Capital Area Audubon – Website for the Capital Area Audubon Society

Capital Area Audubon Society is dedicated to creating a greater awareness, appreciation and understanding of the interrelatedness of Michigan’s wild places and wild creatures, and the need for stewardship.

Monthly Meeting Time & Location

CAAS meets the first Thursday of the month, September through June, at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing (corner of Mt. Hope Ave. and Aurelius Rd.)

Refreshments at 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. following updates and announcements.

October 4 – Enjoying and Attracting Purple Martins

Purple Martins are the only bird species in the eastern half of the US that entirely depend on humans for their nesting cavities. Learn how to attract and care for these amazing aerial insectivores.

Presenter: Richard Wolinski, Author of Enjoying Purple Martins, The Martin Landlord’s Handbook

7:00 pm at Fenner Nature Center

October 14th – Bunker Preserve Bird Walk

Join the CAAS on Sunday, October 14th at 8:00 am for a field trip to the Bunker Road Nature Preserve at 4349 Bunker Rd, Mason, MI.

Fall Migration Bird Walks:

Saturdays in September, join a CAAS bird walk at Fenner Nature Center. Walks will begin at 9:00a.m. at the parking lot. Walks take place on September 8,15,22, and 29. Volunteers are needed to lead bird walks.

December 15 – East Lansing Christmas Bird Count.

Get out and enjoy some winter birding by participating in National Audubon’s annual Christmas bird count! Groups will survey areas in Greater Lansing and report findings at a dinner following the count. Details to be announced.