Join naturalists George Hammond and Matt Spoor as we explore this forest. Though this property is only 36 acres, it is connected to University of Michigan Horner McLaughlin Woods, Washtenaw County's Freeman Preserve, the City of Ann Arbor's Marshal Nature and comprises a 296 acre complex. It is dominated by old growth forest that ranges […]
This is a friendly team birding competition where teams pick one road in the county to see how many birds they can see in a morning along that road. If you have a team, great. If not, that's OK too; register and we will help set you up with a team. More details and competition […]
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. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. […]
Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet. There are an estimated 5.5 million species accounting for 80% of animal life on earth and the most biomass of all terrestrial animals. When it comes to birds, 97% of all North American land birds rely on animal protein, largely insects, to raise their […]
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. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. […]
**Note: We will depart the parking lot PROMPTLY at 8pm. If you would like to learn a little more about the American Woodcock, please arrive at 7:45** Join Natural Area Preservation and Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society) as we partner to bring you another installment of our annual Woodcock Walk. If […]
