OIAS offers an informative and diverse series
of lectures and fun programs. We welcome visitors.
Join us for our
2008/2009 series of programs at:
Church of the Dunes
717 Sheldon
Grand Haven, MI
All programs begin at 7:30 p.m.
2008 - 2009 Programs
September 16 - 7:30
Raptor Rehabilitation
Sue Stamy -
Braveheart Rehabilitation Center in Twin
Lake, has been a wildlife rehabilitator for over 13 years. She will show some
wild birds of prey and discuss their unique qualities and needs.
October 21 - 7:30
Invasive
Fish Species in the Great Lakes
Carl Ruetz, III, Annis Water Resources Institute, GVSU
November
18 - 7:30
MAS Bird Conservation Projects in Michigan
Tom Funke - Michigan Audubon Society
January 20 - 7:30
Ottawa County Parks Update
Chip Franke - Ottawa County Parks Naturalist,
will present a program on the parks greenway initiatives
and give updates on several current projects including the nature education
center, Mt. Pisgah, North Ottawa Dunes and a new Lake Michigan park that is on
the horizon.
February
17 - 7:30
From the Cutover to the Coast Guard City: A visual history of land cover change
in Grand Haven, Michigan
Erik Nordman - Department of Biology, GVSU -
The talk will cover Michigan's historic role in timber production, the great
fires of the late 19th century, agriculture's rise and decline, and today's
residential expansion. Implications for bird habitat will be discussed.
March 17
- 7:30
Title to be
Announced
Paul Keenlance - Dept.
Biology, GVSU - title TBA
April 21
- 7:30
Michigan's Important Birding Areas, and Update on the Search for
the Ivory Billed Woodpecker
Caleb Putnam, Michigan IBA Coordinator,
will discuss the history of the IBA program, and update us on the current
locations and emphasis in Michigan. Having participated in the search for the
Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Caleb will also update us on the search, some history,
current search efforts, and potential for success.
May 19
- 6:30
Annual Potluck
& Members’ “Show-and-Tell” Slide Show
