Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Frog Slog Field Trip
2016-04-16 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The concert will be in full swing as the early season singers will be trying to outdo their neighbor’s voice. Bullfrogs, Green Frogs and Gray Tree Frogs will be mostly silent waiting for warmer waters and the Wood Frogs are likely done but Spring Peepers, Western Chorus Frogs, Leopard Frogs, Pickerel Frogs, and American Toads will be in their element with furious competition to attract a mate. Join us for a night walk on a possibly muddy trail where you will be glad you wore rubber boots and brought along a flashlight. Meet at the Bretschnieder/Audubon Sanctuary parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. (Photo of bullfrog by Matt Valencic.)

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (1)
2016-04-10 07:30 - 12:00 | OH
Watch the spring migrants return or travel through to their summer breeding grounds during the 83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks. Cosponsored by Cleveland Metroparks, The Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society, Geauga Park District, Lake Metroparks, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, walks are led by experienced Birders and will be held on Sundays, April 10 through May 15, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. at the following locations.
Aurora Sanctuary – Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland Sanctuary, parking lot east of Page Rd. on E. Pioneer Trail, east of routes 306 and 43, Aurora. 216-337-2202
Bedford Reservation – Hemlock Creek Picnic Area parking lot, off Button Rd., Bedford. 330-715-6300
Big Creek Reservation – Lake Isaac, Big Creek Parkway, Middleburg Heights. 440-891-1710
Brecksville Reservation – Parking area at Station Rd. Bridge Trailhead, off Riverview Rd. south of route 82, Brecksville. 330-467-3664
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve – Lakefront Office parking lot, 8701 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland. Exit Shoreway at Martin Luther King Blvd., go north, follow Lake Shore Blvd. to right, turn left into first driveway on the left, bear left. 440-887-1968
Gates Mills – Various locations. Call 440-338-4923 for details
Geauga Park District – Various locations, Geauga County. Call 440-286-9516 for details
Hinckley Reservation – Bridge at the south end of Hinckley Lake, on State Rd., Hinckley. 330-625-5503
Hiram – James H. Barrow Field Station (Hiram College), 11305 Wheeler Road, Hiram. 330-527-2141
Holden Arboretum – main parking lot off Sperry Rd., Kirtland. 440-946-4400
Huntington Reservation – Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village. 440-471-8357
Lake Metroparks – Lake Erie Bluffs, 2901 Clark Rd., Perry Township. 440-256-1404, ext. 2112
Mentor Marsh – parking area on Headlands Rd., Mentor. 440-257-0777
North Chagrin Reservation – Sunset Pond, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Mayfield Village. 440-473-3370
Novak Sanctuary – Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland Sanctuary, parking lot north of Rt. 82 on Aurora Town Line Rd., Aurora. 440-543-6399
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Visitor Center parking lot, Whittlesey Way off E. 49th St. south of Grant Ave, Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000
Rocky River Reservation – Rocky River Nature Center parking lot, 24000 Valley Parkway (¼ mile north of Cedar Point Road), North Olmsted. 216-924-0188
Shaker Lakes – The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes parking lot, 2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. 216-321-5935
South Chagrin Reservation – Jackson Rd. parking lot, off Chagrin River Rd. (between Miles Rd. and Chagrin Blvd.), Moreland Hills. 440-473-3370
Don’t miss the migration!
(Photo: Black-throated blue warbler by Tim Krynak)

Woodcock Watch Field Trip
2016-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
This time of year an earnest display is occurring at twilight that has gone on for centuries. The male woodcock is desperately trying to woo the hen to join him on his “peenting pad” where he takes off in a fantastic flight display showing his fitness to be a father. This begins as early as late March and continues sometimes through May. The courtship display is amazing to watch and the birds often will allow fairly close approach if there are quiet and motionless observers. Join us for an evening performance at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot located on the east side of Townline Rd. less than a mile north of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. (Photo of Woodcock by Matt Valencic.)

