BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20180130T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T170120Z UID:3577-1521363600-1521370800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Wander Field Trip DESCRIPTION:I am constantly astounded by the blazing colors reflected in the resplendent breeding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. This is a caravan style birding tour where we will stop at several favorite lakes and ponds in southern Geauga and northern Portage counties. Have a full tank of gas and bring some lunch money as we will end with a stop at a restaurant to tally\, compare notes and share stories. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot at the end of Washington Street off of St. Rt. 44 in Auburn Corners. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/waterfowl-wander-field-trip/ LOCATION:La Due Reservoir\, La Due Reservoir\, Akron\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20170325_waterfowl_caravan-BP-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20180130T165211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T165211Z UID:3574-1518944400-1518951600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the fun of this international event where all levels of birding experience can participate either on this winter bird survey or in your own backyard. The idea is to identify and record as many species as you can recognize in as little time as 15 minutes or for as long as you desire beginning Friday\, February 16th through Monday\, February 19th. Then you report the list of species on an “on-line” checklist at www.birdcount.org and watch a real time map as reports from all over the world come in. This citizen science information is collected by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Meet at the Bretschineder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Winter01-KC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20171020T150802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T150802Z UID:3492-1513364400-1513371600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Almost Winter Solstice Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Have you experienced the soft\, quietness of a pine forest on a winter night? If we are lucky enough to enjoy a light snow cover it enhances the feeling of solitude. Celebrate some of the shortest days and longest nights of the year with us for this evening which is the closest we could schedule to the first day of winter. Meet at the Bretschnieder Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/almost-winter-solstice-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Winter_Novak-SL-e1448136561531.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20171020T150409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T150409Z UID:3490-1510495200-1510502400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Leaf Cruncher Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Have you walked the “other side” of the Novak Sanctuary? We frequently explore the west side (Aurora side) of the Novak Sanctuary but rarely go into the east side (Mantua side). There is a flock of Wild Turkey that make this section their home and much of it is a mature forest. There are several large fields to provide grassland habitat encouraging open country wildlife. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary Parking lot on the east side of Townline Road a little less than a mile North of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/leaf-cruncher-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/EdCtrFall04-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20171020T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T145955Z UID:3488-1508596200-1508603400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Autumn Color Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Our autumn leaf color is among the best in the world. Of course the local weather leading up to the leaf change influences the intensity but we have the correct mix of species to really show off nature’s amazing palette. And if you have not viewed the Chagrin River gorge from the bluffs above it where our Hach/Otis Sanctuary is located then you have missed a spectacular view. Meet at the Hach/Otis parking lot at the very end of Skyline Drive off of River Road in Willoughby Hills. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/autumn-color-field-trip/ LOCATION:Hach-Otis Sanctuary\, Skyline Drive\, Willoughby Hills\, OH\, 44094\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Valley-from-Hach-06-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170901T142449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T144432Z UID:3419-1506258000-1506265200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fringed Gentians Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual autumn wildflower walk to check the status of our Fringed Gentian patch. Fringed Gentian are an uncommon native plant with the most beautiful color of blue pigmenting delicately toothed petals. Fringed Gentian are one of the last flowers to bloom in our area. We will also see the more common Closed or Bottle Gentian. If conditions are right\, Ladies Tresses\, which belong to the orchid family\, will be in bloom. Pray for sunshine and we will have an unforgettable display! Meet at the Bretschnieder/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/fringed-gentians-2/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fringed-Gentian.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T080000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170901T144131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T144232Z UID:3423-1506153600-1506153600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:The Rookery Field Trip DESCRIPTION:A Geauga Park District park on the Upper Middle Branch of the Chagrin River. This location has two wetlands\, lots of shrubby edge and flooded woods that attract many migrant birds. Groomed trails and vault toilets. Meet by the lodge. Leader: Matt Valencic \nYou do not have to be registered for Bird Quest to attend this walk! \n  URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/the-rookery/ LOCATION:The Rookery\, 10110 Cedar Road\, Munson Township\, OH\, 44026\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Rookery_GBHLodge2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170901T142833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T144521Z UID:3421-1506112200-1506119400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Owl Prowl Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Explore Audubon’s Aurora Sanctuary after dark for a chance to add a few night-flyers to your Bird Quest list. It is now safe to go owling as the owlets are out of the nest and learning to forage on their own under supervision of their parents. We may hear and see barred owls\, great-horned owls\, and Eastern screech owls. Meet at the Bretschnieder/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko \nYou do not have to be registered for Bird Quest to attend this walk! \n  URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/owl-prowl/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/images.