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.

November 1 – Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Landscape

Have you wondered how to give birds and butterflies more opportunities for success in the urban environment? Esther will discuss incorporating native plants into your current landscape.

Presenter: Esther Durnwald, Michigan Wildflower Farm, Portland, MI

7:00 pm at Fenner Nature Center

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.