Nature
Events
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High Summer Hike Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesCome and enjoy the progress of the “Invasive Species Warriors” work on reclaiming our fields and forest. Thanks to the beaver the marsh is successfully holding water allowing it to progress to its former character of years ago. Join us to observe the changes. Meet...
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Bird Quest 2025
The Rookery 10110 Cedar Road, Munson Township, OH, United StatesSave 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!
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Rooted for Success via Zoom
Rooted for Success: Tree Planting Best Practices Tune in for Chad’s advice about proper tree-planting. Chad will walk you through best practices for selecting the right tree for your spot, choosing the healthiest nursery stock, and using proper planting techniques. You’ll also learn key tips...
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Fringed Gentians Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesJoin us on our annual saunter to view one of the last wildflowers of the season to bloom. This amazing biennial will dazzle you if we are lucky enough to have a sunny September day. A fantastic shade of violet with the delicate fringed petals...
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Migrating Waterfowl Program
Sandy Ridge Park 6195 Otten Road, North Ridgeville, OH, United StatesOnce 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...
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Autumn Color Hike Field Trip
Hach-Otis Sanctuary Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United StatesWe are fortunate to have John Lillich guide us on a spectacular autumn leaf color hike overlooking the Chagrin River Valley from our own Hach-Otis Sanctuary. Hopefully the trees will have received just enough moisture and cool night temperatures to provide amazing color. Meet at...
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Birds of NE Ohio Program
Rock Creek Library 2988 High Street, Rock Creek, OH, United StatesOver 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...
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Leaf Cruncher Hike Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesThe enjoyable sound and feeling of wading through a carpet of fallen leaves awaits you! The forest without leaves obscuring the view gives a new and different perspective. Unseen slopes and gulleys just off the trail become visible. Ancient trees hidden by their leafy offspring...
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At Home with Native Nut Trees via Zoom
Hickories, oaks, hazelnuts — these are some of your favorite things — if you happen to be a native lepidopteran, bird, or mammal. But also, the human relationship and history with these native nut-bearing megaflora runs deep as well. For many good reasons. Join Nathan...
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Wild About Winter via Zoom
As we approach the winter solstice and prepare for the festive holidays of December, it is interesting to ponder the wild goings-on in in our yards, our gardens and our neighborhoods. No, not those wild goings-on! Rather what is happening in nature. True, many organisms...







