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Fringed Gentian
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesThe 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...
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Raptors of NE Ohio BR > 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...
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Turkey Trek
Field TripNovak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesWill 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...
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Winter Solstice
Field TripNovak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesHelp 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...
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Winter Track Walk
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesLast fall a bobcat was seen in the area! I wonder if it uses our Novak Sanctuary for food or shelter. Winter is a great time to discover what other creatures use our trails as we search for tracks and other signs of their presence....
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What a Plant Knows
Novak Education Center 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, United StatesShort, cold days don't have to interfere with your study of natural history! The ASGC Education Committee invites you to join us in reading What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses (2017) by Daniel Chamovitz this winter. We'll gather over coffee and...
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The Buzz on Bumblebees
via ZoomBumblebees- Essential Pollinators Presented by Dr. Chris Pappas Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuCtqTIiHNbx_ps0dRv6y-QpU6BXjZYz After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesJoin in on this international bird count that occurs this weekend throughout the world. We will count every bird we see and hear on this 2-mile walk following a path that has been surveyed this particular weekend of the year for many years. You will...
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Waterfowl Wander
Field TripLa Due Reservoir La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United StatesJoin us to view the astounding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. It is amazing to me at the number of species with the possibilities of grebes, loons, and both diving and dabbling ducks. This is a caravan style...
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Amphibians of NE Ohio
via ZoomPresented by Dr. Jim Tomko Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuqvqT0qHtxa8mWmmvNtJ-Jn7bM5snOG After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.






