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  • A Birding Trip to Cuba
    via Zoom

    A BIRDING TRIP TO CUBA presented by Ami Horowitz Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Although it is separated from mainland America by less than 100 miles, Cuba has many endemic bird species, which draws birders from around the world.  Join us for...

  • Ohio Natural History Conference

    Biodiversity & Technology: The Future of Natural History. Register HERE. The Ohio Biological Survey will host our first virtual conference. In these unprecedented times, gatherings such as the ONHC are not possible and yet, the pursuit of  science and the need to connect with the natural world remains.  Join us as we explore projects that illustrate how technology expands our ability to track Ohio's biodiversity remotely and even beyond our borders.  Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Gene Kritsky:  Dean of Behavioral and Natural Sciences, Mount St. Joseph University. Presentations will highlight various technologies that have allowed us to gain access and gather field data in new ways. Topics include:  Automated radio telemetry to track migratory wildlife Phone Apps with unique projects that combine data from field professionals and Citizen Scientist Drones to monitor forest health and track tree diseases Acoustic telemetry to monitor Great Lakes fish movement Motion sensor cameras to identify wildlife corridors and occurrences of rare species

  • Don’t touch that nest!
    via Zoom

    DON’T TOUCH THAT NEST – (or can you?) presented by Jim Tomko Did you know that you may be breaking a federal law by disturbing nesting birds or possessing a feather or egg collection? Learn about the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916 and how...

  • Lights Out Cleveland
    via Zoom

    April 15th 7:00pm – Dr. Andy Jones.  Light’s Out Cleveland and New Bird Hybrids in Northern Ohio Bird-building collisions are a significant source of bird mortality, especially during spring and fall migration.  Dr. Jones will update us on the progress being made to reduce crashes,...

  • Summer Birds of NE Ohio
    via Zoom

    Did you know that more than 50 species of birds travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles each spring just to raise a family in NE Ohio? One species, the Bobolink, flies 4,500 miles one-way from Paraguay/Uruguay to the hay fields of Geauga and Portage Counties....

  • Birding Workshop
    via Zoom

    Need some new birding tips or tricks? Want to update your birding skills? Want to participate in Bird Quest but don't know where to start? Join our annual Bird Quest pre-event Birding Workshop, this year presented virtually, via Zoom. Hand-outs will be sent to you...

  • Intro to eBird
    Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)

    eBird is the Citizen Science database for birders from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  This live online tour will introduce you to many of its popular features and answer the question “what’s in it for me?”.  It can keep track of all your bird sightings,...

  • Why Field Guides Change
    Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)

    Why does my field guide keep changing?  Dr. Andy Jones from the Cleveland Natural History Museum will explain changes in taxonomy and why bird names change. Registration is required and you can use this link for registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsc-qvqD8rE9R51h02akWKwFI6eg-XnH3G   After registering, you will receive a...

  • Why Field Guides Change
    Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)

    Why does my field guide keep changing?  Dr. Andy Jones from the Cleveland Natural History Museum will explain changes in taxonomy and why bird names change. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuqvqTotHdxSe_JUQm-B2pLHiZBf7eao     After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information...

  • Many Sides of the Mushroom
    Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)

    Many Sides of the Mushroom…..and More Mushrooms tell many stories and have many sides. Learn some common mushrooms, some stories and some medicinal plants too. Presented by Bob Bartolotta. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdu6rqjkqHtUfxsofeUEkaQ2ti1LhY9Ff   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...