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SUMMARY:Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests At Middle Creek Park With Ryan Jorgensen
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests \nLocation: Boone County Cliffs Area & Middle Creek Park & Road\, Boone County\, Kentucky \nDate: Saturday\, June 7\, 2025 \nMeeting Time & Place: At 7:30 AM in the Middle Creek Park Parking Lot\, Boone County\, Kentucky. (See directions below). \nLeader: Ryan Jorgensen\, (630) 333-2631\, jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \nMiddle Creek Park (a 230 acre Boone County Park) Dinsmore Woods Preserve and the Boone County Cliffs Preserve (a Nature Conservancy property) are all nestled in the wooded hills of western Boone County\, Kentucky. The picturesque Middle Creek and Middle Creek Road run between these three locations and comprise one of the most beautiful riparian corridors in our region. Join our trip leader Ryan Jorgensen as he explores this fascinating area on what should be a pleasant morning walk in early summer. Ryan is a skilled birder and naturalist and an expert level herpetologist and current ASO board member. \nSpring migration will be over by this date\, but at least 13 species of warblers and many other birds breed along Middle Creek and in the forested hillsides of this beautiful area. The birding in this area can be phenomenal. The whole region is forested and contains some old-growth forest habitat reliable for breeding Worm-eating Warblers which is generally rare in most of our region. Other breeding forest birds are also expected\, including Broad-winged Hawk\, Cerulean\, Hooded and Kentucky Warblers\, Ovenbird\, Louisiana Waterthrush and both Scarlet & Summer Tanagers. Middle Creek\, which flows through the area is loaded with Northern Parulas\, Yellow-throated Warblers and numerous other breeding birds. Prairie Warblers & Yellow-breasted Chats are common in adjacent successional areas. \nRyan plans to begin the trip at Middle Creek Park and Dinsmore Woods Nature Preserve and spend some time walking and birding along the trails in these adjacent and wonderful parks. Ryan may then make a few driving stops along picturesque Middle Creek Road if time permits. Middle Creek Road is an excellent birding spot\, but it is narrow and has limited space to pull off. Nonetheless we should be able to walk a good bit of this lovely secluded and little used road. We will finish this section of the trip near the “closed” Boone County Cliffs Preserve. \nTo end the trip Ryan may drive a mile or so further out KY 18 to Belleview’s The Conservancy Park\, a mix of forty-five acres of prairie\, woodland\, lake and hillsides on a reclaimed gravel pit. Yellow-breasted Chats\, Orchard Orioles and abundant butterflies can be found here. Blue Grosbeaks can also be found in several places in the area. \nThis trip will end around noon and will consist mostly of moderate walking along the trails at Middle Creek Park\, and a bit more along Middle Creek Road. Also note that there are no restrooms in any of these places\, but a port-o-let is usually available at Middle Creek Park. Comfortable shoes\, water\, sun screen and insect repellent will all make your trip more enjoyable. Contact Ryan if you have any questions. \nDirections to Middle Creek Park: \nFrom I-75: from I-75 take Kentucky 18\, exit # 18\, at Florence and go west. When you reach Burlington\, KY\, continue for 6.5 miles to the Middle Creek Park entrance\, which will be on your left (south side of KY 18). The entrance and parking lot is just a short distance past Middle Creek Rd.  \nDirections from the west: Take I-275 south and cross the Ohio River. After crossing the river take the first exit\, which is KY 8\, exit # 11. Turn right (west) onto KY 8\, which immediately becomes KY 20 after a short distance. Continue west and then south on KY 20 for about 12 miles. At the intersection with KY 18\, turn left or east onto KY 18 and go about 1 mile. The entrance to Middle Creek Park will be on your right (south side of KY 18). Middle Creek Rd. is just a short distance ahead. \nFor directions\, a map and information about Middle Creek Park and Dinsmore Woods Nature Preserve (Boone County KY Parks) go to the following webpages: \nhttps://www.boonecountyky.org/departments/parks/middle_creek_park.php \nhttps://www.boonecountyky.org/departments/parks/dinsmore_woods.php \nFor further info on the Nature Conservancy’s Boone County Cliffs go to the following webpage: \nhttps://www.boonecountyky.org/departments/parks/boone_cliffs.php \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Middle Creek Park \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/breeding-birds-in-riparian-mature-forests-at-middle-creek-park-with-ryan-jorgensen/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Park\, 5701 Burlington Pike\, Burlington\, KY\, 41005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Nature Walk - Botany\, Breeding Birds and Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 22\, 2025\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: In the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow \nLeader: Kathy McDonald\, mkathymcdonald@gmail.com \nJoin our trip leader Kathy McDonald for a pleasant early summer morning walk which will emphasize the overall nature of the Oxbow area primarily focusing on plants\, breeding birds and butterflies. Kathy\, a skilled naturalist with an interest in all aspects of nature\, is also a longtime Oxbow Inc. advocate who knows the Oxbow area very well. Kathy was a founder of the Midwest Native Plant Society and is a recent past president and current director of that organization. She has also served on the local Audubon Society and is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. \nDuring June birds are abundant and almost all of them are involved in nesting and breeding activities. You may be surprised