Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Why Field Guides Change Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Why does my field guide keep changing?
Dr. Andy Jones from the Cleveland Natural History Museum will explain changes in taxonomy and why bird names change.
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Many Sides of the Mushroom Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Many Sides of the Mushroom…..and More
Mushrooms tell many stories and have many sides. Learn some common mushrooms, some stories and some medicinal plants too. Presented by Bob Bartolotta.
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A Tour of iNaturalist Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
A Tour of iNaturalist with a Naturalist (Linda Gilbert)
iNaturalist is the popular Citizen Science that helps you identify plants and animals of all types and from around the world. Learn what iNaturalist can do for you and what your contributions can do for science. Linda Gilbert is a Naturalist with the Geauga Park District and a long-time user of iNaturalist. Linda will introduce us to iNat, show us how to create our own account and upload our observations of the natural world. Learn how to navigate the site for your personal observations and how to contribute observations to PROJECTS like bioblitzes, butterfly surveys and more.
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Songs from the Pond Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Songs from the Pond: an Amphibian Serenade (by Lisa Rainsong)
​Birds aren’t the only singers in the spring! From the earliest songs of Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers to the endlessly entertaining songs of Green Frogs, Bullfrogs and American Toads, there’s always something to hear from the ponds and wetlands. We’ll look and listen to songs of NE Ohio’s frogs and toads from the initial ice melt of March through the early summer songs of June. There may be a few more singers than you realized!
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Warbler Warm-up Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
For new to experienced birders. Using over 150 photos, Kelly Kozlowski and Matt Valencic help get you ready for the return of warblers by reminding you of those important field marks, behaviors and habitat preferences. Tips for separating ‘look-alikes’ and special emphasis on song of NE Ohio breeding birds.
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Going for the Gold! Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Going for the gold! 30 years of Prothonotary Warbler Husbandry
For 30 years, Dan Best has been providing artificial nest cavities to increase nesting success of Prothonotary Warblers (aka, Golden Swamp Warbler) on the Upper Cuyahoga River in Geauga County. Join us as Dan reports on nesting success and the many lessons learned about competition from other species, predation and flood loss avoidance. For the last 11 years Rachel McKinney, a Science, Math and Environmental Education teacher, has assisted him with the many facets of the project, including installing the cavities in spring, banding adult and hatchling birds in summer, data collection and removing cavities in fall.
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Birding Workshop
2022-08-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Update your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the Chagrin River Bird Quest (September 9 — 10). A one hour presentation (in person at the Novak Education Center) will be followed by a guided walk through the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned! Beginners and experienced birders are all welcome!
Please register for the Workshop HERE.

Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2022-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | North Royalton Public Library, 5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, OH, 44133, United States
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. Approximately 1 hour in length. Presented by Matt Valencic.

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2022-09-09 16:00 - 2022-09-10 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Chagrin River Bird Quest!
What is Bird Quest? It’s our annual, 24-hour, team birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Important Bird Area.
Get your team together and Check in on Friday, Sept 9, from 4pm to 6pm, at the West Woods Nature Center to pick up your checklist, maps and FREE T-SHIRTS.
Then head out birding for 1 hour or all 24, north to the Lake Erie shoreline or south to the Audubon sanctuaries in Aurora. Bird on your own or join a guided hike (there will be at least 1 night-time Owl Prowl!).
Then join the Celebration! at the West Woods Nature Center for food, fun and awards. Prizes for the most birds overall, the most warblers, the most creative team name, and more! There’s also door prizes and raffles for spectacular nature-themed artwork!
All Bird Quest activities are free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register HERE.

Chagrin River Bird Quest 2023
2022-09-09 16:00 - 2022-09-10 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Chagrin River Bird Quest!
What is Bird Quest? It’s our annual, 24-hour, team birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Important Bird Area.
Get your team together and Check in on Friday, Sept 8, from 4pm to 6pm, at the West Woods Nature Center to pick up your checklist, maps and FREE T-SHIRTS.
Then head out birding for 1 hour or all 24, north to the Lake Erie shoreline or south to the Audubon sanctuaries in Aurora. Bird on your own or join a guided hike (there will be at least 1 night-time Owl Prowl!).
Then join the Celebration! at the West Woods Nature Center for food, fun and awards at what time. Prizes for the most birds overall, the most warblers, the most creative team name, and more! There’s also door prizes and raffles for spectacular nature-themed artwork!
All Bird Quest activities are free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register HERE.

Concert of Crickets & Katydids via Zoom
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
“Third Thursday” Zoom programs resume on September 15th at 7:00pm with Concert of Crickets and Katydids by Lisa Rainsong. This is an introduction to these amazing insects, when and how they sing, and the habitats where they can be found. Lisa’s amazing knowledge of music, natural history and her ability to communicate effectively make her a joy to listen to. The program is free, but registration is required.
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Raptors of NE Ohio via Zoom
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
19 species of Raptors can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are frequently seen while others are quite secretive. Several are year-round residents while others are here only in summer or winter. Enjoy lots of photographs and learn some things you might not know about our hawks, eagles, falcons and owls. Presented by Matt Valencic.
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Migrating Waterfowl via Zoom
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
November is all about waterfowl in NE Ohio. Ducks, Geese, Swans, Grebes, Loons and Gulls will be on Lake Erie throughout the winter, and on many inland lakes until they freeze. Learn who the migratory waterfowl are, how to identify them, and some interesting facts about each. Registration is required for this free program. Presented by Matt Valencic.
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Of Mast and Men via Zoom
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
The life, times and demise of the Passenger Pigeon
Presented by Harvey Webster
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eBird 101: Getting Started via Zoom
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Getting Started in the New Year
Presented by Matt Valencic
A live presentation demonstrating how to get started and how to navigate the most popular features of eBird. We answer the questions “What’s in it for me?” and “What’s in it for bird conservation?” Registration required.
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What a Plant Knows
2023-02-05 14:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Short, cold days don’t have to interfere with your study of natural history! The ASGC Education Committee invites you to join us in reading What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses (2017) by Daniel Chamovitz this winter. We’ll gather over coffee and tea in the warmth of the Novak Education Center to discuss the natural history of plants as revealed in this exciting little book.
RSVP at info@clevelandaudubon.org

