Grand Rapids Audubon Club

06/05/2026

Sorry for the delay everyone! May is a crazy month - for people AND birds!

Updated June event calendar is here 👏🏼

06/03/2026

05/22/2026

Do you plant for birds? Learn more at https://www.michiganaudubon.org/conservation/bird-friendly-plants/

05/22/2026

Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

05/18/2026

Thanks for having us!

05/18/2026

Shoutout to Dr. Daniel Goldberg, club board member-at-large, for dropping some facts about the woodpeckers who inspired WOOD TV8's mascot!

A red-headed woodpecker, named Willie Wood, was once the cartoon mascot of WOOD TV8. Now, it’s a vulnerable species in the state of Michigan.

05/12/2026

Oh no! You’ve found a baby bird on the ground, apparently alone and in distress. 🐥 Its tiny chirps may pull at your heartstrings, and it can be tempting to spring into action—but, not all baby birds need rescuing. That's why it's so important to stop and assess the situation.

If they do need your help, how to help them depends on a few factors: does this bird need immediate medical attention? And is it a nestling or a fledgling? Take a look at this graphic to determine how and when to assist baby birds—then click the link in our comments to learn more!

🖌️: Julie Rossman/Audubon

05/12/2026

Join the “Less Lawn More Life” Challenge!

Did you know that lawns use more water and pesticides per acre than a farm? This spring, join thousands across America restoring nature in their own backyards by signing up for the Less Lawn More Life challenge! Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will be guided through a series of fun, free, and expert-led weekly challenges that show up in their inbox. Sign up at lesslawnmorelife.com.

Learn more and join the challenge: https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/

Photo: Black-throated green warbler by Enya deFeijter (.defeijter)