Meeting Programs 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 -

Reptiles and Amphibians


 7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)
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Presented by: AnnMarie Cole

AnnMarie Cole will give us a presentation about reptiles and amphibians in Michigan. She's a naturalist at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. It'll be general herping information, with live ambassador animals!



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Many of you have likely been to Lake St. Clair Metropark (formerly known as “Metro Beach”), whether for one of our bird walks or bonfire events, birding on your own, or some other outdoor recreation activity like fishing, boating, or picnicking. If you’ve spent time enjoying this park, you may find our February program interesting. Join us as Steve Dishman, the park’s naturalist, gives a presentation about the history of this metropark. He’ll share info about the park’s creation, then move on to the many changes and developments that have happened over time, and, of course, talk about the birds seen there, including records from rare bird sightings dating back to the days before eBird. Come educate yourself and enjoy a night visiting with fellow Macomb Audubon friends. Social hour is at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, February 2, 2026 - Program:history of Lake st Clair Metropark
7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)
Monday, March 2, 2026 - Program: Sibley Prairie in Wayne County
7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)

Presented by: Trevor Hohenthaner

For our March 2 meeting, activist Trevor Hohenthaner will give a presentation about Sibley Prairie in Wayne County and efforts to protect it from development. Sibley Prairie Nature Preserve in Brownstown Township is a vital remnant of Michigan's rare lakeplain prairie, featuring diverse plant life, threatened species, and a mix of prairie and forest habitats. The Save Sibley Prairie Coalition is working to permanently protect the core 440 acres from development by raising $6 million by the end of 2026. .
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Monday, April 6, 2026 - Program: Loons and Loon Conservation
7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)

Presented by: Bay Noland-Armstrong

For our April 6 meeting, Bay Noland-Armstrong, an instructor at the Farmington Hills Nature Center, will give a presentation all about loons and loon conservation. The not so common Common Loon is listed as a threatened species in Michigan and is protected under state and federal laws. With only about 500-700 nesting pairs remaining in the state, they are threatened by human disturbance, boat wakes, shoreline development, and pollution.