Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Volunteer Open House
2017-01-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
All volunteers!
Past, present and potential:
Join us for a little post-holiday cheer at
our Volunteer Open House.
Come early (2 pm) for a hike in the
Novak Sanctuary led by Jim Tomko and
Matt Valencic.
Enjoy some good eats while hearing
about volunteer opportunities with the
ASGC for the coming year.
Check out the Novak Center—worth the
trip if you’ve never seen it!
RSVP at info@clevelandaudubon.org
Sponsored by the Education Committee.

Winter Solstice Night Hike Field Trip
2016-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The Winter Solstice is just a few days away so come and celebrate some of the longest nights of the year just a few days after the December’s “Cold Moon” with a night hike in the winter woods. The quiet, snow covered forest is a special place and instills a magical feel. If we have a clear night the winter constellations along with the moon beams will light our way. If clouds are covering us then bring a flashlight. Meet at the Bretschneider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Christmas Bird Count
2016-12-14 - 2017-01-05 | OH
It is Christmas Bird Count season. This is one of the longest citizen science projects in existence. 117 years ago ornithologist Frank Chapman converted folks from a horrendous tradition of the “Side Hunt” (where teams would shoot and collect as many bird and mammal carcasses as they could) to now counting and not disturbing the birds. An interesting history of this census can be found here. This is a National Audubon sanctioned event occurring from December 14 th through Jan 5 th. A group of at least 10 volunteers count all the birds seen or heard in a 15 mile diameter circle by going out in teams on specified routes and at the end of the 24-hour period tally and compile the data which is sent to National Audubon. It is great fun and you can participate as much or as little as you like. Look for one near you or go to the National Audubon website to find one.

Wild Turkey Trek Field Trip
2016-11-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Wild Turkeys are among the largest of our local native birds. Help us search for these alert and secretive birds earning their living while hiding in our forests. Once extirpated from Ohio they are now found in every county in the state. It is hard to believe that these 16 pound, 46 inch long creatures with a 64 inch wingspan can blend in so well that we rarely see them. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road almost a mile north of State Route 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

Autumn Leaf Walk Field Trip
2016-10-22 14:30 - 16:30 | Hach-Otis Sanctuary, Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, United States
This may be the peak weekend for local fall color depending on moisture and temperature of the season. Hach-Otis offers spectacular panoramic views of the Chagrin River Valley with just the right combination of tree species to give a wonderful palette of color to the forest. Join us for a walk to absorb and appreciate the beauty of the season. Meet at the Hach-Otis Sanctuary parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive off of River Road in Willoughby Hills.

Fringed Gentian in Bloom Field Trip
2016-09-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The last dazzling blossoms of the season are in full bloom with an amazing color of blue opening to the beautiful autumn sun. The unusual Fringed Gentian and the more common Bottle Gentian have a good foothold in our sanctuary. Join us for a view of these and other fall wildflowers as the plant life winds down and becomes dormant for the winter. Meet at the Bretschnider parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

North Chagrin Reservation Field Trip
2016-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 | North Chagrin Nature Center, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, 44094, United States
Leave from the North Chagrin Nature Center discovering birds along the way–67 species of birds have been seen in September over the last 10 years! Stop to look at the owls at the Nature Education Building. Then you’re right there for the Quest Celebration at 4:00 pm! Leader: Jeff Riebe
This Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest.

The Holden Arboretum Field Trip (Registration required)
2016-09-17 09:00 - 11:00 | The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
Travel a loop through woodland and field habitat that will investigate Foster Pond, Blueberry Pond, Buttonbush Bog, Heath Pond, Hourglass Pond and Corning Lake. Expect to see a wide variety of birdlife – possibly ducks, herons, birds of prey, swallows, vireos, warblers, thrushes and finches. Leader: Stan Plante
This Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest. Note: THIS walk (and only this one!) requires registration in order to get free admission to The Holden Arboretum.

West Geauga Commons Field Trip
2016-09-17 08:00 - 10:00 | West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Rd, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
West Geauga Commons is in the south-central part of the IBA (near Fairmont Blvd and Rt. 306). IT’S ALL ABOUT EDGE! A fall migrant hotspot, the Commons has abundant ‘edge’ habitat which attracts Warblers, Vireos, Woodpeckers, Cuckoos, Wrens and occasionally shorebirds and ducks during September. We will cover less than ¾ mile on groomed, gravel paths during this two hour walk. Binoculars, hat and comfortable walking shoes suggested. Leader: Matt Valencic
This Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest.
(Photo: Northern Parula by Matt Valencic)

Aurora Sanctuary Field Trip
2016-09-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Start your checklist off with a variety of species in the varied habitats of the Aurora Audubon Sanctuary. There is a good chance for waterfowl, raptors, migratory and resident songbirds. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko
This Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest.

