It is fascinating to discover what other creatures use our trails when we are not there. Let’s hope for a thin coating of new fallen snow for them to register their marks on the path. Meet at the Bretschneider Park parking lot on the north...
Help us celebrate one of the longest nights of the year one night after the winter solstice with a night hike in the Novak Sanctuary. The sights, sounds, and aromas of a night hike in the woods give a very different experience than the same...
This walk, over the years, has consistently failed to produce a single Wild Turkey! It is likely because they all know Thanksgiving is close at hand. Would you consider helping me find one or a flock of these wily, elusive birds which were once extirpated...
Raptors are birds that get their food by hunting other birds or mammals. We know them as Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls. Some live here year-round while others visit only during the winter. Enjoy pictures and natural history of the 19 species typically found in...
If you have not had the opportunity to see the fall colors from the Hach-Otis Sanctuary, here is your chance. There is a spectacular view to the east overlooking the Chagrin River valley with trees showing off their unique colors. We have the right mix...
Would you like to be dazzled by our treasured Fringed Gentian patch? Fringed Gentian are an uncommon native plant with an astounding color of blue in their delicately toothed petals. Fringed Gentian are one of the last flowers to bloom in our area. We will...
Our annual pre-event Birding Workshop will help you renew your skills or learn new ones in preparation for Bird Quest on September 8-9! (See separate listing. You do NOT have to register for Bird Quest to attend the Birding Workshop.) Classroom work 9:00 – 10:15am...
Our 9th Annual Team Birding Challenge in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA Get your team together and join us for 24-hours of birding fun! For experienced and brand-new birders! Share the day with family, friends, co-workers or classmates! Explore the Chagrin River Valley...
Registration 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...
We are excited to investigate how the fields are recovering from invasive buckthorn eradication early this past spring. We will also pass through the forest to a wildlife viewing blind to see if the beaver have successfully restored their marsh to its former character of...
