Macomb Audubon Programs

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, May 4, 2026 - Program:Birding India (Western Ghats) and Sri Lanka
7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)

India is a large country that profits from the presence of the Himalayas, such that their weather is typical warm. It's also a large country with a large list of species. Sri Lanka is the island nation immediately off the southern coast of India. This trip was designed to explore the southern peninsula of India, primarily in and around the Western Ghats (mountains) and Sri Lanka. India has a large list of bird species and Sri Lanka has a number of endemics worth looking for. This presentation will cover a month-long exploration in search of new birds.

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. .

Monday, april 6, 2026 - Program: All About Loons
7:00 PM, Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights. (click here for map)

Presented by: Bay Noland Armstrong

Mark your calendarsfor our April meeting led by Bay Noland-Armstrong, an instructor from the Farmington Hills Nature Center. Bay will speak to us at our nature center at Sterling Heights, teaching us 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 2 | P a g e pairs remaining in the state, these aquatic birds are threatened by human disturbance, boat wakes, shoreline development, and pollution. They are strong yet beautiful, often known best for their haunting calls. Many of you are already very familiar, but if not, look them up. You’ll have very likely heard them before! Social hour is at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7:00 p.m. For updates on meetings or other Macomb Audubon news, follow us on Facebook and/or our website. .

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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.