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SUMMARY:Midwest Native Plant Society - Spring Nature Safari
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Native Plant Society is sponsoring a weekend event at Shawnee State Park\, on May 30 through June 1. The weekend will concentrate on daytime and evening field trips\, but will also include indoor evening presentations by Jim McCormac and Shauna Weyrich\, and a Sunday morning lecture by noted ecologist\, conservationist and entomologist Doug Tallamy. The cost is $150.00 for the entire weekend\, and pre-registration is required. You can find all the details\, including a link to the registration form\, at https://midwestnativeplants.org/spring-nature-safari/. The event will include a native plant sale. \nIn addition to the weekend event\, you can elect to attend just the Sunday Doug Tallamy talk. A link to register for just the lecture is on the same web page. \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/midwest-native-plant-society-spring-nature-safari/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers\, Blooms\, Buds and Birds At Spring Grove With Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Wildflowers\, Blooms\, Buds and Birds \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 \nMeet: At 9:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery. Park along the main road\, just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue (see directions below). \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nSpring Grove Cemetery is one of Cincinnati’s most beautiful natural settings and its designation as an arboretum is well deserved. A tremendous diversity and number of native and ornamental plants can be found here. The focus of this field trip will be on spring wildflowers\, blooms and buds\, birds\, and all other aspects of nature. Over the years our trip leader\, Denis Conover\, has become our go to guy when botany is the theme of our field trips and we are fortunate to have him share his knowledge with us. Denis is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and has been involved in various types of botanical research since 1981. Denis is also a current board member of our local Audubon Society. Denis also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. Spring songbird migration will be winding down by this date but many species will be well into their breeding cycle. Spring Grove has a great birding reputation\, especially during the spring. \nDenis’s plan is to take us on a leisurely spring morning walk through the cemetery observing plants\, birds and other wildlife. Denis will also show us woodland wildflowers\, native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, budding shrubs and trees. Birds (resident and late spring migrants) should be abundant and will also be pointed out. \nOther than a short drive here or there to move to a different part of the cemetery\, participants should be prepared for a few hours of being on foot and moderate walking. Much of the walking will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there are a few low hills and there will also be some walking in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. This trip will end around noon or so. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum main entrance is located at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in the Spring Grove Avenue main gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel (old RR archway). Just beyond the tunnel\, pull over and park alongside the road and look for Denis. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/#hrs \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \n(Click on or cut and paste into your browser) \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/66f7f564-13e7-4da3-9599-d5fc44c9d764/Spring%20Grove%20Cemetery%20and%20Arboretum%20Map.pdf  \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Spring Grove Cemetery \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-wildflowers-blooms-buds-and-birds-at-spring-grove-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
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SUMMARY:Late Spring Migration And 17 Year Cicada Emergence At East Fork State Park With Dave Helm
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Spring Migration & 17 Year Cicada Emergence \nLocation: East Fork State Park \nDate: Saturday\, May 24 2025\, 8:00 AM  \nMeet: 8:00 A.M. at the South Swimming Beach Parking Lot (see the directions below) \nLeader: Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com  \nBy the second half of May spring migration will begin winding down but plenty of birds will still be on the move and almost all of our summer residents will be into their nesting cycles as well. While spring migration in general will be past peak\, a diversity of avian species should be found at this season. This date should also coincide with the spectacular emergence of the 17 year cycle of cicadas in this area. \nDave Helm\, our trip leader\, is an expert veteran birder and naturalist and long-time Audubon advocate and current board member. Dave is also a regular visitor to East Fork SP and knows the area exceptionally well. Dave’s experience and knowledge will certainly come in handy as birds should be abundant and vocal on this date. \nSome of the birds we may find will include herons and egrets\, migrant shorebirds & terns\, hawks\, including Bald Eagle and Osprey\, and a host of migrant & returning summer songbirds (including many warblers) are all expected on this date. Also consider that East Fork SP has a well-deserved reputation for attracting rare species. This date will also coincide with the spectacular emergence of the 17 year cycle of cicadas in this area. \nDave plans to begin our trip at the South Swimming Beach which is an excellent spot to find a diversity of water birds. From there\, Dave will lead us to several other spots and habitats around the park. Dave also has a great interest in botany\, butterflies and all other wildlife and he will gladly share his knowledge on these topics. Most of this trip will be on foot with short drives from spot to spot\, but walking will be at a moderate and leisurely pace over mostly level trails and roadsides. \nFor your comfort you may want