthor of A Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan — a reference cherished by ecologists\, naturalists\, and students across the state. View the book from MSU Press \nDuring this walk\, we’ll explore how native plants\, natural communities\, and ecological management support biodiversity\, with a special focus on beaver activity along Fleming Creek. Learn how beavers act as ecosystem engineers—creating wetlands\, altering hydrology\, and shaping habitats that sustain diverse wildlife. \nRead more about the beavers at Matthaei: Beavers Settle Fleming Creek (UM Matthaei Botanical Gardensns Blog)
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/nature-walk-with-mike-kost-beavers-and-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Bird Walk at 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. \nDirections: Meet outside the Nature Center at Kensington Metropark. You need a Metropark Pass to enter the park. \nLeader: Victor Chen
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-bird-walk-at-kensington-metropark/
LOCATION:Kensington Metropark Natue Center\, 4570 Huron River Parkway\, Milford\, MI\, 48381\, United States
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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? Did you know oak species can be relatively easy to distinguish from their bark? Join us for an interactive winter hike to learn to ID common Michigan trees. As always\, we will share interesting ecological information and paint a holistic picture of this ecosystem. \nDirections: Meet at the Newport Rd parking lot entrance at 1850 Newport Rd\, Ann Arbor. \nLeader: Ed Trager & Matthew Spoor \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-5/
LOCATION:Bird Hills Nature Area – Newport Entrance\, 862M+4M\, Ann Arbor\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keith Taylor: "Bird Poems: Brightness\, Fear\, and Hope"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of beautiful nature and bird poetry as we welcome acclaimed poet\, University of Michigan creative writing professor\, bookseller\, and avid birder Keith Taylor. Keith will read from his poetry collections\, including The Bird-While and his latest volume of poetry\, What Can the Matter Be. Books will be available for purchase after the program.\n\nThis program will be live streamed on YouTube at this link (click on the “LIVE” link appearing on our channel when the program is in session)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@washtenawbirdandnaturealliance
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/keith-taylor-bird-poems-brightness-fear-and-hope/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown\, 343 South Fifth Avenue\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:*** Canceled*** Ecological Restoration at Searles Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:**** Canceled due to weather. See you in December! **** \n  \nDid 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-2/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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