2020/2021
Coffee with the Birds Information email
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Video: 2020 Mug Club Photo Contest Video Slide Show!
Thank you to everyone who entered the 2020 Photo Contest! We received 49 entries and a panel of judges has selected this year's winners! Watch the video below to see a slide show of all the entries put to music.
Tune in on 12/5/20 to see who the winners are and which image will show up on the 2021 Mug Club mug! Will it be your favorite?
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Coffee with the Birds Goes Virtual! 12/5/20
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and some baked goodies from the comfort and safety of your own home.
Watch the birds at the Nature Center feeders LIVE on your computer...with a naturalist as your viewing guide! (Link Below)
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Use this link to access the event on 12/5/20:
 This page will house an embedded YouTube window where you can watch the event as well as all the information you need to know about Coffee with the Birds and the Mug Club!
CwB Event Schedule:
12/5/20; 9:30 - 11:00 am
The event will include...
- Introduction to Coffee with the Birds
- Photo Contest winners and mug reveal
- Bird Feeder Watching with discussion of questions curiosities, sightings & stories
- Birding Expo of local bird clubs with informative video segments
- Drawing for DOOR PRIZE!
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The event will be hosted on the...
Click the link above to view the channel & subscribe. A huge thanks to our Kestrel Imagery, who is volunteering all the tech work and equipment behind the scenes to make this event possible!
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SHOUT OUT for submissions!
We need to hear from YOU!
To date, we have not responses to the request for bird-related questions, curiosities, sightings or stories to be discussed at the CwB event on 12/5/20. Please consider submitting by using the link below. Thank you!
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Mark your Calendars!
Here are the Upcoming CwB Livestream Dates & Tid Bit Program Topics:
- January 9 - Bird Identification: Snowy Owls
- February 13 - Birding Story: Teacher of the Woods
- March 6 - Species Profile (Photo Contest Winner): TBA
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2021 Mug Club Membership - PRE-SALE!
Membership supports the CwB program & feeding the birds at the Nature Center. Perks for members include...
- Exclusive, limited edition mug with the photo contest winner on it and stuffed with goodies!
- Event reminder magnet
- Membership Card (to be used for future deals from sponsors)
- Michigan Birds Checklist
- Entry into members-only door prizes
- Two member-only bird walks (spring & fall)
These perks may evolve as our pandemic situation changes. Hang in there!
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STEP 1: Purchase your Mug Club Membership - $25
Please note, you'll be purchasing your membership through our online system. You must first create an account, if you have not done so already. Once you log into your account, go under My Profile > Membership. Mug Club Membership will show there along with the 2021 motor vehicle permits. You can also use this system to sign up for programs, reserve facilities, and purchase Parks annual vehicle permits.
STEP 2: Pick up your mug
Contact-free pickup will be available at the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park on December 5 & 6 and January 2 & 3. You can only pick up your mug at these designated dates/times and you must sign up for a time slot.
Dates:
Once your signed up, show up at your designated time and park in front of the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park. Staff will bring your mug stuffed with goodies to you!
*In order to do this efficiently, please order your mug by the end of Friday, 12/4/20 if you plan to pick it up on 12/5 or 12/6 or by 1/1/21 if you plan to pick it up on 1/2 or 1/3. Thank you!
Step 3: Support our Sponsors!
Due to COVID-19, we've had a more difficult time securing perks for Mug Club Members from our sponsors. When we are able, we will update you on how you can participate with our sponsors in support of this program!
In the past, these fine sponsors have supported us. Please support them during this difficult time for so many businesses in our community.
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