PINE RIVER AUDUBON SOCIETY OF CADILLAC, MICHIGAN
Fostering the appreciation and protection of birds, wildlife and their habitats through community programs, field trips and projects.
Pine River Audubon Society of Cadillac is a chapter of Michigan Audubon Society
( www.michiganaudubon.org ). All of our meetings and field trips are open to the public. Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the First Congregation Church, 200 E. Harris, Cadillac, Michigan. Field Trips are taken throughout the year.
WELCOME TO AUDUBON
2008-09! We are in our second year as an Audubon Chapter. Our goal is to provide a variety of informative nature-related programs to our community. We hope you will look over the following Fall programs and Field Trips, mark your calendars for the third Tuesday of each month and join us, either as old members, new members or guests. Please know that you are always welcome tocome and bring a friend. New this year - bring your faviorite bird photo to post on our "Bird Board" to share with members.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:
(All programs are located at the First Congregational Church, 200 E. Harris St)
Tuesday, April 21, 7 PM - The Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly
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Presented by: Heather Keough, wildlife biologist on the Baldwin District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. She will cover status, ecology, management and recovery efforts underway.
FAMILY BIRDING DAY AT KETTUNEN CENTER SCHEDULED FOR MAY 9TH.
Pine River Audubon Members are working with Kettunen Center to plan a fun and educational family day about birds. The plan is to have a bird walk in the morning for "early birds", another one after lunch, and possibly a third on wildflowers in the afternoon, all at the center. Dave Newhouse will be giving a talk on backyard birdfeeding and Matt Johnstone will talk about birding tools --optics, field guides, etc. Kettunen staff will be doing other programs for children. There will be three concurrent sessions, so folks can pick and choose. We will update you when plans are finalized. Should be a great event to bring your kids or grandkids and get out in some beautiful scenery.
More than two dozen events for birding enthusiasts and their families are scheduled at the First Annual West Michigan Birding Festival to be held in Ludington on May 15, 16, 17.
Presented by the Sable Dunes Audubon Society, the Festival will focus on activities for beginning and advanced birders as well as children. There will be field trips to Ludington State Park, to Gooseneck Lake, and to other sites visited by migrating birds, such as endangered Piping Plover and birds that make their home in western Michigan. Field trips will be guided by expert naturalists and biologists. The festival will also provide social time and a variety of presentations, from "Bird Calls and Identification" to "Dragon Foes and Damsel Flies." For more information, contact Judy at 231-843-4826.
Join Us!
Pine River Audubon Society
members are a diverse group of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy a common interest in the natural world and are working together to preserve and protect our natural heritage.
Enjoy informative programs and field trips with our Society. Membership is open to all who embrace promoting an appreciation for and a better understanding of birds, plants and animals of northern Michigan, preserving our natural environment, and preventing any activities that may pose a threat of our natural environment.
Our yearly dues are $10 for an individual and $15 for family. To join (or to renew your membership), open and complete the Membership Application then print it out and mail it with your check (payable to Pine River Audubon Society) to the address shown on the application. If you have any questions regarding membership, etc please contact us via email: pineriveraudubon@hotmail.com
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP: We encourage you to join our efforts by supporting this group with your membership and/or donation. We appreciate your support! Your dues are used locally to bring in speakers and fund projects. Memberships run annually from September to September and are $10 each, $15 family. You may pay at the next meeting or send your dues to: Lowell Corbin, 7330 N. Asplund Road, Tustin, MI 49688. Please remember to include your
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We saw some new faces at our first meeting in September . . .Welcome! It's nice to know we’re reaching new people. Please pass an invitation along to anyone you think might be interested. We encourage you to Become a Member or Renew Your Membership for the 2008-09 year.
For questions, E-mail: lcorbin@hughes.net
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