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170804T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170804T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170620T174712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T174712Z UID:3314-1501878600-1501884000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Almost Full Moon Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon. This month it falls on Monday the 7th. The closest weekend night we could schedule is August 4th. We will not be viewing any sturgeon but we may hear Owls\, Deer\, Coyotes\, Raccoons\, Frogs and other residents of our Novak Sanctuary. Bring a flashlight because we will be completing this hike after dark. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road just under a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/almost-full-moon-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSCN0020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170707T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170620T174325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T174401Z UID:3310-1499455800-1499463000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Twilight Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:That period of time we call dusk and dawn is the best time to see local wildlife at their most active state. The search for food or shelter is driving the activity. Birds are singing\, frogs are calling\, nocturnal animals are rousing\, diurnal (day time) animals are settling down. Come and hear their calls and see their habits as day turns to night. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred feet east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/twilight-walk-br-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Aurora-050215_09-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170418T192950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T192950Z UID:3107-1494016200-1494021600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Frogs! Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The evening’s seasonal concert is in full swing! Among the performers are Green Frogs\, Leopard Frogs\, Gray Tree Frogs\, and American Toads. There may be a late Spring Peeper or an early Bullfrog joining in. Often we hear a Barred Owl or a Great-horned Owl. Coyotes may be singing under the almost full moon. This is a symphony that you should not miss! Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/frogs-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bullfrog-sm-MV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170224T171212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170224T171212Z UID:2969-1492284600-1492291800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Woodcock Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The male woodcocks will be doing their courtship dance and flight display attempting to convince the females to choose them as a mate. If you have not witnessed this twilight ritual then here is your chance! As darkness falls we will hear the male begin his calling and then suddenly he will rocket upward in his flight display over the field. He will return to earth landing on his own little patch of dancing ground resuming his singing and dancing. The fields are wet this time of year so be prepared footwear wise! Meet at the Novak Sanctuary Parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd. a little less than a mile north of State Route 82 on the Mantua/Aurora line. \nWoodcock photo by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/woodcock-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Woodcock-sm-MV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170127T173111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T173111Z UID:2799-1490434200-1490445000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Fill up your gas tank for this “caravan” style field trip where we travel to some favorite watery spots in southern Geauga County and Northern Portage County. We will be amazed at the fantastic breeding plumage of migrating waterfowl. The drakes can be breathtaking in their spiffy new duds. Bring some lunch money as we will end the trip at a local restaurant to tally our results and share our stories. Meet at the Boat ramp of Ladue Reservoir at the end of East Washington St. just north of 422 in Auburn Corners. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/waterfowl-field-trip/ LOCATION:La Due Reservoir\, La Due Reservoir\, Akron\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WoodDuck-IBA-e1456765470989.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20170127T172702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T172746Z UID:2797-1487493000-1487500200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:GBBC Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Each year during the 3rd weekend of February National Audubon holds the Great Backyard Bird Count where each of us can count the birds right out our window for as little as 15 minutes or for as long a you desire. When you are done you submit the count on line at gbbc.org to be recorded and tabulated and shared with all. Help us participate in this event by joining us on our annual winter bird survey. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/gbbc/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wetlands-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20161128T212727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T212727Z UID:2758-1485594000-1485601200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Tracks Field Trip DESCRIPTION:So often we hike the woods and don’t realize what other creatures share it with us due to their secretive\, nocturnal habits. Snow cover can reveal all the traffic on our trails from a squirrel racing to a tree with the tracks of a fox in the chase. Let’s see what stories we can read in the snow. Meet at the Molnar Sanctuary on the west side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-tracks-field-trip/ LOCATION:Molnar Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/screech-owl-imprint.