Monthly Meeting Time & Location
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – “Birds and Climate Change: An update on progress” with Dr. Susan Schneider, Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Board member, Senior Scientist for the sustainability nonprofit Root Solutions and faculty member at Western Michigan University
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that humanity has only five years to cut global greenhouse gas emissions in half, and the consequences of failure are dire – for us and for the natural world. Birds are already feeling the heat, and examples will be shared. Anyone who’s done a Christmas Bird Count or submitted to eBird has helped document climate-related changes in bird distribution, migration, and nesting. Climate initiatives from Audubon include National’s award-winning climate action guide and webpage, and many local chapter efforts. Good news is that quite a few proven climate solutions are available, already having an impact. But they need to be implemented, and everyone can help with that. We can make a difference for ourselves, the birds we love, and our irreplaceable living planet.
CAAS will meet the first Thursday of each month September 2025 through June 2026 at the Michigan Nature Association Meeting Room, 2310 Science Parkway, Okemos, MI.
Our meetings run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and include a program with a speaker on a topic of current interest to the birding community. Our meetings are open to members and nonmembers of all ages.