that over a hundred species of birds regularly breed within the Oxbow area or in close proximity (Shawnee Lookout). On this trip we can expect to see or hear many species of birds including water birds\, raptors (including eagles)\, and a host of songbirds including warblers\, vireos\, orioles\, tanagers\, flycatchers\, grosbeaks and buntings and lots more. June is also the peak singing period and the morning chorus of bird songs will be quite vocal\, giving us a great chance to track them down and get a look. \nBecause of Kathy’s strong background in botany\, plants will also be prioritized\, identified\, and Kathy will point out native and invasive plants. She also has a great interest in butterflies and at this season we should see several species. Kathy’s plan is to take a leisurely walk in the Oxbow\, looking for birds\, butterflies and pointing out interesting plants. Later in the morning Kathy may decide to move to other areas of the Oxbow area depending on the time and reports closer to the date of the trip. \nMost of this trip will be on foot with some short drives from spot to spot. Walking will be easy to moderate and at a naturalists pace. The trip will end around noon. Remember that June can be hot by mid-morning. You may want to wear a hat and bring water\, sun screen and insect repellent. Binoculars are necessary for seeing small birds. There are no restrooms in the Oxbow but they are available nearby. If you have any questions\, feel free to contact Kathy.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/summer-nature-walk-botany-breeding-birds-and-butterflies/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:June 22\, 2025 Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk With Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, June 22\, 2025 \nMeet: At 10:00 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 our monthly field trips here will be general nature walks that will focus on botany and birds and all other aspects of nature we come across.  \nOver 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 and also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. \nDenis’s usual plan is to take us on a long but leisurely morning walk through the cemetery observing plants\, birds and other wildlife. Each season offers its own diversity of migrant\, summer and winter resident species of birds and plants in varying stages of their annual cycle. Denis will point out native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, shrubs and trees. Birds are usually abundant at Spring Grove and will also be pointed out.  \nOther than a short drive from 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 or snow in winter. We suggest wearing comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. 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
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/june-22-2025-spring-grove-cemetery-nature-walk-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:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T210000
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SUMMARY:Lighting up the Shadows: The Secret Lives of Fireflies\, Lightning Bugs\, and Glow-worms
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, June 26\nTime: 7:00 pm\nLocation: Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods\nSpeaker: Matthew Speight\n\nAs children\, we loved to catch fireflies (a.k.a. lightning bugs) on warm\, summer nights\, but few of us realized the secrets these insects were hiding. During our talk\, you’ll discover the hidden world of fireflies and learn about their biology\, behaviors\, lifestyles\, and survival mechanisms. You’ll learn how to identify local species\, why many fireflies are threatened today\, and what you can do to advance firefly conservation. Following the talk\, we’ll walk the grounds to observe and identify fireflies.\n  \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Sharon Centre
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/lighting-up-the-shadows-the-secret-lives-of-fireflies-lightning-bugs-glow-worms/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000
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SUMMARY:Natural Gardening for Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint program with the Cincinnati Chapter of Wild Ones  and Midwest Native Plant Society\, Inc.  The program will be held at Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati\, 2715 Reading Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206\, from 9:30 to 12:30 on June 28. We have two excellent speakers planned\, an opportunity to network with other native plant enthusiasts. The event is free\, but space is limited\, so pre-registration is required.  Register here: https://midwestnativeplantsociety.regfox.com/natural-gardening-for-landscapes. After the talks\, you are welcome to stroll the grounds to see some inspiring landscaping\, the new native plant greenhouse\, and more. Feel free to bring your lunch to eat on the grounds after the program. \nDemystifying the Matrix Planting Style\, Jennifer Smith \nFamous designers such as Piet Oudolf\, Dan Pearson\, and Adam Woodruff are known for their lush gardens that hold their beauty year-round. They have also brought the Matrix planting style to the front pages of garden magazines and books. But what is Matrix planting\, and what can we learn from these designers and their way to plan a garden? Join us as we discuss employing the Matrix planting style when planting for pollinators. This talk is for all levels. \nJennifer Smith is an award-winning pollinator garden designer and educator at Wimberg Landscaping. She has been planting with nature for more than 20 years\, she designed and maintains the Wimberg Landscaping pollinator garden at Ault Park\, the new pollinator garden at the Wasson Way bike trail\, as well as the gardens surrounding Wimberg’s office. She was a