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
May 30 – (Saturday) – Bridge Lake Kayak Birding Adventure (Two Spots Left!) (sign up below)
8:00 am BYOK: Explore water-loving warblers from your kayak on lovely Bridge Lake in Interlochen, MI Bridge Lake – Interlochen. You can check out the Bridge Lake hotspot on eBird, including the species list. This is a small, private inland lake with sparse obstructions. We’ll report our findings to Interlochen Center for the Arts as part of their biodiversity survey. Participation is understood to be at one’s own risk. Limited number of spaces (8). Registration required: Bridge Lake Kayaking Birding Registration. We will meet up at 8:00 am. Bring your own kayak! Contact leader Mary Ellen Newport with any questions: (419) 494-6471.
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.)
May 24 – 8:00 am –Shumsky Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yh9QYuQv5cPHLFMTA (Shumsky’s Canoe Launch)
Walking surface is a short walk along the road and Boardman River.
Contact Leader Jenny Young (jenny@timandjenny.com)
Our Next Community Partner Events:
May 23 – 9:30 am: Young Birders Hike – Lighthouse West
Leelanau Conservancy sponsored beginner young birder hike:
Join us for a fun and educational birding adventure designed especially for students in grades 4–8! During this guided hike at Lighthouse West Natural Area, participants will explore local habitats while learning how to spot and identify a variety of bird species. Binoculars will be provided if needed. Registration required:
Bird Detectives: Nature Hike for Young Explorers – The Leelanau Conservancy
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