Jul 13 2008 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Leonard Preserve for Butterflies in July Back by popular demand, please join field trip leaders Roger Kuhlman, John Swales and Roger Wykes at the Leonard Preserve near Manchester to look for butterflies in July. Since there is limited parking at Leonard Preserve, we will meet first at the #4 sign near Sears in Briarwood Mall parking lot at 9:00 am. We will arrange carpools and depart at 9:15 am. From Briarwood it is approximately a 40 - 45 minute drive to Manchester and the Leonard Preserve. We will arrive in time for a 10:00 am start. Unlike birds, butterflies are late risers so we can sleep in a little too. As with all summertime field activities, it is likely to be quite warm to downright hot. Please bring adequate fluids for hydration and dress appropriately with hat and light colored clothing. We will be in meadows and fields much of the time, so this means bright sun. Sun screen is advised. Since the trip will span lunch time, please bring snacks or other food that you will need to carry you over. We will begin our search for butterflies around the parking lot and will continue on from there. Some walking will be required, but it should be mostly level and easy. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Leonard Preserve offers unusual habitat that is described as dry sand prairie. Target species include: Aphrodite Fritillary, Meadow Fritillary and Little Yellow. This is one of my favorite field trips. I cannot say enough about the skill and knowledge of our leaders. Please join us if you can. You won't be disappointed. Aug 19 2008 7:30 PM   Up Close With a Live Eagle, Owl, and Hawk Tuesday, August 19, 7:30pm (note Tuesday date!) Up Close and Personal With a Live Eagle, Owl and Hawk: How Raptors Have Adapted To Survive In Their Habitats -- And In Ours, featuring Francie Krawcke of the Leslie Science Center. This kid-friendly event is co-sponsored by the Huron Valley chapter of the Sierra Club. Aug 28 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Sep 04 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Sep 11 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Sep 18 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Sep 25 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Oct 02 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Oct 09 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed. Oct 16 2008 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   Nichols Arboretum for Fall Migration Eight week series starting Thursday, August 28, 2008 through Thursday, October 16, 2008. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Please click on google map link below. maps.google.com Please join us for one or all of this eight week series of walks through Nichols Arboretum to monitor and observe fall migration. These are well-attended, leaderless walks and a terrific opportunity to meet and bird with others. This is our third season monitoring fall migration through the Arb. Fall migration is much different than our spring migration. Instead of hurrying through on the way to their nesting grounds, the fall migrants sort of trickle in and quietly take their time about it all. Many are in their basic or first year plumage and new identification challenges await. Additionally, the Arb is beautiful in fall. This is our opportunity to say goodbye, so to speak, to our migrant visitors until next spring and enjoy Michigan's crisp, spectacular autumn. Please join us if you can; you won't be disappointed.