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160927T183553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T034320Z UID:2715-1481914800-1481922000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Night Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice is just a few days away so come and celebrate some of the longest nights of the year just a few days after the December’s “Cold Moon” with a night hike in the winter woods. The quiet\, snow covered forest is a special place and instills a magical feel. If we have a clear night the winter constellations along with the moon beams will light our way. If clouds are covering us then bring a flashlight. Meet at the Bretschneider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-solstice-night-hike-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSCN0020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160927T183104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T034453Z UID:2713-1478941200-1478948400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Wild Turkey Trek Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Wild Turkeys are among the largest of our local native birds. Help us search for these alert and secretive birds earning their living while hiding in our forests. Once extirpated from Ohio they are now found in every county in the state. It is hard to believe that these 16 pound\, 46 inch long creatures with a 64 inch wingspan can blend in so well that we rarely see them. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road almost a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/wild-turkey-trek-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wild-turkeys01-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160927T182516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T034734Z UID:2710-1477146600-1477153800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Autumn Leaf Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:This may be the peak weekend for local fall color depending on moisture and temperature of the season. Hach-Otis offers spectacular panoramic views of the Chagrin River Valley with just the right combination of tree species to give a wonderful palette of color to the forest. Join us for a walk to absorb and appreciate the beauty of the season. Meet at the Hach-Otis Sanctuary parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive off of River Road in Willoughby Hills. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/autumn-leaf-walk-field-trip/ LOCATION:Hach-Otis Sanctuary\, Skyline Drive\, Willoughby Hills\, OH\, 44094\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Valley-from-Hach-06-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160827T210428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160827T210428Z UID:2657-1474727400-1474734600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fringed Gentian in Bloom Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The last dazzling blossoms of the season are in full bloom with an amazing color of blue opening to the beautiful autumn sun. The unusual Fringed Gentian and the more common Bottle Gentian have a good foothold in our sanctuary. Join us for a view of these and other fall wildflowers as the plant life winds down and becomes dormant for the winter. Meet at the Bretschnider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/fringed-gentian-in-bloom-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fringed_Gentian_0001-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160827T204849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160827T204849Z UID:2655-1474120800-1474128000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:North Chagrin Reservation Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Leave from the North Chagrin Nature Center discovering birds along the way–67 species of birds have been seen in September over the last 10 years! Stop to look at the owls at the Nature Education Building. Then you’re right there for the Quest Celebration at 4:00 pm! Leader: Jeff Riebe \nThis Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/north-chagrin-reservation-field-trip/ LOCATION:North Chagrin Nature Center\, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway\, Willoughby Hills\, 44094\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Metroparks-fall-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160827T203930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160827T203930Z UID:2651-1474099200-1474106400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:West Geauga Commons Field Trip DESCRIPTION:West Geauga Commons is in the south-central part of the IBA (near Fairmont Blvd and Rt. 306). IT’S ALL ABOUT EDGE! A fall migrant hotspot\, the Commons has abundant ‘edge’ habitat which attracts Warblers\, Vireos\, Woodpeckers\, Cuckoos\, Wrens and occasionally shorebirds and ducks during September. We will cover less than ¾ mile on groomed\, gravel paths during this two hour walk. Binoculars\, hat and comfortable walking shoes suggested. Leader: Matt Valencic \nThis Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest. \n(Photo: Northern Parula by Matt Valencic) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/west-geauga-commons-field-trip/ LOCATION:West Geauga Commons\, 14070 Chillicothe Rd\, Novelty\, OH\, 44072\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/N.-Parula-at-Geauga-Commons-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160827T203407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160827T203407Z UID:2649-1474099200-1474106400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Aurora Sanctuary Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Start your checklist off with a variety of species in the varied habitats of the Aurora Audubon Sanctuary. There is a good chance for waterfowl\, raptors\, migratory and resident songbirds. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko \nThis Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/aurora-sanctuary-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Aurora-blind-11-03-1-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160827T203016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160827T203016Z UID:2648-1474057800-1474063200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Owl Prowl Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Would you like to add an owl species or two to your list? Join us for a night hike at the Aurora Audubon Sanctuary. Bring a flashlight as the trail is dark under the leaf canopy even with the full Harvest Moon. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko \nThis Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/owl-prowl-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/images.