Why Buy a Duck Stamp?
Since 1934, sales of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps have contributed over $800 million and protected over 6 million acres of habitat in our national refuge system. (Long-tailed Duck photograph by Jack Wyatt)
Seeing Stars: How Birds Use the Night Sky During Migration
Can Voices from the Macaulay Library Help Return Illegally Captured Birds Back Home? By Kathi Borgmann
Illegal wildlife trade is a booming billion-dollar business, ranking third among illegal activities after drug and human trafficking. Many millions of live and dead animals across the globe are sold every year for traditional medicines, jewelry, and personal collections. Among…
Protecting Kleinstuck Preserve
The Stewards of Kleinstuck invite you to an informational meeting about the forested land for sale at 2000 Hudson Street on Wednesday evening, October 30th. This privately held parcel of 11 acres was recently listed for sale and presents a…
Paris to Pittsburgh
CLIMATE CHANGE FILM JUNE 10The National Geographic documentary “Paris to Pittsburgh” will be shown Monday, June 10 at 7:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, 321 W. South St. This film examines the stunning effects climate change is already…
Stop Sandhill Crane Hunting in Michigan
Please sign the petition to stop the proposed hunting of Sandhill Cranes in Michgan. Stop the Sandhill Crane hunt in Michigan
Avian Mortality from Window Collisions Presentation
A Bird’s Eye View Avian Mortality from Window Collisions Tuesday November 13, 5:30 – 8 pm Kirsch Auditorium, Fetzer Center, WMU Reception Provided; Open to all Birds don’t see glass. They perceive windows as passageways to fly through or as…
DNR Licensed Bird and Mammal Rehabilitators
Below is a listing of licensed rehabilitators in the Kalamazoo area as of fall 2018. If you have an injured animal, check to see what the rehabber will care for and call them directly. If you live outside the area…
Why many bird seed mixes are filled with stuff birds won’t eat
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/07/31/why-many-bird-seed-mixes-are-filled-with-stuff-birds-wont-eat/
Prairie Planting Day at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
Prairie Planting Party
Year of the Bird, May 2018 Call to Action: Contact your Legislators
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) plays an important role in America’s proud conservation legacy. LWCF has supported efforts to protect habitat in every state and provided funding to nearly every National Park, including Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Denali.…