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SUMMARY:A conversation with...  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Ginger Woolridge and Harvey Webster \nGinger and Harvey will engage in a wide-ranging conversation about native trees and shrubs and their importance\, sustainability\, conservation at home and how to support native biodiversity in your yards and communities. You won’t want to miss it.\nGinger Woolridge is an author\, speaker and landscape consultant with a long-held focus on the health of our environment. In 2018\, she and Tony Dove\, a retired Smithsonian Institution horticulturist\, published Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States. The book provides a useful guide to many of the native woody plants that support our diminishing insect and bird populations.\nMs. Woolridge earned a BS in Landscape Architecture from the Penn State University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Master Naturalist and served for 10 years on the board of a Maryland-based Smart Growth Advocacy group. A current focus is the protection of native flora\, especially our canopy trees. These plants are threatened by out of balance deer populations and an epidemic of invasive plants\, some of which continue to be sold in garden centers. To this end\, in 2023\, she cofounded the Annapolis based non-profit\, Save Our Trees. www.saveourtreestogether.org Through action\, education and advocacy\, the group helps our city\, county\, communities and individuals save our woodlands from fatal vine infestations. \nNature in my Backyard is a program of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland\, the Shaker Lakes Garden Club and the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.\nTo join the Zoom presentation please visit\nwww.natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org/programs
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-conversation-with-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250501T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185056Z
UID:12878-1747335600-1747339200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Save the World!  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever felt there is nothing you can do to help solve some of our world’s environmental realities\, this talk is for you. Harvey Webster shows us how beautifying our personal landscapes with more native trees\, shrubs\, grasses and flowering plants helps restore habitat for the multitude of creatures that live there and contribute to increasing biological biodiversity in our communities and ultimately the world. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m8Itca5ERp2aZBB1YopdEg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/save-the-world-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250501T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185634Z
UID:12880-1746343800-1746351000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Annual Series Spring Bird Walks  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:These are fun walks where novices and seasoned veterans share techniques and advice on birding (my advice is to wear mud boots!). I hope you can join in on one of the many walks this spring in the Cleveland/Akron area. The last one in this series is Sunday May 18th at 7:30 A.M. Check out our website for a complete list of locations.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/annual-series-spring-bird-walks-field-trip/
LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250220T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201718Z
UID:12751-1744916400-1744920000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The prettiest birds on the planet will be arriving in Ohio during April and May. Whether you are a new birder or a veteran\, join us to polish your I.D. skills or to just enjoy the beautiful pictures. Many tips on separating similar species. Handouts on our website after the program. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/54k2GQNRSGm8zc_hygwCNQ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250322T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161305Z
UID:12850-1744655400-1744659000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio  Various
DESCRIPTION:Birds of NE Ohio \nMentor Public Library April 14 @ 6:30pm \nNorth Royalton Library April 15 @ 7:00pm \nOver 230 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 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. \n(Mentor Public Library\, 8215 Mentor Avenue\, Mentor\, OH) \n(North Royalton Library\, 5071 Wallings Road\, North Royalton\, OH)
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-various/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250322T162227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T162227Z
UID:12855-1744486200-1744493400@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Take an evening to be amazed at the courtship ritual of the Timberdoodle. These upland shorebirds are some of the earliest breeders and the males do a wonderful dance followed by a fantastic flight display to woo the females just as darkness falls. Dress for the weather with footgear able to withstand wet meadow terrain and 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.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/woodcock-watch-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250322T161857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161857Z
UID:12852-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants for Birds\, Insects & Biodiversity  Program
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2025 @ 1:00pm \nNative Plants for Birds\, Insects and Biodiversity \nThe Wilderness Center\, Wilmot\, OH \nBirds\, insects and native plants are inextricably linked in nature.  Whatever happens to one will have an effect on the others.  This talk explains those relationships\, then shows you ways to enhance your personal landscape for birds\, insects\, or just for the beauty of native plants.  Lots of pictures of birds\, insects and native plants (flowering plants\, trees and shrubs).  Directions provided to download handouts from our website.  About 1-hour in length.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/native-plants-for-birds-insects-biodiversity-program/
LOCATION:The Wilderness Center\, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW\, Wilmot\, OH\, 44689
