Volunteering

Volunteers at Greenbelt Forest Preserves. Photo: Daniel Suarez/Audubon Great Lakes

Love the outdoors? Love birding? Why not take your passion to the next level and help collect the data that improves conservation policy, management and practices. From Climate Watch to spring grassland and wetland bird surveys to fall migration monitoring and our annual Christmas Bird Count, we've got you covered! Learn more about opportunities year-round to help birds in your backyard and beyond. 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

Bird Monitoring & Community Science Opportunities

Audubon Great Lakes Launches Marsh Bird Data Hub for Marsh Restoration in the Calumet Region
News

Audubon Great Lakes Launches Marsh Bird Data Hub for Marsh Restoration in the Calumet Region

New interactive data tool helps inform restoration efforts benefiting birds and people

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Birds In My Neighborhood
Bird-Friendly Communities

Birds In My Neighborhood Program

Volunteer-driven program that inspires students to recognize and appreciate the birds and habitat that surrounds them.

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MI Birds
MI Birds

MI Birds

MI Birds aims to deepen Michiganders engagement in the understanding, care, and stewardship of public lands that are important for birds and local communities.

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Climate Watch: Watching for Nuthatches or Bluebirds
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Climate Watch

Help us understand how birds are reacting to a rapidly changing climate.

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About the Great Backyard Bird Count
Citizen Science

About the Great Backyard Bird Count

Count for as little as 15 minutes in your own backyard to help expand our understanding of birds

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Local Conservation & Restoration Efforts

Conservation Volunteers
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Conservation Volunteers

Get outdoors with the local conservation community and make a difference for birds and the places they need.

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Ways You Can Help