to consider bringing water\, sun screen and insect repellent. This field trip will end sometime around noon. Restrooms are available in the park. We encourage you to come out with Dave and see natures great diversity on what should be a beautiful spring morning. Feel free to contact Dave if you have any questions. \nDirections: We will meet at the swimming beach parking lot located on the south side of East Fork State Park. We will meet at 8 AM on the far left side of the beach parking lot (when facing the lake). At that time of day it shouldn’t be a problem finding our group. To get to the beach\, enter the park from the south side and follow the park signs to the beach. To get to the south side entrance to East Fork SP from I-275\, take exit # 65\, SR 125 (Beechmont Ave./Ohio Pike) and go east about 9 miles to the junction of Rt. 222. Turn left onto Bantam Rd. (opposite Rt. 222) and follow the signs to the park entrance. \nVisit the East Fork State Park website for a Park map and other info at: \nhttps://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/east-fork-state-park \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: East Fork SP South Beach \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/late-spring-migration-and-17-year-cicada-emergence-at-east-fork-state-park-with-dave-helm/
LOCATION:East Fork State Park\, Park Rd 2\, Bethel\, OH\, 45106\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Audubon Photography Awards At The Main Branch Of The Cincinnati Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Come to the main branch of the Cincinnati Public Library to view our May exhibit of the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards! Showing now until May 31st\, we are now displaying the 12 most spectacular bird images submitted to the National Audubon Society in the 2024 photo contest. Each photo is displayed large and in living color\, with the backstory explaining the birds and their behaviors. Also\, remember to check out the library’s displays of the works of Charley Harper and John James Audubon – they have can’t miss materials. We will be hosting a joint event to walk through the library and look at their bird material collections and talk about the photo contest winners on the evening of Wednesday\, May 28th at 6pm. \nThe address of the Main Branch Of The Cincinnati Public Library is: \n800 Vine St\, Cincinnati\, OH 45202 \nand can be found here: Cincinnati Public Library
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/2024-audubon-photography-awards-at-the-main-branch-of-the-cincinnati-public-library/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Public Library Main Branch\, 800 Vine St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mt. Airy Forest Spring Migration With Ryan Jorgensen Saturday\, May 10th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration \nLocation: Mt. Airy Forest \nDate: Saturday\, May 10th\, 2025 \nMeet: At 8:00 A.M. in the parking lot for Everybody’s Treehouse located on Trail Ridge Road about .4 miles from the Colerain Avenue entrance. See directions below. \nLeader: Ryan Jorgensen\, (630) 333-2631\, jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \nSpring songbird migration will be near peak on this morning and both\, residents and migrant songbirds\, should abound. Mt. Airy Forest is a beautiful park and the second week of May is a beautiful time of year highlighted by mild temperatures\, leafing trees and spring blooms. Our trip leader will be Ryan Jorgensen. Ryan is a skilled birder\, an expert level herpetologist and an all-round naturalist. Ryan has a Master’s degree in Biological Science at UC where he specialized in herpetology and is also a board member of our Audubon Society. Ryan plans to take us on a leisurely morning walk through the park as we look for birds. Because of Ryan’s expertise in herpetology\, he will have his eyes open for reptiles and amphibians as well\, and he may be able to find a few of them for us as well. \nRyan expects us to see (and hear) many species of warblers and many other songbirds including flycatchers\, vireos\, swallows\, thrushes\, tanagers\, sparrows\, grosbeaks\, buntings and orioles among others. Hawks\, cuckoos\, hummingbirds and woodpeckers will be present and even Wild Turkeys are likely. \nMt. Airy Forest is a large City of Cincinnati Park that consists of 1\,459 acres of mostly woodlands that range from mature forest\, mixed conifer-deciduous woodlands\, pine groves\, woodland edges\, tree lined streams open park land and an arboretum. There are miles of hiking trails and roadsides\, making birding access easy. Mt. Airy also acts as a “migrant trap” during spring and fall\, as from the sky this large “island” of green stands out from the surrounding urban sea and thus attracts many birds. \nRyan’s plan is to walk and bird around at least a few different sections of the park\, beginning at the well-marked and very obvious Everybody’s Tree House. Other than to move from one section of the park to another\, this trip will consist mostly of walking. Most of the area is relatively flat and walking will be at a leisurely birders pace. Restrooms are available. If you expect to see birds binoculars are required. Water\, a hat\, sunscreen and comfortable shoes may make your walk more enjoyable. The trip will break up around noon. Moderate rain will not cancel this trip. If you are unsure contact Ryan. If you have any other questions feel free to contact Ryan. \nDirections: Mt. Airy Forest is located at 5083 Colerain Avenue. To get to our meeting spot enter the Park from the main Colerain entrance which is Blue Spruce Road and immediately turn left onto Trail Ridge Road. Go .4 mile down Trail Ridge Road to the well-marked Everybody’s Tree House Parking Lot on your left side. Park and look for our group. \nMeeting Place is here: Everybody’s Tree House Parking \nVisit the Mt. Airy website at the link below. \nhttps://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/mt-airy-forest/ \n (Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/mt-airy-forest-spring-migration-with-ryan-jorgensen-saturday-may-10th-2025/
LOCATION:Mt. Airy Forest\, 5083 Colerain Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday May 4\, 2025 Field Trip and Meeting. Tiffany Kersten's Big Year!
