BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260324T145626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T145626Z UID:13236-1776279600-1776283200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Summer Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Did you know that more than 50 species of birds travel hundreds\, even thousands\, of miles each spring just to raise a family in NE Ohio? This one-hour presentation showcases 50 species of “Summer Visitors” through 180 photographs of adult birds\, babies\, nests and habitats. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/summer-birds-of-ne-ohio-program/ LOCATION:North Royalton Public Library\, 5071 Wallings Road\, North Royalton\, OH\, 44133\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gray-Catbird-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260324T145328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T145328Z UID:13233-1776002400-1776006000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up Program DESCRIPTION:Some of the prettiest birds on the planet are in NE Ohio from April through October. Learn how to identify them by their field marks and songs. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-program-2/ LOCATION:West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road\, Novelty\, OH\, 44072\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Black-throated-Green-Warbler-MV-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260328T180916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T180916Z UID:13239-1775649600-1775653200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Every Yard Counts via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Despite global conservation efforts and successes\, many bird species have continued to decline over the past century. These declines received significant attention recently with the published paper in Science\, detailing the loss of 3 billion birds in North America\, as well as Audubon’s report on the impacts from climate change. Many of the species detailed in these reports are Neotropical migrants and cover vast amounts of land annually. Join us to learn about how you can make your yards and homes bird-friendly and support populations of migratory birds. \nMatthew Shumar is based in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University where he is Program Coordinator of the Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative. He was the Project Coordinator and co-editor for The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio and is Co-Director for the upcoming Ohio Bird Atlas 3. Matthew also runs a private research station with a year-round bird banding program in southeastern Ohio with his wife\, Molly\, and is currently serving as President of the Association of Field Ornithologists. \nVisit https://natureinmybackyard.ohionativeplants.org/programs/ to register for this program. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/every-yard-counts-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,nonASGC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Matt-Shumar-e1774721223479.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260324T144632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T144632Z UID:13230-1775588400-1775592000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:A Bird's Eye View Program DESCRIPTION:A Bird’s Eye View: The sensory world of birds \nDid you know that a bird’s eyesight is more than seven times keener than yours? Birds experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the world in a radically different way than we do. Learn about some of the amazing ways birds make sense of their environment. Presented by Sarah Mabey. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-birds-eye-view-program/ LOCATION:Carlisle Reservation\, 12882 Diagonal Road\, LaGrange\, OH\, 44050 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Golden-crowned-Kinglet-2-1-of-1-3-e1737817388961.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260223T185010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185010Z UID:13216-1773583200-1773586800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptors of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Raptors are birds that get their food by hunting other birds or mammals.  We know them as Eagles\, Hawks\, Falcons and Owls.  Some live here year-round while others visit only during the winter.  Enjoy pictures and natural history of the 19 species typically found in NE Ohio throughout the year.  About 1 hour. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/raptors-of-ne-ohio-program-2/ LOCATION:Dunham Tavern Museum\, 6709 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44103 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rough-legged-Hawk-light-morph-Featured-e1758643221896.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260218T172226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T172226Z UID:13210-1773230400-1773234000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Using Native Plants via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Using Native Plants on Our Home Grounds by Debra Knapke \nWhat are native plants and what are their ecological contexts? If we can answer those question\, we know whether or not they will be able to grow and thrive in our gardens… or not. Engage in the discussion about native plants and how they can be successively incorporated into our gardens. Debra will offer many examples of native plants in their habitats and in gardens.\nIn 1992\, after two other careers\, Debra turned her avocation of plant study and gardening into her full-time career. Known as “The Garden Sage”\, Debra is passionate about gardening\, sustainable garden design and the natural world\, and enjoys sharing knowledge through her writing\, public speaking\, and garden consulting in the private and public sectors. She has served on various local and national committees and boards that focus on education\, the environment\, and sustainability. She has championed those passions during her two-year term (2014-2016) as Honorary President of the Herb Society of America and as the Co-Chair of the Sustainability Committee of GardenComm. In addition\, she mentored the future of the landscape industry at Columbus State Community College for 24 years. She loves being a gardener and has packed an amazing variety of perennials\, trees\, shrubs\, and edible plants onto the 2/3-acre lot surrounding her home. \nTo register for the Zoom presentation please visit www.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs\nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club\,\ntogether with the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County. \n  URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/using-native-plants-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DebraKnapke.