Items of Interest
Image by Tim Tesar – Green Heron
Protecting Kleinstuck Preserve
October 25, 2019
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 singular opportunity to protect the undeveloped wooded acreage that adjoins the eastern border of Kleinstuck
Paris to Pittsburgh
May 24, 2019
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 having across the U.S., as well as actions that individuals, businesses, cities, counties, and states
Stop Sandhill Crane Hunting in Michigan
April 26, 2019
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
October 4, 2018
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 habitat to fly into when windows mirror the sky and trees behind them. Birds typically
DNR Licensed Bird and Mammal Rehabilitators
September 15, 2018
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 and have web access, you can go to the Michigan DNR website which lists all
Why many bird seed mixes are filled with stuff birds won’t eat
August 9, 2018
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/07/31/why-many-bird-seed-mixes-are-filled-with-stuff-birds-wont-eat/
Year of the Bird, May 2018 Call to Action: Contact your Legislators
April 24, 2018
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. The National Audubon Society’s study on Birds & Climate Change in our National Parks
TwentyTwo years of kal-haven trail walks
April 15, 2018
By Ilse Gebhard It’s been 22 years since the start of the Kal-Haven Trail walks in 1996, two decades plus. It started out every week for 10 months, taking off July and August. Over the years, for various reasons, the number of months became fewer. First we eliminated December through February and 8 years ago