Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Turkey Trek Field Trip
2018-11-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Each year we go on a 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 sanctuary in search of food. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road a little less than a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2018-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church, 7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville, OH, 44231, United States
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of clothes and go looking for waterfowl – Ducks, Geese, Swans, Loons, Grebes & Gulls. This presentation showcases these hardy visitors along with Hawks, Owls and smaller birds like Snow Buntings, Larkspurs and Kinglets. If you don’t like cold weather, ask about ‘car birding’, a favorite alternative to walking when wind chills plummet! About 1 hour in length.
The First Baptist Church is located at 7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville 44231

Winter Solstice Field Trip
2018-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, 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 reveals secrets of the forest and field because the leaves are down increasing our viewing while the crisp air allows sounds to travel farther. Hiking after dark seems to heighten the acuity of our senses. Join us to see what the night-time forest unveils. Meet at Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd a little less than a mile north of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

South Florida Birding Trip Non-ASGC
2019-01-13 - 2019-01-19
Instructors: Dr. Andy Jones, Dr. David Kriska, Michelle Leighty-Jones and Ashley Hall

Cold weather and snow got you down? Join Cleveland Museum of Natural History staff on a tropical trip down to southern Florida for a week of birding and more! Pack your suitcase and bring your binoculars as we search for Florida’s most charismatic and enigmatic birds and other wildlife in a variety of habitats. South Florida teems with diversity, all set against a backdrop of beautiful habitats as well as a complex history of invasive species and habitat loss. We will explore some of the best-preserved and managed sites, from Everglades National Park down to the Florida Keys. Along the way, we will see a diverse set of birds, including species unique to the southeastern United States as well as wintering populations of warblers we only see during migration in Ohio. We have built an itinerary around seeing many species of birds in a variety of habitats, but we will also explore the animal and plant diversity as we go, and we will discuss their conservation status and successes along the way.
Cost includes transportation in Florida, accommodations, some meals, admission to parks and sanctuaries, and a great opportunity to learn from Museum experts. Airfare is NOT included. Room rates are per person. MEMBER DISCOUNT will be applied in cart. Members: Double Room $2,250; Single Room $2,750.

Register: https://1023.blackbaudhosting.com/1023/South-Florida-Birds-Natural-History-and-Conservation

(This event is published as a courtesy to CMNH. ASGC takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.)

Volunteer Open House It's a party!
2019-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Chase away the winter blues with a light lunch and good conversation at the beautiful Novak Education Center! View a slide show of our activities over the last year and hear how our volunteers are helping out. Come early for a hike in the Novak Sanctuary. Sandwiches and drinks provided. Bring a dessert or salad to share if you wish. RSVP is appreciated: info@clevelandaudubon.org.
Sponsored by the Education Committee

Winter Hike Field Trip
2019-01-26 09:30 - 11:30 | 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 do. Often a complete story can be put together from the tracks in the snow. We will gather at the Dog Park parking lot on the east side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Backyard Naturalist
2019-02-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Look About Lodge, 37374 Miles Rd , Bentleyville, 44022, United States
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of cloths and go looking for waterfowl – Ducks, Geese, Swans, Loons, Grebes & Gulls. This presentation showcases these hardy visitors along with Hawks, Owls and smaller birds like Snow Buntings, Larkspurs and Kinglets. If you don’t like cold weather, ask about ‘car birding’, a favorite alternative to walking when wind chills plummet! About 1 hour in length.
Cleveland Natural Science Club meeting at Look About Lodge in North Chagrin Reservation. Public welcome.

Scout Day Education
2019-02-09 10:00 - 12:00
Our annual Scout Day is coming up! Register your troop or individual scout by emailing info@clevelandaudubon.org. Space is limited so register now!
For age kindergarten – 3rd grade. Scouts will learn about birds and bird habitats while traveling through a series of stations with something fun to do at each one. Make a bird mask! Take home a bird feeder! Earn a Junior Birder patch!
$5 donation per Scout is appreciated.

