Field Trip
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...
Dazzling Fringed Gentians Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesThe unusual Fringed Gentian are among the last native wildflowers to bloom and give a boost to our spirits as we prepare for the cloud-cover and shortening days of what’s to come. If you have not enjoyed the intricate detail of the flower or soaked...
Fall Leaf Colors
Field Trip
Hach-Otis Sanctuary
Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States
Mid-October in Northeastern Ohio is a spectacular time to soak up the beauty of nature. John Lillich’s stories and style will keep you entertained with the natural and human history in this gem of a wildlife preserve. John hiked and worked these ridges and ravines...
Leaf Crunching
Field Trip
Molnar Sanctuary
The leaves of brown are on the ground! If we have a dry day we can crunch and kick through the many leaves blanketing the trail and forest floor! I love a November walk because without the leaves on the trees we are better able...
