Petoskey Audubon November 10 Program – Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center

Petoskey Regional Audubon Society (PRAS) is hosting a free in-person program on Tuesday, November 10, featuring Terri Thomasma, Licensed Veterinary Technician who serves as the Raptor Rehabilitation Coordinator for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Natural Resource Department at the Archie Kiogima Jr.-ba Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center in northern Michigan.

The Migizi Aviary and Rehabilitation Center officially opened in April 2026, establishing LTBB’s capacity to provide specialized care for injured raptors. Terri’s work includes diagnostic testing, medical treatment, patient conditioning, and release planning, as well as collaboration with veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and state and Tribal conservation partners.

Her work also supports ongoing bald eagle research conducted by the LTBB Natural Resource Department, including efforts to better understand what the outcomes of rehabilitated eagles following release. By combining veterinary medical knowledge, wildlife rehabilitation, research, and education, Terri contributes to the conservation of raptor populations throughout Michigan.

Terri recognizes that the Migizi are more than wildlife; they are messengers with deep cultural significance to the Anishinaabe people. Through the aviary’s rehabilitation, research, and developing educational initiatives, she is committed to protecting these winged relatives, supporting Tribal conservation efforts, and strengthening the connection between Tribal communities and the natural world.

The program begins at 7pm and it is free and open to the public. It takes place in the conference room at Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square, 1866 Mkwa Place, Petoskey. Learn more at www.petoskeyaudubon.org