Chagrin River Bird Quest 2023
West Woods Nature Center 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, United StatesRegistration is now open for the 8th Annual Chagrin River Bird Quest! What is Bird Quest? It's our annual, 24-hour, team birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Important Bird Area. Get your team together and Check in on Friday, Sept 8, from 4pm...
Concert of Crickets & Katydids
via Zoom
“Third Thursday” Zoom programs resume on September 15th at 7:00pm with Concert of Crickets and Katydids by Lisa Rainsong. This is an introduction to these amazing insects, when and how they sing, and the habitats where they can be found. Lisa’s amazing knowledge of music,...
Fringed Gentian
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
The gorgeous fringed gentian is among the most stunning of our native wildflowers. They are also among the last to bloom for the season. We are fortunate to have a patch located in the Aurora Sanctuary and on a sunny September day they open their...
Raptors of NE Ohio via Zoom
19 species of Raptors can be found in NE Ohio in a typical year. Some are frequently seen while others are quite secretive. Several are year-round residents while others are here only in summer or winter. Enjoy lots of photographs and learn some things you...
Fall Colors
Field Trip
Hach-Otis Sanctuary
Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States
Often our palette of autumn color will give the New England forests a run for title of the most stunning hues! With the mix of tree species and depending on our weather leading up to the leaf color change we can have spectacular vistas of...
Turkey Trek
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
Will we be successful in our quest to spot Wild Turkeys before Thanksgiving? They know how to play the game of Hide and Seek extremely well. These large but wily birds are experts in blending in. Help me find the flock as they roam the...
Migrating Waterfowl
via Zoom
November is all about waterfowl in NE Ohio. Ducks, Geese, Swans, Grebes, Loons and Gulls will be on Lake Erie throughout the winter, and on many inland lakes until they freeze. Learn who the migratory waterfowl are, how to identify them, and some interesting facts...
Of Mast and Men
via Zoom
The life, times and demise of the Passenger Pigeon Presented by Harvey Webster Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceGgqDMtHt3Bz-5UVSdP5bqpvNbzds3J After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Winter Solstice
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
Help us celebrate the longest night of the year a few days early so as not to conflict with holiday celebrations. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, the stars will light our way. A night hike this time of year reveals secrets...
Winter Track Walk
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Last fall a bobcat was seen in the area! I wonder if it uses our Novak Sanctuary for food or shelter. Winter is a great time to discover what other creatures use our trails as we search for tracks and other signs of their presence....
