Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Backyard Naturalist
2019-02-02 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Look About Lodge, 37374 Miles Rd , Bentleyville, 44022, United States
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.
Cleveland Natural Science Club meeting at Look About Lodge in North Chagrin Reservation. Public welcome.

Winter Hike Field Trip
2019-01-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Molnar Sanctuary
The winter woods divulge secrets that are not noticed in the summer. Without leaves on the trees, the forest floor and topography can be appreciated in finer detail. Snow cover will allow us to see signs of the creatures that use our trails as we do. Often a complete story can be put together from the tracks in the snow. We will gather at the Dog Park parking lot on the east side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora.

Volunteer Open House It's a party!
2019-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Chase away the winter blues with a light lunch and good conversation at the beautiful Novak Education Center! View a slide show of our activities over the last year and hear how our volunteers are helping out. Come early for a hike in the Novak Sanctuary. Sandwiches and drinks provided. Bring a dessert or salad to share if you wish. RSVP is appreciated: info@clevelandaudubon.org.
Sponsored by the Education Committee

South Florida Birding Trip Non-ASGC
2019-01-13 - 2019-01-19
Instructors: Dr. Andy Jones, Dr. David Kriska, Michelle Leighty-Jones and Ashley Hall

Cold weather and snow got you down? Join Cleveland Museum of Natural History staff on a tropical trip down to southern Florida for a week of birding and more! Pack your suitcase and bring your binoculars as we search for Florida’s most charismatic and enigmatic birds and other wildlife in a variety of habitats. South Florida teems with diversity, all set against a backdrop of beautiful habitats as well as a complex history of invasive species and habitat loss. We will explore some of the best-preserved and managed sites, from Everglades National Park down to the Florida Keys. Along the way, we will see a diverse set of birds, including species unique to the southeastern United States as well as wintering populations of warblers we only see during migration in Ohio. We have built an itinerary around seeing many species of birds in a variety of habitats, but we will also explore the animal and plant diversity as we go, and we will discuss their conservation status and successes along the way.
Cost includes transportation in Florida, accommodations, some meals, admission to parks and sanctuaries, and a great opportunity to learn from Museum experts. Airfare is NOT included. Room rates are per person. MEMBER DISCOUNT will be applied in cart. Members: Double Room $2,250; Single Room $2,750.

Register: https://1023.blackbaudhosting.com/1023/South-Florida-Birds-Natural-History-and-Conservation

(This event is published as a courtesy to CMNH. ASGC takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.)

Winter Solstice Field Trip
2018-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Help us celebrate the longest night of the year under the almost (one day early) full moon known as the Cold Moon. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, we will not even need a flashlight. 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 senses. Join us to see 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.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2018-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church, 7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville, OH, 44231, United States
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.
The First Baptist Church is located at 7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville 44231

Turkey Trek Field Trip
2018-11-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Each year we go on a 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 in search of food. 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.

Fall Leaf Colors Field Trip
2018-10-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Often our palette of autumn color will give the New England forests a run for title of the best hues! With the mix of 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 Bretschineder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds of NE Ohio Backyard Naturalist
2018-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Mantua Center Garden Club, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH, 44255, United States
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.
The Mantua Center Garden Club meets at the Mantua Township Hall 4122 State Route 82, Mantua 44255. The building is located at the intersection of Mantua Center Road and State Route 82.

Jackson Field Field Trip
2018-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Jackson Field, Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills
South Chagrin Reservation. This location is great because Forest/Field/Wetland/River all come together to offer a wide diversity of birds. It is easy walking on established dirt trails and we will always be within ¼ mile of the parking lot. Meet in the parking lot located on Chagrin River Road in Moreland Hills – 0.7 miles north of Miles Road or 0.7 miles south of Chagrin Blvd.

Owl Prowl Field Trip
2018-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | 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 Bird Quest 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.

Chagrin River Bird Quest
2018-09-14 16:00 - 2018-09-15 18:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Mark your calendars for this year’s
Chagrin River Bird Quest!

This 24-hour birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Watershed gets bigger and better every year! It’s never too early to get your team ready to bird, bird, bird!
Our schedule:
September 8, 9-11am: Birding Workshop, The Holden Arboretum
September 14, 4-6pm: Bird Quest Check-in. Pick up free t-shirts (new design this year!), maps, checklists and information at either the Novak Education Center in Aurora or the West Woods Nature Center in Novelty.
September 15, 4-6:30pm: The Quest Celebration! at the West Woods Nature Center will have more food, more fun, more prizes! New games for kids!
More information and registration coming soon at www.clevelandaudubon.org.