volunteer gardener with Ault Park for nearly 10 years\, and was the coordinator of the Adopt-a-Plot program at Ault Park for several years. She is a garden writer\, photographer\, and speaker and former garden blogger for Horticulture Magazine. \nPlanting Native in a World of HOAs & Weed Ordinances\, Sam Settlemeyre \nGardening with native plants is an incredibly rewarding experience\, however the experience can quickly sour if you receive a citation for your natural garden. Weed ordinances\, HOA rules\, and societal norms encourage mowed manicured lawns restricted by height and general appearance. Requiring uniformity makes it easy to enforce these rules\, but completely ignores the needs of other organisms that are trying to survive in our suburban landscapes. In this class we will take a closer look at local weed ordinances and HOA rules that make planting native difficult. We will explore how one can plant native without getting cited and what you should do in the case that you do receive a citation for your natural garden. Finally\, we will look at some local efforts to change these laws and learn about how you can get involved. \nSam is the Conservation Program Manager at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati where he works to support healthy green spaces and restore urban habitats. Through his work he provides education and resources to homeowners\, partner organizations and volunteers working in public spaces. Outside of work\, Sam serves as a board member for Northside Greenspace. Like many native plant geeks\, his love for the outdoors led him to develop a passion for this work and drives him to introduce others to the wonders of the natural world.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/natural-gardening-for-landscapes/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T080000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 29\, 2025 Otto Armleder Memorial Park With Lisa Conner
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Summer Bird Walk \nLocation: Otto Armleder Memorial Park \nDate: Sunday\, June 29\, 2025 \nMeet: At 8:00 AM at the Main Pavilion Parking Lot at Armleder Park (See directions below) \nLeader: Lisa Conner\, (765) 337-4669\, lmconner14@gmail.com  \nArmleder Park in jointly managed by the Hamilton County Great Parks and the Cincinnati City Parks. This 305 acre park has developed an excellent birding reputation\, mostly due to its unique habitats. The park lies in a flood plain along the west bank of the Little Miami River\, about a mile north of its confluence with the Ohio River. The park is prone to flooding\, which can be good for water birds but difficult to access at those times. The park also has a sizeable amount of open space\, including grassland and weedy fields\, an uncommon habitat in the Greater Cincinnati area. This in turn attracts many open country and grassland species. The wooded riparian corridor and sandbars along the Little Miami are very attractive to a number of birds. Brushy woodland edges\, athletic fields and abandoned gravel pits\, at least one which is permanently filled with water\, round out the habitats. All of this attracts a great diversity of species throughout the various seasons. Many trails meander through the park. \n Our trip leader\, Lisa Conner\, is a skilled birder and naturalist and is also a current and valued board member of our Audubon Society. Lisa’s plan is to walk the trails through the diverse habitats this Park has to offer. We expect to find a diversity of breeding and summering birds. Breeding birds should be abundant and still singing on this date. While birds will be our main focus\, Lisa will not ignore other aspects of nature we find along the way. So come on out with us and join Lisa for what should be a pleasant morning walk in an interesting and unique park. \nIf time permits\, Lisa may take a side trip to the nearby Bortz Nature Preserve. This 119 acre Cardinal Land Trust property lies at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Miami Rivers. Bald Eagles have nested here for the past few years. \nVirtually all of this trip will be on foot\, but walking will be easy to moderate and at a birders pace. As always\, be prepared for muddy spots\, especially if conditions have been wet. Expect warm to hot summer temperatures and dress accordingly. Bringing water\, a hat\, insect repellent and sunscreen may make your walk more enjoyable. It should go without saying that binoculars are necessary for seeing birds well. Restrooms are available at Armleder. This field trip will end sometime around noon. \nIf you have any questions about this trip feel free to contact Lisa at her contacts listed above. \nDirections: \nOtto Armleder Park is located at 5057 Wooster Pike\, Cincinnati\, OH 45226. It is located directly north of Lunken Airport and Beechmont Avenue\, but can only be accessed from Wooster Pike. You can access Wooster Pike and Armleder Park from Columbia Parkway (US 50)\, and Red Bank Road from the north or Beechmont Avenue (Rt. 125) or Wilmer Avenue from the south. From Wooster Pike\, turn into Otto Armleder Park and follow the Park road straight to the stop sign at the T intersection. Then go straight ahead\, into the main Pavilion Parking lot where we will meet. \nOtto Armleder Website (Includes Google Directions & Park Map) \nhttps://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/otto-armleder-memorial-park/ \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/otto-armleder-memorial-park/otto-armleder-memorial-park-trails \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/sunday-june-29-2025-otto-armleder-memorial-park-with-lisa-conner/
LOCATION:Otto Armleder Memorial Park\, 5057 Wooster Pike\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45227\, United States
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SUMMARY:ASO Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks.