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260223T184434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T184434Z UID:13214-1772737200-1772740800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:LBJs (Sparrows & Finches) Program DESCRIPTION:Little Brown Jobs!  That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches\, mostly because they are LBJs!  But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity.  Through lots of photographs this program introduces you to these small birds\, where to find them\, when to expect to see them\, and how to separate them from similar species. It’s time to put a name to the face!  About 1-hour. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/lbjs-sparrows-finches-program/ LOCATION:Brecksville Library\, 9089 Brecksville Rd\, Brecksville\, OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/White-throated-Sparrow-8-1-e1705951627140.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260114T171607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171607Z UID:13200-1771959600-1771963200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Owls of Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Twelve species of owls have been spotted in Ohio. Several are residents\, some are migrants\, and a few are accidental visitors. Interesting owl trivia will be revealed. Some tips on how\, when and where to spot owls will be shared. Presented by Jim Tomko. (This is a power point presentation and no live owls will be exhibited). URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/owls-of-ohio-program/ LOCATION:Middleburg Hts Library\, 16659 Bagley Road\, Middleburg Hts\, Ohio CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Great-Horned-Owl-twins-and-mom-2-e1746126036123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260122T161853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161853Z UID:13203-1770811200-1770814800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Ephemeral Excitement via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Ephemeral Excitement: The Spring Rush For Sunlight\, Nectar\, Pollen & Love\nJudy Semroc\, Conservation Specialist\nOur natural world has a tight schedule for completing many important feeding mating and survival tasks before the trees fully leaf out and many of our spring wildflowers and insects take on a different look to their existence. Join in to learn about why these fleeting performances are so very important.\nConservation specialist\, field biologist and naturalist Judy Semroc has 25+ years of experience offering hands-on exploration based learning programs. As a former Petroleum Geologist and science teacher\, Judy loves to learn about and share her passion for the natural world through hikes\, interpretive programs\, and photography. Judy is the founder of Chrysalis in Time‚ the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Judy also serves on the board of the Ohio Bluebird Society & Ohio Ornithological Society (Conservation Committee). She has co-authored two natural history guides\, “Dragonflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio” in 2008\, and “Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio: A Field Guide to Identification & Natural History” in 2017. \nTo register for the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/ephemeral-excitement-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Eastern-Tiger-Swallowtail-on-Thistle-opt-e1681745877532.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20260114T171150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171150Z UID:13197-1770228000-1770231600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Over 200 species of birds can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are year-round residents and others just pass through on their way to the Boreal Forests of Canada. Others fly across the Gulf of Mexico non-stop to have their babies in our back yards! Get a close-up look at 100 of the most common residents\, migrants and breeding birds of NE Ohio and learn where and when to find them. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program-4/ LOCATION:Bay Village Library\, 27400 Wolf Road\, Bay Village\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phoebe-rtt-e1758643956317.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20251021T181952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T181952Z UID:13133-1762948800-1762952400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:At Home with Native Nut Trees via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Hickories\, oaks\, hazelnuts — these are some of your favorite things — if you happen to be a native lepidopteran\, bird\, or mammal. But also\, the human relationship and history with these native nut-bearing megaflora runs deep as well. For many good reasons.\nJoin Nathan Johnson on a multi-layered exploration of some of the best native nut trees a backyard could have. We’ll look into unique species characteristics\, ecological benefits\, growing and care tips\, and even some cultural-historical background. Last\, but not least\, we’ll touch on some recommended species and\nindividual specimens for home orchard set-ups. Ohio-native pecans\, anyone?\nAs the Ohio Environmental Council’s licensed Senior Attorney for Land and Water\, Nathan focuses on administrative agency actions that impact our public lands and waterways. He advocates and litigates for the protection of special places\, increased access to public lands\, and clean water for people and wildlife. Nathan resides in the Columbus area with his wife\, two children\,\nand numerous pets. He enjoys gardening\, the aquarium hobby\, and going on outdoor adventures with his family. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs\nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Clevelandand the Shaker Lakes Garden Club\,\ntogether with the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/at-home-with-native-nut-trees-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nathan-johnson-e1761070776695.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250923T161251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T161251Z UID:13100-1760547600-1760551200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Over 200 species of birds can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are year-round residents and others just pass through on their way to the Boreal Forests of Canada. Others fly across the Gulf of Mexico non-stop to have their babies in our backyards! Get a close-up look at 100 of the most common residents\, migrants and breeding birds of NE Ohio and learn where and when to find them. Approximately 1 hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program-3/ LOCATION:Rock Creek Library\, 2988 High Street\, Rock Creek\, OH\, 44084\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phoebe-rtt-e1758643956317.