60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Cleveland
Orange Branch Library 31975 Chagrin Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH, United StatesGet 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...
Call for entries!
2017 Photo Contest
The contest is now closed to entries. Who will the winners be? They will be announced at the annual dinner. Photo: Madisyn Weaver, 2016 Winner, 1st place Youth category.
Waterfowl
Field Trip
La Due Reservoir
La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
Fill up your gas tank for this “caravan” style field trip where we travel to some favorite watery spots in southern Geauga County and Northern Portage County. We will be amazed at the fantastic breeding plumage of migrating waterfowl. The drakes can be breathtaking in...
2016 Photo Winners
Open House–Solon
Solon Library
34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon, OH, United States
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see our 2016 Photo Contest winners on display! Grand prize and first place winners in all categories will be featured at the Solon Library from March 26 through April 16. Open House on March 26 includes refreshments! Photo: 2016...
Warbler Warm-up
Backyard Naturalist
West Woods Nature Center
9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, United States
A 1-hour program for beginners & novices. Learn (or recall!) how to identify spring Warblers by sight, habitat, behavior and song. Over 125 photographs. Handouts. Matt Valencic and Kelly Kozlowski. Light refreshments. This Backyard Naturalist presentation is FREE and open to the public. Photo: Tennessee...
Woodcock
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
The male woodcocks will be doing their courtship dance and flight display attempting to convince the females to choose them as a mate. If you have not witnessed this twilight ritual then here is your chance! As darkness falls we will hear the male begin...
Restoring Endangered Seabirds
Explorer Series: CMNH
Cleveland Natural History Museum
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH, United States
Dr. Stephen Kress Vice-President for Bird Conservation National Audubon Society and Director Seabird Restoration Program & Hog Island Camp In a world where humans have decimated seabird populations, a beacon of hope shines from recent efforts to restore puffin and tern populations on Maine islands....
Birds in the Hills
Festival
United Plant Savers'
35703 Loop Rd, Rutland, OH, United States
Join Rural Action, the Athens Area Birders, and Camp Oty’Okwa for our family-friendly Birds in the Hills Festival May 5th-7th at United Plant Savers. This three-day festival will feature activities for adults, families, and specifically for children. We welcome anyone with even a remote interest...
Frogs!
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
The evening’s seasonal concert is in full swing! Among the performers are Green Frogs, Leopard Frogs, Gray Tree Frogs, and American Toads. There may be a late Spring Peeper or an early Bullfrog joining in. Often we hear a Barred Owl or a Great-horned Owl....
For the Birds
Cuyahoga Valley Institute
Hines Hill Conf Cnt
1403 W Hines Hill Rd, Peninsula, OH, United States
Experience the fine art of birding in a completely new way! Hike and observe local bird populations with Dr. Andy Jones, ornithologist from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Learn techniques of bird photography beyond traditional equipment usage with artist Michael Loderstedt. Finally, build unique...
