Detroit
Audubon News & Events
Breeding birds - Port Huron State Game Area
June 2, 2013 (Sunday) 7:30 a.m.
Leader: Joanna Pease More Information
Breeding and nesting birds - Eliza Howell Park
June 8, 2013 (Saturday) 9 a.m.
Leader: Leonard Weber
Join us for the second year of this trip to see over 30 species of songbirds that breed in Eliza Howell Park during the peak of the breeding season. We will look for nests of orioles, Eastern Bluebirds, Barn Swallows, and others. We can expect to watch birds feeding their young. More Information
BIRDATHON 2013
The annual Detroit Audubon Society Birdathon will be held in 2013 from May 4 to May 26. While enjoying a day in the field at the peak time of the spring migration, Birdathon participants raise money in support of Detroit Audubon Society’s efforts to protect wild birds and their habitats and to promote nature experiences and education. More Information
THINK SPRING! THINK NATURE!
GET-AWAY UP NORTH – MAY 24−27, 2013
Great news! The Loon Lake Lutheran Retreat Center is going to be open at least one more season, so we will be going back this year to continue our Memorial Day Weekend tradition.
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Senate Bill 288 was signed by Governor Snyder
Oppose SB 288 and HB 4552: Silencing voters on wildlife protection
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DETROIT AUDUBON
SOCIETY ENDORSES
“KEEP MICHIGAN WOLVES PROTECTED CAMPAIGN”
Petitions are available at the Detroit Audubon office along with instructions. We only have a short time to gather 161,000 signatures to repeal the law making the wolf a game species. We need your help. Pick up petitions Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 9AM-3:30PM. Please circulate petitions among your friends, family and colleagues and take them to public places if you can as well. (call 248-354-5804 to volunteer.)
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NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR DAS PROJECTS
TERN PROJECT
SAFE PASSAGE GREAT LAKES
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BIRD MONITORING AT THE DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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The Flyway is
Going Green
Many organizations are going paperless for many good reasons, including the positive impact on the environment.
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We are pleased to announce the revival of Detroit Audubon Society's education committee!
The committee is actively pursuing new avenues for DAS to educate its members and the local community. If you are interested in joining the committee, please email
Scott Roberts at scott@detroitaudubon.org
All are welcome!
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