Canton Connections
A Foraging We Will Go: Mushroom Hunting in Michigan
There are over 50 varieties of edible mushrooms in Michigan, but the star of the show is the morel. Learn more about foraging here.
CPL Staff Spotlight: Dolores
Meet our staff and get to know Dolores, one of our wonderful Circulation Assistants.
Know Your Org: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
The SMLC works to preserve natural lands and open spaces across SE Michigan. Discover how they’re working to protect our environment here.
Catch up with Canton
Finding Your People: How to Join a Group (or Start Your Own)
Counter loneliness, build community or just learn something new by connecting with others. We can help!
Enrich Your Mind with Michigan History Resources
Explore these online history resources to get a rich portrait of Michigan’s past.
Know Your Org: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Over 35,000 Michiganders are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Learn how the Michigan Parkinson Foundation supports individuals and families.
Meet Kay: (Almost) a Century of Wisdom and Service
In celebration of Older Americans Month, get to know Canton resident Kay, who has over 100 years of wisdom and experiences to share.
Finding Your People: How to Join a Group (or Start Your Own)
Counter loneliness, build community or just learn something new by connecting with others. We can help!
Enrich Your Mind with Michigan History Resources
Explore these online history resources to get a rich portrait of Michigan’s past.
Know Your Org: Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Over 35,000 Michiganders are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Learn how the Michigan Parkinson Foundation supports individuals and families.
Meet Kay: (Almost) a Century of Wisdom and Service
In celebration of Older Americans Month, get to know Canton resident Kay, who has over 100 years of wisdom and experiences to share.
Birding
New to birding? Try this free online birding essentials course. Then check out the sections below to start your flight into the world of birding.
Apps to Learn About and Identify Birds
- Merlin Bird ID (Cornell Labs) helps you identify birds around you with the world's largest database of bird sightings, sounds, and photos.
- Audubon Bird Guide (National Audubon Society) offers a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds.
- eBird Mobile features migration maps, pictures, songs and hotspots that connect you to eBird, opens a new window, a global online database which shares your data for scientific research, education, and conservation.
Track Bird Migrations
BirdCast's live bird migration map will help you track large movements of birds across the United States. See which birds are traveling across our area with the Michigan migration dashboard.
Find a Birding Hotspot
Check out the interactive map or Detroit Bird Alliance's list of Birding Hotspots to find your next birding destination. Want to venture outside Southeast Michigan? Explore this interactive global hotspot map created by eBird.
Connect with Other Birders
- The iNaturalist app features a social network to share with fellow naturalists and contribute to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
- The Piper Plover is a protected shorebird that nests along the Great Lakes shore. Volunteer with Great Lakes Piping Plover to monitor nesting activities and join the community.
- Grow your love of birding through the Detroit Bird Alliance. They create community through events, tips and guides.
- Through conservation, education and research, the Michigan Audubon connects birds and people. They sponsor trips, workshops and tours.
- Visit the Washtenaw County Bird Watching webpage for information on birds and birding events and to track local birding hotspots.