Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

COAC Fall Gathering via online
2020-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Andy Jones, will present: Documenting Bird-Building Collisions Through Community Science and New Hybrids Through Modern Technologies. Andy will share the latest research about new hybrid birds and technologies that help to ID them. He’ll touch on Lights Out and the community science that has led to new discoveries. Andy is Curator of Ornithology at Cleveland Museum of Natural History which houses over 35,000 bird specimens.
Register HERE.
Please note that this year’s Fall Gathering is online only. There is no cost, but you must register in advance. Information for online access will be emailed to you before the meeting.

The Science & Wonder of Migration via Zoom
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Extraordinary Adaptations: The Science and Wonder of Migration: The migratory life is more than just an easy trip to the sunny tropics. Migration is a demanding and dangerous endeavor. Learn how migratory birds meet the challenges of life on the move and how scientists are uncovering their extraordinary adaptations.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucOGrqjwqGNDFXJ-K-ENTEhrDMJtHsOCf
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2020-09-11 16:00 - 2020-09-12 16:00 | OH
Registration is now open for our 6th Annual 24-hour team birding challenge! Register HERE by September 10th.
This year is “Bird Where You Are.” Get your team together and explore the Chagrin River Valley, your local park or wherever you happen to be! Find the most warblers, visit the most habitats, or check off the most species overall! Lots of prizes to win!
Drive-thru Check-in is September 11th, 4pm to 6pm, at the West Woods‘ Deer Run Shelter (look for the signs!) Don’t forget to let us know how many t-shirts your team needs so we can have them ready for you! New this year: have lunch on us! A Subway gift card will be included in your Check-in packet for every team member. (You must pick up your team’s packet in person to receive t-shirts and gift cards.)
Turn in your checklist “virtually” by 4pm on September 12th for judging. Instructions included in your Check-in packet.
Due to COVID-19 our Quest Celebration! will be held virtually, via Zoom, at 7pm September 12th. Please provide email addresses for every team member who will be attending. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to every email address upon registration.

Climate Change with Terry Root via Zoom
2020-09-08 20:00 - 21:00 | OH
Lake County Audubon Society is sponsoring a special Climate Change Event with the Council of Ohio Audubon Chapters.

Our featured speaker, Dr Terry Root, will speak on the topic: Our Rapidly Changing Climate is Changing … Well … Everything.
This online program is on Tuesday , September 8th, 8:00 pm. There is no charge, but advance registration is required.
Click here to register.

COAC is proud to present this extraordinary opportunity to hear a terrific speaker with outstanding credentials! Dr. Terry Root is Professor Emerita at Stanford and lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change 4th Assessment Report that in 2007 was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Al Gore.
Back-to-back 100-year floods, extended droughts, and the polar vortex are all connected to the disruption of our climate due to greenhouse gas emissions. Since the late 1800s, the average global temperature has increased about 1.8F (1C) and we are on track to surpass the Paris Agreement target of 2.7F (1.5C) by 2030. In response to this rapid warming, much is changing on our planet, including earlier spring warming so flowers are blooming and birds are breeding earlier. Species are moving to cooler areas on land and in the oceans. Unless we soon slow the rapid warming, innumerable people will suffer due to heatwaves, storm surges, and spreading diseases. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of species — including species we rely on — will face extinction. We must stop our fossil-fuel addiction to avoid such problems.
Thankfully, there are many things that we can do, collectively and individually, to decrease the emissions of CO2. We just need the will to do them.

Dr Terry L. Root is Professor Emerita at Stanford University. She was a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change 4th Assessment Report that in 2007 was co-awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Al Gore. Also, she was a lead author for the 3rd Assessment Report (2001) and a Review Editor for the 5th Assessment Report (2014). In addition to other honors, Root was awarded the Spirit of Defenders Award for Science by Defenders of Wildlife in 2010. She served on the National Audubon Board of Directors from 2010 to 2019,and is on numerous science advisory boards. Root earned her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of New Mexico, her master’s degree in Biology from the University of Colorado and her doctorate in Biology from Princeton University. She was a professor at the University of Michigan for 14 years, and then at Stanford University for 15 years. She now resides in Sarasota, FL.
If you are concerned about our planet – attend!