Fringed Gentians Field Trip
2018-09-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
The rare Fringed Gentian is among our most stunning of the 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 blue blossom 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.

Birding Workshop
2018-09-08 09:00 - 11:00 | The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094, United States
New birder or just want to refresh your skills?
Preparing for Bird Quest or just for fun, register for BIRD QUEST and attend our FREE introductory Birding Workshop. Plenty of birding tips and tricks, videos, and introduction to eBird.
What birds can your team find in September in Ohio?
Activities for kids included.

Summer Saunter Field Trip
2018-08-11 07:00 - 09:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
A summer morning walk is in order when the heat of the season is upon us. Most creatures are active before the heat of the day induces a siesta! Join us for an early morning walk to see and hear the activity as the wildlife fulfills its daily needs. Meet at the 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.

Bank Swallows! Field Trip
2018-07-14 08:30 - 10:30 | Hach-Otis Sanctuary, Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, United States
Have you seen a large Bank Swallow colony? These birds tunnel into a steep bank to build their nest, incubate their eggs and fledge their chicks. We are fortunate to have one of these colonies right in our Hach-Otis Sanctuary. Interestingly this is a view down on the colony instead of the usual wry- neck, up-gaze! Bring your camera for some unusual photo angles. Meet at the Hach-Otis Parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive heading east off of River Road in Willoughby Hills.

Call to Roost Field Trip
2018-06-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Molnar Sanctuary
Many birds have a song they sing before roosting for the night. Most of you have heard American Robins singing at twilight. One of the most beautiful is the Wood Thrush. Let’s see if we will be treated to his wonderful performance. There is a chance that we will hear the ethereal, downward spiraling call of the Veery. Meet at the Molnar Sanctuary parking lot on the west side of Page Road just a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Road in Aurora.

Annual Dinner and Meeting
2018-06-02 15:00 - 19:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Join us for our 2018 Annual Meeting and Dinner at the gorgeous West Woods Nature Center. Arrive early for a guided walk in the Geauga Parks, followed by refreshments and dinner. We’ll do a little chapter business including giving out our yearly awards and announcing the winners of this year’s Photo Contest.
Our speaker this year is Jim McCormac. Recently retired ODNR biologist, Jim is a successful author and amazing wildlife photographer. He is a knowledgeable speaker who is sought after for his excellent presentations. You will not want to miss this one!
Schedule:
3:00 p.m. Nature Walk
4:00 p.m. Social Hour
5:00 p.m. Annual Chapter Meeting
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Photo Contest Awards
7:00 p.m. Jim McCormac, Guest Speaker
Cost: $28 (adults, 16+), $23 (seniors, 65+), $23 (children 15 and under)
Please RSVP at info@clevelandaudubon.org.

Frog Fugue Field Trip
2018-05-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
As we approach the pond a silence settles in as if no souls were there. Then first one voice followed by another voice and another join in. Soon a full chorus of the entire symphony booms out its arrangement to delight our ears. I wonder how many species we will hear this year. One? Three? Five? Help us keep track of the songsters in and near our ponds desperately calling for company! Meet at the Bretschnieder Park/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.

Spring Wild Flowers Field Trip
2018-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
We will hike the trails in quest of spring ephemeral wildflowers. There will be at least 9 or 10 species to dazzle your senses! Will we find a Trillium? With the heavy deer browsing it is unlikely. But, we know where there have been a few that in the past were missed by those hungry chow hounds. Bring your camera for some fantastic shots of springtime at its best. Meet at the Bretschnieder Park/Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail just a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Baby Birds CMNH Lecture
2018-04-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Cleveland Natural History Museum, 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
BABY BIRDS: AN ARTIST LOOKS INTO THE NEST
Julie Zickefoose
Artist, Writer and Naturalist
Art and science combine to capture the amazing stories of 17 different bird species, charting their daily growth from the moment they hatch to their first forays into the sky. See how an artist’s eye, a natural curiosity and an occasional call of duty to play human foster mother to orphaned hatchlings inspired a career pursuit to understand the astounding growth and development of baby birds.
William and Nancy Klamm Memorial Lecture
Co-sponsored by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Book signing to follow the lecture.
(This event is posted as a courtesy to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cmnh.org)

Timberdoodles! Field Trip
2018-04-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
These shorebirds are a long way from the shore but they seem to love our wet fields for their courtship dance and flight display. In mild winters they start this activity as early as late February and crescendo to a peak in late March/early April. Come on out for a night display of song and dance that is like no other in our area! Please wear water-proof shoes and dress for the weather. 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.