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160708T212114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160708T212223Z UID:2586-1472288400-1472295600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Prairie Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Photo by Laura Gooch. \nJoin us to see how prescribed burns can help to maintain a prairie. Frohring Meadow has a 100 acre tall grass prairie and wet sedge meadow habitat where grassland birds and migrating shorebirds can be found. Grassland habitat is unusual in our region\, therefore\, it attracts species not normally encountered. In early spring part of this prairie was burned to naturally maintain this herbaceous acreage. Over 40 species of prairie plants are encouraged and there is a demonstration garden plot showing examples of each one. Meet at the Frohring Meadow Park parking lot at 16780 Savage Road in Bainbridge Township 44023 URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/prairie-hike-field-trip/ LOCATION:Frohring Meadows\, 16780 Savage Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/14991076252_9bd2d529c3_k-e1468012631338.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160708T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160608T194415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T195025Z UID:2522-1468006200-1468013400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Twilight Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Twilight is a special time for wildlife when roosting activity is occurring for the diurnal (day-time) creatures and wakening activity is occurring for the nocturnal creatures. Of course the crepuscular (twilight) creatures are at their ideal time of day. It is a cooler time of day and the fading light and lengthening shadows allow more concealment so that animals move about more freely. Often we hear owls\, coyote\, fox\, raccoon\, and deer. Many birds will be singing their call to roost song. Let’s see what we can turn up! Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot located on the east side of Townline Rd. less than a mile north of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/twilight-hike/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/images.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160619T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160619T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160523T184725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T184725Z UID:2361-1466315100-1466326800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Breeding Bird Survey Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Help us count every bird we see and hear on this early morning survey. This event has been organized and compiled by trustee Mary Salomon for over 10 years. She has shown us trends in the number and kinds of species using our sanctuaries. The data has been added and will continue to advance our study of the Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area (I.B.A.). We are trying to show how important our I.B.A. is and why it needs to be preserved. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/breeding-bird-survey-field-trip-2/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FieldTrip.05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T090000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160523T184354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T184354Z UID:2359-1466228700-1466240400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Breeding Bird Survey Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Help us count every bird we see and hear on this early morning survey. This event has been organized and compiled by trustee Mary Salomon for over 10 years. She has shown us trends in the number and kinds of species using our sanctuaries. The data has been added and will continue to advance our study of the Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area (I.B.A.). We are trying to show how important our I.B.A. is and why it needs to be preserved. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/breeding-bird-survey-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FieldTrip.05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160308T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T205030Z UID:2190-1460838600-1460845800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Frog Slog Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The concert will be in full swing as the early season singers will be trying to outdo their neighbor’s voice. Bullfrogs\, Green Frogs and Gray Tree Frogs will be mostly silent waiting for warmer waters and the Wood Frogs are likely done but Spring Peepers\, Western Chorus Frogs\, Leopard Frogs\, Pickerel Frogs\, and American Toads will be in their element with furious competition to attract a mate. Join us for a night walk on a possibly muddy trail where you will be glad you wore rubber boots and brought along a flashlight. Meet at the Bretschnieder/Audubon Sanctuary parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. (Photo of bullfrog by Matt Valencic.) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/frog-slog-field-trip/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bullfrog-sm-MV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20160229T170556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T170556Z UID:2130-1458982800-1458990000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Wonderful Waterfowl Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The drakes are in their best plumage ready to strut their stuff in order to convince the hens that he is the one! Join us to see the spectacular plumage of the ducks\, geese and swans that are migrating through our area right now. A few species stay to nest while most are winging their way north in a hurry to claim the best territory to bring up a family. You will be dazzled by the colors of both the subtle females and ostentatious males! Meet outside Sandy Ridge Park’s Perry F. Johnson Wetland Center at 6195 Otten Rd. North Ridgeville\, OH 44039 URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/wonderful-waterfowl-field-trip/ LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Park\, 6195 Otten Road\, North Ridgeville\, OH\, 44039\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WoodDuck-IBA-e1456765470989.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073307 CREATED:20151229T163201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T163201Z UID:1920-1455436800-1455444000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count DESCRIPTION:Help us contribute data to the Great Backyard Bird Count by participating in our annual winter bird survey. We will be recording every bird we see or hear along the trail in the beautiful Aurora Sanctuary. This is a great time for beginning birders as it is easy locate our quarry with no leaves to obscure and frustrate observation. Most winter birds in our area are easy to identify and there is a lower number of species so as not to overwhelm the new birder. Often an unusual species makes and appearance to add to the excitement. Meet at the Bretschneider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Winter_Novak-SL-e1448136561531.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR