Backyard Naturalist
Brown Bagging It via Zoom
Let’s get this done….The worst invasives and how to put an end to them. Matt Valencic has always appreciated habitat. As a hunter and fisherman in his youth, he knew where to look for game based on the animal’s needs at that time of year....
Where do they go? via Zoom
Back by popular demand! Zoom in to hear Dave Tomashefski speak: Where Do They Go? We love to watch pollinators visiting our flowers, but as the growing season ends, we may wonder about the pollinators’ lives away from the flowers. Where do they go to...
Owls of Ohio
via Zoom
12 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. Register...
Wetland Birds of the Eastern U.S. via Zoom
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...
Hach-Otis and Pleasant Valley – A History via Zoom
Pleasant Valley from 1830s to present and Hach-Otis from 1942 to present. Pleasant Valley is the area that the Hach-Otis Sanctuary surrounds and sits in. The main branch of the Chagrin River flows through the valley. Lots of nature photos. 48 slides, about 45 to...
