• New Birders Workshop
    Event

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

    Designed for newer birder’s before Chagrin River Bird Quest. Classroom session discusses bird field marks (using bird photographs), how to use your field guide and binoculars, and birding etiquette. Then take a walk in the sanctuary with seasoned birders to find some birds and practice...

  • Chagrin River Bird Quest
    Event

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

    This year celebrates 10 years of Chagrin River Bird Quest (CRBQ), the FREE 24-hour team birding challenge for families and birders of all skill levels. Birding begins on Friday September 6th at 4:00pm and concludes with a celebration and prizes on Saturday September 7th at...

  • Owl Prowl
    Field Trip

    Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

    Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. Owl Prowl, Audubon Aurora Sancuary, on Friday Sept. 6 @ 8:30pm. Meet at 8:15pm in the Brettschneider Park parking lot,...

  • Chagrin River Park
    Field Trip

    Chagrin River Park 1000 Rural Road, Eastlake, OH, United States

    Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. Chagrin River Park on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 1000 Rural Road,...

  • The Rookery
    Field Trip

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

    Three guided walks are open to everyone during this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest. No registration required – just show up before the start time. The Rookery on Saturday Sept. 7 @ 8:00am. Meet at 7:45am in the parking lot at 10110 Cedar Road, Chesterland,...

  • Fringed Gentians
    Field Trip

    Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

    These beauties are among the last wildflowers to bloom of the season but well worth the wait. There are several species of Gentians in our area but the Fringed Gentian is an unusual and fabulous one. Also in bloom will be Closed or Bottle Gentian,...

  • Autumn Leaf Color Hike
    Field Trip

    Hach-Otis Sanctuary Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States

    We are very fortunate to have the spectacular view of the palette of autumn leaf colors spreading out as far as the eye can see over the beautiful Chagrin River Valley in our own Hach-Otis Sanctuary. The mix of tree species is just right to...

  • Leaf Kicking Hike
    Field Trip

    Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

    Remember the sound and feeling of wading through a carpet of leaves as a kid? Consider joining us for a walk through the fallen leaves. We will have a chance to see a turkey flock but we are not announcing that because when we do,...

  • Winter Solstice Hike
    Field Trip

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

    Have you ever taken a night walk in the winter field and forest? The winter woods are quiet and peaceful if the weather is calm. It will restore and reset your inner peace. We will be celebrating one of the longest nights of the year...

  • Winter Track Walk
    Field Trip

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

    Our resident wildlife use our trails too! Due to their nocturnal nature or their skittish wariness, we rarely see them but they do leave evidence behind. You may help me discover “who” walked the trail ahead of us. Let’s hope for a thin coating of...