Monthly Archives: December 2024

Calling Volunteers for Christmas Bird Count (December 18th and 21st, 2024)

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Amy Kohlhepp

The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) began in 1900.  It is an annual winter census of birds across the Western hemisphere. This bird survey is one of the two largest long-term data sets used to estimate bird population trends. This … Continue reading →

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Bird & Wildlife Sightings

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Amy Kohlhepp

We have had some interesting bird sightings in the area. Refer to our Bird & Wildflower Sightings page from the tab above. Yellow Throated Warbler Photo by Jason Shaw

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Manoomin, The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan by Barbara Barton (A Book Review by Ed Davis)

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Amy Kohlhepp

This review was provided by AVA Member, Ed Davis, who is also President of the Friends of the Parks Library. WHEN  CULTURES  CLASHED                                                                                  By Ed Davis         Rack it up to being in the right place at the right time.  I’m a member of … Continue reading →

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