Chagrin River Park
Field Trip

Chagrin River Park 1000 Rural Road, Eastlake, OH, 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,...

The Rookery
Field Trip

The Rookery 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township, OH, 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. The Rookery on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 10110 Cedar Road, Chesterland,...

Fringed Gentians
Field Trip

Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

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,...

Brown Bagging It
via Zoom

Let’s get this done….The worst invasives and how to put an end to them. Matt 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....

Extraordinary Adaptations
via Zoom

Extraordinary Adaptations: The Science and Wonder of Migration with Dr. Sarah Mabey The 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...

Autumn Leaf Color Hike
Field Trip

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...

Leaf Kicking Hike
Field Trip

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,...

Where do they go?
via Zoom

Back by popular demand! Zoom in to hear Dave Tomashefski speak: Where Do They Go? We 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...

Owls of Ohio
via Zoom

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. Register...

Wetland Birds of the Eastern U.S. via Zoom

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...