Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

A Tour of iNaturalist Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | OH
A Tour of iNaturalist with a Naturalist (Linda Gilbert)
iNaturalist is the popular Citizen Science that helps you identify plants and animals of all types and from around the world. Learn what iNaturalist can do for you and what your contributions can do for science. Linda Gilbert is a Naturalist with the Geauga Park District and a long-time user of iNaturalist. Linda will introduce us to iNat, show us how to create our own account and upload our observations of the natural world. Learn how to navigate the site for your personal observations and how to contribute observations to PROJECTS like bioblitzes, butterfly surveys and more.
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Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
2022-02-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Great Backyard Bird Count – Aurora Sanctuary
Join in on this international bird count that occurs this weekend throughout the world. We will count every bird we see and hear on this 2-mile walk following a path that has been surveyed this particular weekend of the year for many years. You will be contributing to our knowledge of what species use our sanctuary in the winter and this information will be submitted to e-bird which will then be shared with interested parties throughout the world. Dress for the weather including proper footwear for snow or mud. Meet at the Brettschneider Parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Songs from the Pond Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Songs from the Pond: an Amphibian Serenade (by Lisa Rainsong)
​Birds aren’t the only singers in the spring! From the earliest songs of Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers to the endlessly entertaining songs of Green Frogs, Bullfrogs and American Toads, there’s always something to hear from the ponds and wetlands. We’ll look and listen to songs of NE Ohio’s frogs and toads from the initial ice melt of March through the early summer songs of June. There may be a few more singers than you realized!
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Waterfowl Wander Field Trip
2022-03-26 09:00 - 11:00 | La Due Reservoir, La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
This is our annual “caravan style” field trip to witness the awesome breeding plumage of the wonderful waterfowl that move through our area on their way to northern breeding grounds. The drakes are in their resplendent plumage to impress the females while at the same time astounding us! Early spring brings more than 20 species of waterfowl to rest and refuel during their rapid northward migration. Please join us with a full tank of gas. We will meet at the Ladue Reservoir boat ramp at the end of Washington Street in Auburn Township (Geauga County).

Woodcock Watch Field Trip
2022-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Just as dusk turns to night the male Woodcocks put on their “dancin’ shoes” to woo the females with impressive flight displays. The wet fields at the Novak sanctuary are ideal breeding grounds for these upland shore birds. They begin with a ground dance and then rocket up into the night sky to circle and fly for a few moments before twittering and zipping back to earth. If the hen is sufficiently impressed, she will fly in to express her amazement. You will be amazed at the show these feather fluffs can put on! Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd. about a mile north of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. Please wear mud proof boots as the trails will be muddy on this 2-mile, 2-hour walk.

Warbler Warm-up Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
For new to experienced birders. Using over 150 photos, Kelly Kozlowski and Matt Valencic help get you ready for the return of warblers by reminding you of those important field marks, behaviors and habitat preferences. Tips for separating ‘look-alikes’ and special emphasis on song of NE Ohio breeding birds.
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Woodland Symphony Field Trip
2022-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Let us hear how many “instruments” are in our “natural orchestra” and who is accompanying! Often it is a 6- or 7-piece ensemble with many many chairs. First chair is the winner of the contest as they croon for the gals’ attention! Learn the calls of spring peepers, wood frogs, western chorus frogs, leopard frogs, green frogs and American toads. Frequently the local barred owls are critiquing the performance while the coyotes may be heckling from the shadows. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd. about a mile north of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. Please wear mud proof footwear as the trails will be muddy on this 2-mile, 2-hour walk.

Going for the Gold! Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
2022-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Going for the gold! 30 years of Prothonotary Warbler Husbandry
For 30 years, Dan Best has been providing artificial nest cavities to increase nesting success of Prothonotary Warblers (aka, Golden Swamp Warbler) on the Upper Cuyahoga River in Geauga County. Join us as Dan reports on nesting success and the many lessons learned about competition from other species, predation and flood loss avoidance. For the last 11 years Rachel McKinney, a Science, Math and Environmental Education teacher, has assisted him with the many facets of the project, including installing the cavities in spring, banding adult and hatchling birds in summer, data collection and removing cavities in fall.
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Thrush Virtuosos Field Trip
2022-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Those amazing natural flautists that haunt the forest with their ethereal songs at roosting time will astound your sense of hearing. Up to 4 species are likely with the maestro being the veery who actually has a syrinx that can create a duet with itself. Wear boots suitable for mud as the trails will have some muddy sections. Prepare for mosquitoes on this 2-mile walk. Meet at the Brettschneider Park/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Great Lakes Chapter Gathering
2022-06-10 13:00 - 2022-06-11 17:00 | OH
Join Us for a Virtual Celebration of Audubon Chapters Across the Great Lakes Region!
You’re invited to the 2022 Audubon Great Lakes Chapter *Virtual* Gathering and Awards on June 10th at 12:00 PM (CT)/1:00 PM (ET). This year’s bird theme for the chapter gathering is the beloved Great Lakes Piping Plover.

