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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250322T161011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161011Z UID:12848-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up Various DESCRIPTION:Warbler Warm Up \nGates Mills Library April 11 @ 1:00pm \nWest Wood Nature Center April 13 @ 2:00pm \nSome of the prettiest birds on the planet are in NE Ohio from April through October. Most just pass-through during May on their way north\, but some stay here to have their babies. Because we only see them for a short time every year\, we forget how to quickly identify them. This presentation uses actual photographs to help group birds by appearance\, behaviors and preferred habitat. About 1 ¼ hours in length. \n(Gates Mills Library\, 1491 Chagrin River Road\, Gates Mills\, OH) \n(West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87)\, Novelty\, OH) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-various/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blackburnian-Warbler-1-e1710711697797.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250322T161857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161857Z UID:12852-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Native Plants for Birds\, Insects & Biodiversity Program DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2025 @ 1:00pm \nNative Plants for Birds\, Insects and Biodiversity \nThe Wilderness Center\, Wilmot\, OH \nBirds\, insects and native plants are inextricably linked in nature.  Whatever happens to one will have an effect on the others.  This talk explains those relationships\, then shows you ways to enhance your personal landscape for birds\, insects\, or just for the beauty of native plants.  Lots of pictures of birds\, insects and native plants (flowering plants\, trees and shrubs).  Directions provided to download handouts from our website.  About 1-hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/native-plants-for-birds-insects-biodiversity-program/ LOCATION:The Wilderness Center\, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW\, Wilmot\, OH\, 44689 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Common-Eastern-Bumblebee-on-Rattlesnake-Master-plant-e1670433408110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250322T162227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T162227Z UID:12855-1744486200-1744493400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Take an evening to be amazed at the courtship ritual of the Timberdoodle. These upland shorebirds are some of the earliest breeders and the males do a wonderful dance followed by a fantastic flight display to woo the females just as darkness falls. Dress for the weather with footgear able to withstand wet meadow terrain and meet at the Novak Sanctuary Parking lot on the east side of Townline Road about a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/woodcock-watch-field-trip-4/ 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:20250414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250322T161305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161305Z UID:12850-1744655400-1744659000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Various DESCRIPTION:Birds of NE Ohio \nMentor Public Library April 14 @ 6:30pm \nNorth Royalton Library April 15 @ 7:00pm \nOver 230 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 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. \n(Mentor Public Library\, 8215 Mentor Avenue\, Mentor\, OH) \n(North Royalton Library\, 5071 Wallings Road\, North Royalton\, OH) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-various/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gray-Catbird-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250220T201718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201718Z UID:12751-1744916400-1744920000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up via Zoom DESCRIPTION:The prettiest birds on the planet will be arriving in Ohio during April and May. Whether you are a new birder or a veteran\, join us to polish your I.D. skills or to just enjoy the beautiful pictures. Many tips on separating similar species. Handouts on our website after the program. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/54k2GQNRSGm8zc_hygwCNQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-via-zoom-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blackburnian-Warbler-1-e1710711697797.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T093000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250501T185634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185634Z UID:12880-1746343800-1746351000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Annual Series Spring Bird Walks Field Trip DESCRIPTION:These are fun walks where novices and seasoned veterans share techniques and advice on birding (my advice is to wear mud boots!). I hope you can join in on one of the many walks this spring in the Cleveland/Akron area. The last one in this series is Sunday May 18th at 7:30 A.M. Check out our website for a complete list of locations. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/annual-series-spring-bird-walks-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/2016/07/knbc-hikers-generic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250501T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185056Z UID:12878-1747335600-1747339200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Save the World! via Zoom DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever felt there is nothing you can do to help solve some of our world’s environmental realities\, this talk is for you. Harvey Webster shows us how beautifying our personal landscapes with more native trees\, shrubs\, grasses and flowering plants helps restore habitat for the multitude of creatures that live there and contribute to increasing biological biodiversity in our communities and ultimately the world. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m8Itca5ERp2aZBB1YopdEg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/save-the-world-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Speaker1-e1746125442194.