DESCRIPTION:Date: \nDate: Sunday\, June 29 \nTime: 2:30 pm \nLocation: Burnet Woods \nLeader: Denis Conover \nOur ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe second monthly walk. Which will focus on plants\, will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: Denis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000
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SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. July 6\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe first monthly walk\, which will focus on birds\, will always be conducted on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 9:00 am and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member and VP Brian Keane: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@miamioh.edu
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-july-6-2025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
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SUMMARY:DEFENSELESS: The Silent Disappearance of Butterflies in a Human-Centric World With Dr. Glenn Crisler II
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods \nSpeaker: Dr. Glenn Crisler II \nButterflies\, once abundant and celebrated\, are now in alarming decline. In this talk\, we will explore the intricate relationship between butterflies and their native habitats\, examining how shifts in the landscape and ecology have left these delicate creatures increasingly vulnerable. Through captivating imagery of habitats and host plants—featuring rare and endangered species found in the Eastern USA—we will dive into the main threats driving their decline\, including- but not limited to- habitat loss\, climate change\, and pesticide use. Drawing on concrete examples\, we will shed light on how these environmental changes are impacting butterfly populations. The presentation will also offer insights into how we can make a difference\, with a brief discussion on butterfly gardening and practical tips for attracting local species to your yard. \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Sharon Centre \nIf you can’t make the meeting on July 17\, 2025 at 7:00 pm it will be available live at that time via Zoom at this link: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/97182314212?pwd=oimDhWbYyIbQeaynfMyVDOTs0CisNA.1 \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/defenseless-the-silent-disappearance-of-butterflies-in-a-human-centric-world-with-dr-glenn-crisler-ii/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
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SUMMARY:2025 North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Clermont County Butterfly Count  July 19\, 2025 Saturday 9:00am-4pm
DESCRIPTION:Here is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to citizen science by joining the Clermont County Butterfly Count of 2025. Butterfly identification expertise is not required (although greatly appreciated). We need eyeballs in the field!  There will be team leaders to help you with identification.\n\nWe will meet at the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center at East Fork State Park/Wildlife Area at 9am. to divide into teams to search for all butterflies within a 15 mile diameter circle. This area includes all of East Fork State Park/Wildlife Area\, the Cincinnati Nature Center Rowe Woods\, in addition to Shor\, Sycamore and Pattison Parks.\n\nFor those of you new to this event\, the count is sponsored by NABA\, an organization that promotes conservation and enjoyment of butterflies. Butterfly counts similar to Christmas Bird Counts are held throughout the United States\, Canada and Mexico. A $3\,00 fee is collected by NABA to defray costs associated with the count program\n\nPlease email Tammie Stanley at mockingbirdhillflowers@gmail.com for more information about registration and the tally after the event.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/2025-north-american-butterfly-association-naba-clermont-county-butterfly-count-july-19-2025-saturday-900am-4pm/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk. July 20\, 2025 With Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, July 20\, 2025 \nMeet: At 10:00 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 our monthly field trips here will be general nature walks that will focus on botany and birds and all other aspects of nature we come across.  \nOver 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 and also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. \nDenis’s usual plan is to take us on a long but leisurely late morning walk through the cemetery observing plants\, birds and other wildlife. Each season offers its own diversity of migrant\, summer and winter resident species of birds and plants in varying stages of their annual cycle. Denis will point out native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, shrubs and trees. Birds are usually abundant at Spring Grove and will also be pointed out.  \nOther than a short drive from 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 or snow in winter. We suggest wearing comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. 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) \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/monthly-spring-grove-cemetery-nature-walk-july-20-2025-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:20250722T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250701T015133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T135232Z
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SUMMARY:Stiltgrass Removal for Running Buffalo Clover at Warder-Perkins 7-22-25 @ 10:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Ohio (Cincinnati) owns a 25 acre preserve off Bridgetown Road near Cleves\, Ohio. The land once belonged to Dr. John Warder\, founder of the Cincinnati Park System. Ethel Perkins\, a board member of Audubon Society of Ohio (ASO) purchased the property and donated it to the chapter. \nThe property\, now called the Warder-Perkins Preserve\, hosts a rare stand of running buffalo clover\, a plant thought extinct until it was rediscovered in the 1980’s. The plant was put on endangered species list until 2021\, by which time discoveries of other plots had improved the plant’s standing. \nHowever\, the species remains threatened by continued habitat destruction and competition with non-native invasive plants. \nOn July 22 Warder-Perkins’ stand of running buffalo clover is scheduled for invasive plant control\, especially for Asian stiltgrass. Like the clover\, stiltgrass grows in shaded forest openings\, where its uncontrolled spread is chocking out native species. \nThe stiltgrass removal day is spearheaded by the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves\, which serves as a custodian of the Warder-Perkins Preserve. ASO is looking for volunteers to help with the project. \nVolunteers will find that Warder-Perkins has a wonderful stand of mature oaks\, but the terrain is steep\, and the running buffalo clover is hundreds of yards from the parking lot. Stiltgrass removal will not involve heavy labor\, but likely will be hot and sweaty. \nWarder-Perkins Preserve lies behind the Crossroads West Side Church at 8575 Bridgetown Rd.\, Cleves\, OH 45002. Meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday\, July 22 the southwest corner of the main parking lot\, which is to the right of the church. Volunteers should plan to work until 3 or 4 p.m. Bring drinking water and work gloves. \nPlease contact Steve Maslowski at sbmaslowski@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Thank you!
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/stiltgrass-removal-for-running-buffalo-clover-at-warder-perkins-7-22-25/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250718T020243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T020243Z
UID:7787-1753556400-1753563600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Miami Whitewater Forest\, Shaker Trace. July 26\, 2025 With Tom Borgman
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Prairie & Wetland Plants in Bloom  \n Location: Miami Whitewater Forest\, Shaker Trace \nDate: *Saturday\, July 26\, 2025 \nMeet: At *7:00 P.M. in the Baughman Road Parking Lot. See directions below. \nTrip Leader: Tom Borgman\, (513) 473-7696\, treeborg2@gmail.com \n*Note that this is a Saturday evening walk. \nThe focus of this trip will be on the prairie & wetland plant communities at the Shaker Trace. Note the evening start time which should help us beat the heat a bit. Many of the prairie wildflowers will be in bloom\, blanketing the grassland in spectacular color. In 1992\, Great Parks of Hamilton County began a native prairie and wetland restoration project of several hundred acres at Miami Whitewater Forest. The project has been a great success and today over 500 acres of a native grassland and wetland community is preserved. Often referred to as the Miami Whitewater wetlands\, the entire complex is officially named Shaker Trace and represents the largest wetland/grassland complex in Hamilton County. Late summer is a great time to see these prairie plants in bloom in a stunning array of colors. \nIdentifying all of these plants can be a challenge. But our trip leader\, Tom Borgman\, is more than qualified in that regard. Tom is retired from the Hamilton County Park District where he worked for many years as a naturalist. Many of those years were spent working on the Shaker Trace project. Tom is a skilled botanist and overall naturalist and is a past board member of our Audubon Society Chapter. Tom’s wife\, Penny Borgman\, also retired from years of service with the HCPD is our ASO past President and current board member.  \nTom plans to take a leisurely evening walk exploring the Shaker Trace complex with lots of stops to look at and identify plants\, especially the prairie blooms. This is also a great time of year for butterflies. Breeding birds will still be around as well as a few early migrants. The south bound fall migration of wading birds and shorebird will also have begun by this date and Sedge Wrens are a distinct possibility. Tom will point out all of these and any other wildlife we encounter.  \nThis trip will end around dusk. This walk will cover about 2 miles\, but the walking will be slow and level. Some places are likely to be damp as we will at times walk along a marsh so wear appropriate footwear. We can expect late July to be hot\, so to make your trip more comfortable we suggest bringing water\, sun screen\, insect repellant and wearing a hat. Bring your binoculars if you have any. \nAlso bring any questions you have about natural areas management and come prepared to enjoy an evening with friends among the grasses and flowering plants of these extensive prairie and wetland habitats. Restrooms are available in other areas of the park but there are none at Shaker Trace. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required ($5 daily\, $10 annual resident and $8 daily and $16 annual non-resident). Feel free to contact Tom if you have any questions. \nDirections: Take I-74 west to the Dry Fork Road exit # 3. Turn right onto Dry Fork Road (north) and go 2.2 miles to New Haven Road. Bear right (east) onto New Haven Road and go .8 mile to Oxford Road. Turn left onto Oxford Road and then immediately left again onto Baughman Road. Go .7 mile and look for the gravel parking lot on the right side (north) of the road just after passing the Bike/Hike Trail crosswalk. \nFor a Park map and other information visit the Miami Whitewater Forest website at: \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest \n  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/miami-whitewater-forest-shaker-trace-july-26-2025-with-tom-borgman/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250701T014638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T014638Z