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Events \n\nA “Birds & Blooms Walk” on Sycamore Trail (or other birding location on property) from 3-5 PM\nSnack break from 5-6 PM\nTiffany Kersten program from 6-7:30 PM\n“Woodcock Walk” from 8-9. PM\n\n  \nTitle: Tiffany Kersten’s Big Year! \nDate: Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 \nLocation: Fernald Preserve Visitors Center \n\nTiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year\, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events\, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor\, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the country\, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species\, and to raise awareness of women’s safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record\, with 726 species. In her presentation\, Tiffany will lead us through the fear\, empowerment\, struggles\, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure.\n\n\nMeeting Place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dRwswmeMKxTgLJK87
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/sunday-may-4-2025-field-trip-and-meeting-tiffany-kerstens-big-year/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burnet Woods Ornithology with Brian Keane May 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The first monthly Burnet Woods trip will always be conducted on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 9:00 am\, focus primarily on birds\, and will be led by ASO board member and VP Brian Keane:  \nMeet at the Trailside Nature Center. \nBrian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@miamioh.edu
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/burnet-woods-ornithology-with-brian-keane-may-4-2025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
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SUMMARY:Oxbow Birdathon 2025
DESCRIPTION:ASO Supports the Oxbow Birdathon \n*Note: This year’s event will be held on Friday and Saturday May 2nd and 3rd. \nThere is still time to register for the Oxbow Inc. BIRDATHON. This is an annual fundraiser and area birding event since 1987. The idea is to spend all\, or part\, of a 24 hour period trying to find the greatest number of bird species you can. If you can come up with a few dollars in pledges or donations for Oxbow Inc.\, all the better. Form a team or go birding as an individual. You can choose wherever you want to go birding in the Tri-State region. \nAs always\, the event will begin at 5:00 p.m. sharp on Friday evening and end at 5:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday. At that time the Birdathon Tally begins. Plenty of cold drinks\, pizzas and other food on a help yourself buffet is provided before the Grand Tally begins and our combined bird sightings are revealed. This year the Birdathon Tally will again be held at the Fernald Preserve Visitors Center. We wish to thank the staff at Fernald for the generous use of their facilities. The Fernald Preserve entrance is located at 7400 Willey Road\, about half a mile west of State Route 128\, in Crosley Township in Northwestern Hamilton County (see the Fernald Preserve website\, https://www.energy.gov/lm/fernald-preserve-visitors-center). There is ample parking and is centrally located to many of the best birding sites (including Fernald itself) on the west side of town. \nThere is a $5.00 per person registration fee. This is your only cost. Most of that goes to defray the cost of pizza\, snacks\, drinks and other goodies at the Grand Tally. \nIf you would like to participate email me at:        jaystenger1@gmail.com \nI will then send you a printable Registration Form\, Birdathon Checklist and Birdathon Area Map among some other informative materials. If you choose to participate you must email me so we know how many people are participating and to plan accordingly.  Bring your completed registration and checklist to the Tally or mail them to Oxbow Inc If you cannot make it to the tally. \nVisit the Oxbow Inc. website: \noxbowinc.org \nOxbow Inc. \nPO Box 4172 \nLawrenceburg\, Indiana 470255 \nThis event is mostly about having fun\, comradery and promoting birds and birding during spring migration. We hope you chose to participate. Feel free to contact me\, Jay Stenger\, at the above email address if you have any questions. \njaystenger1@gmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/oxbow-birdathon-2025/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burnet Woods Botany and Ornithology with Denis Conover. April 27\,2025 at 2:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:This second monthly Burnet Woods trip will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm\, focus primarily on botany but also birds\, and will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: \nMeet at the Trailside Nature Center. \nDenis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/burnet-woods-botany-and-ornithology-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191902
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SUMMARY:Gilmore Ponds Preserve Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity with Mike Busam. April 27\, 2025\, 8:00 AM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds Preserve \nDate & Time: Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: We will meet in the Gilmore Ponds south parking lot located at the intersection of Symmes Rd and Bilstein Blvd. (See directions below) \nLeader: Mike Busam (513) 259-3262\, mbusam@gmail.com \nGilmore Ponds is steeped in local birding history and at times can be among the most productive birding sites in our region. The Audubon Society has named it an “Important Bird Area”. Gilmore Ponds is a roughly 270 acre seasonal wetland located in south central Butler County with considerable adjacent privately owned acreage. Gilmore can be very wet or fairly dry from year to year\, or season-to-season\, depending on the amount of rainfall the area receives. When it is wet\, it can teem with water related species. The dense brushy borders and edges and the wet woodlands are always great for warblers and other migrant songbirds during spring and fall migration. This is one of the wet seasons so we can expect a diversity of species on this trip. At one time Gilmore Ponds was privately owned. During the 1980’s the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, a citizen’s conservation group\, was formed to try to protect the area from development. The Conservancy had some success\, acquired some land and got the attention of the Butler County Park District\, who eventually took control and now owns the property. Today Gilmore Ponds faces a new set of threats but for the time being it is still a wonderful birding site. \nMike Busam\, our trip leader\, is an expert and skilled birder\, an all-around naturalist and a long-time Audubon Society advocate. Mike is also a past President of the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, and remains a vigilant protector and advocate of this area. Mike knows as much\, or more\, about Gilmore Ponds\, past and present than anyone. With Mikes expert help we can expect to find a great diversity of species on our walk and almost any species that migrates through our region can be expected here. Mike will also bring our attention to the diverse flora and other fauna of this wonderful wetland. \nSpring migrant and resident warblers (this is a great Prothonotary Warbler spot) and other songbirds (Bells Vireo?) should abound and be very vocal on this date. The wetlands may hold shorebirds\, rails\, bitterns\, herons\, egrets\, grebes