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250529T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T153745Z UID:12887-1749643200-1749646800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:A conversation with... via Zoom DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Ginger Woolridge and Harvey Webster \nGinger and Harvey will engage in a wide-ranging conversation about native trees and shrubs and their importance\, sustainability\, conservation at home and how to support native biodiversity in your yards and communities. You won’t want to miss it.\nGinger Woolridge is an author\, speaker and landscape consultant with a long-held focus on the health of our environment. In 2018\, she and Tony Dove\, a retired Smithsonian Institution horticulturist\, published Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States. The book provides a useful guide to many of the native woody plants that support our diminishing insect and bird populations.\nMs. Woolridge earned a BS in Landscape Architecture from the Penn State University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Master Naturalist and served for 10 years on the board of a Maryland-based Smart Growth Advocacy group. A current focus is the protection of native flora\, especially our canopy trees. These plants are threatened by out of balance deer populations and an epidemic of invasive plants\, some of which continue to be sold in garden centers. To this end\, in 2023\, she cofounded the Annapolis based non-profit\, Save Our Trees. www.saveourtreestogether.org Through action\, education and advocacy\, the group helps our city\, county\, communities and individuals save our woodlands from fatal vine infestations. \nNature in my Backyard is a program of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland\, the Shaker Lakes Garden Club and the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.\nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-conversation-with-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/native-trees-e1748533022647.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250501T184422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T184422Z UID:12876-1749913200-1749927600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Annual Dinner & Meeting Program DESCRIPTION:On June 14th\, we will celebrate our members and volunteers at our Annual Dinner and Meeting at the beautiful Veteran’s Legacy Woods in Geauga County\n(14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury).\nWe will enjoy a wonderful walk in the woods starting at 3pm\, followed by fellowship and a short business meeting.\nDinner will be served at about 5:30pm. \nT h e evening will be topped off with renowned naturalist and fabulous speaker\, Judy Semroc! She will entertain us with tales of the amazing chimney swifts and other fascinating\nobservations through an expert naturalist’s eye. \nPlease make your reservations today! $35 per person.\nMail a check and the names of everyone\nin your party to: \nASGC Annual Dinner P.O. Box 391037\, Solon\, OH  44139 \nLooking forward to seeing everyone there! URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/annual-dinner-meeting-program/ LOCATION:Veterans Legacy Woods\, 14085 Ravenna Rd\, Newbury Township\, OH\, 44065\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/vlw-lodge-freedom-13-e1746125035416.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250705T145115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T145115Z UID:12898-1752062400-1752066000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Good Bug - Bad Bug via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Learn about increasing biodiversity in our landscapes to attract more beneficial insects and help control insect pests. We achieve these goals by removing non-native invasive plants\, and adding a variety of native flowers\, shrubs and trees that beautify our yards throughout the growing season. More native plants will also attract more butterflies and birds for you to enjoy.\nYou decide what you want it to look like and what plants you prefer. A list of resources will be provided\, or you can invite the team at Nature in My Backyard to help.\nMatt Valencic is a Master Gardener of Geauga County and Chair of the Education Committee of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/good-bug-bad-bug-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Common-Eastern-Bumblebee-on-Rattlesnake-Master-plant-e1670433408110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250501T190057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190057Z UID:12882-1753471800-1753477200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Twilight Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:As the summer heat wanes the evening creatures begin to stir and make their appearance. Day-time creatures seek a place to roost or spend the night. Owls may call\, raccoons may argue\, fox may bark and coyotes may howl. Let’s see what we can turn up! Meet at the Aurora Sanctuary/Brettschneider Park parking lot located on the north side of Pioneer trail few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. (896 East Pioneer Trail Aurora\, OH 44202) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/twilight-hike-field-trip-3/ 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/2021/05/Great-Horned-Owl-twins-and-mom-2-e1746126036123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250723T155746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T155824Z UID:12904-1755086400-1755090000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Gardening for a Concert via Zoom DESCRIPTION:From bird songs in the spring and summer to an evening chorus of\ncrickets and katydids in late summer into fall\, we can invite and\nwelcome nature’s chorus into our yards and gardens. A large park may\nhave a full-sized orchestra\, but the intimacy of a chamber ensemble\nsinging close to our homes is also very rewarding. If we know what\nthe performers need to create their music\, we can begin to provide a\nsetting in which they will thrive. \nLisa Rainsong holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from\nthe Cleveland Institute of Music and is a member of CIM’s music\ntheory faculty. A soprano as well as a teacher and composer\, she also\nearned a Naturalist Certificate from the Cleveland Museum of Natural\nHistory\, where her study focused on field experience. She now teaches\nbirdsong\, amphibian song\, and insect song classes across the state\nand does field recording of bird songs and insect songs. In addition\,\nshe does field research on crickets and katydids – research work that\nis done primarily by ear. Her recordings and photos can be found on her\nblog\, Listening in Nature at http://listeninginnature.blogspot.com \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/gardening-for-a-concert-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lisa-Rainsong-at-Burton-Wetlands-9-6-10-photo-by-Wendy-Partridge-scaled-e1753286241620.