UID:7765-1753626600-1753635600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. July 27\,2025
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe second monthly walk. Which will focus on plants\, will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: Denis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-july-272025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250731T002826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T003816Z
UID:7789-1754211600-1754220600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. August 3\, 2025 at 9:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe first monthly walk\, which will focus on birds\, will always be conducted on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 9:00 am and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member and VP Brian Keane: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@miamioh.edu
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-august-3-2025-at-900-am/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250816T152410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T152410Z
UID:7795-1756029600-1756036800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum With Denis Conover. Sunday\, August 24\, 2025 @ 10:00 A.M.
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, August 24\, 2025 \nMeet: At 10:00 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 our monthly field trips here will be general nature walks that will focus on botany and birds and all other aspects of nature we come across.  \nOver 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 and also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. \nDenis’s usual plan is to take us on a long but leisurely late morning walk through the cemetery observing plants\, birds and other wildlife. Each season offers its own diversity of migrant\, summer and winter resident species of birds and plants in varying stages of their annual cycle. Denis will point out native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, shrubs and trees. Birds are usually abundant at Spring Grove and will also be pointed out.  \nOther than a short drive from 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. In August we suggest wearing comfortable footwear and a hat\, insect repellent and sunscreen\, and plenty of water. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. 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 \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger) \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Spring Grove Cemetery
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum-with-denis-conover-sunday-august-24-2025-1000-a-m/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250816T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T153515Z
UID:7799-1756627200-1756659600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:No Meeting In August
DESCRIPTION:As we normally do every year\, we are taking a break in August and our next meeting will be in September.  Details about the next meeting will be published in September.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/no-meeting-in-august/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250731T003731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T003731Z
UID:7793-1756650600-1756657800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. August 31\, 2025 at 2:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe second monthly walk. Which will focus on plants\, will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: Denis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-august-31-2025-at-230-pm/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250826T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T194351Z
UID:7802-1756713600-1756731600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day Birding. Shawnee Lookout Park and Lost Bridge With Ryan Jorgensen
DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration; Warblers & Shorebirds \nLocation: Shawnee Lookout Park and Lost Bridge \nMonday\, September 1st\, 2025 (Labor Day) @ 8:00 am \nMeet: At the Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot. The upper parking lot is located directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. (See directions below) \nLeader: Ryan Jorgensen\, (630) 333-2631\, jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \n An excellent argument can be made that\, after May\, September is the next best birding month in our region\, at least in terms of the greatest number of species one could find in a given month. September represents the peak of fall migration for both song birds (especially warblers) and shorebirds. Numbers of other species such as early waterfowl\, long-legged waders\, tern’s\, raptors and others also migrate south during this month. Fall migration will be revving up on this date and finding a diversity of species will be the primary focus on this field trip. \nOur trip leader Ryan Jorgensen is a skilled birder and naturalist and an expert level herpetologist. Ryan is also a current ASO board member. Since our primary focus of this field trip is the fall migration of warblers and other songbirds\, Ryan