Plastic Paradise Partner Program
2018-03-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Ursuline College, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Ursuline College is screening the award-winning documentary “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” followed by a panel discussion about the threat of plastic pollution to the Great Lakes on Friday, March 23, 6-8:30pm. “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch” is an independent documentary film in which journalist/filmmaker Angela Sun travels to Midway Atoll, one of the most remote places on earth, to see the plastics washed there from three distant continents. Along the way, she meets scientists, researchers, influencers, and volunteers who shed light on the effects of plastic consumption and learns the problem is more insidious than we could have ever imagined.
Panelists represents several fields
Discussing the film and its implications for Great Lakes health will be the following panelists: Sherri Mason, Ph.D., chair of geology and environmental sciences, professor of chemistry, State University of New York, Fredonia; Crystal M.C. Davis, policy director, Alliance for the Great Lakes; Emily Kuzmick, M.S., coastal training program coordinator and wildlife communications specialist, Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Doreen Schreiber, business recycling specialist, Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District.
This is this free, public event, funded by a “Let’s talk About Water” challenge grant from the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.,. No RSVP is required to attend.

Waterfowl Wander Field Trip
2018-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | La Due Reservoir, La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
I am constantly astounded by the blazing colors reflected in the resplendent breeding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. This is a caravan style birding tour where we will stop at several favorite lakes and ponds in southern Geauga and northern Portage counties. Have a full tank of gas and bring some lunch money as we will end with a stop at a restaurant to tally, compare notes and share stories. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot at the end of Washington Street off of St. Rt. 44 in Auburn Corners.

2018 Photo Contest
2018-03-16 00:00 - 2018-04-14 00:00
The 3rd Annual ASGC Photo Contest is coming!

This year’s categories are Birds of Ohio, Nature, Fine Art, and Youth.
Entries open at midnight on March 16, 2018 and will close at midnight on April 14, 2018.
Photos must be submitted through our online form, and conform to the submission requirements stated in the rules. There is no fee to enter in the Youth category. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Get those cameras ready!

Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
2018-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join the fun of this international event where all levels of birding experience can participate either on this winter bird survey or in your own backyard. The idea is to identify and record as many species as you can recognize in as little time as 15 minutes or for as long as you desire beginning Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th. Then you report the list of species on an “on-line” checklist at www.birdcount.org and watch a real time map as reports from all over the world come in. This citizen science information is collected by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Meet at the Bretschineder Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.

Scout Day
2018-02-10 10:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Have a Scout in the family? This is a great opportunity for Scouts age K- 3rd grade to learn a little bit about birds and have a lot of fun in the process. Stations in our Novak
Center are filled with information and activities about feathers, nests, beaks and more. Scouts will dissect an owl pellet and make a Bird Mask during this fun-filled two hours and there’s lots of stuff to take home! Troops or individuals, boys and girls, are welcome. Cost is $5 per Scout. Space is filling up quickly, so reserve your child’s slot now!
Love kids? Love birds? We are also looking for volunteers to run a station or help set up.
Contact info@clevelandaudubon.org to register your child (or troop) or to volunteer. It’s chaotic, but a lot of fun
for everyone!

Almost Winter Solstice Field Trip
2017-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Have you experienced the soft, quietness of a pine forest on a winter night? If we are lucky enough to enjoy a light snow cover it enhances the feeling of solitude. Celebrate some of the shortest days and longest nights of the year with us for this evening which is the closest we could schedule to the first day of winter. Meet at the Bretschnieder Audubon parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora

Leaf Cruncher Field Trip
2017-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Have you walked the “other side” of the Novak Sanctuary? We frequently explore the west side (Aurora side) of the Novak Sanctuary but rarely go into the east side (Mantua side). There is a flock of Wild Turkey that make this section their home and much of it is a mature forest. There are several large fields to provide grassland habitat encouraging open country wildlife. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary Parking lot on the east side of Townline Road a little less than a mile North of St. Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

Autumn Color Field Trip
2017-10-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Hach-Otis Sanctuary, Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, 44094, United States
Our autumn leaf color is among the best in the world. Of course the local weather leading up to the leaf change influences the intensity but we have the correct mix of species to really show off nature’s amazing palette. And if you have not viewed the Chagrin River gorge from the bluffs above it where our Hach/Otis Sanctuary is located then you have missed a spectacular view. Meet at the Hach/Otis parking lot at the very end of Skyline Drive off of River Road in Willoughby Hills.
