Field Trip
Winter Solstice
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
Help us celebrate the longest night of the year under the almost (one day early) full moon known as the Cold Moon. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, we will not even need a flashlight. A night hike this time of year...
Winter Hike
Field Trip
Molnar Sanctuary
The winter woods divulge secrets that are not noticed in the summer. Without leaves on the trees, the forest floor and topography can be appreciated in finer detail. Snow cover will allow us to see signs of the creatures that use our trails as we...
Late Winter Bird Count
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Help us do our annual winter bird survey at this wonderful sanctuary where there is an excellent diversity of habitats. If you are new to birding or have had thoughts about beginning, winter is an excellent time to get started because there are no obscuring...
Waterfowl Wander
Field Trip
Get ready to be dazzled by the amazing breeding plumage of the many species of migrating ducks as they head to their breeding grounds. The drakes are in their finest dress in order to impress the hens and strengthen their pair bond. This is a...
Woodcock Waltz
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
The springtime courtship dance and flight of the Woodcock is an annual must see. Join us for a twilight performance of the local Timberdoodles competing for the limelight trying to win their heart’s desire. If the weather and mother nature is on our side, we...
Spring Bird Walks Begin
Field Trip
This is a great opportunity to begin birding or share your passion for birding with others. We will be watching the fascinating phenomenon of migration as each week more and different species arrive on their way to summer nesting grounds either here or further north....
Nature Hike
Field Trip
Lake Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH, United States
Join us for a nature hike at Lake Farm Park in Geauga County prior to our Annual Meeting (you will either need to purchase an admission ticket or be registered for our annual meeting). Consider staying with us for a social hour followed by dinner...
Twilight Hike
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
This evening we will listen to the field and forest “changing of the guard”. The daytime creatures will be settling in for the night and the nocturnal creatures will be stirring into action. We will witness the overlap of activity during twilight. There is much...
Summer Sounds
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
We will begin this evening hike listening to the Annual Cicadas and finish by hearing the Katydids. As it begins to darken, we'll watch bats patrol the open space above the trail and in the openings of the woods. Join us in cheering them on...
Owl Prowl
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Explore Audubon's Aurora Sanctuary after dark for a chance to add a few night-flyers to your 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...
