Dawn begins early this time of year. It's a good excuse to switch things up and explore our breeding birds as they prepare for the evening. Let’s get together to go for an evening stroll at the Arb and see what we can find. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the […]
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 […]
We will explore the prairie and forest to learn about the natural history and ecology of the plants, fungi, bugs, and birds found in this high quality habitat. View iNaturalist observations from the park here. Directions: Meet at the Beechwood Avenue entrance (map). Leader: Matthew Spoor
With so many different habitats to explore, a morning walk at Matthaei never disappoints. Winter, summer, spring, and fall, the botanical gardens has it all! Check out the potential birds for this hotspot here. Directions: Meet at the steps to the conservatory. Matthaei members park for free with metered parking for everyone else. Free to […]
Dawn begins early this time of year. It's a good excuse to switch things up and explore our breeding birds as they prepare for the evening. Let’s get together to go for an evening stroll at the Arb and see what we can find. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the […]
We will explore the various habitats of this 146 acre preserve to learn about the natural history and ecology of the plants, fungi, bugs, and birds found in this special place. Directions: Meet at the Newport Rd Bird Hills parking lot (map). Leader: Matthew Spoor