Registration is free and required in order to access the virtual event site and Zoom links. Our virtual gathering will be hosted on the Whova virtual event site. Visit the event site to view the agenda, speaker profiles, attendee profiles, chapter posters, and to connect with fellow chapter members in the community area! Zoom meeting links will be available in the agenda a few minutes before each event begins.

Bird Walks (in-person)
Saturday, June 11th
Join a bird walk near you! Bird Walks will be taking place in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Note: We encourage members joining the state-based bird walks to be mindful of the risk of spreading Covid-19 and take appropriate measures to reduce that risk: e.g. maintaining a 6-ft distance from fellow walkers and/or wearing a mask.

(Illinois) Audubon Council of Illinois’ Bird Walk
(Illinois) Lake County Audubon Society’s Bird Walk
(Indiana) Robert Cooper Audubon Society’s Bird Walk
(Ohio) Greater Akron Audubon Society’s Bird Walk
(Ohio) Canton Audubon Society’s Bird Walk
(Ohio) Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society’s Bird Walk
(Wisconsin) Chequamegon Audubon Society’s Bird Walk

Please get in touch if you have questions: Izabela Grobelna, 312.453.0230 ext. 2012 or Izabela.Grobelna@audubon.org
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Birding Workshop
2022-08-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Update your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the Chagrin River Bird Quest (September 9 — 10). A one hour presentation (in person at the Novak Education Center) will be followed by a guided walk through the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned! Beginners and experienced birders are all welcome!
Please register for the Workshop HERE.

Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2022-09-08 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. Presented by Matt Valencic.

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2022-09-09 16:00 - 2022-09-10 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Chagrin River Bird Quest!
What is Bird Quest? It’s our annual, 24-hour, team birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Important Bird Area.
Get your team together and Check in on Friday, Sept 9, from 4pm to 6pm, at the West Woods Nature Center to pick up your checklist, maps and FREE T-SHIRTS.
Then head out birding for 1 hour or all 24, north to the Lake Erie shoreline or south to the Audubon sanctuaries in Aurora. Bird on your own or join a guided hike (there will be at least 1 night-time Owl Prowl!).
Then join the Celebration! at the West Woods Nature Center for food, fun and awards. Prizes for the most birds overall, the most warblers, the most creative team name, and more! There’s also door prizes and raffles for spectacular nature-themed artwork!
All Bird Quest activities are free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register HERE.

Chagrin River Bird Quest 2023
2022-09-09 16:00 - 2022-09-10 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Chagrin River Bird Quest!
What is Bird Quest? It’s our annual, 24-hour, team birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Important Bird Area.
Get your team together and Check in on Friday, Sept 8, from 4pm to 6pm, at the West Woods Nature Center to pick up your checklist, maps and FREE T-SHIRTS.
Then head out birding for 1 hour or all 24, north to the Lake Erie shoreline or south to the Audubon sanctuaries in Aurora. Bird on your own or join a guided hike (there will be at least 1 night-time Owl Prowl!).
Then join the Celebration! at the West Woods Nature Center for food, fun and awards at what time. Prizes for the most birds overall, the most warblers, the most creative team name, and more! There’s also door prizes and raffles for spectacular nature-themed artwork!
All Bird Quest activities are free and open to the public but registration is required. Please register HERE.