Birders Workshop via Zoom
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Birders Workshop – Review of 130 species likely to be seen in NE Ohio in mid-September
We are having a 1-hour Zoom presentation August 27th @ 7:00pm showcasing 135 species of birds likely to be seen during Bird Quest (our annual 24-hour birding challenge on Sept. 11-12). One slide per specie showing photographs of male and female and a few comments about each regarding field marks and likely habitat where they may be found. It will move along so we can stay within the 1-hour window. It is meant to be a review for newer birders but everyone will enjoy ‘brushing up’ for fall migration. A section on Confusing Fall Warblers is included. Birds presented in taxonomic order, like paging through a new field guide!
This FREE Birding Workshop is designed to help you refresh your skills or learn new ones! Includes birding tips and tricks and introduction to eBird. This year, due to COVID-19, our workshop will be conducted via ZOOM. Register HERE by August 26th.

eBird: What's in it for me? via Zoom
2020-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
We start with Getting Started (setting up a free account) then move to Exploring Regions (your ‘backyard’ or around the world), Exploring Species (where can I find Purple Martins?) and how to create Bar Charts (when do Vireo’s arrive in Portage County?). You will learn how to EXPLORE your own data (My eBird) and to Enter Historic Checklists so your Life List is complete. (Did I mention that eBird maintains your Life List for every checklist you enter from around the world?)
When you register you will be emailed the “How To” handout that walks you step-by-step through many of the popular eBird features. That way you can just enjoy the presentation and not worry about taking notes.
You must register in advance for this meeting by clicking on this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-iorzMpH9ap3luGoIx1dDQ4IxZg6HOH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and a separate email with the HANDOUT attached. All participants will be on MUTE during the program. Questions may be submitted using CHAT and will be answered for all to hear.

eBird: What's in it for me? via Zoom
2020-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
In this how-to eBird program we start with Getting Started (setting up a free account) then move to Exploring Regions (your ‘backyard’ or around the world), Exploring Species (where can I find Purple Martins?) and how to create Bar Charts (when do Vireo’s arrive in Portage County?). You will learn how to EXPLORE your own data (My eBird) and to Enter Historic Checklists so your Life List is complete. (Did I mention that eBird maintains your Life List for every checklist you enter from around the world?)
When you register you will be emailed the “How To” handout that walks you step-by-step through many of the popular eBird features. That way you can just enjoy the presentation and not worry about taking notes.
You must register in advance for this meeting by clicking on this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcemtpzstE9wsgDgwXQYJgJz5XgsLDL86
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and a separate email with the HANDOUT attached. All participants will be on MUTE during the program. Questions may be submitted using CHAT and will be answered for all to hear.

Waterfowl Wander Canceled
2020-03-28 09:00 - 12:00 | La Due Reservoir, La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
This field trip has been canceled.
Join us for a “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 showiest, fancy plumage to impress the females and at the same time astound us! Early spring brings more than 20 species of waterfowl to rest and refuel during their migration. Join us with a full tank of gas and some lunch money as we gather at a restaurant to share our checklists and stories of the morning’s birding. Meet at the Ladue Reservoir boat ramp at the end of Washington Street in Auburn Township (Geauga County).

Warbler Warm-up Canceled
2020-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Mingo Lodge, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH, 44313
This program has been canceled.
Some 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 AND preferred habitat. See all the warblers with eye rings on one slide. Learn about behaviors like tail wagging, skulking on the ground and walking along branches to help narrow down choices. You will learn to appreciate trilling, buzzy and high-pitched songs to narrow down birds you hear but can’t see. We even send you home with a list of mnemonics like zay zay zay zoo zee (Black-throated Green Warbler). Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours in length.
Mingo Lodge in Sand Run Metro Park, 1501 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH. Akron Audubon Society

New Birder's Workshop Program
2020-03-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
This 3-hour workshop will spend about 45 minutes with ‘classroom’ material then move outside in small groups (4 or less/group) for a 2-hour “walk and learn” with experienced birders in the Novak Sanctuary. You will learn how to group birds by size and shape, how to get a general impression of their movements, and what field marks to look for BEFORE you refer to your field guide. You will also learn how to use a field guide and how to care for your binoculars.
THIS FREE WORKSHOP IS FOR NEW BIRDERS and you must register to attend! We want you to feel comfortable asking ANY question, no matter how basic. The experienced birders who accompany you in the field will be focused on helping you become more confident, so you can get excited about visiting new places to find birds.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 16 PERSONS/SESSION. Location: Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH. For maximum convenience the same workshop is offered on two different days: Wednesday March 18th from 9:00am to noon and Saturday March 21st from 9:00am to noon. Register for only one session by emailing your name, email address and cell phone number to info@clevelandaudubon.org. We will confirm your reservation by email.