Owl Prowl Field Trip
2016-09-16 20:30 - 22:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Would you like to add an owl species or two to your list? Join us for a night hike at the Aurora Audubon Sanctuary. Bring a flashlight as the trail is dark under the leaf canopy even with the full Harvest Moon. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Leader: Jim Tomko
This Bird Walk is presented in conjunction with the Chagrin River Bird Quest.

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2016-09-16 16:00 - 2016-09-17 18:30 | North Chagrin Nature Center, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, 44094, United States
2nd Annual Team Birding Challenge
in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA
Get your team together and explore the Chagrin River Valley from Lake Erie south to Audubon’s bird sanctuaries in Aurora in search of fall residents and migrants. Start in your own backyard, bird on your own, or join naturalists for a guided bird walk. How many species can your team check off in 24 hours?
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 unusual team name!
Schedule of Events
September 16th
Team Check-in and final registration. Pick up maps, checklists, t-shirts, and talk strategy with teammates and naturalists.
Two locations!
North: 4-6 pm North Chagrin Nature Center.
South: 4-6 pm Novak Education Center
September 17th
Quest Celebration!
Checklist turn-in and awards. Hearty refreshments served!
4-6:30 pm North Chagrin Nature Center
Registration
Registration required! Register by September 9th and attend our free Birding Workshop! Register here.

Birding Workshop South
2016-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Are you a new birder or want to refresh your skills? Do you want to get tips and advice from experts? Register for the Chagrin River Bird Quest and attend our FREE introductory Birding Workshop!
Register here.

Birding Workshop North
2016-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States

Prairie Hike Field Trip
2016-08-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States
Photo by Laura Gooch.
Join us to see how prescribed burns can help to maintain a prairie. Frohring Meadow has a 100 acre tall grass prairie and wet sedge meadow habitat where grassland birds and migrating shorebirds can be found. Grassland habitat is unusual in our region, therefore, it attracts species not normally encountered. In early spring part of this prairie was burned to naturally maintain this herbaceous acreage. Over 40 species of prairie plants are encouraged and there is a demonstration garden plot showing examples of each one. Meet at the Frohring Meadow Park parking lot at 16780 Savage Road in Bainbridge Township 44023

Moth Night at Hiram College
2016-07-27 21:00 - 23:00 | Hiram College Field Station, 11305 Wheeler Road, Hiram, OH, United States
Come explore the nighttime world as we try to attract moths at the James H. Barrow Field Station!
Rain Date: Thursday, July 28th, 9pm.
We suggest bringing a flashlight and camera. This is a free event! No registration required.

60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Cleveland
2016-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Get inspired to get hiking! Join Diane Stresing, author of “60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cleveland” and hiking enthusiast to learn about local nature-bound treks, the difference between a walk and a hike and how to find the perfect hike to fit specific needs. There’s a trail for everyone in Cleveland: from great hikes for young children to history hikes— you’ll find out the best places to take your out-of-town guests and how to walk in every kind of weather. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library.

Metroparks Nature Walk
2016-07-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Boulevard NE, Cleveland, OH, 44108, United States
Join Audubon and Cleveland Metroparks for a bird walk on July 17, giving visitors and residents an opportunity to explore Cleveland’s most unique nature preserve. While the national spotlight is on Cleveland, Audubon is putting the spotlight on birds. Registration is free and the walk will be led by an expert guide.
What: Summer Bird and Nature Walk
Free and open to the public
Families welcome
When: Sunday, July 17
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where:
The Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
8701 Lakeshore Boulevard NE
Cleveland, OH 44108
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them (not required).
Located on the shore of Lake Erie, the preserve is an important staging area for migrating birds, with more than 290 different species recorded. Other wildlife in the preserve include, deer, fox, raccoons, coyotes, butterflies, reptiles, and amphibians.
Directions: The Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve is located directly behind the Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront office at 8701 Lakeshore Boulevard NE, Cleveland, OH 44108. When traveling north on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, follow the road to the right as it becomes Lakeshore Boulevard heading east and make the first left into the Cleveland Metroparks parking lot.
Register Here
Scarlet Tanager. Photo: Bill Lynch

Twilight Hike Field Trip
2016-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Twilight is a special time for wildlife when roosting activity is occurring for the diurnal (day-time) creatures and wakening activity is occurring for the nocturnal creatures. Of course the crepuscular (twilight) creatures are at their ideal time of day. It is a cooler time of day and the fading light and lengthening shadows allow more concealment so that animals move about more freely. Often we hear owls, coyote, fox, raccoon, and deer. Many birds will be singing their call to roost song. Let’s see what we can turn up! Meet 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.

