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The Benzie Audubon club promotes an appreciation for and a better understanding of the plants and animals of northwest Michigan.

Our major objectives are promoting an appreciation for and a better understanding of the plants and animals of northern Michigan, preserving our natural environment, and preventing any activities that may pose a threat to our natural ecology. To meet our mission we offer educational programs and seasonal field trips and provide members with the Meadowlark newsletter. The Benzie Audubon Club is a tax-exempt charitable organization and a chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society. All of our meetings and field trips are open to the public without charge. Meetings are usually held the first Thursday of each odd month (January, March, etc.) at the Tribal Outpost at 7282 Hoadley Road in Benzonia (see map). Field trips are taken throughout the year.

10/08/2026

The Benzie Audubon Club is joining the modern age - we now have online membership purchasing available! While all programming and field trips remain free, regardless, becoming a member helps support these events. Funds are also contributed to the club's environmental mini grant program. You can learn more about that program and become a member on our website! --> www.benzieaudubon.org/membership

Become a Member of The Benzie Audubon Club Enjoy informative programs and field trips with kindred spirits! Under our Bylaws, membership in the Benzie Audubon Club is open to all who embrace the mission set forth on our HOME page. Since we are a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c...

09/28/2026

We have one more official field trip this fall! Join us next month to spot fall waterfowl in Sleeping Bear Dunes. More info: www.BenzieAudubon.org

08/27/2026

Please join us in September! On September 3rd, the Benzie Conservation District is presenting on community empowerment in regard to protecting our special natural resources. Later in the month, on September 19th, Doug Cook is leading a field trip to spot fall migratory species. We hope to see you there! 🐦

08/10/2026

Please join us on Thursday, September 3rd as we welcome the Benzie Conservation District as our presenters! We will be learning about their efforts to engage the community to protect the region's invaluable natural resources from land to water. We will meet at the Mills Community House in Benzonia at 7pm. No registration is necessary and the program is open to the public!

07/14/2026

Whew, it's been a busy few birding months! Thank you to everyone who has attended a field trip or program - we have seen some incredible birds (and other animals and plants). From Piping Plover chicks to a Whooping Crane to wild orchids and more, Northern Michigan has been showing off its special natural features. We have a handful of events continuing into the fall as migration season returns. Visit www.BenzieAudubon.org/events for a complete list (or watch this space for reminders).

Enjoy this smattering of photos taken this spring and summer. If you have spotted anything you'd like to share, feel free to email the images to Emily Cook at [email protected]. We are always looking for more shots to share on social media and our website.

06/17/2026

Mark your calendars - and stay tuned for the fall programming schedule! 🦉

05/18/2026

Mark your calendars! June field trips are rapidly approaching and we'd love to see you. From forest trails to grasslands, the opportunities are great for summer birding.

05/04/2026

While anyone can participate in our programming regardless of club status, we always welcome new members! The nominal yearly fee goes toward club activities (including booking fantastic speakers) and is applied toward the Robert Lytle Education and Environment fund - Benzie Audubon's mini-grant program. Every bit helps keep the club running. The biggest news is we have officially entered the 21st century and are accepting membership dues online! For more information visit: https://www.benzieaudubon.org/membership

Photo: April 11, 2026 - Early Spring Birding field trip at Arcadia Marsh. Credit: Emily Cook

05/01/2026

Just a reminder, we have a busy birding week ahead - join us if you can!

🐦Saturday, May 2nd @ 9am - Field Trip: Beginning Birding
🐦Wednesday, May 6th @ 8pm - Field Trip: Night Sounds
🐦Thursday, May 7th @ 7pm - Program: Forest Birds with Vince Cavalieri from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
🐦Benzie/Global Big Day Count, May 9th (all day) - Team Birding Competition, pre-registration requested.

More information on these events and future programming can be found at www.BenzieAudubon.org/events

04/27/2026

May is a BIG month for birding. We hope you'll join us on one or more of our upcoming field trips. Interested in what else we have going on? Visit our website to see a complete list of 2026 events and to learn about becoming a club member. www.BenzieAudubon.org

Address

PO Box 804
Frankfort, MI
49635

Website

http://www.benzieaudubon.org/

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