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SUMMARY:Birding the Upper Peninsula *Members Only*
DESCRIPTION:We will travel to Sault Ste. Marie on Friday\, February 13th\, and bird all day Saturday and Sunday morning with a goal of departing Sault Ste. Marie around noon on Sunday. Target birds include: Snowy Owl\, Bohemian Waxwing\, Pine Grosbeak\, Red and White-winged Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeak\, Ruffed and Sharp-tailed Grouse\, Purple Finch\, Snow Bunting\, and more! Maybe the heavens will align for a Spruce Grouse lifer for your trip leader this year finally? Space is limited to 20 and membership is required. You may join or renew your membership here. While the trip is free for members\, a $30 dollar donation per person to defray the leaders’ costs is suggested but not required. Venmo link here. \nBasic Itinerary – Detailed itinerary will be sent at least a week out \nFriday\, February 13th \nArrive Sault Ste. Marie. Some may bird on the way up and we will provide some suggestions in a later email for doing so. \nSaturday\, February 14th \n7:30 am – Meet at hotel for departure. \n6:30 pm – Dinner at a local restaurant. \nSunday\, February 15th \n7:30 am – Meet at hotel for departure. \nNoon – Conclude birding and arrive at hotel for folks to get their cars and head home. \n** Please note: We will be caravanning together in as few vehicles as possible while birding. Those not driving in the caravan will leave their cars at the hotel. So\, it is important everyone can bird the entire morning on Sunday. If you have to leave before noon on Sunday\, this may present logistical challenges for the group. Please respond to the questions on the registration form to facilitate smooth transportation for this event.  ** \nMembers\, please register below. Lodging information and other logistical details will be shared after registration. \nView the trip report from 2025 here. \nTrip Leaders: Matthew Spoor & Juliet Berger \nThis is one of our very few MEMBERS ONLY events. If you are not a member or need to renew\, you can do so here.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/birding-the-upper-peninsula-members-only-3/
LOCATION:Saulte Ste. Marie\, Saulte Ste. Marie\, 49783
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Walk of African American Historical Sites
DESCRIPTION:We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color) community and our white allies to celebrate Black History Month by joining us on this walk to explore some historical sites around downtown Ann Arbor. Whatever birds we see along our walk will be a bonus! \nDirections: We will meet at Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor\, 200 Depot St.\, and make our way through downtown Ann Arbor and Kerrytown.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-walk-of-african-american-historical-sites/
LOCATION:Wheeler Park\, Depot Street\, Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conservation Stories:  BirdSong Nature Preserve and Sibley Prairie
DESCRIPTION:The BirdSong Nature Preserve will soon become the newest addition to the protected lands in Superior Township. Stretching over one mile\, the preserve will protect a variety of habitats and consolidate a two-mile corridor of protected land. Sibley Prairie\, in Brownstown Township\, is the largest and highest-quality lakeplain prairie remaining in the entire state. A coalition of groups is working to save it from development. Learn about Sibley Prairie’s significance and how you can help. \nPresenter: Jack Smiley\, President\, Michigan Land Conservancy \nThis program will be live streamed on our YouTube channel (click on the “LIVE” link appearing on our channel when the program is in session).
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/conservation-stories-birdsong-nature-preserve-and-sibley-prairie/
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/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Searles Nature Preserve\, 585V+4J Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
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