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Woodland Symphony Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesLet us hear how many “instruments” are in our “natural orchestra” and who is accompanying! Often it is a 6- or 7-piece ensemble with many many chairs. First chair is the winner of the contest as they croon for the gals’ attention! Learn the calls...
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....
Great Lakes Chapter Gathering
Join Us for a Virtual Celebration of Audubon Chapters Across the Great Lakes Region! You’re invited to the 2022 Audubon Great Lakes Chapter *Virtual* Gathering and Awards on June 10th at 12:00 PM (CT)/1:00 PM (ET). This year’s bird theme for the chapter gathering is the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Winter Track Walk
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Last 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....
