Backyard Naturalist
Events
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Lighting Up the Night via Zoom
Lighting Up the Night: Gardening for Fireflies Elijah Crabtree will begin with an introduction on the fascinating natural history of fireflies across the globe, and here at home — where our eastern temperate forests host high levels of firefly biodiversity. Following this discussion on the...
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Birding Workshop Event
Education Center 382 Townline Rd, Aurora,, OH, United StatesGet ready for Bird Quest with this comprehensive birding workshop! Designed for newer birders, but experienced birders might learn something too! Includes one hour of classroom instruction followed by a guided bird walk in the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned! Presented by Matt...
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There’s a Fungus Among Us! via Zoom
It’s been a wet summer and fall, and mushrooms seem to be popping up everywhere! But what are all these strange and colorful fungi doing in our yards and gardens? Let’s take a closer look at the mushrooms we’re seeing, discover why they appear when...
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Owls of Ohio Program
Brookpark Library 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, OHTwelve 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. (This is a power point...
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Meadows of NE Ohio via Zoom
When European settlers first arrived in Ohio, they found a land that was 98% forested and rich in wetlands. Gardeners of today know, however, that a number of our native flowers and grasses prefer sunny, drier conditions. These include meadow species like little bluestem and...
