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Michigan Audubon designates Alpena a Bird City Michigan community
Summary
Michigan Audubon representative Linda Smith presented Alpena’s Bird City Michigan recognition, highlighting 19 bird-friendly actions — from habitat restorations to educational programs — and invited partners for a group photo with the award.
Linda Smith, director of partnerships for Michigan Audubon, presented Alpena with a Bird City Michigan designation and read elements of the city’s submission, noting work on habitat restoration (Island Park, Mishikiwis Park), window-collision programs and native-plant gardens. She said the program recognizes communities for bird-friendly actions across habitat, threat reduction, education and sustainability.
Smith noted support from many local organizations and partners and encouraged a group photo to celebrate the recognition. Council members and staff thanked Michigan Audubon and those community partners who contributed to the application.