Ghosts from the North non ASGC
2020-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Park NC, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Join a naturalist to learn about the majestic bird of winter: the snowy owl. Discover how it survives its Arctic home, yet sometimes visits Ohio, and how Project Snowstorm sheds light on their behavior. We are trying to make arrangements for one of these ghosts to fly in for the program, but like nature, nothing is guaranteed.
Presented by Summit Metroparks

Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
2020-02-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Help us complete our winter bird survey while participating in the international Great Backyard Bird Count sponsored by National Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This walk is especially satisfying because we can see almost all the birds we hear as opposed to the summer season where they can be obscured in the canopy. It is also a great time for those just getting started in birding to learn about our winter resident species and techniques of finding our quarry all while contributing important citizen science information to ornithologists anywhere in the world. Meet at the Aurora Sanctuary parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Junior Birder Day Education
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Our Junior Birder Day (formerly Scout Day) is for all children K thru 3rd grade. Participants will rotate through stations to learn about bird adaptations, anatomy and habitat in a fun way. Craft
and owl pellet dissection included. School groups and Scout troops welcome.
$5 donation per child requested.
Two sessions available: 10am to noon or 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Sessions fill up quickly so reserve your child’s place today!
Contact info@clevelandaudubon.org to register.

Volunteer Open House Party Time!
2020-01-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Volunteers current, past and future: please join us for an afternoon of friendly chitchat and snacks. Hear about our ongoing programs that need your help. Meet fellow volunteers, birders and educators. Snacks and beverages provided; bring a dish to share if you wish.
RSVP at info@clevelandaudubon.org and pray for no snow!

Migrating Waterfowl Backyard Naturalist
2020-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Joan of Arc Church, 496 E. Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of cloths 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.
Admission for this program is one or more non-perishable items for the food pantry.

Winter Track Walk Field Trip
2020-01-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Winter is an excellent time to discover what wildlife resides in our woods which remain invisible behind the summer leaves of green. It is also a great way to see the lay of the land discovering ravines, ponds, and vernal pools that were hidden by summer vegetation. Join us to read tracks in the snow or catch a glimpse of a cottontail bounding away. 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.

Migrating Waterfowl Backyard Naturalist
2020-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | North Olmsted Library, 27403 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH, 44070
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of cloths 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.

Winter Solstice Field Trip
2019-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join us for a night hike celebrating the winter solstice (1 day early) marking the longest night of the year. Have you heard the wondrous silence of the winter woods after dark? It is an amazing aura! The quiet is occasionally interrupted by wind in the branches of the pines, the call of an owl, the howl of a coyote, or the scrabbling sound of a flying squirrel darting up a tree trunk. Meet at Brettschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Swan Conference Event
2019-11-19 08:00 - 2019-11-21 17:00 | OH
The Audubon Center at Riverlands and US Army Corps of Engineers are co-hosting the Trumpeter Swan Society’s 25th Swan Conference in Alton, IL, November 19-21.
Learn More & Register – 25th Swan Conference
Whether you are a wetlands or waterfowl manager, or someone who loves birds, and big rivers, this conference is for you! Birders, photographers, wildlife & conservation professionals, and anyone who wants to learn more about North America’s largest waterfowl are warmly invited!
DID YOU KNOW? The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is home to one of the largest overwintering populations of migratory Trumpeter Swans in the interior U.S.?
Ken Buchholz
Director
636-899-0090
Audubon Center at Riverlands
301 Riverlands Way
West Alton, MO 63386
riverlands.audubon.org

Leaf Crunching Field Trip
2019-11-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Molnar Sanctuary
The leaves of brown are on the ground! If we have a dry day we can crunch and kick through the many leaves blanketing the trail and forest floor! I love a November walk because without the leaves on the trees we are better able to see the wildlife and the lay of the land. Often on these walks we remark, “I didn’t know that was there!” referring to a tree or boulder or wetland that had been obscured by summer leaf cover. Help us see what is new or newly discovered in this sanctuary with its varied habitats. Meet at the Aurora Dog Park parking lot on the east side of Page Road few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora.