30 Years of Biological Imaging: A Journey Continues! Non-ASGC
2016-04-06 12:15 - 13:15 | Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Presented by: Dr. Don Rubbelke, Professor of Biology
Come see a biological/nature photography presentation celebrating the diversity and beauty of nature around us. Don will provide some history, perspectives, techniques, and share some images of the hidden biology around us.
Lakeland Community College
Main Campus Room A2100 (CLI Area)
Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Denise Timms at 440-525-7323 or dtimms@lakelandcc.edu
(Posted as a courtesy. The ASGC assumes no responsibility for the quality or accuracy of this information.)

Wonderful Waterfowl Field Trip
2016-03-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Sandy Ridge Park, 6195 Otten Road, North Ridgeville, OH, 44039, United States
The drakes are in their best plumage ready to strut their stuff in order to convince the hens that he is the one! Join us to see the spectacular plumage of the ducks, geese and swans that are migrating through our area right now. A few species stay to nest while most are winging their way north in a hurry to claim the best territory to bring up a family. You will be dazzled by the colors of both the subtle females and ostentatious males! Meet outside Sandy Ridge Park’s Perry F. Johnson Wetland Center at 6195 Otten Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Scout Day
2016-02-27 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
A Junior Birding Patch Program for scouts K-3rd grade. Boys and girls welcome. Participants learn about birds in a variety of hands-on activities, and receive a one-year membership to the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, a Junior Birder patch and some cool things to take home. Register individual scouts or troops at education@clevelandaudubon.org.
Two sessions available: 10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm. Space is limited, so sign up today!
If you don’t have a scout, sign up yourself—we are looking for volunteers! A fun-filled day for all.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2016-02-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Help us contribute data to the Great Backyard Bird Count by participating in our annual winter bird survey. We will be recording every bird we see or hear along the trail in the beautiful Aurora Sanctuary. This is a great time for beginning birders as it is easy locate our quarry with no leaves to obscure and frustrate observation. Most winter birds in our area are easy to identify and there is a lower number of species so as not to overwhelm the new birder. Often an unusual species makes and appearance to add to the excitement. Meet at the Bretschneider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Winter Track Walk Field Trip
2016-01-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
An inch of fresh snow will hold the impressions of footprints giving us the clues as to whom or what has walked the trail before us. There are numerous possibilities from coyotes to Wild Turkeys. Many resident wildlife are so shy and retiring that we don’t even know what species share the woods with us. Dramatic predator/prey-life and death stories can be read by looking at the signs in the snow along the trail. Please join us at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road a little more than a half mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

Christmas Bird Count
2016-01-03 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 when ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested counting birds instead of shooting them. Ten or more people divide up a fifteen-mile-diameter circle where they count all the birds they see or hear in their section of the circle within a 24-hour period. Some people just watch feeders and some go out after dark to listen for owls. This will be the second year for The Portage County Circle. People will be assigned an area of the circle as close to their home as possible, and may bird alone or in a group as they prefer. A detailed map and tally sheets will be provided. Afterwards, gather at the Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road in Aurora, at 5:00 pm to get warm, report findings, tell stories, and have something to eat and drink. Contact info@clevelandaudubon.org if you’re interested in participating.

(Close to) Winter Solstice Hike Field Trip
2015-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Keep us company on this winter’s night hike to experience the forest after dark during some of the longest nights of the year. If we are lucky enough to have a light coating of snow and a clear sky the waxing first quarter moon should provide all the light we need. The muffled quiet of the winter woods is soothing while excitement is felt as an owl begins its performance or a coyote howls. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred east of Page Road in Aurora.

The Leaves Are Down (but our spirits are up!) (Field Trip)
2015-11-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Molnar Sanctuary, 876 N. Page Road, Aurora, 44202, United States
Without the leaf foliage our views will not be impaired and we will easily see the terrain and other topographical features of the landscape. Join us for a walk to see the changes that have occurred 1 year after clearing the southern fields at the Molnar Sanctuary. Last autumn Kenny Kresina spent many hours turning European Buckthorn that was too robust for our brush-hog into mulch. He used a specialized machine to cut and grind it. He has done some plantings since then and of course the Buckthorn is trying to rally a comeback but the battle has just begun. Meet at the Molnar Sanctuary parking lot on the west side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora.

