Lake Erie: Birding the Islands and Shores

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Driver's license.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Meet the group at Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast in Put-in-Bay, Ohio   (or   whichever lodging you choose).

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:45 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, September 25, 2026 in Put-in-Bay, Ohio at Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast   (or   whichever lodging you choose).

End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. check-out; 12:00 Noon after field trip.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.25 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 70 miles .

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 92 miles .

Toledo Express Airport (TOL)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1-1.25 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 65 miles .

Arrival day is on 9/20/2026.

Meet the group at Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast in Put-in-Bay, Ohio (or & nbsp;whichever lodging you choose).

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 6:45 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, September 25, 2026 in Put-in-Bay, Ohio at Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast (or whichever lodging you choose).

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