• Insects in the Forest Canopy
    via Zoom

    Insect interactions high in the canopy of a forest have largely remained a mystery. To understand what’s happening in and above the canopy, one must visit it. Here, I focus on how accessing, quantifying, and inferring ecological interactions in and above the forest canopy alters...

  • Warbler Warm-up
    via Zoom

    The prettiest birds on the planet will be arriving in Ohio during April and May. Whether you are a new birder or a veteran, join us to polish your I.D. skills or to just enjoy the beautiful pictures. Many tips on separating similar species. Handouts...

  • Annual Dinner & Meeting
    Program

    Veterans Legacy Woods 14085 Ravenna Rd, Newbury Township, OH, United States

    On June 14th, we will celebrate our members and volunteers at our Annual Dinner and Meeting at the beautiful Veteran’s Legacy Woods in Geauga County (14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury). We will enjoy a wonderful walk in the woods starting at 3pm, followed by fellowship...

  • Birding Workshop
    Program

    Novak Education Center 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, United States

    The Chagrin River Bird Quest's pre-event Birding Workshop! Update your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the upcoming Bird Quest on Sept 5-6. An hour presentation (approximately) will be followed by a bird walk in the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you learned....

  • Bird Quest 2025

    The Rookery 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township, OH, United States

    Save the date for this year's Bird Quest, coming September 5 - 6! Our base of operations will be at The Rookery in Geauga County, same as last year. Please plan on joining us.  Registration now open!

  • Raptors of NE Ohio
    Program

    Gates Mills Library 1491 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH, United States

    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...

  • Busting Buckthorn
    Volunteering

    Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

    Please consider joining us on Saturday October 11th from 8:45am to noon at the Novak sanctuary to selectively cut stands of buckthorn in areas where we have been working since 2022. Once removed, these areas will revert to open fields of native wildflowers and grasses...

  • Ecoregions of Ohio
    via Zoom

    Ever wonder why some plants do better in some parts of the state than others? Ecoregions are geographically distinct areas of land, characterized by distinctive climates, ecological features, and plant and animal communities. Five broad ecoregions are identified in Ohio and most of these are...

  • Birds of NE Ohio
    Program

    Bay Village Library 27400 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH, United States

    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...

  • Ephemeral Excitement
    via Zoom

    Ephemeral Excitement: The Spring Rush For Sunlight, Nectar, Pollen & Love Judy Semroc, Conservation Specialist Our natural world has a tight schedule for completing many important feeding mating and survival tasks before the trees fully leaf out and many of our spring wildflowers and insects...