The Buzz on Bumblebees via Zoom
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Bumblebees- Essential Pollinators
Presented by Dr. Chris Pappas
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Amphibians of NE Ohio via Zoom
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Presented by Dr. Jim Tomko
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Warbler Warm-up via Zoom
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | OH
Some 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 AND preferred habitat. See all the warblers with eye rings on one slide. Learn about behaviors like tail wagging, skulking on the ground and walking along branches to help narrow down choices. You will learn to appreciate trilling, buzzy and high-pitched songs to narrow down birds you hear but cant see. We even send you home with a list of mnemonics like zay zay zay zoo zee (Black-throated Green Warbler). Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours in length.
Presented by Matt Valencic and Kelly Stanek
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Native Plants for Birds & Insects Rescheduled!
2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Birds, 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. Presented by Matt Valencic. At the end of the program, Matt will introduce a new PILOT program where members of ASGC and Shaker Lakes will offer consultation to homeowners wishing to make changes to their landscapes using native plants to attract more birds and insects. About 1-hour in length.
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Pop-Up Garden Tour Self-guided
2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | OH
A cooperative afternoon brought to you by the Nature in my Backyard Program of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club.
Four gardens in a closely defined area in Cleveland Heights, Beachwood, and Shaker Heights will be open to our membership and members’ guests. These gardens all exemplify various different means of bringing biodiversity to residential gardens by introducing native plants. Gardeners will be present to discuss how they are adjusting their gardens, in stages, to support birds, butterflies, bees, bunnies, and all sorts of native life in their gardens.
Sign up with name(s) of attendee(s) at natureinmybackyard@clevelandaudubon.org and the addresses of these gardens will be sent to you. Please do not pass on this invitation to anyone but your own personal guests.

Birding Workshop Program
2023-08-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Our annual pre-event Birding Workshop will help you renew your skills or learn new ones in preparation for Bird Quest on September 8-9! (See separate listing. You do NOT have to register for Bird Quest to attend the Birding Workshop.)
Classroom work 9:00 – 10:15am
Bird walk in the Novak Sanctuary 10:30 – noon
Bring binoculars (if you have them), a hat and comfortable shoes for walking flat trails.
Light refreshments will be served.
The workshop is free, but please register so we know how many people to expect!

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2023-09-08 16:00 - 2023-09-09 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Our 9th Annual Team Birding Challenge
in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA
Get your team together and join us for 24-hours of birding fun! For experienced and brand-new birders! Share the day with family,
friends, co-workers or classmates! Explore the Chagrin River Valley from Lake Erie south to Audubon’s bird sanctuaries in Aurora.
Prizes for the most warblers, most species overall, most creative team name and more! Send pictures of your team birding throughout the day! Free t-shirts!
Join the Celebration on September 9th for awards, great food and great company!
Bird Quest is free but registration is required. The complete schedule and registration information is HERE.

Garden Walk
2023-10-06 | OH
Did you miss the Garden Walk in July? The Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County have invited ASGC members to join them for a self guided Garden Walk October 6, the day before their October 7 Fall Seminar “Flowers, Trees, Backyards and Bees.”
The featured gardens on the tour include those which demonstrate their owners’ commitment to biodiversity and to fostering habitats that nurture our songbirds and other wildlife.
For the self-guided garden tour only, please RSVP to receive the addresses. natureinmybackyard@clevelandaudubon.org

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Program
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH, 44708, United States
Migrating Waterfowl and Winter Birds at Canton Audubon Meeting, Nov. 15 @ 7:00pm. In person at Exploration Gateway (at Sippo Lake), or via Zoom using this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81201647215?pwd=[REDACTED] . Open to the public.

Entangled Life Special Event
2024-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Winter is made for reading, especially about nature! The Education Committee invites you to join us in reading Entangled Life: How fungi make our worlds by Merlin Sheldrake this winter. We’ll gather over warm beverages and snacks at the Novak Education Center to discuss this fascinating book about the important role of fungi in sustaining nearly all living systems on earth.
RSVP for this event: info@clevelandaudubon.org

LBJs: Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio via Zoom
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
It’s possible to find 28 species of sparrows and finches in NE Ohio during the year. Meet these birds (lots of pictures), learn their field marks, habitats and habits so you can get excited, rather than frustrated, the next time you see these LBJs (little brown jobs). Presented by Matt Valencic.
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Birds of NE Ohio Program
2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | North Chagrin Nature Center, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, 44094, United States
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. Approximately 1 hour in length.

Using eBird Mobile on your iPhone via Zoom
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Whether you are just getting started or wanting to get more from eBird Mobile on your iPhone, this program will provide valuable information by demonstrating features of the app in real time and answering your questions at the end. Presented by Kelly Stanek.
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Nature Journaling Workshop Program
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join us for this special opportunity to begin (or expand) your illustrated nature journal. Guest artist and nature interpreter Carol Agnew will guide this afternoon of discovery and creativity. Participants will experiment with different approaches to observing nature’s details, field sketching and illustration, and creating a personalized nature journal. What a great way to greet Spring! All skill levels are welcome.
Registration is required with a $25/participant fee. Space limited to the first 15 registrants.
To pre-register for this event, please email mmvalencic AT roadrunner.com. To complete registration, please send your check, made out to Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, to ASGC c/o 1567 Bell Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.
