** EVENT FULL ** Join the waitlist by emailing julia@huronpines.org.

Join us May 10 for the third annual Birding Big Sit at North Point Nature Preserve. 

Located just east of Alpena, this preserve is home to almost 1,400 acres of forested wetlands, four miles of undeveloped shoreline and rare ecosystems found only along the Great Lakes. With Thunder Bay to the south and Misery Bay to the north, this rugged peninsula is an optimal location for spotting birds during spring migration. Public access to North Point Nature Preserve is permitted only during guided events like this one.

This event is open to people of all levels of birding and outdoor experience, and experts will be on site to help fledgling birders build their skill. Participants will meet at the NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center before busing out to the preserve. Attendees will be in groups and spread out to different locations around the preserve to document the birds they see and hear.

Participants should expect some walking on two-track trails and being outside for the duration of the event. Bathrooms will be available on site. A reusable water bottle, snacks, sun protection and binoculars are recommended.

For transportation reasons, we ask that all participants register by Friday, May 2nd.

This event is hosted by Huron Pines. Huron Pines is leading the effort to inspire lakeshore communities in Michigan to join the Lake Huron Forever initiative.

Event partners include Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Thunder Bay Audubon Society and Spencer High, conservationist, wildlife educator and owner of Querkus Creative Consulting.