and ducks. Many marsh species which normally breed only in the northern half of the state have been recorded breeding here over the years during wet spring and summers. Over the past few years the resident Great Blue Heron\, Green Heron and Black-crowned Night-Heron colonies have been joined by nesting Great Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants. Most recently\, and perhaps most interestingly\, Yellow-crowned Night-Herons\, which are considered very rare breeding birds in Ohio\, have successfully nested here over the past several years. \nMike’s plan is to follow the trails throughout the preserve. This entire trip will be on foot\, but it will consist of flat terrain and at a leisurely birders pace. While the terrain is flat\, be warned that the walking could be a bit on the rough side as some trails may become overgrown at times and there may be a few wet or muddy spots. To make your walk more comfortable we recommend waterproof footwear and to bring water. There are also no restrooms available on the preserve. But for those of us who don’t mind stomping the brush there will be plenty of birds\, plants and other animals to see and a unique habitat to explore \nThis is scheduled as a half-day trip and will end around noon. Butler County Parks requires non-residents to purchase a Motor Vehicle Permit. They can be purchased from Park Rangers if you see one. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mike. \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds is located in Fairfield in south central Butler County. Gilmore Ponds proper is bounded on the south by Symmes Road\, on the east by the Route 4 Bypass\, on the west by North Gilmore Road and on the north by the Butler County Regional Airport. There is parking lot on Symmes Road at the intersection of Bilstein Blvd. and another parking lot on N. Gilmore Rd. just south of the RR tracks. We will meet in the Symmes Rd/Bilstein Blvd Parking Lot. \nThere are several ways to get to Gilmore Ponds. Two ways are described below. \nDirections 1: To reach Gilmore Ponds from I-275\, take the Route 4 exit # 41 and go north on Rt. 4 for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto the Route 4 Bypass and go about 1.5 miles to Symmes Road. Turn left onto Symmes and go about .5 mile and make a right turn into the Gilmore Ponds parking lot\, located directly across from Bilstein Blvd.  \nDirections 2: You could also take the I-275 Winton Rd exit # 39 and go north on Winton Rd. Be aware that Winton Rd. changes its name to South Gilmore Road in Butler County. Continue north on S. Gilmore Rd to the intersection/stop light at Rt. 4. Cross Rt. 4 and go straight. This road becomes Bilstein Blvd. Continue on Bilstein Blvd to the T intersection with Symmes Road. Go straight through the stoplight and into the Symmes Road Parking Lot. \nFor preserve information\, directions and a trail map visit the Butler County Gilmore Ponds web page link below \nhttps://www.yourmetroparks.net/parks/gilmore-metropark \nMeet here: Bilstein Blvd. \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/gilmore-ponds-preserve-spring-migration-wetland-biodiversity-with-mike-busam-april-27-2025-800-am/
LOCATION:Gilmore Ponds\, 7950 N Gilmore Rd\, Hamilton\, Ohio\, 45015\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Cemetery Spring Botanical & Bird Walk with Denis Conover. Saturday April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Botanical & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 \nMeet: *2:30 P.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \n*Note this is an afternoon trip. \nSpring will be in full swing on our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. Note that this trip is an afternoon field trip that will begin at 2:30 pm and run until the cemetery closes at 6:00 pm. \nOur trip leader\, Denis Conover\, has become our designated ASO field trip leader for our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. He is a UC biology professor\, an ASO Board Member and an expert botanist and naturalist. And he loves Spring Grove and knows it as well as anyone. Denis says that rain will not cancel this field trip.  \nTrees\, shrubs\, wildflowers and a host of other plants will all be budding or in full bloom on this walk. Birds\, both resident and migrants will also be present in good numbers\, although the late start could make them a little less active. As always\, Denis will take us on a walk through the beautiful cemetery grounds and point out the diverse botanical community and seasonal birds found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of wildflowers\, trees\, shrubs\, and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. Showy woodland wildflowers should be particularly on display on this walk. Denis will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, and ornamental plantings as well as show us some of the champion trees found here.  \nDenis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna we are sure to see and hear. So come along and join Denis on what hopefully will be a pleasant afternoon spring walk and gain some tips and insight into plant identification and their natural history as well as see some spring migrant and resident birds. \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in (possibly) wet grass. This will be a three hour leisurely walk but you can always end your walk whenever you like. We suggest wearing good footwear and dress for cool temperatures. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them\, or want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park on the right side of the road. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/5d7beeda-d7d3-4c82-966c-d22f93ebe751/2023_Visitor%20Map_current%20champion%20trees%20(2).pdf \nMeet here: Spring Grove \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-grove-cemetery-spring-botanical-bird-walk-with-denis-conover-april-20-2025/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250412T160143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T160215Z
UID:7589-1745058600-1745670600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bender Mountain Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Chapter of Wild Ones will sponsor a wildflower walk at Bender Mountain on April 19\, from 10:30 to 12:30. Bender Mountain is a preserve owned by Western Wildlife Corridor\, and is one of the best spots in our area for spring wildflowers. \nJoin us for a nature hike to explore the wildflowers of the the Bender Mountain Nature Preserve.  If we are lucky\, we will see lot of the beautiful Blue-eyed Mary blooming\, along with other native hard to find Spring Ephemerals including various trilliums\, bluebells\,  waterleaf\, and more!  Our leaders are skilled naturalists Tom Borgman\, Scott Peak\, and Joyce Richter. \nTo RSVP email midwestnativeplants@gmail.com. Meet at the Bender Road pull off lot\, located at 6320 Bender Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233. You may leave at any time\, but the trip usually takes an hour or two with additional time to stop and explore the wildflowers. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/bender-mountain-spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:BENDER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250414T014542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T014542Z
UID:7616-1744916400-1744923600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:April 17\, 2025 Meeting: Build it and they will come. Creating habitat in your yard for native reptiles and amphibians.
