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:
October 8 – (Thursday) North Sky Raptor & Annual Officer Elections
To be held at the East Bay Township Hall / 1965 N 3 Mile Road / Traverse City, MI 49696 at 7:00. An Ambassador with North Sky Raptor will be on site with live raptors that they’ve been rehabilitating and housing at their rehabilitating center.
This is the meeting when we elect officers for 2026. If you would like to take part in the nomination committee, (party of 3), please volunteer with: Kathy Flegel kflegel33@gmail.com
Our Next Sunday Bird Walk
September 13 – 9:00 am – Maple Bay Natural Area
https://maps.app.goo.gl/J7XdgJW7CuhMU3Zi9
Trails along the bay and woods, and views of Petobego Pond
Contact Leader, Kathie Wiley (dujour1@gmail.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events
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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