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250322T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T161011Z
UID:12848-1744376400-1744380000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Warbler  Warm-up  Various
DESCRIPTION:Warbler Warm Up \nGates Mills Library April 11 @ 1:00pm \nWest Wood Nature Center April 13 @ 2:00pm \nSome 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\, behaviors and preferred habitat. About 1 ¼ hours in length. \n(Gates Mills Library\, 1491 Chagrin River Road\, Gates Mills\, OH) \n(West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87)\, Novelty\, OH)
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-various/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250125T150629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T150629Z
UID:12744-1742632200-1742644800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Waterfowl Wander  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Many waterfowl are speeding their way north to breeding grounds with the drakes sporting their spectacular\, breeding plumage. Most of them will cause you to gasp in amazement! They are only passing through so now is the time to get out and see them. 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. If the group desires\, we will stop for lunch at the end of the tour. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot at the end of Washington Street off of St. Rt. 44 in Auburn Corners.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/waterfowl-wander-field-trip-7/
LOCATION:La Due Reservoir\, La Due Reservoir\, Akron\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250220T201422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201422Z
UID:12749-1742497200-1742500800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Insects in the Forest Canopy  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Insect interactions high in the canopy of a forest have largely remained a mystery. To understand what’s happening in and above the canopy\, one must visit it. Here\, I focus on how accessing\, quantifying\, and inferring ecological interactions in and above the forest canopy alters our understanding of forest insect ecology and end with a participatory discussion on a novel project design. \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vrbQnxE7RumQBq_A2iCU2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/insects-in-the-forest-canopy-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250220T202959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T202959Z
UID:12753-1741780800-1741784400@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Planting for the Planet 101  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our next Brown Bagging it in My Backyard Zoom talk on Wednesday\, March 12 at noon. Zoom in to hear Citizen Scientist John Barber’s talk Planting for the Planet 101. As the climate emergency brings awareness that nature exists in our own yards\, not only in parks\, people are looking for a new way to garden. John Barber will present practical ideas about how to begin\, or continue\, to increase habitat and reduce lawn in your own green space.  \nVisit our website at https:natureinmybackyard.clevelandaudubon.org to register.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/planting-for-the-planet-101-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Nature-inmy-backyard-e1713800484633.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250116T153605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153605Z
UID:12737-1740078000-1740081600@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:A Bird's Eye View  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A Birds Eye View: The Sensory World of Birds \nDid you know that a bird’s eyesight is more than seven times keener than yours? Birds experience the sights\, sounds\, and smells of the world in a radically different way than we do. Learn about some of the amazing ways birds make sense of their environment. \nPresented by Dr. Sarah Mabey. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EFxS25tMRSS0Ev4bP8zJ2w \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/a-birds-eye-view-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250125T150328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T150328Z
UID:12742-1739694600-1739703600@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This fun international bird count also helps us achieve our annual winter bird survey and contributes to the statistics managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaberation with National Audubon and Birds Canada. All participants are welcomed regardless of experience. We need young acute hearing ability to discover the Brown Creepers\, Golden-crowned Kinglets\, and Cedar Waxwings. Please dress for the weather with proper footwear for a 2-mile saunter that lasts about 2.5 hours. Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-field-trip-6/
LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250120T154620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T154620Z
UID:12739-1739361600-1739365200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Will it be beautiful?  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Steve Cagan lives in Cleveland Heights\, and shares birding\, native plants and vegetable gardening with his wife\, Beth. His avian photography and the images from his garden are by-products of a long-standing love of nature and birding. He will present a look through the year at the engaging beauty of his native garden. \nSteve has exhibited and published photography on four continents and has published reviews and critical writings in variety of professional journals and books. Major awards include two Fulbright Fellowships\, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship\, and several Ohio Arts Council Fellowships and New Jersey Arts Council Fellowships. Steve taught photography at Mason Gross School of the Arts\, Rutgers University\, 1985-1993. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/will-it-be-beautiful-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20241121T194321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T194321Z