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday April 17\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods \nOver the past 6 years\, Dean Alessandrini has converted his yard into a wildlife sanctuary\, emphasizing creating habitats for our native reptiles and amphibians. He now has five species of snakes\, two species of salamanders and six species of frogs and toads residing on his property. Come join Dean as he shows us how he accomplished this and discuss the habits and habitats of the many herps native to the Cincinnati area! \nMeeting here: Sharon Centre
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/april-17-2025-meeting-build-it-and-they-will-come-creating-habitat-in-your-yard-for-native-reptiles-and-amphibians/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250228T185606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T192035Z
UID:7570-1743238800-1743267600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Native Plant Society - Creating and Maintaining LIving Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Native Plant Society is presenting a one-day workshop on Creating and Maintaining Living Landscapes\, at the Bergamo Center in Dayton\, on March 29. The workshop will include both indoor presentations and (weather permitting) outdoor programs and field trips. The cost for the day\, including lunch\, is $95.00\, and pre-registration is required. You can find all the details at https://midwestnativeplants.org/createing-living-landscapes/\, along with a link to the registration page.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/midwest-native-plant-society-creating-and-maintaining-living-landscapes/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250307T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T141946Z
UID:7578-1743188400-1743197400@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Nocturnal Vocalizations in a Marsh at Miami Whitewater Park with Brian Keane
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Nocturnal Vocalizations in a Marsh \nLocation: Miami Whitewater Park (Shaker Trace Wetlands) \nDate: Friday Evening\, March 28\, 2025 \nRain Out Date: The following evening\, Saturday evening\, March 29\, same time and place \nMeet: At 7:00 P.M. in the Baughman Road Parking Lot (see directions below) \nLeader: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@muohio.edu \nJoin us for this unique field trip\, the general theme of which is night sounds\, or more specifically\, nocturnal vocalizations. This trip has proven to be quite popular over the past many years and has become an annual event. If you’re looking for something different you might not want to miss this one.  \nJoin our trip leader Brian Keene for what should be a leisurely evening/night walk around the Miami Whitewater Wetlands known as Shaker Trace. Brian is a retired Zoology Professor at Miami University and is a past president and current board member of our Audubon Chapter. Brian is an expert and skilled naturalist and an expert in vertebrate zoology. His goal on this night will be to find and identify a variety of wildlife by ear. \nBrian plans to begin the trip with a leisurely walk around the marsh for about an hour before sunset. On our walk around the marsh we should see several species of waterfowl\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Northern Harrier and other hawks and songbirds. At dusk we will listen for the raspy flight calls of snipe and the “peenting” of American Woodcock. Once woodcock are located by sound we will be able to watch their courtship displays\, at least until it becomes too dark to see them. We should hear many and see several. Once darkness has completely fallen we will turn our attention to the amphibian chorus which should be quite loud in this wetland habitat. American Toads\, Northern Spring Peepers and Western Chorus Frogs should dominate the musical\, but Wood Frogs and Northern Leopard Frogs might be heard as well. Other species that might possibly be heard during our walk would be our resident owls. There is no guarantee here\, but Great Horned\, Barred and Eastern Screech are all locally present. Even howling coyotes are possible as they are becoming quite common in our rural areas. We are still a week or two early on this date for rails and bitterns\, but they are known for their nocturnal vocalizations as well. So come out and join Brian for what will most certainly be a fun and interesting trip under a night sky.  \nNote that sunset on March 28th will be 7:58 PM and Civil Twilight ends (becomes totally dark) at 8:25 PM. The trip will consist of level\, moderate walking. However the trails through the wetlands are not paved and can be damp and muddy\, so wear appropriate footwear. Heavy rain at the time will cancel this trip but we have set a rain date for the following evening\, Saturday March 29th\, same time\, and same place. \nThis trip should end sometime around 09:30 PM. There are no restroom facilities at the Miami Whitewater wetlands\, but they are available in the main park area nearby. It can be very cold on this date\, especially in a marsh at night\, so dress accordingly. Binoculars are not essential on this trip but are highly recommended. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required ($5.00 daily\, $10.00 annual) at Miami Whitewater for each vehicle. If you have any questions feel free to contact Brian. \n  \nDirections: We will begin our walk at 7:00 p.m. sharp from the wetlands parking area on Baughman Road\, so try to arrive a bit before 7:00. From I-74\, take the Dry Fork Road exit # 3\, and turn right. Continue past West Rd\, and stay on Dry Fork until it ends. Turn right onto New Haven Road. At the first stop sign\, turn left onto Oxford Road\, and then immediately left again onto Baughman Road. Go about .6 of a mile to the parking area on the right side of the road\, just past the bike trail crossing. \nFor a park map\, directions and other info visit the Miami Whitewater/Great Parks website. \nMiami Whitewater Forest \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/nocturnal-vocalizations-in-a-marsh-at-miami-whitewater-park-with-brian-keane/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250313T144038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T144240Z
UID:7581-1742497200-1742504400@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Common Raptors of Cincinnati Parks\, Cemeteries and Natural Areas With Jordan West
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 PM \nLocation: Sharon Woods Visitors Center \nPlease join the Audubon Society of Ohio (Cincinnati) in welcoming Jordan West as he tells us about the Common Raptors of Cincinnati Park\, Cemeteries and Natural Areas. Jordan has extensive experience with Cincinnati raptors photographing them in Cincinnati’s public areas. He also volunteers for RAPTOR INC. so has hands on\, close up experience with these birds. \nJordan will discuss the identification of adult and juvenile raptors\, diet\, habitat requirements and breeding habits interspersed with stories of individual birds banded and followed by RAPTOR INC. \nJordan will be using his fantastic photos to illustrate his program. \nTo see Jordan’s photography visit his website here:  https://www.jordanwestphotography.com/ \nTo learn more about RAPTOR INC visit their website here:  https://www.raptorinc.org/ \nSharon Woods Visitors Center can be found here: Sharon Centre
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/common-raptors-of-cincinnati-park-cemeteries-and-natural-areas-with-jordan-west/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250307T141405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T141405Z
