Waterfowl Wander
Field Trip

La Due Reservoir La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States

The northward rush to their breeding grounds is on! Ducks, geese, grebes, and loons act as if it is first come first serve to the best nesting sites in the prairie potholes and points farther north. Many pass through our area on their way north....

Woodcock Watch
Field Trip

Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

We are very eager to see how the Woodcock utilize the newly restored wet fields at the Novak Sanctuary. Thanks to Matt Valencic and his trail crew along with help from Kenny Kresina and Mark Magree, the fields have been mostly cleared of an impenetrable...

Frog Fugue
Field Trip

Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Frog Fugue with Toad accompaniment!  Nature’s spring symphony is not just made up of bird song. Several species of frogs and toads are likely to entertain us with an eons-old musical composition. They will not let us down rain or shine. If we are lucky,...

Rush for Thrush!
Field Trip

Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

I can guarantee that you will see at least 2 species of thrush. They all have wonderful songs and like to sing at twilight. Help me find more with the crown jewel of the Veery! Please wear mud boots as the trails can be mired...

Owl Prowl
Field Trip

Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. Owl Prowl, Audubon Aurora Sancuary, on Friday Sept. 6 @ 8:30pm. Meet at 8:15pm in the Brettschneider Park parking lot,...

Chagrin River Park
Field Trip

Chagrin River Park 1000 Rural Road, Eastlake, OH, United States

Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. Chagrin River Park on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 1000 Rural Road,...

The Rookery
Field Trip

The Rookery 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township, OH, United States

Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. The Rookery on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 10110 Cedar Road, Chesterland,...

Fringed Gentians
Field Trip

Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

These beauties are among the last wildflowers to bloom of the season but well worth the wait. There are several species of Gentians in our area but the Fringed Gentian is an unusual and fabulous one. Also in bloom will be Closed or Bottle Gentian,...

Autumn Leaf Color Hike
Field Trip

Hach-Otis Sanctuary Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States

We are very fortunate to have the spectacular view of the palette of autumn leaf colors spreading out as far as the eye can see over the beautiful Chagrin River Valley in our own Hach-Otis Sanctuary. The mix of tree species is just right to...

Leaf Kicking Hike
Field Trip

Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Remember the sound and feeling of wading through a carpet of leaves as a kid? Consider joining us for a walk through the fallen leaves. We will have a chance to see a turkey flock but we are not announcing that because when we do,...