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 designated a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) and are a chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society .
Our regular programs are usually the second Thursday of the month at the Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at 7:00 pm which are open to members and non-members. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Our Next Program:
September 10 – (Thursday) – Dr. Paul Coussens Program on Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1)
Dr. Paul Coussens, professor of animal science at Michigan State University, will present a program on Avian Influenza. Come and learn about the bird flu virus, where it hides in nature, how it jumped to mammals and humans, how it impacts agriculture such as eggs and chickens, and what we can do about it. Bring your questions!
Our Next GTAC Out-in-the-Community Event
Stay tuned… TBD!
Our Next Sunday Bird Walk
August 30 – 8:30 am – Pyatt Lake Preserve (New Parking Lot off Peninsula Drive)
NEW Pyatt Lake Parking Lot
ADA compliant 2 mile path through woods with overlooks
Contact Leader Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events
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September 21 & 22 (Monday and Tuesday) Comeback of our National Symbol in Michigan – Peninsula Township Library & East Bay Township Hall
Dr. Carl Palazzolo, a wildlife veterinarian for over 48 years, will be giving a presentation on his book The Comeback of our National Symbol in Michigan throughout the state this summer and early fall.
The 200 page, hard-cover coffee-table book with 174 photos was 10 years in the making. It will be celebrating the 250th year of our country. The proceeds of sales will go to the rehabbers and other behind-the-scenes people that do so much of the work to care for injured wildlife.
In his presentations you will see beautiful photos of bald eagles, and learn about the biology of our national symbol, along with behind-the-scenes pictures and stories on how they are cared for medically and surgically. There will also be a live bald eagle to take photos with!
9/21 – Peninsula Township Library
2893 Island View Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
At 6:30 PM
*LIVE Bald Eagle will be present
9/22 – East Bay Township Building
1965 N 3 Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49696
At 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
*NO Live Bald Eagle will be present
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