Paddling excusion planned

Michigan Audubon will lead a canoe/kayak float on Barry County's Fish Lake, July 11th. Participants should meet at the Fish Lake Public Access on Guernsey Lake Road at 7:45 am. The paddle distance is approximately 2 miles. We expect to see herons and various waterfowl species, along with Osprey, Marsh Wren, Common Yellowthroat, as well as many species of turtles, frogs, snakes, and mammals. Paddlers need to provide your own canoe or kayak and associated gear. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are mandatory. Registration is required and costs $15/members, $25/non-members. Contact Wendy Tatar at wendy@michiganaudubon.org or 517-886-9144. The trip is limited to 10 vessels. See you on the water!

Cerulean Warbler Weekend, June 5 - 7 in Hastings

Join Michigan Audubon for a weekend of fun and learning about North America's fastest-declining song bird. The weekend will include workshops, hikes through Cerulean Warbler habitat, a pancake breakfast, a "birding by kayak" class, and a "birds and brew" banquet at the Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro in downtown Hastings, MI.

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Baker Sanctuary - 2009 Program Schedule

Michigan Audubon is proud to announce the 2009 line-up of programs at the Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary.

Detailed information about program times, costs, etc. is now posted at http://www.bakersanctuary.org/.

See you at the sanctuary!

Birdwatching at Baker Sanctuary
Saturday, March 21

Baker Lodge Spring Cleaning
Saturday, April 18

Birdwatching at Baker Sanctuary
Saturday, May 30

Seasonal Wildflower Identification
Saturday, June 6

Night Walk on the Meadow & Marshlands Trail
Saturday, June 6

Building & Maintaining Nest Boxes for Wildlife
Saturday, July 18

Prairie Wildflower Identification
Saturday, August 15

Birdwatching & Prairie Wildflower Identification
Saturday, September 12

Harvest Moon Hike
Sunday, October 4

Sandhill Crane Viewing Program
Weekends TBA (October)

Basics of GPS & Geocaching
Saturday, November 7

Fundamentals of Nature Photography
Saturday, December 5

Winter Bird Programs - SW Michigan

Here's a sample of programs happening in our area. Enjoy!

Young Birders' Bird-a-rrific Bonanza!:
Kalamazoo Junior Audubon - Saturday, January 24, 2008, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meet: Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
http://www.kalamazooaudubon.org/junioraudubon.html

Shake the snow from your feathers and join us as we play bird-games, learn interesting bird-facts and eat yummy bird-food snacks and pizza. Fun, hands-on stations will be set up for you and your family to explore the fascinating world of birds and we'll end the day with Bird Jeopardy where you can win exciting prizes.

Winter Bird Walk
Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor's Center - February 14, 10:00 am
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/WolfLake_204175_7.pdf

Join the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo to discover the many birds that stay in Michigan throughout the winter. We will be taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count by keeping track of what we see and submitting the information to a national database. The program lasts approximately 90 minutes.


Great Backyard Bird Counts:
Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary, Bellevue - February 13 - 15
Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary, Hastings - February 13 - 15
www.michiganaudubon.org

Visit the sanctuary, meet the manager, and help Michigan Audubon count birds in over 1,000 acres of backyard bird habitat!

All Ages Birds of Prey Program:
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute - Friday, February 20, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Member Adults $6; Member Children $4; Non-Member Adults $8; Non-Member Children $6)
http://www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/events.htm

The Outdoor Discovery Center (ODC) presents live birds of prey. Guests will come face to face with many of Michigan’s native hawks and falcons. This informative presentation will include such topics as raptor adaptations, hunting tactics and migration. Be sure not to miss the opportunity to be up-close to some of nature’s most efficient winged hunters!