Welcome! The Grand Traverse Audubon Club members enjoy birding together, meeting for nature-oriented programs or field trips, and participating in service projects related to the environment. We are concerned about the preservation of habitat for wildlife, and natural areas for the enjoyment of all residents. We are a chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society .
Our regular programs are usually the third Thursday of the month at the Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Our Next Program:
June 19 – Friends of Whitefish Point Banding Program – Held at Northern Michigan College.
More information to follow as program gets closer.
Our Next Field Trip
MAY
May 3 – (Saturday) – Sportsman’s Park Field Trip (East Jordan area in Charlevoix County; coordinates 45.152546, -85.131905)
Join member Curt Hofer for a pleasant morning of birding beginning at 8:00 am. There is a large marsh that attracts a variety of ducks, waders, and seasonal shorebirds. Interesting raptors such as Merlins and Northern Harriers often show up as well as more common Bald Eagles and Ospreys. There are several good areas to find passerines that like wet areas. New last year is a nature trail / board walk through part of the marsh that is an easy hike. A spotting scope would be helpful but it isn’t necessary. Contact leader Curt Hofer (curthofer1@gmail.com) with any questions.
Our Next Community Partner Event:
APRIL
26 (Saturday) MakerFest: Recycle Smart & TADL Program
Grand Traverse Audubon Club will have a booth at this event to be held inside the Howe Arena at the G.T. Civic Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We’ll demonstrate how to report and identify birds in our area. We’ll let you know the birding hotspots we’ve found. We will be raffling off Bluebird Nest Boxes. In addition, we’ll have a binocular workshop regarding best binocular magnification for birding; focusing; and maintaining & cleaning them. There is a long list of interesting vendors and activities. *Kids Birdie Shrink Art at our Booth* !
There is a long list of interesting vendors and activities. More information at: MakerFest 2025
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