UID:7576-1742119200-1742133600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Early Spring Botanical & Bird Walk at Spring Grove Cemetery with Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Early Spring Botanical & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Sunday\, March 16\, 2025 \nMeet: 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nMarch can have tricky weather. As the old adage states\, “March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb”. Chances are good that signs of early spring will be present\, if not abundant. Some species of plants are already beginning to bud at this season and according to our trip leader\, Denis Conover\, there should already be a few spring wildflowers popping up. Regardless of the weather\, Denis\, our regular Spring Grove leader\, will focus on whatever nature brings us. Snow will not cancel this field trip. Severe weather of course would cancel the trip. If you are unsure at the time\, don’t hesitate to contact Denis. Denis has become our designated ASO field trip leader for our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. He is a UC biology professor an ASO Board Member and an expert botanist and naturalist. And he loves Spring Grove and knows it as well as anyone. \nAs always\, Denis will take us on a walk through the beautiful cemetery grounds and point out the diverse botanical community and seasonal birds found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of trees\, shrubs\, and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. He will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, and ornamental plantings as well as show us some of the champion trees found here. Denis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna we are sure to see. So come along and join Denis on what hopefully will be a pleasant early spring morning walk and gain some tips and insight into plant identification and their natural history as well as winter resident and early spring migrant birds.  \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in wet grass or possibly snow. This will be a three to four hour leisurely walk but you can always end your walk whenever you like. Denis is always willing to stay later if anyone wants to go longer. We suggest wearing good waterproof footwear and dress for cold temperatures. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them\, or want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park on the right side of the road. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nSpring Grove Website \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nSpring Grove Map
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/early-spring-botanical-bird-walk-at-spring-grove-cemetery-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250101T223802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T223802Z
UID:7513-1740816000-1740846600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:THE OHIO BLUEBIRD SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE. March 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:THE OHIO BLUEBIRD SOCIETY\nANNUAL CONFERENCE\n \nBack to Basics!\n\nMarch 1\, 2025\n\nAshland College\n\nPresentations include  Bluebirds 101\, Pollinators\, Lake Erie Birding Trail\, Kestrels & Motus Towers\, Purple Martin Landlord Tips\n\nAlso: bird conservation organization displays\, question & answer panel\, silent auction\, awards and more!\n\nKeynote Speaker: Julie Zickefoose: Have You Ever Wondered? What I’ve Learned in 40 years of Bluebirding\n\nFor conference details including hotel accommodations\, lunch menu and registration i\nhttps://ohiobluebirdsociety.org/conference/\n\nPlease direct any further questions to OBS President Heather Harris: heather_harris4475@yahoo.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/the-ohio-bluebird-society-annual-conference-march-1-2025/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250212T223808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223808Z
UID:7562-1740304800-1740319200@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Grove Cemetery With Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Winter or First Signs of Spring Botanical & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Sunday\, February 23\, 2025 \nMeet: 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nWill this late February field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery give us a winter landscape or will it give us the first signs of early spring. Regardless\, our regular Spring Grove leader\, Denis Conover\, will focus on whatever nature brings us. Snow will not cancel this field trip. Severe winter weather of course would cancel the trip. If you are unsure at the time\, don’t hesitate to contact Denis. Denis has become our designated ASO field trip leader for our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. He is a UC biology professor an ASO Board Member and an expert botanist and naturalist. And he loves Spring Grove and knows it as well as anyone. \nAs always Denis will take us on a walk and point out the diverse botanical community and seasonal birds found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of trees\, shrubs\, and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. He will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, and ornamental plantings as well as show us some of the champion trees found here. Denis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna we are sure to see. So come along and join Denis to see the beautiful grounds of the cemetery on what should be a beautiful winter or early spring (your guess is as good as mine) morning walk and gain some tips and insight into plant identification and their natural history as well as winter resident bird species.  \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in damp grass or snow. This will be a three to four hour walk but you can always end your walk whenever you like. Denis is always willing to stay later if anyone wants to go longer. We suggest wearing good waterproof footwear and dress for cold temperatures. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them\, or want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park on the right side of the road. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/5d7beeda-d7d3-4c82-966c-d22f93ebe751/2023_Visitor%20Map_current%20champion%20trees%20(2).pdf \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-grove-cemetery-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250212T224059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T224246Z