will spend most of the morning at Shawnee Lookout. Shawnee Lookout is a great birding location and songbirds\, both resident and migrants are abundant here. Towards the end of the morning Ryan will lead us over to Lost Bridge\, which spans the Great Miami River. There should be a lot of exposed sandbars at this location which can attract a host of water birds\, including shorebirds. This is also the premier spot in Hamilton County to see Bald Eagles. Ryan found a large number of soft-shelled turtles at Lost Bridge recently and we may see a few of them. The nearby gravel pits may also hold some of these same species. If time permits Ryan might take a look at the Oxbow\, another great nearby birding location. \nThe diverse habitats of these excellent birding sites at this time of the year should yield a great diversity of species. Warblers and many other song birds should be abundant. Shorebirds\, herons & egrets\, terns\, and other water birds could be seen in nearby locations. Hawks\, including Osprey & Bald Eagles\, are all likely to be found during this morning trip.  \nThe plan is to bird until a little after noon. There will be quite a bit of walking on this trip\, but most of it will be generally easy and at a comfortable birding pace. Binoculars are necessary if you expect to see birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required at all Hamilton County Parks. Daily Motor Vehicle Permits can be purchased for $5 for Hamilton County residents and $8 for non-residents at park entrance booths ($10 & $16 annual). Please feel free to contact Ryan if you have any questions.  \nDirections to Shawnee Lookout Park: We will meet at the Shawnee Lookout boat ramps upper parking lot at 8:00 a.m. The upper parking lot is located directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. Shawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd. North Bend\, Ohio. Take I-275 to the Kilby Road Exit # 21. Turn south on Kilby Road and go about 1 mile to the stop light at U.S. 50. Turn right onto US 50 and go about 2 miles to the stop light at Lawrenceburg Road and turn left. Follow Lawrenceburg Road to the stop sign at the end of the Great Miami Bridge (Lost Bridge)\, turn right and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance which is on the left. The upper boat ramp parking lot where we will meet is on the right\, directly across from the Park entrance.  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger) \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/labor-day-birding-shawnee-lookout-park-and-lost-bridge-with-ryan-jorgensen/
LOCATION:Shawnee Lookout\, 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd\, North Bend\, OH\, 45052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250905T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T154903Z
UID:7809-1757235600-1757242800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. Sunday September 7\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe first monthly walk\, which will focus on birds\, will always be conducted on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 9:00 am and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member and VP Brian Keane: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@miamioh.edu
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-sunday-september-7-2025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250908T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T212222Z
UID:7813-1757750400-1757764800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:East Fork State Park Saturday\, September 13\, 2025 with Bill Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Early Fall Migration \nLocation: East Fork State Park \nDate: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025 \nMeet: 8:00 A.M. at the South Swimming Beach Parking Lot (see the directions below) \nLeader: Bill Stanley\, (513) 324-2796\, tyrannus58@gmail.com \nCome out and join us for what should be a great day of birding. The focus of the trip will be early fall migrants. The migration patterns of many types of birds overlaps around this date. Many neo-tropical song birds (including many warblers) should be found. Water birds of several families should also be seen. Harsha Lake and its shorelines attract shorebirds\, long-legged waders\, terns\, gulls\, grebes and ducks all of which can be expected around this date. Hawks\, Osprey & Bald Eagles are also likely to be seen and Broad-winged Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk migration is just beginning around now. Also consider that East Fork has a well-deserved reputation for attracting rare species. For instance American Avocets have recently been seen at South Beach and a Neo-tropical Cormorant seems to have been present all summer and continues to be seen. \nOur trip leader\, Bill Stanley\, is a skilled and expert birder and an experienced naturalist. Bill is a long time ASO advocate and current board member. Many of you know Bill as he has led many field trips for ASO and several other local conservation organizations over the years. While East Fork State Park is a well-known birding destination in the Greater Cincinnati area\, few people know the area as well as Bill does. East Fork happens to be Bill’s “local patch” as he virtually lives right next door to this large 4\,870 acre State Park which is located in Clermont County\, Ohio. \nBill plans to begin our trip at the south beach which is probably the best spot to find a diversity of water birds. From there\, Bill will move to several other spots and habitats around the park. Bill is a well-rounded naturalist who\, aside from birds\, has a great interest in all aspects of nature and he