

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hike with a Biologist: Timberdoodle Dance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division on a guided hike to observe one of Michigan’s early spring spectacles, the American woodcock’s courtship dance. 

This dramatic dance is one of the most unique wildlife viewing opportunities in Michigan each spring. Just after dusk on the edge of a grassy area, listen for the call of the timberdoodle – as the woodcock is also known – followed by a spiraling aerial performance. 

All ages are welcome. Attendees should bring their binoculars and headlamps or flashlights. Participants are also encouraged to bring a portable chair for viewing and rubber boots or waterproof footwear, as ground conditions may be muddy. 

Registration is required at mypark.portagemi.gov. Click the "Register Now!" image button to begin. 

» Friday, April 24 | 7:30 - 9 PM
» Gourdneck State Game Area (Second parking lot off of Angling Road)
» FREE | Registration required
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage/hike-with-a-biologist-timberdoodle-dance/200029859179552
- **Event Categories**: performances, Art, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://mypark.portagemi.gov/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portage-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portage
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gourdneck State Game Area
- **lat**: 42.1794867
- **long**: -85.6347249
- **full address**: Gourdneck State Game Area, Portage, Michigan, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The City of Portage MI (https://allevents.in/org/the-city-of-portage-mi/18283236)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gourdneck State Game Area, Portage, Michigan, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The City of Portage MI
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, Art, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hike with a Biologist: Timberdoodle Dance ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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