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250923T160513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T160513Z UID:13098-1759863600-1759867200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl Program DESCRIPTION:Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south\, what do birders do?  They put on another layer of clothes and go looking for waterfowl – Ducks\, Geese\, Swans\, Loons\, Grebes & Gulls.  This presentation showcases these hardy visitors along with Hawks\, Owls and smaller birds like Snow Buntings\, Larkspurs and Kinglets.  If you don’t like cold weather\, ask about ‘car birding’\, a favorite alternative to walking when wind chills plummet!  About 1 hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-program-3/ LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Park\, 6195 Otten Road\, North Ridgeville\, OH\, 44039\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ring-necked-Duck-female-e1758643470748.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250923T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T160041Z UID:13096-1759586400-1759590000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptors of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Raptors are birds that get their food by hunting other birds or mammals.  We know them as Eagles\, Hawks\, Falcons and Owls.  Some live here year-round while others visit only during the winter.  Enjoy pictures and natural history of the 19 species typically found in NE Ohio throughout the year.  About 1 hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/raptors-of-ne-ohio-program/ LOCATION:Gates Mills Library\, 1491 Chagrin River Road\, Gates Mills\, OH\, 44040\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rough-legged-Hawk-light-morph-Featured-e1758643221896.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250722T152546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T152546Z UID:12900-1758222000-1758225600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Confusing Fall Warblers via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Many of our ‘Summer Birds’ molt before starting the long journey to their winter territories in Central and South America.  Some of them look quite different in their ‘basic plumage’ while others look surprisingly similar.  The young-of-the-year can also be confusing\, often appearing like adult females.  This talk will explore some of the differences with clues for recognizing birds that you might mistake for new species.  Presented by Matt Valencic. About 1-hour in length.   \nRegister in advance for this meeting. \nWhen: Sep 18\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nHttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ifaqfYaCTQWEghyNhx4wzQ  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/confusing-fall-warblers-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Yellow-rumped-Warbler-fall-bird-e1753197925643.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250831T222317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T222317Z UID:12993-1757505600-1757509200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Rooted for Success via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Rooted for Success:\nTree Planting Best Practices \nTune in for Chad’s advice about proper tree-planting. Chad will walk you through best practices for selecting the right tree for your spot\, choosing the healthiest nursery stock\, and using proper planting techniques. You’ll also learn key tips for transplanting and how to give young trees the early care they need to thrive. Join us to grow your tree-planting know-how from the ground up!\nChad is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist. He is also a Municipal Specialist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified with the ISA\, and an Ohio Licensed Commercial Applicator. Chad is passionate about providing high quality tree and shrub care with a goal towards preservation. He enjoys putting his expertise to use advising his clients about maintaining their landscapes. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/rooted-for-success-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chad-clink3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250723T154810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163601Z UID:12902-1755939600-1755950400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birding Workshop Program DESCRIPTION:The Chagrin River Bird Quest’s pre-event Birding Workshop! Update your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the upcoming Bird Quest on Sept 5-6. An hour presentation (approximately) will be followed by a bird walk in the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned. \nPlease register on-line for this event. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birding-workshop-program-2/ LOCATION:Novak Education Center\, 382 Townline Road\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education,Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gray-Catbird-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250723T155746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T155824Z UID:12904-1755086400-1755090000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Gardening for a Concert via Zoom DESCRIPTION:From bird songs in the spring and summer to an evening chorus of\ncrickets and katydids in late summer into fall\, we can invite and\nwelcome nature’s chorus into our yards and gardens. A large park may\nhave a full-sized orchestra\, but the intimacy of a chamber ensemble\nsinging close to our homes is also very rewarding. If we know what\nthe performers need to create their music\, we can begin to provide a\nsetting in which they will thrive. \nLisa Rainsong holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from\nthe Cleveland Institute of Music and is a member of CIM’s music\ntheory faculty. A soprano as well as a teacher and composer\, she also\nearned a Naturalist Certificate from the Cleveland Museum of Natural\nHistory\, where her study focused on field experience. She now teaches\nbirdsong\, amphibian song\, and insect song classes across the state\nand does field recording of bird songs and insect songs. In addition\,\nshe does field research on crickets and katydids – research work that\nis done primarily by ear. Her recordings and photos can be found on her\nblog\, Listening in Nature at http://listeninginnature.blogspot.com \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/gardening-for-a-concert-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lisa-Rainsong-at-Burton-Wetlands-9-6-10-photo-by-Wendy-Partridge-scaled-e1753286241620.