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JACKSON AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS CALENDAR

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NOTE: Except as noted, all meetings will take place at Ella Sharp Museum. A social time begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by the program/meeting at 7:30 p.m .

Meetings and Programs

Thursday, September 13, 2007--
Lathe Claflin will present "A Sky Full of Hawks: the River of Raptors In Vera Cruz, Mexico." Lathe will narrate as he shares pictures of his recent trip to this important site for raptors migration.

Thursday, October 11, 2007--
Randy Hill,education director of the Dahlem Conservancy will present "Aquatic Invasive Species, the Impact on the Great Lakes Ecosystem." Randy will discuss major invaders, what the current effects are as well as recent invasions and their projected effects on our Great Lakes.

Thursday, November 8, 2007--
Learn how you can help protect our earth through practical application. Lisa Kamil is from the Climate Project, an educational organization that trains & educates individuals to fight global warming.

Thursday, January 10, 2008--
Don and Robyn Henise will present "Kenya Birding Safari." Don and Robyn will take us on a birding safari where you will see slides of many of Kenya's Big manmals and a sampling of its 1000 species of birds with views of many lakes and reserves in the area.

Friday, February 8, 2008 Location: Vista Grande Villa--
Chris Vonlonkhuyzen will present "Galapagos Revisited". This will be a compilation of five trips he made before, during, and after El Nino. This is a wonderful place to visit. Come join us. PLEASE BRING A DESSERT to share.

Thursday, March 13, 2008--
Annual Membership Meeting: Ella Sharp Museum--Board election and program--Brad Whaley, director of the Dahlem Conservancy, will present a hands-on program including the disection of an owl pellet and a presentation on bird adaptation. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.

Thursday, April 10, 2008--
Gary Siegrist and Lathe Claflin will present "The Magic of Spring Migration," extending our program schedule one more month.

Outings, Workshops, Workbees:

Saturday, September 8, 2007 (9:00 am)--
Haehnle Sanctuary Workbee: Sanctuary Seymour Road Parking Lot. Come help get Haehnle ready for the thousands of visitors who will be stopping by to see the cranes. Leader-Ron Hoffman (769-6891)

Fieldtrip: Saturday, September 15, 2007 (8:00 am)--
Meet at Eastside Meijer parking lot, at the Michigan Avenue exit off 127 South.Hawk Festival at Erie Metro ParkSee live birds, demonstrations, and exhibits along wh the fall migration of birds of prey. This is a premier hawk-watching site. Leaders: Connie Spotts (529-9031) & Lathe Claflin

Workshop: Sunday, September 16, 2007 (2:00 pm) Dahlem-
Audubon Purple Martin Workshop, Dahlem Center--Do you want Purple Martins? This workshop will give you information about this "WANTED BIRD." Leader: Connie Spotts (529-9031)

Fieldtrip: Saturday October 20 & Sunday 21, 2007 (4:00 PM) Sandhill Crane Tour--
Choose either day and meet in the Haehnle Sanctuary Seymour Road parking lot to learn about our Jackson County cranes. Leader: Ron Hoffman (769-6891)

Christmas Bird Count: Saturday, December 15, 2007--
Join a count team and help gather data to be used in determining national trends in avian population numbers and distribution. Lunch at Gary and Nancy Siegrist's home at noon; dinner at Steak's Eatery (Vandercook Lake near the McDevitt Road exit off 127S) at 6:30 pm for count tally and great bird sightings. Anyone is welcome at dinner whether taking part in the count or not. Leaders: Don & Robyn Henise (795-7752)

Fieldtrip: Saturday, January 12, 2008 (6:30 PM)--
Live Owls at the Dahlem Conservancy--This trip includes an indoor program on owls and then a walk on the trails to talkWith the owls using our own recordings. Bring a flashlight and warm clothes. Leader: Brad Whaley. Please register at 782-3453.

Fieldtrip: Saturday-Sunday, February 2-3, 2008--
Sault Ste. Marie--Join Lathe Claflin and Gary Seigrist for a weekend of birding in the great North in search of owls, crossbills and redpolls. Make your own motel reservation. Call Lathe for more information. Leaders: Lathe Claflin (522-3949) and Gary Siegrist

Fieldtrip: Saturday, March 22, 2008 Early waterfowl (9:00 AM)--
Meet at Eastside Meijer parking lot, at the Michigan Avenue exit off 127 South. Roy Dane will lead us around the Jackson area in search of early waterfowl migration. Leader: Roy Dane (914-1393)

Saturday, March 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m., Haehnle Sanctuary Spring Workbee.
 Meet Haehnle Sanctuary at the Seymour Roar Parking Lot. Leader: Ron Hoffman (517-769-6891).

 Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m., Kate Palmer Sanctuary workbee.

Saturday, April 5, 2008 (7:00),  Dahlem Center Martin Workshop
Call 782-3453 to register.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 (10:00 am) , Kate Palmer Workbee
Joyce Peterson, Sanctuary Director: 563-8725

Sunday, April 20, 2008 (1:00 pm) , Earth Day at Cascades Falls Park
Jackson Audubon members will distribute information and lead bird walks. Barbara Anderson: 563-8230

Saturday, May 17, 2008 (7:00am or 9:30 am)  , Birds and Breakfast
Meet at Haehnle Sanctuary for early birding at 7:00 am or meet at 9:30 at the Portage Lake boat launch picnic area for a provide breakfast followed by more birding. Gary Siegrist: 522-5990 or Amy Ennis: 750-1476

Saturday, May 31, 2008 (6:30 am) , Fieldtrip to Oak Openings Park in Ohio
(One hour from Jackson) This is one of the last oak savannas in the area. Possible sightings may include Blue Grosbeaks, Yellowbilled Cuckoo, Cerulean and Hooded Warblers, Yellow-breasted Chat, Lark and Grasshopper Sparrows. Bring a lunch and repellent and meet at Eastside Meijer parking lot. Spaces available are limited! Please contact Lathe Claflin (522- 3949) to make your reservation.

Saturday, June 14, 2008 (10:00 am) , Wine and Birding Festival at Ella Sharp Museum.
Audubon will have a booth and hand out information and lead birding trips.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 (2:00 pm) , Monarch Workshop at Dahlem Center
Call 782-3453 to register Saturday, June 28, 2008 (11:00 am) Purple Martin and Audubon Party at Connie Spotts’ place on Crispell Lake Bring a snack or passing dish and a nature item for the drawing. Call Connie Spotts for directions: 529-9031.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 (10 am) , Fieldtrip: The Big Tree Tour
Participants will measure the magnificent Kentucky Coffee Tree at Bloomfield Park in addition to five other champs in or near the city of Jackson. No requirements other than your curiosity. Meet at Eastside Meijer parking lot. Bob Venners: 782-4686

Saturday, July 26, 2008 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm),  Birds, , Blooms, and Butterfly Festival at the Dahlem Center
Activities will include programs, demonstrations, and environmental booths. Call 782-3453 for more information.

Saturday, August 2, 2008 (TBA), Fieldtrip: Pointe Mouille Shorebirds
August is a good time to search for migrant shorebirds in this vast wildlife management area. Reservations are essential as we hope to have a special permit to enter the refuge by vehicle. Call Don

For more information on events call 517-782-3453