Dr. Julie Urban has been a member of USDA's Technical Working Group advising USDA and state governments on issues surrounding the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, since this insect was first detected in the US on Sept. 22, 2014. She will discuss the timeline of this insect's invasion and how its range and impacts have ... Read more

Plants and birds have a long history of working together. As an example of mutualism, this development and relationship between plants and birds has had far reaching consequences, encouraging co-evolution that enhanced the survival of both plants and birds. “Planting for Birds” explores some of these relationships, tips how we can grow plants to create ... Read more

March Audubon Program – Avian Conservation with ODNR March 29, 2021, 7:00 pm Speaker:  Laura Kearns (ODNR) Program Title: Ohio Division of Wildlife Avian Diversity Programs and Update on Ohio’s Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons Laura Kearns will give an overview of current programs dealing with avian species of greatest conservation need in the Division ... Read more

Spring Ephemeral Walk April 8 11:00am-12:30pm             Join Joyce Richter, Western Wildlife Corridor board member, naturalist and avid hiker, as she takes us on a guided walk through the preserve. We should see Blue-eyed Mary carpeting the forest floor, a variety of Waterleaf species, and many other blooming understory native ... Read more

Audubon April program Date: Monday, April 26, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm Speaker: Dave Nolin Topic: Huffman Prairie history and restoration Join us to learn about the history and restoration of Huffman Prairie – the historic flying field of the Wright Brothers. Located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, this prairie has been the focus ... Read more

Phenology: Using this age-old science to predict bloom time and insect activity Phenology is the study of recurring biological phenomena and their relationship to weather and climate. Bird migration, hunting and gathering seasons, blooming of wildflowers and trees, and the seasonal appearance of insects are examples of phenological events that have been recorded for centuries. ... Read more

ASO Covid-19 Field Trip Policy: As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes less severe, the Audubon Society of Ohio will be hosting more field trips. We ask that you follow local, state, and CDC guidelines on our trips. Although the trips are outdoors, maintain a safe distance from other participants and wear a mask if you are ... Read more

ASO Covid-19 Field Trip Policy: As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes less severe, the Audubon Society of Ohio will be hosting more field trips. We ask that you follow local, state, and CDC guidelines on our trips. Although the trips are outdoors, maintain a safe distance from other participants and wear a mask if you are ... Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes less severe, the Audubon Society of Ohio will be conducting more field trips. We ask that you follow local, state, and CDC guidelines on our trips. Although the trips are outdoors, maintain a safe distance from other participants and wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated. Also avoid ... Read more

Theme: Prairie Plants in Bloom & Grassland Birds Location: Huffman Prairie, Dayton Ohio Date: Sunday August 1st, 2021 Meet: At 7:30 A.M. in the West Chester IKEA Parking Lot. See directions below. Trip Leader: Brian Keane (513) 785-3256, Keaneb@miamioh.edu Our Guide at Huffman Prairie: Dave Nolin Join us for this unique field trip. Huffman Prairie ... Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic becomes less severe, the Audubon Society of Ohio will be conducting more field trips. We ask that you follow local, state, and CDC guidelines on our trips. Although the trips are outdoors, maintain a safe distance from other participants and wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated. Also avoid ... Read more

Theme: Birding Trip, Fall Migration Location: East Fork State Park Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021 Meet: 8:00 A.M. at the South Swimming Beach Parking Lot (see the directions below) Leader: Dave Helm, (513) 403-4519, helmmd@icloud.com Come out and join us for what should be a great day of birding. The focus of the trip will ... Read more