Field Trip
Chagrin River Bird Quest 2023
West Woods Nature Center 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, United StatesRegistration 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...
Fringed Gentian
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
The gorgeous fringed gentian is among the most stunning of our native wildflowers. They are also among the last to bloom for the season. We are fortunate to have a patch located in the Aurora Sanctuary and on a sunny September day they open their...
Fall Colors
Field Trip
Hach-Otis Sanctuary
Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States
Often our palette of autumn color will give the New England forests a run for title of the most stunning hues! With the mix of tree species and depending on our weather leading up to the leaf color change we can have spectacular vistas of...
Turkey Trek
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
Will we be successful in our quest to spot Wild Turkeys before Thanksgiving? They know how to play the game of Hide and Seek extremely well. These large but wily birds are experts in blending in. Help me find the flock as they roam the...
Winter Solstice
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
Help us celebrate the longest night of the year a few days early so as not to conflict with holiday celebrations. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, the stars will light our way. A night hike this time of year reveals secrets...
Winter Track Walk
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Last fall a bobcat was seen in the area! I wonder if it uses our Novak Sanctuary for food or shelter. Winter is a great time to discover what other creatures use our trails as we search for tracks and other signs of their presence....
Great Backyard Bird Count
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Join in on this international bird count that occurs this weekend throughout the world. We will count every bird we see and hear on this 2-mile walk following a path that has been surveyed this particular weekend of the year for many years. You will...
Waterfowl Wander
Field Trip
La Due Reservoir
La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
Join us to view the astounding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. It is amazing to me at the number of species with the possibilities of grebes, loons, and both diving and dabbling ducks. This is a caravan style...
Waterfowl at Grand Valley Ranch Field Trip
Grand Valley Ranch Orwell, OH, United StatesSome say the American Robin is the harbinger of spring, but the swans, ducks, geese, and shorebirds might disagree. The Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to host a morning of birding just as waterfowl are making their strongest push north...
Woodcock Watch
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
If you have not had the chance to witness the amazing breeding display, then you are missing a fascinating romance of our local wildlife! At this time of year male woodcocks woo the females with a basic “soft shoe” and a simple nasal call and...