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250705T145115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T145115Z UID:12898-1752062400-1752066000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Good Bug - Bad Bug via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Learn about increasing biodiversity in our landscapes to attract more beneficial insects and help control insect pests. We achieve these goals by removing non-native invasive plants\, and adding a variety of native flowers\, shrubs and trees that beautify our yards throughout the growing season. More native plants will also attract more butterflies and birds for you to enjoy.\nYou decide what you want it to look like and what plants you prefer. A list of resources will be provided\, or you can invite the team at Nature in My Backyard to help.\nMatt Valencic is a Master Gardener of Geauga County and Chair of the Education Committee of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/good-bug-bad-bug-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Common-Eastern-Bumblebee-on-Rattlesnake-Master-plant-e1670433408110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250529T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T153745Z UID:12887-1749643200-1749646800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:A conversation with... via Zoom DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Ginger Woolridge and Harvey Webster \nGinger and Harvey will engage in a wide-ranging conversation about native trees and shrubs and their importance\, sustainability\, conservation at home and how to support native biodiversity in your yards and communities. You won’t want to miss it.\nGinger Woolridge is an author\, speaker and landscape consultant with a long-held focus on the health of our environment. In 2018\, she and Tony Dove\, a retired Smithsonian Institution horticulturist\, published Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States. The book provides a useful guide to many of the native woody plants that support our diminishing insect and bird populations.\nMs. Woolridge earned a BS in Landscape Architecture from the Penn State University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Master Naturalist and served for 10 years on the board of a Maryland-based Smart Growth Advocacy group. A current focus is the protection of native flora\, especially our canopy trees. These plants are threatened by out of balance deer populations and an epidemic of invasive plants\, some of which continue to be sold in garden centers. To this end\, in 2023\, she cofounded the Annapolis based non-profit\, Save Our Trees. www.saveourtreestogether.org Through action\, education and advocacy\, the group helps our city\, county\, communities and individuals save our woodlands from fatal vine infestations. \nNature in my Backyard is a program of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland\, the Shaker Lakes Garden Club and the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.\nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-conversation-with-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/native-trees-e1748533022647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250501T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185056Z UID:12878-1747335600-1747339200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Save the World! via Zoom DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever felt there is nothing you can do to help solve some of our world’s environmental realities\, this talk is for you. Harvey Webster shows us how beautifying our personal landscapes with more native trees\, shrubs\, grasses and flowering plants helps restore habitat for the multitude of creatures that live there and contribute to increasing biological biodiversity in our communities and ultimately the world. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m8Itca5ERp2aZBB1YopdEg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/save-the-world-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Speaker1-e1746125442194.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250220T201718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201718Z UID:12751-1744916400-1744920000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up via Zoom DESCRIPTION:The prettiest birds on the planet will be arriving in Ohio during April and May. Whether you are a new birder or a veteran\, join us to polish your I.D. skills or to just enjoy the beautiful pictures. Many tips on separating similar species. Handouts on our website after the program. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/54k2GQNRSGm8zc_hygwCNQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-via-zoom-2/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blackburnian-Warbler-1-e1710711697797.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250322T161305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161305Z UID:12850-1744655400-1744659000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Various DESCRIPTION:Birds of NE Ohio \nMentor Public Library April 14 @ 6:30pm \nNorth Royalton Library April 15 @ 7:00pm \nOver 230 species of birds can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are year-round residents and others just pass through on their way to the Boreal Forests of Canada. Others fly across the Gulf of Mexico non-stop to have their babies in our back yards! Get a close look at 100 of the most common residents\, migrants and breeding birds of NE Ohio and learn where and when to find them. Approximately 1 hour in length. \n(Mentor Public Library\, 8215 Mentor Avenue\, Mentor\, OH) \n(North Royalton Library\, 5071 Wallings Road\, North Royalton\, OH) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-various/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gray-Catbird-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250322T161857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161857Z UID:12852-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Native Plants for Birds\, Insects & Biodiversity Program DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2025 @ 1:00pm \nNative Plants for Birds\, Insects and Biodiversity \nThe Wilderness Center\, Wilmot\, OH \nBirds\, insects and native plants are inextricably linked in nature.  Whatever happens to one will have an effect on the others.  This talk explains those relationships\, then shows you ways to enhance your personal landscape for birds\, insects\, or just for the beauty of native plants.  