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

Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident butterfly experts at the Leonard Preserve in the Manchester area. We will observe and catch butterflies to study and release. The Leonard Preserve is also a fabulous place for birding, so bring binoculars too! A clean plastic jar and any butterfly nets you have could be […]

Join us as we celebrate National Moth Week with a moth party! Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 moth species. Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from […]

Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident dragonfly enthusiasts to observe, appreciate, and learn about yet another one of our winged beauties of the order Odonata. We will have extra binoculars for those that need them. Bring your curiosity and questions for this wonderful walk. We encourage everyone to take photos if you […]