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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://dev.washtenawbna.org/event/conservation-stories-birdsong-nature-preserve-and-sibley-prairie/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library – Downtown Branch\, 343 South Fifth Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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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://dev.washtenawbna.org/event/bipoc-walk-of-african-american-historical-sites/
LOCATION:Wheeler Park\, 200 Depot St\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chimney Swift Conservation in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know this compact\, aerial acrobat? Facing steep population declines\, the Chimney Swift is one urban bird that we should all get behind. In this presentation you will learn the identification and life history of the Chimney Swift along with issues these birds are grappling with. We will also discuss ways that YOU can help with Chimney Swift conservation and what Michigan Audubon is doing across the state to help this enigmatic bird. \nAbout Chad Machinski\nWhile Chad’s first love is botany\, he doesn’t deny the intertwining nature of birds\, plants\, insects\, and all other organisms we share the world with. As Michigan Audubon’s Conservation Manager\, Chad is responsible for the management and care for all 20 of Michigan Audubon’s Sanctuaries around the state and bird specific programs such as Chimney Swift and Purple Martin conservation. In his spare time\, Chad enjoys tending to and expanding his native plant garden\, birding\, and learning more about our natural world.
URL:https://dev.washtenawbna.org/event/chimney-swift-conservation-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor District Library – Downtown Branch\, 343 South Fifth Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Northern Peru: Amazon Foothills to Pacific
DESCRIPTION:January 16-29\, 2026 (Optional Lima pre-tour January 14-15)\nMaximum 6 participants \nPeru is amongst the most diverse places on earth\, second only to Colombia in total bird species\, though even this is largely a result of Colombia being much more heavily birded (with more than double the number of eBird checklists). Northern Peru is perhaps the best birding the country has to offer\, with almost nowhere else offering such stark and rapid changes in habitat\, making for plenty of unique species. We will try to sample from each habitat\, with opportunities to see such incredible specialties as Marvelous Spatuletail\, Long-whiskered Owlet\, Painted Manakin\, Gray-bellied Comet\, and White-winged Guan\, as well as more widespread iconic South American species\, including Oilbird\, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock\, Sword-billed Hummingbird\, Paradise Tanager\, and more. There will be some long drives\, such is the geography of Peru\, but the scenery and birding will make this worthwhile. We will begin in the amazonian foothills\, in the city of Tarapoto\, before slowly making our way West across the breadth of the Andes to Chiclayo on the Pacific Coast. Along the way\, we’ll bird tropical rainforest\, dry tropical forest\, grasslands\, thorn scrub\, deserts\, cloud forests\, paramo\, and more. An optional pre-tour day in Lima will focus on Humboldt current specialties\, such as Humboldt Penguin\, Inca Tern\, Peruvian Booby\, and more. To book Contact Ben Lucking at Benl.falcon@gmail.com for more details. \nPricing \n\n$5650 (total for the main tour).\nLima pre-tour will cost $350.\nIncludes all lodging\, in-country transport\, food\, and guiding.\nAlcoholic beverages\, flights\, and tips are not included.\nPrice is based on double accommodation\, let us know early if you would prefer single\naccommodation\, as this may be tricky or impossible at some of the smaller\naccommodations.\n$500 deposit due September 15\, 2025.\nFull payment due by December 1\, 2025\nTo book\, email Ben Lucking at benl.falcon@gmail.com.\n\nFurther Questions \n\nAny inquiries\, requests\, or further questions are welcome and can be directed to Ben Lucking at benl.falcon@gmail.com
URL:https://dev.washtenawbna.org/event/northern-peru-amazon-foothills-to-pacific/
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