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...

Introductory Birding Workshop
Backyard Naturalist

The Holden Arboretum 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 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....

Chagrin River Bird Quest
Event

West Woods Nature Center 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 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...

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 States

The 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...

Tree Care & Repair
Event

Mitchell's Ice Cream 18832 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH

Thousands of trees are planted each year but many are planted incorrectly, too low and with mulch piled around the base. These practices cover the root flare of the tree - the area where the trunk meets the roots.  The root flare is critical for...

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...

Urban Birding
Event

Western Cuyahoga Audubon is having a VERY special event in early November. Urban Birder, author and naturalist, David Lindo, will be in Cleveland November 2 through 9th. That week a whole bunch of birding and other activities will be taking place in and around Cleveland....