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:
MARCH
March 12 (Thursday) Lower Rio Grande Valley Birding Adventure Program – Presented by:
Nate Crane / Matt Winkler / Jeremiah Stewart
Join us for this exciting recap of a destination birding trip to the Lower Rio Grande Valley that these fellas went on in January of this year. From Nate: “Our trip takes us from Corpus Christi and Port Aransas down to South Padre Island over to the renowned Santa Margarita Ranch. Lots of great photos and tips on how to bird the LRGV. A whirlwind 199 bird species in 7 days! “”
Our Next Field Trip
April 25 (Saturday) Arcadia Marsh Field Trip
The Grand Traverse Audubon Club annual field trip to Arcadia Marsh (on Route 22, Manistee County) is scheduled for Saturday April 25th. We’ll look for Sandhill Cranes, waterfowl, blackbirds, early warblers, and much more. *Parts of this trip will be accessible to those with mobility issues. Meet up at the car wash by Meijer on US 31 South at 7:00 AM and then carpool/caravan to the marsh. If if it more convenient for folks, we’ll also stop at Wendy’s parking lot at Interlochen Corners at 7:20 am to carpool/caravan to the marsh. If you would like, you can also meet up with the group at the marsh parking lot off of M-22 44.489058, -86.231795 at about 8:15. Contact leader Jenny Young with questions: jenny@timandjenny.com
Our Next Sunday Bird Walk
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.)
April 5- 7:30 am – meet at Medalie Park (south end of Boardman Lake)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oM9pEdQogMDwu6HQ7
Small grassy area, then paved pedestrian path and boardwalk.
Contact Leader Kirk Waterstripe(4walkinglightly@gmail.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events:
APRIL
April 25 (Saturday) – MakerFest by Recycle Smart and Traverse Area District Library 10am to 2 pm
Held at GT Civic Center. Join hundreds of folks attending the 3rd annual event at the Civic Center spotlighting adult and children’s activities with dozens of vendors. GT Audubon will have a table at this event with children activities, including a repeat of the popular Bird Shrink Art.
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