UID:7564-1740239100-1740249000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:New St. Joseph’s Cemetery And Merlins With Bill Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Wintering Merlins \nLocation: New St. Joseph’s Cemetery (Price Hill) \nDate: Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 \nMeet: 3:45 P.M. at the Bell Tower and Office parking lot located at the Foley Road and Pedretti Avenue entrance to St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The address is 4500 Foley Road. \nLeader: Bill Zimmerman\, (513) 708-8117\, wtvz@icloud.com \nThis will be a short late afternoon field trip. But it may be one you might not want to miss. On this trip it will be highly likely that we will see at least one\, and maybe more\, Merlins. These smallish raptors are rather rare migrants and winter residents in our region of the country\, but their wintering numbers have seemingly increased over the past decade. And they also seem to have a preference for the habitats found in most cemeteries. Merlins are small hawks and included in the falcon family. They are larger than kestrels and smaller than Peregrines. But don’t let their relatively small size fool you. They are very fast fliers and fierce birds of prey that feed on small to medium sized birds. For whatever reason\, they find New St Joseph’s Cemetery suits their needs very well. As many as 4 have been seen there at once.  \nWhy so late in the day for this field trip you might ask. During the day these birds hunt over a wide area and can be difficult to find. But they roost overnight at St. Josephs. So the best time to see them is an hour or so before nightfall when they come back to the cemetery to roost for the night. \nOur trip leader is Bill Zimmerman who will explain all of this and more about Merlins when we meet. Bill is an exceptional birder and all around naturalist. Bill lives nearby the cemetery and has made it a point to monitor these birds over the past many winters. He has recorded a lot of important data over those years. Several years ago Bill began what has become an annual Winter Merlin Survey in the Greater Cincinnati area held on one day in February. The results of these surveys has given us much information regarding wintering Merlin populations in our area.  \nBill’s plan is to meet in the Bell Tower and Office parking lot\, located at the Foley Road & Pedretti Avenue entrance. There he will give us a brief overview of Merlins. Bill will then lead us through the cemetery as we look for these birds. We will of course find other species of wintering birds as we move through the grounds. Bill may have us drive into the heart of the cemetery\, but expect some light walking on cemetery roads. \nRemember to dress appropriately for cold weather with decent foot wear. You will need binoculars to see birds well. This trip will end when the cemetery closes at 5 PM. Severe weather will cancel this trip. Contact Bill if you are unsure or have any other questions. \nNew St Joseph’s address: \n4500 Foley Road \nCincinnati\, OH 45238 \nNew St. Joseph’s Cemetery website (with map) \nhttps://www.stjoenew.com/ \n \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/new-st-josephs-cemetery-and-merlins-with-bill-zimmerman/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250212T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T204958Z
UID:7555-1739991600-1739998800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:BIRDS OF ALL SORTS With Sister Marty Dermody
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday February 19\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 PM \nLocation: Virtual Meeting Via Zoom \nPlease join the Audubon Society of Ohio in welcoming Sister Marty Dermody as she tells us about “Birds Of All Sorts”. Marty is “One of the most beloved birders in Cincinnati and a friend to all”. Marty’s passion for birding\, bird photography and sharing her specialized knowledge will be a memorable evening about birds and birding. \nThis will be a Virtual Zoom meeting.  \nAudubon Society of Ohio is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: February Zoom Meeting: BIRDS OF ALL SORTS With Sister Marty Dermody\nTime: Feb 19\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/99532230480?pwd=eZLyb4WxUVua59jcUQ4dQ6Cco1IJXV.1 \nMeeting ID: 995 3223 0480\nPasscode: 383082 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,99532230480#\,\,\,\,*383082# US (Washington DC)\n+13052241968\,\,99532230480#\,\,\,\,*383082# US \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US \nMeeting ID: 995 3223 0480\nPasscode: 383082 \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/avlT0nmNE
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/birds-of-all-sorts-with-sister-marty-dermody/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250212T220245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T142108Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibian Event February/March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: To Be Determined February/March 2025 \nTime: After 7:00 PM \nLocation: East Fork State Park Camping Area Parking Lot. \nJoin the Audubon Society of Ohio (Cincinnati) and the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society for a night out searching East Fork State Park for salamanders\, frogs and anything else we can find. \nIf the conditions are right we can expect to see various salamanders including Spotted\, Jefferson’s\, Streamside\, Two-lined\, Eastern Newts and others that come out on warm rainy nights in late February and March looking for places to breed and lay eggs. While the salamanders are on the move we can also expect to find Spring Peepers\, Western Chorus Frogs\, Wood Frogs\, American Toads and others that are also breeding and laying eggs. Warm is a relative term with nights 40F or above fitting the bill and a steady rain is required. Salamanders and frogs are utilizing the vernal pools created by the rains to lay their eggs. We can also expect to see egg masses left by salamanders in the vernal pools. \nIt is very difficult to predict when conditions will be right for amphibians to move so we are going to try something different this year. Anyone interested in attending this event will need to email me (Bill Stanley tyrannus58@gmail.com) your name and email address. When it appears that the conditions are going be right I will send an email out notifying the group that we will be meeting at East Fork. I will try to do this on a Friday or Saturday night so more can attend\, but this event is driven by weather and I might not be able to choose a weekend night. \nDress for the weather! It will be raining and cold. Bring a flashlight and extra batteries. This trip requires a lot of walking at a slow pace. The complete route is will be about 5 miles. If the distance is to far you are welcome to do a portion of the walk. \nTo make this event a success and continue to do it in the future we need to put the WELFARE OF THE ANIMALS FIRST. The salamanders and frogs are small\, slow and we look for them on wet roads in the dark making it difficult to see them. We have to take care not to step on them. These are wild animals and though they are easy to catch they should not be handled. We will not be picking up these animals\, but if it is necessary to handle them then clean rubber gloves should be used or hand sanitizer should be used before and after handling an animal. Various diseases and fungi can be transferred from one animal to another through improper handling. \nThis will be an exciting night out and you will observe things that not many people get to see so sign up and come out to get a unique view of the world of some of our local salamanders and frogs. \nBill Stanley \ntyrannus58@gmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/amphibian-event-february-march-2025/
LOCATION:East Fork State Park\, Park Rd 2\, Bethel\, OH\, 45106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250117T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T110918Z
UID:7531-1739001600-1739012400@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fernald Winter Bird Fest: Morning Bird Hike February 8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Morning Bird Hike \nLocation: Fernald Preserve \nDate: Saturday\, February 8\, 2025 \nMeet: 8 AM at the Fernald Visitor Center \nTrip Leader: Ann Oliver \nannieobirder@YAHOO.COM \n+1 513-307-0929 \nSaturday Feb 8th: Fernald Winter Bird Fest: Morning Bird Hike \nJoin Audubon as we lead a bird walk in collaboration with Fernald’s first ever Winter Bird Fest! Fernald’s Sycamore trail is one of the more underused trails there but there are many birds to be found. Covering some diverse habitat from woods to prairie\, we hope to find fox sparrows\, Hermit Thrush and Purple finch along this trail! \nCheck Fernald’s website to see the events that are happening throughout the week! \nFernald Website \nMeeting place is here: Fernald Visitor Center \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fernald-winter-bird-fest-morning-bird-hike-february-8-2025/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250117T201737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T201959Z