Late Winter Bird Count Field Trip
2019-02-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, 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 leaves, and the number of species are limited to our winter residents. Biting insects are dormant and the poison ivy has died back. It is a fun way to hold cabin fever at bay! Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

COAC Annual Meeting
2019-03-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join us for the Annual Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters (COAC) Business Meeting & 50 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road in Aurora, Ohio on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The mission of the Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters (COAC) is to promote chapter development by sharing the best practices, brainstorming solutions to common problems, and building relationships in workshops and retreats. ​​
​​Who Can Attend? Ohio Audubon chapter members and affiliates – collaborators, partners, and friends – interested in birds and habitat conservation.
Meeting Co-Hosts: Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, Black River Audubon Society, Canton Audubon Society, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society, Others TBA.
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Register HERE by Mon Feb 25, 2019.

Ohio Bluebird Society Conference Non ASGC
2019-03-09 08:00 - 16:30 | John C Myers Convocation Center, 638 Jefferson Street, Ashland, OH, 44805
The Ohio Bluebird Society will host its 2019 Conference and Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 9, at the John C. Meyers Convocation Center at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Check in begins at 8:00am, with OBS Members Meeting taking place from 8:30am-9:00am and the main conference to follow at 9:00am-4:30pm.
Beginning birders and experienced hobbyists alike will appreciate informative and diverse sessions, ranging from bird identification and biology to detailed management guidance for the Eastern Bluebird and other native cavity nesting species. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of Ohio’s native cavity nesters, as well as specific best practices for successful conservation and protection. Nestwatch, box and trap assembly, and other demonstrations, as well as poster presentations, will teach skills all hobbyists can use.
Keynote Speaker will be naturalist, author, and artist Julie Zickefoose. Other speakers include Robin Bailey (Project Leader at Cornell Nestwatch), Douglas McClain (ODNR Waterfowl Biologist), Kris Davis (Ecosystem Manager at The Dawes Arboretum), Anna Rose and Katelyn Shelton (Ohio Young Birders Club), and Madeline Sudrick (sophomore, Ohio University).
Admission to the conference will be $25 for OBS members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students (age 21 and below). The deadline to register is March 1, 2019.
To register on line and for more information, please visit our website at: ohiobluebirdsociety.org/conference

Warbler Warm-up Backyard Naturalist
2019-03-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Moebius Nature Center, 929 E Mennonite Rd, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Spring migration is one of the best times to be in NE Ohio for warblers. Many species pass through the area on their way north, but some remain in Ohio to nest. Because we only see them for a short time every year we sometimes forget how to identify them. This presentation uses photographs to help group warblers by appearance, preferred habitat, and behaviors, such as tail wagging, which helps with identification. In addition, songs and ways to remember songs will be provided. This should get us prepared for migration!

Waterfowl Wander Field Trip
2019-03-30 09:00 - 12:00
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 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.

Warbler Warm-up Backyard Naturalist
2019-04-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH, 44070
Spring migration is one of the best times to be in NE Ohio for warblers. Many species pass through the area on their way north, but some remain in Ohio to nest. Because we only see them for a short time every year we sometimes forget how to identify them. This presentation uses photographs to help group warblers by appearance, preferred habitat, and behaviors, such as tail wagging, which helps with identification. In addition, songs and ways to remember songs will be provided. This should get us prepared for migration!
Sponsored by Western Cuyahoga Audubon

Woodcock Waltz Field Trip
2019-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, 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 should have a grand display with multiple performers. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd about a mile north of State Rt. 82 on the Mantua/Aurora border.

Spring Bird Walks Begin Field Trip
2019-04-14 07:30 - 09:00
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. This is the 86th year for this event where parks and sanctuaries all over the Cleveland and Akron area will lead walks recording all species seen and heard in order to submit the data to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. This data is shared with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology via their Ebird.org website allowing researchers all over the world to analyze the information for their projects.
Audubon and Novak Sanctuaries simultaneously. Click here for complete list of locations.
Continues Sundays through May 19 at 7:30am.