Breeding Bird Survey Field Trip
2016-06-19 05:45 - 09:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Help us count every bird we see and hear on this early morning survey. This event has been organized and compiled by trustee Mary Salomon for over 10 years. She has shown us trends in the number and kinds of species using our sanctuaries. The data has been added and will continue to advance our study of the Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area (I.B.A.). We are trying to show how important our I.B.A. is and why it needs to be preserved.

Breeding Bird Survey Field Trip
2016-06-18 05:45 - 09:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States

Annual Meeting
2016-06-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44120, United States
Join us at the lovely Nature Center at Shaker Lakes for our Annual Meeting on June 4th. We will start with a short nature walk on the boardwalk around Shaker Lakes, followed by our Meet & Greet Wine reception at four o’clock.
The chapter meeting follows and we have a special treat this year. We will be announcing the winners of our first ever photo contest! The winning photos will be on display throughout the evening.
Following a buffet-style, catered dinner, welcome our special guest Jeffrey Hall, a writer and photographer from Franklin, Pa. Jeffrey’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. His most recent presentation for ASGC was at last November’s Backyard Naturalist program. Jeffrey retired in 2011 after 25 years of teaching biology. He is president of Bartramian Audubon Society and also active in Seneca Rocks Audubon Society.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes was founded in 1966 as the result of a grassroots community effort to preserve the Shaker Parklands from becoming the route for a new freeway connecting Cleveland’s East Side to downtown. The Parklands had been designated in the late 19th century as a natural green space, set aside by the city of Cleveland for the benefit of its fast growing population. City and suburban residents found that they could enjoy the area along the Doan Brook, from Warrensville Center Road through Rockefeller Park to Lake Erie, and stay in touch with the natural world.
The Nature Center is located at 2600 South Park Boulevard in Cleveland, OH. For directions, contact the Nature Center at 216-321-5935 or email naturecenter@shakerlakes.org.
Schedule of events:
3:00 Bird walk along the boardwalk
4:00 Meet & Greet Reception
5:00 Chapter meeting and awards. Announcing Photo Contest Winners!
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Jeffrey Hall “A Galapagos Adventure”
Cost: $20 in advance (by May 30) or $22 at the door. Half price for seniors 65+ and children (15 and under)
Please make reservations at info@clevelandaudubon.org
Send advance payment to:
ASGC Annual Dinner
P.O. Box 391037
Solon, OH 44139
Or pay via Paypal (click the Annual Meeting button on the right)

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (6)
2016-05-15 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)

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (5)
2016-05-08 07:30 - 12:00 | OH

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (4)
2016-05-01 07:30 - 12:00 | OH

From the Bottom Up non-ASGC
2016-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Hiram College Campus Green, Hiram, OH, United States
Hear Chad Pegracke tell his story of cleaning the Mississippi River “From the Bottom Up.” Chad Pegracke is the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year and Mike Rowe’s nominee for the “hardest working do-gooder in America” (catch the youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npp9fN31FUU).
Dessert reception and book-signing following the evening event.
ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Currents of Change is sponsored by the Hiram College Environmental Studies Department Environment and Society Forum with support from the Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship and the Hiram Community Trust.

Currents of Change Non ASGC
2016-04-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue
Eagle Creek and Cuyahoga River Cleanup – grab your rubber boots and old clothes and get dirty cleaning up our local waterways. Register online at https://hiram.wufoo.com/forms/2016-earth-day-forum-river-clean-up/ . Meet Hiram College Kennedy Center at 12:45 or contact Sarah Mabey at 330-569-5847 for site directions. Rain or shine!

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (3)
2016-04-24 07:30 - 12:00 | OH

Earth Day Fun! non-ASGC
2016-04-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Hiram College Campus Green, Hiram, OH, United States
Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland joins Hiram College for some Earth Day Fun!
Celebrate and Engage • Learn and Create
Crafts, Food, Music, Education, Upcycling make and take!
Hiram College Campus Green
ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Currents of Change is sponsored by the Hiram College Environmental Studies Department Environment and Society Forum with support from the Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship and the Hiram Community Trust.

83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks (2)
2016-04-17 07:30 - 12:00 | OH