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250723T154810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163601Z UID:12902-1755939600-1755950400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birding Workshop Program DESCRIPTION:The Chagrin River Bird Quest’s pre-event Birding Workshop! Update your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the upcoming Bird Quest on Sept 5-6. An hour presentation (approximately) will be followed by a bird walk in the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned. \nPlease register on-line for this event. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birding-workshop-program-2/ LOCATION:Novak Education Center\, 382 Townline Road\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education,Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gray-Catbird-MV-vsm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250501T190502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190502Z UID:12884-1755955800-1755961200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:High Summer Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the progress of the “Invasive Species Warriors” work on reclaiming our fields and forest. Thanks to the beaver the marsh is successfully holding water allowing it to progress to its former character of years ago. Join us to observe the changes. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary Parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd. almost a mile north of Route 82 in Aurora. (382 Townline Rd. Aurora\, OH 44202) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/high-summer-hike-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/2023/07/Novak1-scaled-e1746126286477.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250701T161616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163721Z UID:12896-1757088000-1757185200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Bird Quest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this year’s Bird Quest\, coming September 5 – 6! Our base of operations will be at The Rookery in Geauga County\, same as last year. Please plan on joining us.  \nRegistration now open! URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/bird-quest-2025/ LOCATION:The Rookery\, 10110 Cedar Road\, Munson Township\, OH\, 44026\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Bird-Quest-2021-Rookery-walk-MV-sm-e1751386548169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250831T222317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T222317Z UID:12993-1757505600-1757509200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Rooted for Success via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Rooted for Success:\nTree Planting Best Practices \nTune in for Chad’s advice about proper tree-planting. Chad will walk you through best practices for selecting the right tree for your spot\, choosing the healthiest nursery stock\, and using proper planting techniques. You’ll also learn key tips for transplanting and how to give young trees the early care they need to thrive. Join us to grow your tree-planting know-how from the ground up!\nChad is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist. He is also a Municipal Specialist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified with the ISA\, and an Ohio Licensed Commercial Applicator. Chad is passionate about providing high quality tree and shrub care with a goal towards preservation. He enjoys putting his expertise to use advising his clients about maintaining their landscapes. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/rooted-for-success-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/chad-clink3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250722T152546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T152546Z UID:12900-1758222000-1758225600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Confusing Fall Warblers via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Many of our ‘Summer Birds’ molt before starting the long journey to their winter territories in Central and South America.  Some of them look quite different in their ‘basic plumage’ while others look surprisingly similar.  The young-of-the-year can also be confusing\, often appearing like adult females.  This talk will explore some of the differences with clues for recognizing birds that you might mistake for new species.  Presented by Matt Valencic. About 1-hour in length.   \nRegister in advance for this meeting. \nWhen: Sep 18\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nHttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ifaqfYaCTQWEghyNhx4wzQ  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/confusing-fall-warblers-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Yellow-rumped-Warbler-fall-bird-e1753197925643.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250831T231157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T231157Z UID:12996-1758375000-1758382200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fringed Gentians Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us on our annual saunter to view one of the last wildflowers of the season to bloom. This amazing biennial will dazzle you if we are lucky enough to have a sunny September day. A fantastic shade of violet with the delicate fringed petals will make you glad to have made the 2-mile hike. Please wear waterproof footwear as this bloom likes to keep its feet slightly wet! We will meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. (896 E. Pioneer Tr. Aurora\, OH 44202) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/fringed-gentians-field-trip-3/ 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:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T160041Z UID:13096-1759586400-1759590000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptors of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION:Raptors are birds that get their food by hunting other birds or mammals.  