Warbler Warm-up Backyard Naturalist
2019-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States

Frog Fugue Field Trip
2019-04-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join us under the April full moon known as the Pink Moon where we will be entertained by resident artists of the frog and toad arena. Compare these performers to determine which is your favorite virtuoso. They will be singing their hearts out trying to out do their neighbors in quest of the finest partner the pond can offer. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.

Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2019-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | North Royalton Public Library, 5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, OH, 44133, United States
Over 200 species of birds can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are year-round residents and others just pass through on their way to the Boreal Forests of Canada. Others fly across the Gulf of Mexico non-stop to have their babies in our back yards! Get a close up look at 100 of the most common residents, migrants and breeding birds of NE Ohio and learn where and when to find them. Approximately 1 hour in length.

Party for the Planet Earth Day Event
2019-04-27 15:00 - 18:30 | Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St, Chagrin Falles, OH, 44022, United States
Join us to celebrate Mother Earth with some of our best environmental films from years past.
Lost Bird Project (59 minutes) – 2012
Among Giants (13) – 2011
Straws (33 minutes) – 2017
Keynote speaker-Mr. Harvey Webster on behalf of The Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Lights-Out Cleveland.
Student environmental themed art created by Robin Barth and Mary Frances Mahoney from Chagrin Falls High School.
Fold the Flock Origami Project- http://foldtheflock.org
2014 marked the centennial anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon. To remember the Passenger Pigeon, join us in folding the great flocks of 100 years ago.
Come enjoy ‘Happy Earth Hour” from 5:30 – 6:30 with a cash bar selling the “Planet Punch” signature cocktail, food from The Green Machine food truck offering locally sourced, vegan and gluten-free options, music, local community vendors and more!
Organizations supporting the event- The Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Lights-Out Cleveland and Lowes Greenhouse.
*food and adult beverages are not included in ticket price.
BUY TICKETS HERE

Spring Migration Birding Non ASGC
2019-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Shenango Wildlife Area
Join ODNR Division of Parks & Watercraft and the Division of Wildlife at the Shenango Wildlife Area, one of Audubon’s Important Bird Areas in Ohio.
Visitors will have a chance to observe and photograph the variety of migratory birds found at this unique wildlife area. This FREE birding event is open to the public. Please dress appropriately for various weather conditions. The event will be held rain or shine. Remember to wear appropriate foot attire for hiking on trails, wet areas and light brush. Participants are welcome to bring spotting scopes, binoculars and cameras. We will have a few additional binoculars for participants to use.
The Shenango Wildlife Area surrounds Pymatuning Creek State Wild & Scenic River, designated December 17, 2018.
For more information on Ohio’s Scenic Rivers visit http://watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/scenic-rivers/program.
Directions:
We will be meeting at the Shenango Wildlife Area parking area off of Milligan East Road (41.370557, -80.545198). The following directions are from Orangeville, Ohio. Where SR 609 ends in Orangeville, turn left (go North) on Stateline Road and then left again after about a mile onto Orangeville-Kinsman Rd. Proceed about 3 miles to the first road on the left, Milligan Road, and turn left. Go about a mile, and park in the large gravel parking lot on the left side of the road. Contrary to what most maps show, Milligan Road is not open all the way west to SR 7.
For more information:
Contact
matthew.smith@dnr.state.oh.us
(330) 298-9195
You can visit http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/shenango for a map of the Shenango Wildlife Area.

Next Silent Spring? Non ASGC
2019-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
ARE WE APPROACHING THE NEXT SILENT SPRING?
Rachel Carson raised the red flag years ago. Pesticides were not only killing insects, but also disrupting the delicate balance of nature. Now history is repeating itself.

