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 Trip
April 25 (Saturday) Arcadia Marsh Field Trip
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 you live in Interlochen or thereabouts, please contact me to determine a meet up spot, due to construction, if you want to carpool/caravan. If you would like, you can also meet up with the group at the St. Pierre trailhead (16738 Saint Pierre Rd, Arcadia, MI) at about 8:15.
Contact Leader Jenny Young (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 26 – 8:00 am – Timbers Recreation Area
https://maps.app.goo.gl/452AfyXWTZick8Re7
Walking surfaces are 2 miles of unpaved path through forest past Long Lake and Fern Lake
Contact Leader Jenny Young (jenny@timandjenny.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. MakerFest 2026
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