We know them as Eagles\, Hawks\, Falcons and Owls.  Some live here year-round while others visit only during the winter.  Enjoy pictures and natural history of the 19 species typically found in NE Ohio throughout the year.  About 1 hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/raptors-of-ne-ohio-program/ LOCATION:Gates Mills Library\, 1491 Chagrin River Road\, Gates Mills\, OH\, 44040\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rough-legged-Hawk-light-morph-Featured-e1758643221896.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T160513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T160513Z UID:13098-1759863600-1759867200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-program-3/ LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Park\, 6195 Otten Road\, North Ridgeville\, OH\, 44039\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ring-necked-Duck-female-e1758643470748.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250929T185749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T185749Z UID:13104-1760171400-1760184000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Busting Buckthorn Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining us on Saturday October 11th from 8:45am to noon at the Novak sanctuary to selectively cut stands of buckthorn in areas where we have been working since 2022. Once removed\, these areas will revert to open fields of native wildflowers and grasses the very next growing season (2026). I will show you examples of recent successes as we walk to the work sites. \nYou should wear long pants\, long-sleeved shirt or jacket\, work gloves and sturdy shoes/boots (hiking boots are fine). Bring your favorite loppers or use ours. We will supply work gloves for those who need them\, loppers (we have 7) and Buckthorn Blaster herbicide applicators. We work in teams of 3 or 4\, taking turns cutting the trees near the ground\, moving the cut trees to create ‘wildlife piles’\, and applying herbicide to the cut stumps. We will have bottled water (or bring your own) and packaged snacks. \nIf you can join us\, please RSVP to info@clevelandaudubon.org so we know how many to expect. We will meet at 8:45am in the parking lot at 382 Townline Road in Aurora. We will be there for 3-hours but if you can only help for 1 or 2 hours\, we appreciate the time you can help. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/busting-buckthorn-volunteering/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cutting-Buckthorn-SeanCleery-sm-e1759172246406.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T154839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T161353Z UID:13089-1760176800-1760182200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Autumn Color Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:We are fortunate to have John Lillich guide us on a spectacular autumn leaf color hike overlooking the Chagrin River Valley from our own Hach-Otis Sanctuary. Hopefully the trees will have received just enough moisture and cool night temperatures to provide amazing color. Meet at the Hach-Otis parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive off River Road in Willoughby Hills. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/autumn-leaf-color-hike-field-trip-2/ 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:20251015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T161251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T161251Z UID:13100-1760547600-1760551200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION: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 backyards! 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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program-3/ LOCATION:Rock Creek Library\, 2988 High Street\, Rock Creek\, OH\, 44084\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phoebe-rtt-e1758643956317.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T155139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T155139Z UID:13092-1762594200-1762599600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Leaf Cruncher Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The enjoyable sound and feeling of wading through a carpet of fallen leaves awaits you! The forest without leaves obscuring the view gives a new and different perspective. Unseen slopes and gulleys just off the trail become visible. Ancient trees hidden by their leafy offspring appear clearly. And you can actually see the birds you could only hear when the leaves were attached to their branches. As always water-proof footwear is recommended\, 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 Aurora/Mantua border. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/leaf-cruncher-hike-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/2024/09/Classic-Autumn-Leaves-Wallp-TLG-e1727188651429.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20251021T181952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T181952Z UID:13133-1762948800-1762952400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:At Home with Native Nut Trees via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Hickories\, oaks\, hazelnuts — these are some of your favorite things — if you happen to be a native lepidopteran\, bird\, or mammal. But also\, the human relationship and history with these native nut-bearing megaflora runs deep as well. For many good reasons.\nJoin Nathan Johnson on a multi-layered exploration of some of the best native nut trees a backyard could have. We’ll look into unique species characteristics\, ecological benefits\, growing and care tips\, and even some cultural-historical background. Last\, but not least\, we’ll touch on some recommended species and\nindividual specimens for home orchard set-ups. Ohio-native pecans\, anyone?