Nature
Thrush Virtuosos Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesThose amazing natural flautists that haunt the forest with their ethereal songs at roosting time will astound your sense of hearing. Up to 4 species are likely with the maestro being the veery who actually has a syrinx that can create a duet with itself....
Birding Workshop
Novak Education Center 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, United StatesUpdate your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the Chagrin River Bird Quest (September 9 -- 10). A one hour presentation (in person at the Novak Education Center) will be followed by a guided walk through the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you...
Birds of NE Ohio
Backyard Naturalist
North Royalton Public Library
5071 Wallings Road, North Royalton, 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...
Chagrin River Bird Quest
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 9, from 4pm...
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...
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...
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...