Lots of pictures of birds\, insects and native plants (flowering plants\, trees and shrubs).  Directions provided to download handouts from our website.  About 1-hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/native-plants-for-birds-insects-biodiversity-program/ LOCATION:The Wilderness Center\, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW\, Wilmot\, OH\, 44689 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Common-Eastern-Bumblebee-on-Rattlesnake-Master-plant-e1670433408110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250322T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161011Z UID:12848-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up Various DESCRIPTION:Warbler Warm Up \nGates Mills Library April 11 @ 1:00pm \nWest Wood Nature Center April 13 @ 2:00pm \nSome of the prettiest birds on the planet are in NE Ohio from April through October. Most just pass-through during May on their way north\, but some stay here to have their babies. Because we only see them for a short time every year\, we forget how to quickly identify them. This presentation uses actual photographs to help group birds by appearance\, behaviors and preferred habitat. About 1 ¼ hours in length. \n(Gates Mills Library\, 1491 Chagrin River Road\, Gates Mills\, OH) \n(West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87)\, Novelty\, OH) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-various/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blackburnian-Warbler-1-e1710711697797.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250220T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201422Z UID:12749-1742497200-1742500800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Insects in the Forest Canopy via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Insect interactions high in the canopy of a forest have largely remained a mystery. To understand what’s happening in and above the canopy\, one must visit it. Here\, I focus on how accessing\, quantifying\, and inferring ecological interactions in and above the forest canopy alters our understanding of forest insect ecology and end with a participatory discussion on a novel project design. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vrbQnxE7RumQBq_A2iCU2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/insects-in-the-forest-canopy-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/katydid.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250116T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153605Z UID:12737-1740078000-1740081600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:A Bird's Eye View via Zoom DESCRIPTION:A Birds Eye View: The Sensory World of Birds \nDid you know that a bird’s eyesight is more than seven times keener than yours? Birds experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the world in a radically different way than we do. Learn about some of the amazing ways birds make sense of their environment. \nPresented by Dr. Sarah Mabey. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EFxS25tMRSS0Ev4bP8zJ2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-birds-eye-view-via-zoom-2/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Osprey-Close-up-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20241121T195036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T170549Z UID:12646-1737054000-1737057600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict\, this program has been changed to: “LBJs: Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio.” \nLittle Brown Jobs!  That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches\, mostly because they are LBJs!  But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity.  Through lots of photographs this program introduces you to these small birds\, where to find them\, when to expect to see them\, and how to separate them from similar species. It’s time to put a name to the face!  About 1-hour. Presented by Matt Valencic. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-2vqjMvHdCOTdNohYmMrHl767MgbzgW \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/hach-otis-and-pleasant-valley-a-history-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/White-throated-Sparrow-8-1-e1705951627140.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20250103T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T173326Z UID:12654-1736337600-1736341200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is a germination method starting seeds outdoors in an enclosed container in winter. Sowing native seeds in January is a fantastic way to kickstart your spring garden! Winter sowing offers the unique advantage of giving your plants a head start\, allowing them to grow and develop faster than those sown in the spring. By planting seeds in an enclosed container\, you can place them outdoors where they will benefit from a cozy micro-environment that helps accelerate both germination and growth. This seed sowing presentation will provide you with the knowledge and techniques needed to sow seeds effectively and successfully. Presented by the Natural Resources team at the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes.\nJoin the Zoom Presentation:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82474073716?pwd=\n1BaaewMtQK51WQukXhzTsTfCqvcjbZ.1\nMeeting ID: 824 7407 3716\nPasscode: 671486 \nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club. \n  URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-sowing-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Nature-inmy-backyard-e1713800484633.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181539 CREATED:20241121T194702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T194702Z UID:12644-1734634800-1734638400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Wetland Birds of the Eastern U.S. via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Wetlands are highly productive ecosystems that support aquatic AND terrestrial plants and animals.  They provide nesting habitat for many species in the summer and resting/feeding habitat for migrating waterfowl and passerines in spring and fall.  This presentation showcases iconic wetland species like egrets\, herons\, ibis and rails along with raptors\, waterfowl\, warblers and more.  There is even a bonus section presenting insects\, reptiles\, amphibians and mammals that make their homes in wetlands. \nPresented by Matt Valencic \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOugpzojG9a74F2Wi4WsweXbTh6AXvFt \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/wetland-birds-of-the-eastern-u-s-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Snowy-Egret-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR