BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240303T221608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T212603Z UID:12406-1713036600-1713042000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/woodcock-watch-2/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Woodcock-sm-MV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240317T214151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T214151Z UID:12424-1712498400-1712503800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Warbler Warm-up Program DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/warbler-warm-up-program/ LOCATION:West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road\, Novelty\, OH\, 44072\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blackburnian-Warbler-1-e1710711697797.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240317T213852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T213852Z UID:12422-1712084400-1712088000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program-2/ LOCATION:Orange Branch Library\, 31975 Chagrin Boulevard\, Pepper Pike\, OH\, 44124\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Fox-Sparrow-in-spring-e1710711516823.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240303T221157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T221157Z UID:12404-1711184400-1711195200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Wander Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/waterfowl-wander-field-trip-6/ LOCATION:La Due Reservoir\, La Due Reservoir\, Akron\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20170325_waterfowl_caravan-BP-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240122T193332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T193332Z UID:12333-1711047600-1711051200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Using eBird Mobile on your iPhone via Zoom DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsde2srDsrGdaVHWuBZ86efKa4kQFiz2ep   \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/using-ebird-mobile-on-your-iphone-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screenshot-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240123T165335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165335Z UID:12335-1708268400-1708272000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birds of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birds-of-ne-ohio-program/ LOCATION:North Chagrin Nature Center\, Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway\, Willoughby Hills\, 44094\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Gray-Catbird-e1684513619157.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231129T160913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T160913Z UID:12254-1708162200-1708169400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-field-trip-5/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Snow-Buntings-Soltis-Road-1-of-7-2-e1696090020306.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20240122T192734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T192734Z UID:12331-1708023600-1708027200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:LBJs: Sparrows & Finches of NE Ohio via Zoom DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcuurrT8pG9zk1EOIvJXjyvI3hmNylsWN    \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/lbjs-sparrows-finches-of-ne-ohio-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/White-throated-Sparrow-8-1-e1705951627140.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231129T162255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T162255Z UID:12259-1707660000-1707665400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Entangled Life Special Event DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP for this event: info@clevelandaudubon.org URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/entangled-life-special-event/ LOCATION:Novak Education Center\, 382 Townline Road\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-at-2023-11-27-15-11-53-e1701274935661.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231129T160439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T160439Z UID:12252-1705138200-1705145400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Track Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-track-walk-field-trip-5/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/screech-owl-imprint.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231129T161758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T161758Z UID:12256-1704394800-1704398400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-winter-birds-program-3/ LOCATION:Stow-Monroe Falls Library\, 3512 Darrow Rd\, Stow\, OH\, 44224 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Northern-Pintail-Ducks-e1678463278755.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231106T170807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T170807Z UID:12239-1703271600-1703278800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Night Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/winter-solstice-night-hike-field-trip-2/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Winter_Novak-e1637773095315.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231106T171521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T171521Z UID:12241-1700074800-1700078400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Program DESCRIPTION: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=OGFidll6aVpPTTJnTkNhM0wyYTRUUT09 .  Open to the public. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-winter-birds-program-2/ LOCATION:Exploration Gateway\, 5712 12th St. NW\, Canton\, OH\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Northern-Pintail-Ducks-e1678463278755.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20231106T170316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T170316Z UID:12237-1699695000-1699702200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Turkey Trek Field Trip DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/turkey-trek-field-trip-4/ LOCATION:Molnar Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wild-turkeys01-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230905T195240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T195240Z UID:12188-1697895000-1697902200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fall Color Walk Field Trip DESCRIPTION:If you have not had the opportunity to see the fall colors from the Hach-Otis Sanctuary\, here is your chance. There is a spectacular view to the east overlooking the Chagrin River valley with trees showing off their unique colors. We have the right mix of species to rival the leaf color change anywhere in the world! Join us to take in the beauty of the changing of the seasons. Meet at the Hach-Otis parking lot at the east end of Skyline drive (off River Road) in Willoughby Hills. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/fall-color-walk-field-trip/ LOCATION:Hach-Otis Sanctuary\, Skyline Drive\, Willoughby Hills\, OH\, 44094\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Valley-from-Hach-06-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230930T160743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T160845Z UID:12209-1697569200-1697572800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds Programs DESCRIPTION: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. \nFour October dates and four locations! \n10/17 Parma Heights Library @7pm\n10/21 Gates Mills Library @ 2pm\n10/23 Brecksville Library @ 7 pm\n10/28 North Olmstead Library @ 10am URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-winter-birds-program/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Snow-Buntings-Soltis-Road-1-of-7-2-e1696090020306.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230930T155135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T155904Z UID:12206-1696550400-1696636799@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Garden Walk DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the Garden Walk in July? The Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County have invited ASGC members to join them for a self guided Garden Walk October 6\, the day before their October 7 Fall Seminar “Flowers\, Trees\, Backyards and Bees.”   \nThe featured gardens on the tour include those which demonstrate their owners’ commitment to biodiversity and to fostering habitats that nurture our songbirds and other wildlife.   \nFor the self-guided garden tour only\, please RSVP to receive the addresses.  natureinmybackyard@clevelandaudubon.org URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/garden-walk/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Viceroy-on-Rattlesnake-Master-e1696089077892.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230905T200947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T200947Z UID:12195-1695668400-1695672000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-program-2/ LOCATION:Brookpark Library\, 6155 Engle Road\, Brook Park\, OH\, 44142-2198 CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Snow-Goose-taking-off-e1693944298436.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230905T194705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T194705Z UID:12186-1695475800-1695483000@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Fringed Gentian Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Would you like to be dazzled by our treasured Fringed Gentian patch? Fringed Gentian are an uncommon native plant with an astounding color of blue in their delicately toothed petals. Fringed Gentian are one of the last flowers to bloom in our area. We will also see the more common Closed or Bottle Gentian. If conditions are right\, Ladies Tresses\, which belong to the orchid family\, will be in bloom. Pray for sunshine and you will have an unforgettable display! Meet at the Brettschneider/Audubon 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-gentian-field-trip-2/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fringed-Gentian.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230905T195822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T201415Z UID:12190-1694631600-1694635200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Raptors of NE Ohio Program DESCRIPTION: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.  About 1 hour in length. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/raptors-of-ne-ohio-speakers-bureau/ LOCATION:North Royalton Public Library\, 5071 Wallings Road\, North Royalton\, OH\, 44133\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/American-Kestrel-with-short-tailed-shrew-e1693943870690.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230905T200513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T200513Z UID:12193-1694545200-1694548800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Migrating Waterfowl Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/migrating-waterfowl-program/ LOCATION:Orange Branch Library\, 31975 Chagrin Boulevard\, Pepper Pike\, OH\, 44124\, United States CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Snow-Goose-taking-off-e1693944298436.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230725T200500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T200500Z UID:12053-1694188800-1694284200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Chagrin River Bird Quest DESCRIPTION:Our 9th Annual Team Birding Challenge\nin support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA \nGet your team together and join us for 24-hours of birding fun! For experienced and brand-new birders! Share the day with family\,\nfriends\, co-workers or classmates! Explore the Chagrin River Valley from Lake Erie south to Audubon’s bird sanctuaries in Aurora.\nPrizes for the most warblers\, most species overall\, most creative team name and more! Send pictures of your team birding throughout the day! Free t-shirts! \nJoin the Celebration on September 9th for awards\, great food and great company! \nBird Quest is free but registration is required. The complete schedule and registration information is HERE. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/chagrin-river-bird-quest-7/ LOCATION:West Woods Nature Center\, 9465 Kinsman Road\, Novelty\, OH\, 44072\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Flowers-and-Feathers-sm-e1713802293934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230704T180841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T180914Z UID:11934-1692451800-1692457200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:High Summer Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:We are excited to investigate how the fields are recovering from invasive buckthorn eradication early this past spring. We will also pass through the forest to a wildlife viewing blind to see if the beaver have successfully restored their marsh to its former character of years ago. Join us to observe the changes. Meet at the Novak Sanctuary parking lot on the east side of Townline Rd. almost a mile north of Route 82 in Aurora. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/high-summer-hike-br-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Novak-Plants-e1688494099635.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230725T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T201505Z UID:12055-1692435600-1692446400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birding Workshop Program DESCRIPTION:Our annual pre-event Birding Workshop will help you renew your skills or learn new ones in preparation for Bird Quest on September 8-9! (See separate listing. You do NOT have to register for Bird Quest to attend the Birding Workshop.) \nClassroom work 9:00 – 10:15am\nBird walk in the Novak Sanctuary 10:30 – noon \n Bring binoculars (if you have them)\, a hat and comfortable shoes for walking flat trails. \n Light refreshments will be served. \nThe workshop is free\, but please register so we know how many people to expect! URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/birding-workshop-program/ LOCATION:Novak Education Center\, 382 Townline Road\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ed-Center-BN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230519T162754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T162855Z UID:11757-1689967800-1689973200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Twilight Hike Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Because it is a cooler time of day with the fading light and lengthening shadows that allow more concealment many creatures move about more freely. Often we hear owls\, coyote\, fox\, raccoon\, and deer. Many birds will be singing their call to roost song. Let’s see what we can turn up! Meet at the Aurora Sanctuary/Brettschneider Park parking lot located on the north side of Pioneer trail few hundred yards east of Page Road in Aurora. (896 East Pioneer Trail Aurora\, OH 44202) URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/twilight-hike-field-trip-2/ LOCATION:Aurora Audubon Sanctuary\, 896 E. Pioneer Trail\, Aurora\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Gray-Catbird-e1684513619157.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230704T181604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T181604Z UID:11939-1689512400-1689523200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Garden Tour Self-guided DESCRIPTION:A cooperative afternoon brought to you by the Nature in my Backyard Program of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club. \nFour gardens in a closely defined area in Cleveland Heights\, Beachwood\, and Shaker Heights will be open to our membership and members’ guests. These gardens all exemplify various different means of bringing biodiversity to residential gardens by introducing native plants. Gardeners will be present to discuss how they are adjusting their gardens\, in stages\, to support birds\, butterflies\, bees\, bunnies\, and all sorts of native life in their gardens. \nSign up with name(s) of attendee(s) at natureinmybackyard@clevelandaudubon.org and the addresses of these gardens will be sent to you. Please do not pass on this invitation to anyone but your own personal guests. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/pop-up-garden-tour-self-guided/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Nature-inmy-backyard-e1713800484633.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230429T181316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T181316Z UID:11738-1685804400-1685822400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Centennial Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Our first Annual Meeting and Dinner since 2019 just happens to be our 100th Birthday year! Held at the beautiful Lake Farmpark\, our Centennial Celebration includes a nature walk\, social hour\, and catered dinner. Our keynote speaker is Al Batt\, nationally known speaker\, author\, storyteller\, humorist and birdwatcher. You may recognize his name from Birdwatchers Digest or his book\, A Life Gone to the Birds. Please help us celebrate 100 years! Click HERE for the complete schedule and reservation information. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/centennial-celebration/ LOCATION:Lake Farmpark\, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road\, Kirtland\, OH\, 44094\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LakeFarmPark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230417T153852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T143737Z UID:11735-1685041200-1685044800@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Native Plants for Birds & Insects Rescheduled! DESCRIPTION:Birds\, 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.  Presented by Matt Valencic. At the end of the program\, Matt will introduce a new PILOT program where members of ASGC and Shaker Lakes will offer consultation to homeowners wishing to make changes to their landscapes using native plants to attract more birds and insects. About 1-hour in length. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqc-2gpjwpGdZ65_FWba0JS_-bU2Eac-Th \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/native-plants-for-birds-insects-via-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Backyard Naturalist,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Eastern-Tiger-Swallowtail-on-Thistle-opt-e1681745877532.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230429T181848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T181848Z UID:11740-1683919800-1683925200@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Rush for Thrush! Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Did you know that there are seven species of Thrush in our area in May? We hope to set a record for the most species of Thrush seen in one of our sanctuaries in one session. The possibilities are Hermit Thrush\, Wood Thrush\, Swainson’s Thrush\, Gray-cheeked Thrush\, Veery\, American Robin\, and Bluebird. 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. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/rush-for-thrush-field-trip/ LOCATION:Novak Sanctuary\, 382 Townline Road\, Mantua\, OH\, 44202\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BLUE-Valencic-e1601305228300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T081910 CREATED:20230429T183540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T183540Z UID:11743-1683658800-1683662400@clevelandaudubon.org SUMMARY:Lakeside Chautauqua DESCRIPTION:Haven’t had enough birding programs? Join ASGC speakers Matt Valencic and Jim Tomko for “Owls of Ohio” (May 9) and “Warbler Warm-Up” (May 10) at Lakeside Chautauqua. Click HERE for admission and parking information. \nStill need more? Matt Valencic will be delivering programs on “Summer Birds of NE Ohio” (May 30)\, “Wetland Birds of Eastern US” (May 31)\, and “Raptors” (also May 31). Click HERE for more information. URL:https://clevelandaudubon.org/event/lakeside-chautauqua/ LOCATION:Lakeside Chautauqua\, 236 Walnut Avenue\, Lakeside\, OH\, 43440 CATEGORIES:nonASGC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clevelandaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/images.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR