Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland

Chagrin River Park Field Trip
2024-09-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Chagrin River Park, 1000 Rural Road, Eastlake, OH, 44095, United States
Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time.
Chagrin River Park on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 1000 Rural Road, Eastlake, OH. Smooth, flat trails.

Owl Prowl Field Trip
2024-09-06 20:30 - 22:00 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time.
Owl Prowl, Audubon Aurora Sancuary, on Friday Sept. 6 @ 8:30pm. Meet at 8:15pm in the Brettschneider Park parking lot, 881 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH. Primitive trail with some hills and stairs.

Chagrin River Bird Quest Event
2024-09-06 16:00 - 2024-09-07 18:30 | The Rookery, 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township, OH, 44026, United States
This year celebrates 10 years of Chagrin River Bird Quest (CRBQ), the FREE 24-hour team birding challenge for families and birders of all skill levels. Birding begins on Friday September 6th at 4:00pm and concludes with a celebration and prizes on Saturday September 7th at 4:00pm.
This year CRBQ will be headquartered at The Rookery, 11100 Cedar Road in Chesterland, where you can pick up your FREE T-shirt, commemorative pen, checklist and other materials on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Guided bird walks are scheduled Friday and Saturday and open to all (see separate article).
This FREE family-friendly event is an opportunity to get outside and enjoy all of nature during the fall bird migration. CRBQ also serves as an annual snapshot of the birds present in the Chagrin River Corridor IBA (Important Bird Area) which includes all the Chagrin River watershed. Birders are asked to stay within the IBA for all their sightings.
See you at Bird Quest!
Online registration is required! Click HERE to register.

New Birders Workshop Event
2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Designed for newer birder’s before Chagrin River Bird Quest. Classroom session discusses bird field marks (using bird photographs), how to use your field guide and binoculars, and birding etiquette. Then take a walk in the sanctuary with seasoned birders to find some birds and practice what you just learned, see different habitats and learn how to ‘get on the bird’.

Summer Birds of NE Ohio Event
2024-07-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Gates Mills Library, 1491 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH, 44040, United States
Did you know that more than 50 species of birds travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles each spring just to raise a family in NE Ohio? One species, the Bobolink, flies 4,500 miles one-way from Paraguay/Uruguay to the hay fields of Geauga and Portage Counties. This one-hour presentation showcases 50 species of “Summer Visitors” through 180 photographs of adult birds, babies, nests and habitats. You will hear songs and calls, some sweet and musical like the Yellow Warbler and others harsh like the Green Heron and learn many interesting anecdotes about individual species.

Raptors of NE Ohio Event
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson Branch Cle Pub Library, 850 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113
Raptors are birds that get their food by hunting other birds or mammals. We know them as Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls. Some live here year-round while others visit only during the winter. Enjoy pictures and natural history of the 19 species typically found in NE Ohio throughout the year.

Soft Landings via Zoom
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Have you ever wondered where the pollinators in your garden come from? Do you wonder where they go? And do you wonder how we, as gardeners, can make their lifecycles happy and productive?
Take a lunch break from weeding and watering and join the team from Nature in My Backyard on a Zoom presentation celebrating the ways in which we can improve the lives of our pollinators, and thereby increase the biodiversity in our own backyards.
Dave Tomashefski, the Director of Education for Meadow City Native Plant Nursery, will speak on the importance of Soft Landings to the life of a butterfly or moth – and so much more! How to prepare the beds, how to plant them, recommended plants to use, and most importantly WHY we should do this. Maximize the value of your tree cover while you beautify your garden!
For the link to the Zoom presentation, email natureinmybackyard@clevelandaudubon.org

Summer Birds of NE Ohio Event
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | North Chagrin Nature Center, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, 44094, United States

Summer Birds of NE Ohio Event
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Berea Library, 7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH, 44017

Birds of NE Ohio Event
2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH
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.

