• Ecoregions of Ohio
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    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...

  • Winter Track Walk
    Field Trip

    Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

    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...

  • Birds of NE Ohio
    Program

    Bay Village Library 27400 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH, 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...

  • Ephemeral Excitement
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    Ephemeral Excitement: The Spring Rush For Sunlight, Nectar, Pollen & Love Judy Semroc, Conservation Specialist Our natural world has a tight schedule for completing many important feeding mating and survival tasks before the trees fully leaf out and many of our spring wildflowers and insects...

  • Great Backyard Bird Count
    Field Trip

    Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

    This annual, international event was developed and promoted by Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with National Audubon Society in 1998. To participate you can join us on our winter bird survey hike. Help us make Ohio a top contributor this year! We will meet...

  • Owls of Ohio
    Program

    Middleburg Hts Library 16659 Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts, Ohio

    Twelve species of owls have been spotted in Ohio. Several are residents, some are migrants, and a few are accidental visitors. Interesting owl trivia will be revealed. Some tips on how, when and where to spot owls will be shared. Presented by Jim Tomko. (This...

  • LBJs (Sparrows & Finches)
    Program

    Brecksville Library 9089 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH

    Little Brown Jobs!  That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches, mostly because they are LBJs!  But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity.  Through lots of photographs this program...

  • Using Native Plants
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    Using Native Plants on Our Home Grounds by Debra Knapke What are native plants and what are their ecological contexts? If we can answer those question, we know whether or not they will be able to grow and thrive in our gardens... or not. Engage...

  • Raptors of NE Ohio
    Program

    Dunham Tavern Museum 6709 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH

    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...

  • 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 the waterfowl wing north to their nesting grounds. This is a caravan style birding tour where we will stop at several favorite lakes and ponds in southern Geauga and northern Portage counties. We will...