Birds
Woodcock Watch
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
If you have not had the chance to witness the amazing breeding display, then you are missing a fascinating romance of our local wildlife! At this time of year male woodcocks woo the females with a basic “soft shoe” and a simple nasal call and...
Warbler Warm-up
via Zoom
Some 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...
Frogs, frogs, frogs and toads!
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
This is a most amazing symphony directed by Mother Nature herself! Hear the banjo plucks of the Green Frogs, the piccolo pipes of the Spring Peepers, snores of the Leopard Frogs, trills of the American Toads with a chorus by the Chorus Frogs all accompanied...
Lakeside Chautauqua
Lakeside Chautauqua 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, OHHaven'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. Still need more? Matt Valencic will be delivering programs on "Summer...
Rush for Thrush!
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
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,...
Native Plants for Birds & Insects
Rescheduled!
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...
Centennial Celebration!
Lake Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH, United StatesOur 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,...
Twilight Hike
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
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...
Birding Workshop Program
Novak Education Center 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, United StatesOur 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.) Classroom work 9:00 – 10:15am...
High Summer Hike
Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary
382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States
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...
