Benzie Audubon Club promotes an appreciation for and better understanding of the plants and animals of Northern Michigan.

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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.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. (Birding), 7 p.m. (Potluck) Shorebirds & Beach Picnic
Location: Peterson Road Beach, SBDNL
John and Char Ester will host this annual summer affair, and they'll provide hot dogs and a beach fire. Bring beach food to share, your beach chairs, table service and a log. Please RSVP to John & Char at 325-2445 so they can have a count on the number of people attending and can provide enough hot dogs.

Saturday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. Summer Birds & Plants
Location: Boardman River Nature Center located south of Traverse City on Cass St. between South Airport and Keystone. Meet at the parking lot in front of the nature center.
In this joint field trip with Grand Traverse Audubon, Tom Ford will take us on the trails and share lots of information on the birds and plants we find. For more information check the Nature Center website.