ASGC Annual Meeting
2024-06-02 14:00 - 20:00 | Veterans Legacy Woods, 14085 Ravenna Rd, Newbury Township, OH, 44065, United States
Annual Meeting: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Location: Veterans Legacy Woods, 14085 Ravenna Rd, Newbury Township, OH
Time: 2:00 Nature Walk
Social Hour: 3:00 p.m.
Business Meeting & Awards: 4:30p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Caterer: “Dab of Class”
Cost: $40.00 per person (We are keeping the cost the same as last year even though prices have increased.)
Guest Speaker 7:00 p.m.: Julie Zickefoose, Author “Bird Watchers Digest”, artist and naturalist at home in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio.
Make check out to: Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and mail it to:
Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, P.O.Box 391037, Solon, Ohio 44139
Reservations must be in and paid for by Friday, May 24, 2024.

Wetland Birds Event
2024-05-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Gates Mills Library, 1491 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH, 44040, United States
Wetlands are highly productive ecosystems that support aquatic AND terrestrial plants and animals. They provide nesting habitat for many species in the summer and resting/feeding habitat for migrating waterfowl and passerines in spring and fall. This presentation showcases iconic wetland species like Egrets, Herons, Ibis and Rails along with raptors, waterfowl, warblers and more. There is even a bonus section presenting insects, reptiles, amphibians and mammals that make their homes in wetlands.

Rush for Thrush! Field Trip
2024-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
I can guarantee that you will see at least 2 species of thrush. They all have wonderful songs and like to sing at twilight. Help me find more with the crown jewel of the Veery! Please wear mud boots as the trails can be mired in places. We will meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road almost a mile north of State Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border.

May Day! May Day! via Zoom
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
MAY DAY! MAY DAY!
We have lost 3 billion birds in the last 50 years and the decline is continuing …… What is a person to do??
Zoom in on MAY 1 at NOON to hear…..
PLANTING IS FOR THE BIRDS! A primer for your yard.
John Barber
How can we best feed birds in our yards? The accepted wisdom of many feeders brimming with commercially-grown seeds is increasingly seen as one of the lowest priorities for helping both nesting and migrating birds. Are we only supporting invasive birds? The answer lies in designing and planting a wide array of native trees, shrubs, and perennials to host the most diverse array of native insects, while avoiding the temptation to plant non-native and potentially invasive plants sometimes sold as “bird-friendly”. We’ll talk about turning yards of any size into truly bird-friendly habitats.
Topic: MAY DAY! MAY DAY!
Time: May 1, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932716990?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 829 3271 6990
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Nature Journaling Workshop Program
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join us for this special opportunity to begin (or expand) your illustrated nature journal. Guest artist and nature interpreter Carol Agnew will guide this afternoon of discovery and creativity. Participants will experiment with different approaches to observing nature’s details, field sketching and illustration, and creating a personalized nature journal. What a great way to greet Spring! All skill levels are welcome.
Registration is required with a $25/participant fee. Space limited to the first 15 registrants.
To pre-register for this event, please email mmvalencic AT roadrunner.com. To complete registration, please send your check, made out to Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, to ASGC c/o 1567 Bell Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.

Frog Fugue Field Trip
2024-04-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Frog Fugue with Toad accompaniment!
Nature’s spring symphony is not just made up of bird song. Several species of frogs and toads are likely to entertain us with an eons-old musical composition. They will not let us down rain or shine. If we are lucky, the beaver may be swimming and the owls may be hooting. There is also a chance the coyotes will howl. If you love this type of natural performance, join us at the Brettschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. Mud boots are an absolute must!

Woodcock Watch Field Trip
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
We are very eager to see how the Woodcock utilize the newly restored wet fields at the Novak Sanctuary. Thanks to Matt Valencic and his trail crew along with help from Kenny Kresina and Mark Magree, the fields have been mostly cleared of an impenetrable copse of invasive buckthorn. We are hoping for a field full of Woodcock showing off for potential mates. Their twilight dance and courtship flight are mesmerizing. Each year the males claim their lek to begin the dance with their unique call and then rocket up into the flight display. Consider joining us for a sunset performance that you will remember forever! 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 (451 Townline Road). Mud boots are a must!