UID:12642-1737190800-1737198000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Track Walk  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Our resident wildlife use our trails too! Due to their nocturnal nature or their skittish wariness\, we rarely see them but they do leave evidence behind. You may help me discover “who” walked the trail ahead of us. Let’s hope for a thin coating of new fallen snow for them to register their marks on the path. 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. Please wear waterproof footwear.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-track-walk-field-trip-6/
LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20241121T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T170549Z
UID:12646-1737054000-1737057600@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict\, this program has been changed to: “LBJs: Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio.” \nLittle Brown Jobs!  That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches\, mostly because they are LBJs!  But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity.  Through lots of photographs this program introduces you to these small birds\, where to find them\, when to expect to see them\, and how to separate them from similar species. It’s time to put a name to the face!  About 1-hour. Presented by Matt Valencic. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-2vqjMvHdCOTdNohYmMrHl767MgbzgW \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/hach-otis-and-pleasant-valley-a-history-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20250103T173326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T173326Z
UID:12654-1736337600-1736341200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sowing  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is a germination method starting seeds outdoors in an enclosed container in winter. Sowing native seeds in January is a fantastic way to kickstart your spring garden! Winter sowing offers the unique advantage of giving your plants a head start\, allowing them to grow and develop faster than those sown in the spring. By planting seeds in an enclosed container\, you can place them outdoors where they will benefit from a cozy micro-environment that helps accelerate both germination and growth. This seed sowing presentation will provide you with the knowledge and techniques needed to sow seeds effectively and successfully. Presented by the Natural Resources team at the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes.\nJoin the Zoom Presentation:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82474073716?pwd=\n1BaaewMtQK51WQukXhzTsTfCqvcjbZ.1\nMeeting ID: 824 7407 3716\nPasscode: 671486 \nNature in My Backyard is a program of the\nAudubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club. \n 
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-sowing-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240924T144134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T144134Z
UID:12606-1734721200-1734728400@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Hike  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever taken a night walk in the winter field and forest? The winter woods are quiet and peaceful if the weather is calm. It will restore and reset your inner peace. We will be celebrating one of the longest nights of the year with this winter night hike. Let us hope that the stars and moon will shine brightly through the cool clear atmosphere and know that we have a chance at hearing an owl or a coyote singing to the moon. 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 in Aurora.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-solstice-hike-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20241121T194702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T194702Z
UID:12644-1734634800-1734638400@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wetland Birds of the Eastern U.S.  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by Matt Valencic \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOugpzojG9a74F2Wi4WsweXbTh6AXvFt \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/wetland-birds-of-the-eastern-u-s-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20241017T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T144811Z
UID:12633-1732215600-1732219200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Owls of Ohio  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:12 species of owls have been spotted in Ohio. Several are residents\, some are migrants\, and a few are accidental visitors. Interesting owl trivia will be revealed. Some tips on how\, when and where to spot owls will be shared. Presented by Jim Tomko. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcO2orT0qHN1qr97C6sA8wDZTB6H-aMey   \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/owls-of-ohio-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20241031T150425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T150425Z
UID:12636-1731499200-1731502800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Where do they go?  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Zoom in to hear Dave Tomashefski speak:\nWhere Do They Go? \nWe love to watch pollinators visiting our flowers\, but as the growing season ends\, we may wonder about the pollinators’ lives away from the flowers. Where do they go to find shelter\, and how can we modify our gardens to give these insects a home? This presentation explores the garden as though it were a city of pollinators with habitat features that we\, the gardeners\, can provide. Special emphasis will be given to winter shelter.\nDave Tomashefski\, the Director of Education for Meadow City Native Plant Nursery\, will speak on the importance of leaving the leaves\, to the lives of butterflies\, bees and moths – and so much more! By treating fall leaves and stems gently\, we can improve the overwintering success of the pollinators we work so hard to attract. \nJoin the Zoom Presentation\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81271573092?pwd=PZ4PHwedQuZ5juF9avFBz57lLSvHQb.1\nMeeting ID: 812 7157 3092\nPasscode: 030261
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/where-do-they-go-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240924T143759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T143759Z
