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Owl Prowl Campfire

February 25, 7-8:30pm

Harris Nature Center

3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, MI

Enjoy an evening around the campfire at the Harris Nature Center. Roast marshmallows, and learn all about Michigan Owls. Participants will enjoy a guided walk in the winter woods and search for signs of owls along the nature trails. The cost is $5/person and is payable at the time of the program.

Michigan Native Plant Conference

March 5, 9am - 5:30pm

Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI

Hear from Keynote Speaker Dr. Meredith Ann Zettlemoyer about “Extinction in our Backyards: Human Effects on Michigan Prairies.” Dr. Zettlemoyer presents an indepth study of the decline of native tallgrass prairies in southwest Michigan. She examines the conditions and traits that may influence species vulnerability to local extinctions. There will also be opportunities to network, learn and ask questions A delicious lunch will be served. In addition, there will be five webinars presented throughout the year featuring an array of exciting topics. Registration and full conference details are available atwildflowersmich.org/wam-conference

Spring Bluebird Festival

Saturday, March 25

Prince Conference Center

Grand Rapids, MI

This all-day educational event will include programs on bluebirds and other bird topics, a Bluebird Expo, children's activities, and a nature hike at the Bunker Interpretive Center. The keynote program will feature naturalist and filmmaker Charles St. Charles who has been working with MBS on a fascinating film highlighting bluebirds nesting cycle. General Admission is Free! For more information on the event, go to: www.michiganbluebirds.org/springfestival

MI Audubon Spring Tour Registration

Spring Birding Tour Registrations open soon, and will see out quickly. View the dates and registration details on their calendar at - www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/