The Great Texas Birding Trail (Backyard Naturalist)
2015-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Not many places in the United States can match the Texas Coast for outstanding birding opportunities. The Lone Star State initiated the development of birding routes, with maps and signs, to renowned spots as well as lesser-known locations, and many other states have now followed suit. This presentation visits famous hotspots like Santa Ana, Aransas, Laguna Atascosa, and Rockport/Fulton along with many of the hidden gems of the Gulf Coast.
Jeffrey Hall’s articles and photographs have appeared in Living Bird, NJ Audubon, Underwater Naturalist, and numerous other publications, as well as the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology’s website. Over the last two decades, he has given over a hundred presentations to birding groups, nature and wildlife organizations, and photography clubs. He served four terms as president of Washington Crossing Audubon Society in New Jersey. Jeffrey retired in 2011 after 25 years of teaching biology at the Pennington School in New Jersey. He lives in Franklin, Pa. and is president of Bartramian Audubon Society and also active in Seneca Rocks Audubon Society.

Nature’s Own Palette and Brush(Field Trip)
2015-10-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
This is such a fantastic time of year to appreciate all the wonderful colors and textures of our natural world. Depending on the weather we should see colors ranging from purplish-red and scarlet to golden yellows and many shades of brown. All over our region there will be “masterpieces” of landscapes! Join us for a hike in order to be in that masterpiece and get an up close and personal view of beauty all around us. The fall migration is on. Let’s see which species are recent arrivals and catch up on our old familiar year around residents. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Chagrin River Bird Quest Awards
2015-10-10 16:00 - 18:30 | Look About Lodge, 37374 Miles Rd , Bentleyville, 44022, United States
Turn in your checklists between 4 and 5pm for judging. And you’re done! Rest your tired feet and enjoy some tasty refreshments with your team. Share your adventures. Where did you go? What did you see? Awards will begin at around 5pm. Our emcee for the evening is Stan Searles, former Birds and Aquatics Curator at Metroparks Zoo and currently working with Audubon to promote and preserve the Chagrin River Valley.

Chagrin River Bird Quest Team Check-in
2015-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Look About Lodge, 37374 Miles Rd , Bentleyville, 44022, United States
Team check-in and final registration for the 24-hour BIG DAY. Pick up maps, checklists, t-shirts (if you ordered them by September 26), and talk strategy with teammates and naturalists. Snacks and beverages for everyone. Then go home and get a good night’s sleep, or get started birding! Join Metroparks naturalists on the Owl Prowl from 8-9:30 pm at A.B. Williams Woods trailhead, North Chagrin Reservation.

A Journeyman Birder's Retrospective (Backyard Naturalist)
2015-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Mike Sustin, National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow
In 2012 Mike was chosen by the National Geographic Society to be one of 14 Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. He was given the responsibility of acting as an ambassador for geography and environmental education while aboard the ship, National Geographic Discovery. They cruised the waters of the Barents Sea and hiked the shores of the Svalbard Archipelago roughly 600 miles away from the North Pole.
Since then, he has had some amazing travel experiences in which birding has played a significant role. He has introduced teens from northeast Ohio to the birds of Wyoming, Costa Rica and Maine. This summer he was a student in a marine science class in Australia. Even though the focus of the course was coral reef health, he always had one eye on the sky.

Beginning Birding (Backyard Naturalist Spec Edition)
2015-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Fluff your feathers and update your birding skills before heading out on the Chagrin River Bird Quest in October! Join instructors Dr. Sarah Mabey and Joe Malmisur for this special edition of the Backyard Naturalist for some birding tips and tricks. Find out which birds can be found in October, what is an IBA, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, register for the Bird Quest. This is the last day to order free t-shirts for your entire Bird Quest team! As always, yummy snacks and beverages available for the whole family.