Migrating Waterfowl Dates Added
2019-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Hiram College Library, 11694 Hayden Street, Hiram, OH, 44234
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.
Nov 6, 7-8pm: Friends of Hiram College Library, Prichard Room, 11694 Hayden Street, Hiram, OH
November 13, 7-8pm, North Royalton Library, 5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, OH
November 26, 7-8pm, Akron Audubon, Mingo Lodge, 1501 Sand Run Parkway, Akron, OH

Urban Birding Event
2019-11-02 08:00 - 2019-11-09 17:00 | OH
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. Here is a link to the site. https://www.wcaudubon.org/urban-birding-with-david-lindo-2019.html
I highly encourage you to spread the word among birders, naturalists, educators, those working with youth and/or underserved communities, and others. This will be a terrific way to meet a dynamic presenter who’ll encourage birding, and just naturalizing (?) in general, in an urban setting AND how much of an impact getting outdoors can be for young people.
Plan to attend some of the programming listed, for some there is a minimal cost, for others registering on the WCAS website is encouraged. David’s book will be for sale at many of the events. A quick shout-out to the Conservation Lab group that has been and is the driving force to bring David to Cleveland. Thank you everyone, I hope to see many of you at some of the events.
Nancy J. Howell
Museum Educator/In-house Programs Coordinator
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle
Cleveland, OH 44106-1767
216-231-4600 ext. 3225
nhowell@cmnh.org
www.cmnh.org

Fall Leaf Colors Field Trip
2019-10-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Hach-Otis Sanctuary, Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, 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 ever since he was a child and intimately knows the moods and denizens of this woods. Join us and the Burrough’s Nature Club for a walk at peak color change (if mother nature agrees with our timing). John will also be making an indoor presentation on the Hach-Otis Preserve Friday night October 18th at 7:00 P.M.to the Burrough’s Nature Club at the Willoughby United Methodist Church in downtown Willoughby. All are welcome members or not. For the field trip on Saturday, meet at the Hach-Otis parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive heading east off of River Road in Willoughby Hills.

Tree Care & Repair Event
2019-10-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Mitchell’s Ice Cream, 18832 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH, 44136
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 oxygen exchange and proper root growth.
When it is covered up, roots circle around the base restricting the tree’s ability to transport water. The bark begins to rot. The tree can suffocate and die. We want the trees planted to be successful and live long, happy lives. Join us to learn how to properly plant and take care of a tree.
We’ll analyze the trees at Mitchell’s to see if they need some help and if so, we will fix them.
Presenter: Colby Sattler, ISA Certified Arborist, Forest City Ecological Services
FREE TREE SEEDLINGS (while supplies last)
Workshop is free but registration is required.
Contact Amy Roskilly at aroskilly@cuyahogaswcd.org – 216/524-6580, x1005
online – https://www.cuyahogaswcd.org/events/2019/10/19/tree-care-and-root-flare-repair

Dazzling Fringed Gentians Field Trip
2019-09-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, 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 in the amazing blue of an open Fringed Gentian, then join us to see these and other autumn wildflowers in full bloom. If we have a sunny afternoon, you are sure to be dazzled! Meet at the Brettschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Owl Prowl Field Trip
2019-09-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, 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 may hear and see barred owls, great-horned owls, and Eastern screech owls. Meet at the Bretschnieder/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko

Chagrin River Bird Quest Event
2019-09-13 16:00 - 2019-09-14 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, 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 before! One team member must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Win a prize for the most creative team name!
September 13th
Team Check-in and final registration. Pick up maps, checklists, t-shirts, strategize with teammates and START BIRDING!
Two locations!
North: 4 to 6 pm The West Woods Nature Center
South: 4 to 6 pm Novak Education Center
September 14th
Quest Celebration!
Checklist turn-in and awards. Look for the list of awards at Check-in! Door prizes! Hearty refreshments served!
4 to 6:30 pm The West Woods Nature Center
Registration
All Bird Quest activities and materials are free, but registration is required! Register by September 6th and attend our free Birding Workshop! Register here for Bird Quest and Birding Workshop.
Questions? email birdquest@clevelandaudubon.org

Introductory Birding Workshop Backyard Naturalist
2019-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, 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.
Please register HERE. Note: registration form is the SAME as for Bird Quest. You DO NOT have to register for Bird Quest to attend the workshop (but we encourage you to do so!). Please check the appropriate box: Workshop, Bird Quest, or both.

Summer Sounds Field Trip
2019-08-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, 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 as they catch their insect dinner while on the wing. Meet at the Brettschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.
