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
August 7 (Friday) 6pm – 9pm – FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Grand Traverse Audubon Participation
Join us during this Traverse City traditional block party held downtown Traverse City. Friday Night Live is a perennial local favorite – a block party celebrating community and camaraderie to wind down the summer season. This FREE event features live music and performances, nonprofit organizations providing interactive games, food and beverage vendors, and a variety of entertainment.
Grand Traverse Audubon will have a table there with activities while bringing awareness of our club to the community.
Friday Night Live Website: Friday Night Live – Downtown Development Assoc.
Friday Night Live Vendors|
Our Next Sunday Bird Walk
August 2 – Leelanau Trail at Fouch Road Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vJ7VbZwhUr6JtYoy5
Paved extension of the Tart Trail.
Contact Leader Merry Vander Linden (merryvl952@gmail.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events
NWS (National Writer Series) presents: Nature and the Mind
A conversation between: Dr. Marc Berman, PhD, and GT Regional Land Conservancy’s Terrie Taylor
Sunday, August 2: 7:00 pm- 8:30 PM (6:00 pm doors open)
Milliken Auditorium – Dennos Museum
Dr. Marc Berman will have a conversation with GTRLC Board member, Terrie Taylor, as he introduces the new revolutionary scientific field in prescribing nature to contribute to and enhance physical, mental, and social health. Ticket information is available at nationalwriterseries.org *(Grand Traverse Audubon Members FREE with code: TREEHUGGER for Promocode.)
Nature and the Mind Ticket Information
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September 21 & 22 (Monday and Tuesday) Comeback of our National Symbol in Michigan – Peninsula & Eastbay Libraries
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
9/22 – East Bay Public Library or East Bay Township Building – Yet to be determined (will add address when finalized)
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