Warbler Warm-up Program
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:30 | West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, 44072, United States
Some of the prettiest birds on the planet will be arriving in NE Ohio in April and May, and this program will get you ready to identify all of them. Matt Valencic and Kelly Stanek will show you how to ID more than 30 species and tell you where to look for them. About 1 ½ hour

Birds of NE Ohio Program
2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Get a close up look at nearly 100 of the most common residents, migrants and breeding birds of NE Ohio and learn where and when to find them.

Waterfowl Wander Field Trip
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | La Due Reservoir, La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
The northward rush to their breeding grounds is on! Ducks, geese, grebes, and loons act as if it is first come first serve to the best nesting sites in the prairie potholes and points farther north. Many pass through our area on their way north. The drakes have molted into their resplendent breeding plumage drawing gasps from even you! 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.

Using eBird Mobile on your iPhone via Zoom
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Whether you are just getting started or wanting to get more from eBird Mobile on your iPhone, this program will provide valuable information by demonstrating features of the app in real time and answering your questions at the end. Presented by Kelly Stanek.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2srDsrGdaVHWuBZ86efKa4kQFiz2ep
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Birds of NE Ohio Program
2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | North Chagrin Nature Center, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, Willoughby Hills, 44094, 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.

Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip
2024-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Join in on this fun international bird count to help us do our winter bird survey and to contribute to the statistics managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with National Audubon. This is an excellent time for novice birders to begin as the number of species is not overwhelming and there are no leaves to obscure views of the birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. Please wear waterproof footwear.

LBJs: Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio via Zoom
2024-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
It’s possible to find 28 species of sparrows and finches in NE Ohio during the year. Meet these birds (lots of pictures), learn their field marks, habitats and habits so you can get excited, rather than frustrated, the next time you see these LBJs (little brown jobs). Presented by Matt Valencic.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcuurrT8pG9zk1EOIvJXjyvI3hmNylsWN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Entangled Life Special Event
2024-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Novak Education Center, 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
Winter is made for reading, especially about nature! The Education Committee invites you to join us in reading Entangled Life: How fungi make our worlds by Merlin Sheldrake this winter. We’ll gather over warm beverages and snacks at the Novak Education Center to discuss this fascinating book about the important role of fungi in sustaining nearly all living systems on earth.
RSVP for this event: info@clevelandaudubon.org

Winter Track Walk Field Trip
2024-01-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Aurora Audubon Sanctuary, 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, 44202, United States
It is fascinating to discover what other creatures use our trails when we are not there. Let’s hope for a thin coating of new fallen snow for them to register their marks on the path. Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora. Please wear waterproof footwear.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Program
2024-01-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Stow-Monroe Falls Library, 3512 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH, 44224
Meet the waterfowl and songbirds that will be migrating north through NE Ohio in February and March, on their way to breeding grounds in Canada and the arctic circle.

Winter Solstice Night Hike Field Trip
2023-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Novak Sanctuary, 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, 44202, United States
Help us celebrate one of the longest nights of the year one night after the winter solstice with a night hike in the Novak Sanctuary. The sights, sounds, and aromas of a night hike in the woods give a very different experience than the same trail in the daytime. Let’s see what we discover. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Road about a mile north of State Rt. 82 on the Aurora/Mantua border. Please wear waterproof footwear.

Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Program
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton, OH, 44708, United States
Migrating Waterfowl and Winter Birds at Canton Audubon Meeting, Nov. 15 @ 7:00pm. In person at Exploration Gateway (at Sippo Lake), or via Zoom using this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81201647215?pwd=[REDACTED] . Open to the public.

Turkey Trek Field Trip
2023-11-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Molnar Sanctuary
This walk, over the years, has consistently failed to produce a single Wild Turkey! It is likely because they all know Thanksgiving is close at hand. Would you consider helping me find one or a flock of these wily, elusive birds which were once extirpated from Ohio but are now found in every county. Even if the Wild Turkeys do not show up, it will still be an enjoyable walk in our less traveled sanctuary where many of you have not had the pleasure to explore. Meet at the Aurora Dog Park parking lot on the east side of Page Road just a few hundred yards north of Mennonite Rd. in Aurora.