Concert of Crickets & Katydids via Zoom
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
“Third Thursday” Zoom programs resume on September 15th at 7:00pm with Concert of Crickets and Katydids by Lisa Rainsong. This is an introduction to these amazing insects, when and how they sing, and the habitats where they can be found. Lisa’s amazing knowledge of music, natural history and her ability to communicate effectively make her a joy to listen to. The program is free, but registration is required.
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Fringed Gentian Field Trip
2022-09-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The gorgeous fringed gentian is among the most stunning of our native wildflowers. They are also among the last to bloom for the season. We are fortunate to have a patch located in the Aurora Sanctuary and on a sunny September day they open their beautiful purplish-blue blossoms to the sun dazzling all who view them. Join us to see these and other autumn wildflowers in full bloom. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Registration is not required.

Raptors of NE Ohio via Zoom
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
19 species of Raptors can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are frequently seen while others are quite secretive. Several are year-round residents while others are here only in summer or winter. Enjoy lots of photographs and learn some things you might not know about our hawks, eagles, falcons and owls. Presented by Matt Valencic.
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Fall Colors Field Trip
2022-10-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Hach-Otis Sanctuary, Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, United States
Often our palette of autumn color will give the New England forests a run for title of the most stunning hues! With the mix of tree species and depending on our weather leading up to the leaf color change we can have spectacular vistas of wonderful beauty. Join us for a walk at peak color change if mother nature agrees with our timing. Meet at the Hach-Otis Parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive off of River Road in Willoughby Hills. Registration is not required.

Turkey Trek Field Trip
2022-11-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Will we be successful in our 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 on the less traveled Mantua side of the sanctuary. 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 via Zoom
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
November is all about waterfowl in NE Ohio. Ducks, Geese, Swans, Grebes, Loons and Gulls will be on Lake Erie throughout the winter, and on many inland lakes until they freeze. Learn who the migratory waterfowl are, how to identify them, and some interesting facts about each. Registration is required for this free program. Presented by Matt Valencic.
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Of Mast and Men via Zoom
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
The life, times and demise of the Passenger Pigeon
Presented by Harvey Webster
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Winter Solstice Field Trip
2022-12-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Help us celebrate the longest night of the year a few days early so as not to conflict with holiday celebrations. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, the stars will light our way. 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 non-visual senses. Join us to discover 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.

Winter Track Walk Field Trip
2023-01-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Last fall a bobcat was seen in the area! I wonder if it uses our Novak Sanctuary for food or shelter. Winter is a great time to discover what other creatures use our trails as we search for tracks and other signs of their presence. This is a 2 mile walk so dress for the weather with proper footwear. We will hope for a fresh light snowfall to show the details of the tracks registering in the snow. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road almost a mile north of State Route 82 on the Mantua/Aurora border.

eBird 101: Getting Started via Zoom
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Getting Started in the New Year
Presented by Matt Valencic
A live presentation demonstrating how to get started and how to navigate the most popular features of eBird. We answer the questions “What’s in it for me?” and “What’s in it for bird conservation?” Registration required.
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What a Plant Knows
2023-02-05 14:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Short, cold days don’t have to interfere with your study of natural history! The ASGC Education Committee invites you to join us in reading What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses (2017) by Daniel Chamovitz this winter. We’ll gather over coffee and tea in the warmth of the Novak Education Center to discuss the natural history of plants as revealed in this exciting little book.
RSVP at info@clevelandaudubon.org

The Buzz on Bumblebees via Zoom
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Bumblebees- Essential Pollinators
Presented by Dr. Chris Pappas
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Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
2023-02-19 09:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join in on this international bird count that occurs this weekend throughout the world. We will count every bird we see and hear on this 2-mile walk following a path that has been surveyed this particular weekend of the year for many years. You will be contributing to our knowledge of what species use our sanctuary in the winter and this information will be submitted to e-Bird which will then be shared with interested parties throughout the world. Dress for the weather including proper footwear for snow or mud. Meet at the Brettschneider Parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Waterfowl Wander Field Trip
2023-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | La Due Reservoir, La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
Join us to view the astounding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. It is amazing to me at the number of species with the possibilities of grebes, loons, and both diving and dabbling ducks. This is a caravan style birding tour where we will stop at several favorite lakes and ponds in southern Geauga and northern Portage counties. Make sure to have a full tank of gas because gas stations are not one of our stops. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot at the end of Washington Street off of St. Rt. 44 in Auburn Corners.

Amphibians of NE Ohio via Zoom
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Presented by Dr. Jim Tomko
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Native Plants for Birds
2023-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH, United States
Sponsored by Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland, presented by Matt Valencic.
Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH
