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) TBD (Stay tuned – your board of directors is busily working on a fall line-up)
Our Next Field Trips
Stay Tuned! We have some field trips in the works. June field trips were tremendously successful! We typically take July off and will most likely have a couple coming up in August.
Our Next Sunday Bird Walk
June Sunday Bird Walks
Join us at various locations around the area for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills. We’ll focus on identification skills, not just a big list. Outing time for the next Bird Walks will be announced via Bird Alert. Contact Coordinators listed below.
(Stay tuned to the Sunday Bird Walks of 2026; more to be announced in the next coming months.)
June 28 – 8:00 am – DeYoung Natural Area
https://maps.app.goo.gl/r2NK5y4TSjhuGrJK6 (Park in lot by the farmhouse)
Walking surface are a 1.5 mile upland trail through forests, open fields and past a stream
*If time permits, we will cross the road to walk the .5 mile trail to Cedar Lake.
Contact Leader Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events
June 24 (Wednesday) – 4:00 pm – Skegemog Raptor Center presents Raptors Up Close at Kingsley Farmers Market
205 S. Brownson Avenue / Kingsley, MI 49649
Join Skegemog Raptor Center at the Kingsley Farmers Market for an exciting live bird program featuring our ambassador raptors!
Known as “The Locals Market,” the Kingsley Farmers Market brings together local farmers, artisans, food vendors, live music, and community activities in beautiful Brownson Park. Before or after the program, explore the market, support local businesses, and enjoy everything this community gathering has to offer.
Get up close with incredible birds of prey while learning about their unique adaptations, natural behaviors, and important role in Michigan’s ecosystems. Our educators will share the stories of our ambassador birds and the work Skegemog Raptor Center does to rescue, rehabilitate, and conserve raptors throughout Northern Michigan.
This free, family-friendly program is perfect for nature lovers of all ages and offers a unique opportunity to experience these magnificent birds up close.
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