To commemorate Earth Day 2019, the Northeast Ohio Sierra Club extends an invitation to attend the enlightening program, “Next Silent Spring?” This free event will be held at the Cleveland Museum of Art Recital Hall on Sunday, April 28, from 2 – 4 PM.
Laurel Hopwood, Senior Advisor to Sierra Club’s Pollinator Protection Program, will show the outstanding documentary “Nicotine Bees.”
Pollinator populations are declining. How does this affect our food supply? How does this affect our entire ecosystem?
A panel of experts will discuss how everyone can help move things forward.
* Dr. Mary Gardiner, Associate Professor in the OSU Department of Entomology, and her graduate students have been introducing pollinator pockets throughout vacant lots in Cleveland.
* Tom Gibson, principal of Green Paradigm Partners, uses his soil building and community organizing skills to help revive neighborhoods.
* Elle Adams, founder of City Rising Farm, helps people in underserved communities learn to grow fresh local food and create opportunities in their own neighborhoods.

Warbler Warm-up Backyard Naturalist
2019-05-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Cleveland Natural History Museum, 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States

Nature Hike Field Trip
2019-06-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, 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 and a keynote speaker (registration is required for the dinner and speaker presentation). This will be a 1-hour, easy hike to see what natural wonders the summer season turns up for us.

ASGC Annual Dinner
2019-06-01 15:00 - 20:00 | Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Join us for ASGC’s Annual Dinner and Meeting at the gorgeous Lake Farmpark’s Machinery Barn. 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Festivities begin at 3:00pm with a walk to discover birds who make the Farmpark area their home. Return at 4:00 for our Social Hour, followed by a short Business Meeting at 5:00pm. Dinner is at 5:30.
Our program, “Biomimicry: A part of the Solution,” follows at 6:30. Carol Shaler, co-director of Great Lakes Biomicry, will show how business efficiency and innovation can be inspired through nature. You don’t want to miss this!
Cost: $30 Adults; $25 Seniors 65+ and children under 15. Please note: due to the new venue and caterer, we cannot accept walk-ins or reservations without payment. Please make your reservation by May 18, and send payment to:
ASGC Annual Dinner, PO Box 391037, Solon, OH 44139
“Transportation from the visitor center to and from the meeting site will be provided.”

Twilight Hike Field Trip
2019-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, 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 more activity at this time of day. We sometimes are treated to an owl proclaiming territory or a fox instructing her pups or a coyote singing to the moon. Interesting insect sounds will surely surround us. Come on out to see what we discover. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road a little less than a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

Summer Sounds Field Trip
2019-08-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, 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 as they catch their insect dinner while on the wing. Meet at the Brettschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Introductory Birding Workshop Backyard Naturalist
2019-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
New birder or want to refresh your skills for Bird Quest?
This FREE Birding Workshop includes birding tips and tricks, videos and an introduction to eBird. Join leader Matt Valencic for a fun and informative afternoon even if you are not birding for Bird Quest.
Please register HERE. Note: registration form is the SAME as for Bird Quest. You DO NOT have to register for Bird Quest to attend the workshop (but we encourage you to do so!). Please check the appropriate box: Workshop, Bird Quest, or both.

Chagrin River Bird Quest Event
2019-09-13 16:00 - 2019-09-14 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
5th Annual Team Birding Challenge
in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA
Help us celebrate 5 years of Bird Quest!
Teams
Share the day with family, friends, co-workers and classmates! Teams can be two or more, young or old, experienced birders or never birded before! One team member must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Win a prize for the most creative team name!
September 13th
Team Check-in and final registration. Pick up maps, checklists, t-shirts, strategize with teammates and START BIRDING!
Two locations!
North: 4 to 6 pm The West Woods Nature Center
South: 4 to 6 pm Novak Education Center
September 14th
Quest Celebration!
Checklist turn-in and awards. Look for the list of awards at Check-in! Door prizes! Hearty refreshments served!
4 to 6:30 pm The West Woods Nature Center
Registration
All Bird Quest activities and materials are free, but registration is required! Register by September 6th and attend our free Birding Workshop! Register here for Bird Quest and Birding Workshop.
Questions? email birdquest@clevelandaudubon.org