Fringed Gentians (Field Trip)
2015-09-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
These beauties are among the last to bloom of the season but well worth the wait. There are several species of Gentians in our area but the Fringed Gentian is an unusual one. Also in bloom will be Closed or Bottle Gentian, Ladies Tresses, Great Lobelia, Wingstem, Goldenrod and Aster. Join us for a fall wild flower hike to be amazed at the late season color and bounty of late summer/early autumn. Meet at the Bretschnieder parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.

What is Audubon? (Backyard Naturalist)
2015-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Education Center, 382 Townline Rd, Aurora,, OH, 44202, United States
Join ASGC experts Jim Tomko, John Lillich and Harvey Webster as they try to answer who and what we are. Explore some history and our current sanctuaries–where they are and what you can find in them. Then get answers to the age-old questions: What does it mean to be a chapter of the National Audubon Society? Why do I get so much mail? Where do my donations go? Who runs this organization, anyway? Bring your own questions–stump our experts and win a prize!

Night Hike (Field Trip)
2015-08-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Enjoy a summer evening hike to hear and see the day creatures retire for the evening and the nocturnal animals begin to stir. We may hear an owl, a fox, a raccoon or a coyote. There is a good chance to see the beaver patrolling the pond. Cicadas will be winding down while Katydids will be revving up! Meet at the Bretschnieder parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.

Red, White and Blue
2015-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Saturday July 11th 3:00 Red, White and Blue Novak Sanctuary
There is red, white, and blue in our sanctuary! There will be Bluebirds, Blue Jays and Indigo Buntings to
provide the blue. Northern Cardinals, Scarlet Tanagers and Red-winged Blackbirds will show us the red.
White will be seen on gulls, Killdeer, Black-capped Chickadee and White breasted Nuthatch. If we time it
right and luck is with us the Red-headed Woodpecker will make its spectacular appearance to give us
both red and white made more dazzling by its jet black back, wings, and tail! Meet at the Novak
Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd about a mile north of State Route 82 in Aurora.

Finding Fledglings
2015-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Aurora Country Club, 50 Trails End, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Saturday June 20th 9:00 Finding Fledglings Former Aurora Country Club

Join us to explore this former golf course that has been let go fallow for 2 seasons in search of fledglings.
Work is being done to restore this to a natural area with removal of toxic soils and allowing the river to
find its natural corridor. Mowing is minimal with most of it restricted to the old cart paths. Since the
Aurora Sanctuary’s western border is shared with the Aurora Country Club’s eastern border it will be
interesting to see the changes in the wildlife and how they adapt. This time of year fledglings are
learning their trade! Help us to find and identify the “new kids” on the block. Meet at the parking lot on
the north side of Trail’s End Road which runs east of New Hudson Road in Aurora.

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2015-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
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Gates Mills Bird Walk
2015-05-17 07:30 - 14:00, 2015-05-03 07:30 - 14:00 | Squire Valleevue Farm, OH, United States
We will be out, rain or shine Sundays 7:30 a.m. Children with adults are welcome.
Leaders: John Lillich, Buster Banish

Gates Mills Bird Walks
2015-05-10 07:30 - 14:00 | White/North Property, 3160 Chagrin River Road, OH, United States

Frog Walk
2015-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Friday Night May 1st 8:00 P.M. (evening) Frog Walk Aurora Sanctuary
Your ears will delight in one of the best concerts in the area sung after dark in an outdoor setting. There
will be hundreds of voices and up to 7 different parts singing for the same purpose of entertaining the
gals and intimidating the guys. Help us identify the various species by sound alone. Be prepared for
wet, muddy trails by wearing waterproof foot gear and bring a flashlight. Meet at the parking lot on the
north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Gates Mills Bird Walk
2015-04-26 07:30 - 14:00 | Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

Gates Mills Bird Walk
2015-04-19 07:30 - 14:00 | Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road Chester Township, Mulberry, OH, United States

Gates Mill Bird Walk
2015-04-12 07:30 - 14:00 | Chagrin Valley Nursery, 1370 Chagrin River Rd, Gates Mills, OH, 44040, United States
We will be out, rain or shine Sundays 7:30 a.m. Children with adults are welcome
Leaders: John Lillich, Buster Banish