UID:7525-1738396800-1738450800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fernald Winter Bird Fest: Regional Duck Walk February 1\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Regional Duck Walk \nLocation: Fernald Preserve \nDate: Saturday\, February 1\, 2025 \nMeet: 8 AM at the Fernald Visitor Center \nTrip Leader: Bill Stanley \n(513)324-2796 \ntyrannus58@gmail.com \nJoin Audubon as we lead a duck walk in collaboration with Fernald’s first ever Winter Bird Fest! The cold up north should be driving down some wintertime visitors\, so join us as we hit lakes and preserves around western Hamilton County. We will start our day at Fernald Preserve Visitor center and check the ponds there before heading to other locations in the area like The Oxbow. Check Fernald’s website to see the events that are happening throughout the week! \nFernald Website \nMeeting place is here: Fernald Visitor Center \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fernald-winter-bird-fest-regional-duck-walk/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250117T200225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T200225Z
UID:7522-1738368000-1739059199@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fernald Preserve Winter Bird Fest February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Audubon Society of Ohio (Cincinnati) at the Fernald Preserve “Winter Bird Fest” on February 1st   through February  8st . Activities will include bird walks\, bird related work shops\, bird banding\, owl pellet dissection’s and Ornitherapy with Holly Merker.  There will also be a Family Day with activities for all ages. \nThe Audubon society will be leading field trips on February 1 and February 8. \nCheck this Events page as well as the Fernald Preserve website for updates and a schedule of events.  https://www.energy.gov/lm/fernald-preserve-visitors-center
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fernald-preserve-winter-bird-fest-february-2025/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250115T211742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T211742Z
UID:7520-1737885600-1737900000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:January Field Trip.  Spring Grove Cemetery with Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Winter Botanical & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Sunday\, January 26\, 2025 \nMeet: 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nThis month our field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery will focus on nature in a winter landscape. Snow will not cancel this field trip. Severe winter weather of course would cancel the trip. If you are unsure at the time\, don’t hesitate to contact Denis. Denis has become our regular ASO field trip leader for Spring Grove. Cemetery. He is a UC biology professor\, an ASO Board Member and an expert botanist and naturalist \nAs always Denis will take us on a walk and point out the diverse botanical community and seasonal birds found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of trees\, shrubs\, and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. He will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, and ornamental plantings as well as show us some of the champion trees found here. Denis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna we are sure to see. So come along and join Denis to see the beautiful grounds of the cemetery on what should be a beautiful winter morning walk and gain some tips and insight on plant identification and their natural history as well as winter resident bird species.  \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in damp grass or snow. This will be a three to four hour walk\, but you can always end your walk whenever you like. Denis is always willing to stay later if anyone wants to go longer. We suggest wearing good waterproof footwear and dress for cold temperatures. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them\, or want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park on the right side of the road. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/5d7beeda-d7d3-4c82-966c-d22f93ebe751/2023_Visitor%20Map_current%20champion%20trees%20(2).pdf \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/january-field-trip-spring-grove-cemetery-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20250103T164332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T164332Z
UID:7515-1736967600-1736974800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:RaptorQuest with Scott Harris
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday January 15\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 PM \nLocation: Virtual meeting via Zoom \nScott Harris spent 17 months\, chasing 53 Raptors across 34 states—his version of a Raptor Big Year. RaptorQuest is about his adventures\, misadventures\, successes and failures. From -36 degree days\, to ones over 100 degrees\, to just getting on the bird just in time\, to the frustrations of missing one by minutes. It’s about the birds—of course—but it’s also about the people he met\, the things he learned and why he’s already working on his next adventure. \nJoin us online for the ASO January meeting here: \nTopic: RaptorQuest With Scott Harris\nTime: Jan 15\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95956439287?pwd=mln99rdKryuyFvnMNNyEDDIspasaZS.1 \nMeeting ID: 959 5643 9287\nPasscode: 486837
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/raptorquest-with-scott-harris/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20241209T234048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T234048Z
UID:7497-1735977600-1736010000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:East Fork Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Audubon Society \nWhen: Saturday January 4\, 2025\, 8:00 am \nCompiler: Bill Stanley\, (513) 324-2796\, tyrannus58@gmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/east-fork-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20241209T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T205344Z
UID:7495-1735459200-1735491600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Cincinnati Christmas Bird Count (77th Annual)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Audubon Society \nWhen: Sunday\, December 29\, 2024\, 8:00 am \nCompilers: Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389\, jack@cardinallandconservancy.org \nJay Stenger\, (513) 910-2087\, jaystenger@cinci.rr.com \nTo access count results as they come in go to Cincinnati CBC Tally Results
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/cincinnati-christmas-bird-count-77th-annual/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191903
CREATED:20241209T234037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T234037Z
UID:7493-1734854400-1734886800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Western Hamilton County Christmas Bird Count (57th Annual)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Audubon Society \nWhen: Sunday\, December 22\, 2024\, 8:00 am \nCompiler Ned Keller\, (513) 349-3369\, nedkeller49@gmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/western-hamilton-county-christmas-bird-count-57th-annual/
LOCATION:OH
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