BwS recognizes that sometimes Michigan's unpredictable weather can create unfavorable hiking conditions. With your safety in mind, hikes may sometimes have to be cancelled due to inclement, or possible inclement weather.

Generally, BwS hikes will take place rain or shine. The exceptions would be excessive rain or wind, thunderstorms, excessive snowfall, and any other more severe conditions (floods, hail, tornadoes, etc) that could compromise the safety of the group.

In the event that the weather looks questionable leading up to a bird hike, you will receive an update via text/email to confirm the event, no later than one hour before the scheduled start time.

In the event that an event or hike is cancelled, you will have three options:

1. Your registration can be applied to the re-scheduled hike/event, which will take place within two weeks of the original event date, if the event is re-scheduled.
2. Your registration fee can be forwarded to any future class/event.
3. Your registration fee can be refunded in full.

Please reach out to me via the “Contact Me” tab and let me know which option you would like to proceed with.