\nAs the Ohio Environmental Council’s licensed Senior Attorney for Land and Water\, Nathan focuses on administrative agency actions that impact our public lands and waterways. He advocates and litigates for the protection of special places\, increased access to public lands\, and clean water for people and wildlife. Nathan resides in the Columbus area with his wife\, two children\,\nand numerous pets. He enjoys gardening\, the aquarium hobby\, and going on outdoor adventures with his family. \nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs\nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Clevelandand the Shaker Lakes Garden Club\,\ntogether with the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/at-home-with-native-nut-trees-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nathan-johnson-e1761070776695.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20251127T171205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T171205Z UID:13143-1765368000-1765371600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Wild About Winter via Zoom DESCRIPTION:As we approach the winter solstice and prepare for the festive holidays of December\, it is interesting to ponder the wild goings-on in in our yards\, our gardens and our neighborhoods. No\, not those wild goings-on! Rather what is happening in nature. True\, many organisms are now dormant\, but many are not.\nHarvey Webster will explore the lives of select animals and plants in winter\, their adaptations and strategies for survival\, and focus on the importance of the winter solstice as the key signal and lead-in to spring. We will also explore how we can observe the vibrant life of winter.\nThere is always much to explore in our own habitats and ‘hoods\, regardless of season. \nTo register for the Zoom presentation please visit www.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs\nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club\,\ntogether with the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/wild-about-winter-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/harvey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20250923T155424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T155424Z UID:13094-1766170800-1766176200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:I love the quiet and peaceful sensations of the winter woods at night. Hopefully there will be a light snow cover to add to the ambiance. If the clouds give way\, the stars and moon will shine brightly lighting our path. We will be celebrating one of the longest nights of the year a few days ahead of the actual solstice. Please dress appropriately with winter footwear. 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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-solstice-hike-field-trip-3/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Winter_Novak-e1637773095315.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20260110T161708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T161708Z UID:13193-1768392000-1768395600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Ecoregions of Ohio via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder why some plants do better in some parts of the state than others? Ecoregions are geographically distinct areas of land\, characterized by distinctive climates\, ecological features\, and plant and animal communities. Five broad ecoregions are identified in Ohio and most of these are further subdivided. Each has its own distinctive characteristics\, in the soil and the\nplant communities that grow there.\nFormer Ohio First Lady Hope Taft will share what she has learned about Ohio in the last 25 years. We’ll take a look at geology and how it relates to gardening\, both in the Heritage Garden at the Governors Residence and elsewhere and how it lead to the establishment of Ohio Native Plant Month.\nLearn about the formation of the land we call Ohio and the influence on plants we can grow. Take a quick look at the state’s 5 major physiographic regions and what plants make them special and how they got to Ohio. We’ll explore the use of native plants by gardeners around the state.\nHope Taft was Ohio’s First Lady from 1999 to 2007. She is an honorary Master Gardener and an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. As First Lady\, Hope transformed the Governor’s Mansion grounds into a stunning showcase of Ohio’s native plants and recreations of Ohio’s diverse ecological areas. \nTo register for the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/ecoregions-of-ohio-via-zoom/ LOCATION:OH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hope-Taft.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20260103T161240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T161240Z UID:13189-1768642200-1768649400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Track Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Help us read the stories in the snow. The local wildlife use our trails much more than we do but go unnoticed due to their secretive\, alert and sometimes nocturnal habits. In the snow is the history of their comings and goings. Do we have fox or coyote? Are otters present? Did the Flying Squirrel land on the ground near that tree? We will meet at the Aurora Sanctuary at 9:30 in the Bretschneider Park parking lot a few hundred yards east of Page Road on the north side of East Pioneer Trail in Aurora (896 East Pioneer Trail) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-track-walk-field-trip-7/ 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/2015/12/screech-owl-imprint.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T112747 CREATED:20260114T171150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171150Z UID:13197-1770228000-1770231600@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION: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. Presented by Matt Valencic. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program-4/ LOCATION:Bay Village Library\, 27400 Wolf Road\, Bay Village\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phoebe-rtt-e1758643956317.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR