Birding Expo in Detroit, February 14

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birding exhibit (photo from the Outdoor Adventure Center)

from Michgan's Outdoor Adventure Center

While this event is not in West Michigan, it may have enough statewide appeal to draw participants. The 2026 Birding Expo is held at the Outdoor Adventure Center at 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207. Date is Sunday, February 15, 2026, from noon to 3:30 pm. Seniors may register to attend an earlybird session from 10:30 to noon.

Birding is a wonderful way to connect with our natural resources. Come and learn all about it! Exhibitors from various local organizations will be ready to help you get started with a healthy, fun hobby for the new year with information about: Bird identification and behavior.
• Local birding field trip opportunities.
• Feeding birds in your yard.
• Using binoculars.
• Parks and natural areas to visit.
• And much more!

Those age 55 or older can register for the Early Bird Hour, 10:30 a.m.– noon, for a jumpstart to the event. There is a fee. Register at the link below.

Register at Outdoor Adventure Center


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AuSable Valley Rec Expo at Grayling, April 24

AuSable Expo (photo from the web site)

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The AuSable Valley Recreation Expo is scheduled for April 24, 25 at the Ramada Inn Conference Center, Grayling, Michigan. Open 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

Events include:

• ATVing for the Young, the Old, the Disabled, For the Family!
• An Introduction to GeoCaching
• Firewise
• Dutch Oven Cooking demonstration
• Nature Journaling Workshop
• Enhancing Riverfront Property
• AuSable Fisheries Habitat Management
• Fishing the Historical AuSable
• The Art of Hand-crafting Fly Fishing Reels
• 75 Years of Hartwick Pines
• Introduction to Disc Golf
• Hands-On Digital Photography Workshop
• Bird Watching in Crawford County
• General Aviation Access to Recreational Opportunities
• Grayling's Historic River Highway
• Lunch with the Legends of the AuSable Canoe Marathon
• Track Casting Workshop
• Michigan Elk Management
• Development of Permanent Wildlife Food Plots

A children's workshop table will be open throughout the entire event.

Dozens of exhibitors will be on hand with booths for information and sales.

See AuSable Expo
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Quiet Water Symposium - March 1 at MSU

canoeists on the Huron River

The 13th Annual Quiet Water Symposium is scheduled as a part of the Agriculture and Natrual Resources Week at Michigan State University.

The symposium is an annual event where those who share a love of outdoor, non-motorized recreation come together to share experiences and adventures in the great outdoors. Equipment, water resources, and opportunities to participate in activities are also major thems of the event.

Participate on Saturday March 1, 2008 in Lansing at the Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education (Farm Lane, south of Mt Hope - on the campus of MSU). The doors open at 9:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM. Admission is $8.00 for adults, under 12 are free.

Activities including canoeing, kayaking, biking, diving, sailing and fishing. Beautiful hand-built canoes, kayaks, rowing craft, outdoor gear, antique and restored classic canoes, traditional snowshoes, and bicycles will be on display. There are children's activities, demonstrations of re-canvassing canoes, outdoor cookery, fly tying and more.

If you're looking for a fun way to ponder warmer days in the outdoors, this would be an event worth visiting.

from Quiet Waters Symposium
Also see Agriculture And Natural Resources Week - Not Just for Farmers
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