UID:12603-1730640600-1730647800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Kicking Hike  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Remember the sound and feeling of wading through a carpet of leaves as a kid? Consider joining us for a walk through the fallen leaves. We will have a chance to see a turkey flock but we are not announcing that because when we do\, they all take cover and remain out of sight. Meet at the Aurora Sanctuary parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/leaf-kicking-hike-field-trip/
LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240924T143135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T143135Z
UID:12601-1729344600-1729351800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Leaf Color Hike  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We are very fortunate to have the spectacular view of the palette of autumn leaf colors spreading out as far as the eye can see over the beautiful Chagrin River Valley in our own Hach-Otis Sanctuary. The mix of tree species is just right to give a dazzling fall view. Meet at the Hach-Otis parking lot at the end of Skyline Drive off River Road in Willoughby Hills.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/autumn-leaf-color-hike-field-trip/
LOCATION:Hach-Otis Sanctuary\, Skyline Drive\, Willoughby Hills\, OH\, 44094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240924T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T142855Z
UID:12599-1729191600-1729195200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Extraordinary Adaptations  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary Adaptations: The Science and Wonder of Migration with Dr. Sarah Mabey \nThe 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. \nRegistration required. Use this is the link for registration: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduChpj8vHdDsVQ4-ovLGfa_I7cU8F_pW
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/extraordinary-adaptations-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240926T143412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T143603Z
UID:12608-1728475200-1728478800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bagging It  via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get this done….The worst invasives and how to put an end to them. \nMatt Valencic has always appreciated habitat. As a hunter and fisherman in his youth\, he knew where to look for game based on the animal’s needs at that time of year. After studying Forest Biology and Botany in college\, he learned how to enhance animal populations by managing the habitat. Upon retirement he attended Master Gardener training and learned a great deal more about plants and insects. Today he is helping manage habitat in the sanctuaries of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland where he and other volunteers battle invasive plants that compete with natives\, all this in the name of increasing biodiversity. \nToday he will share some of the methods used in that battle. Sometimes they dig … sometimes they cut and treat stumps … and sometimes the only solution is chemical. He is going to share when each is appropriate and why. \nTo join the Zoom presentation:\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/71706567628?pwd=s5CRDU1BRcWB6TQE3bo0tC8vn7fcTb.1\nMeeting ID: 816 1167 4725\nPasscode: 911542
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/brown-bagging-it-via-zoom/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240906T174056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T174056Z
UID:12597-1726925400-1726932600@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fringed Gentians  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:These beauties are among the last wildflowers to bloom of the season but well worth the wait. There are several species of Gentians in our area but the Fringed Gentian is an unusual and fabulous one. Also in bloom will be Closed or Bottle Gentian\, Ladies Tresses\, Great Lobelia\, Wingstem\, Goldenrod and Aster. Join us for a fall wildflower hike and you will be amazed at the color and bounty of autumn! Meet at the Bretschnieder parking lot on the north side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Rd. in Aurora.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/fringed-gentians-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240819T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T155929Z
UID:12575-1725696000-1725703200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:The Rookery  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Rookery on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 10110 Cedar Road\, Chesterland\, OH. Smooth\, flat trails.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/the-rookery-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Rookery\, 10110 Cedar Road\, Munson Township\, OH\, 44026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240819T155636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T155636Z
UID:12572-1725696000-1725703200@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Chagrin River Park  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChagrin 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.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/chagrin-river-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:Chagrin River Park\, 1000 Rural Road\, Eastlake\, OH\, 44095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240819T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T155117Z
UID:12570-1725654600-1725660000@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl  Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOwl 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.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/owl-prowl-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T113050
CREATED:20240819T154143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154143Z
UID:12568-1725638400-1725733800@clevelandaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Chagrin River Bird Quest  Event
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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). \nThis 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. \nSee you at Bird Quest! \nOnline registration is required! Click HERE to register.
URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/chagrin-river-bird-quest-event-2/
LOCATION:The Rookery\, 10110 Cedar Road\, Munson Township\, OH\, 44026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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