will gladly share his knowledge on these topics. While we will drive to several spots around the park\, we will mostly be on foot. But the walking will be moderate and at a leisurely pace over mostly level trails and roadsides. Bill will probably stay at it until birding begins to tail off around noon. So come out and see a diversity of birds on what should be a beautiful early fall morning. Restrooms are available in the park. If you have any questions feel free to contact Bill. \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 right side of the beach parking lot (when facing the lake); although 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. \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: East Fork State Park South Beach \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 \nhttps://stateparks.com/east_fork_state_park_in_ohio.html \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/east-fork-state-park-saturday-september-13-2025-with-bill-stanley/
LOCATION:East Fork State Park\, Park Rd 2\, Bethel\, OH\, 45106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250913T010727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T010727Z
UID:7816-1758222000-1758229200@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Odonata - The World of Dragon and Damselflies\, Near and Far
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025 \nTime: 7 pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre and Zoom \nSpeaker: Brian Wulker \nHave you ever been out birding and come across a flash of crimson or emerald across the sky\, only to find out it is no bird at all\, but a brilliantly colored dragonfly? Despite sharing the skies with our feathered friends\, dragon and damselflies have wildly different live cycles and behaviors than what we see in birds. To learn more about these aerial\, predatory insects\, please join us in learning from local dragonfly expert (and birder) Brian Wulker on Thursday\, September 18th at 7pm at the Sharon Centre. Brian will cover the life history\, behavior\, taxonomy\, and habitats of dragonflies broadly\, as well as focus on local species and places you can go to see them yourself! \nThe Meeting Place can be found here: Sharon Centre \nThis meeting is in person at Sharon Centre and on zoom as well. \nHere is the zoom invite for those who want to attend from home: \nPlease wait until 6:50 before clicking the link.  You will be admitted when the program is ready to begin. \nhttps://zoom.us/j/97031147863?pwd=xu0JYu8FXOLpvrxwLqMEkevHwOQZIK.1
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/odonata-the-world-of-dragon-and-damselflies-near-and-far/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250916T021609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T021609Z
UID:7821-1758439800-1758456000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Migration At Mt Airy Forest With Jack Stenger
DESCRIPTION:Fall Songbird Migration \nLocation: Mt. Airy Forest \nDate: Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 \nMeet: At 7:30 A.M. At Mt. Airy Forest in the parking lot at Everybody’s Tree House on Trail Ridge Road (see directions below). \nLeader: Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389 jack@cardinallandconservancy.org \nFall songbird migration will still be underway on this morning walk and both\, residents and migrant songbirds should abound. Our trip leader will be Jack Stenger. Jack is an expert birder\, a skilled naturalist and a long time ASO advocate. He is also the Director of Conservation for the Cardinal Land Conservancy. His field skills\, particularly his recognition of bird calls and songs\, are off the charts. With Jack’s help we expect to find many species of warblers as well as many other songbirds including flycatchers\, vireos\, swallows\, thrushes\, tanagers\, sparrows\, grosbeaks\, and buntings 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.  \nJacks 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 in the park. If you expect to see birds binoculars are necessary. Water and comfortable shoes will make your walk more enjoyable. The trip will break up around noon. If you have any questions feel free to contact Jack. \nDirections: Mt. Airy Forest is located at 5083 Colerain Avenue. To get to our meeting spot from the Mt. Airy Forest Colerain entrance\, turn into the park onto Blue Spruce Road and immediately turn left onto Trail Ridge Road. Drive 4 tenths of a mile on Trail Ridge Road to the parking lot for the Everybody’s Tree House. \nVisit the Mt. Airy Forest website for further information. \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/songbird-migration-at-mt-airy-forest-with-jack-stenger/
LOCATION:Mt. Airy Forest\, 5083 Colerain Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45223\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250916T021944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T021944Z
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SUMMARY:Warblers & Shorebirds At Shawnee Lookout & Lost Bridge With Dave Helm
DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration; Warblers & Shorebirds \nLocation: Shawnee Lookout & Lost Bridge  \nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025\, 8:00 A.M. \nMeet: At the Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot. The upper parking lot is located directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. (See directions below) \nLeader: Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com  \nCome out and join us for what should be a great day of birding. The focus of the trip will be fall migrants. The migration patterns of many types of birds overlaps around this date. Neo-tropical song birds (including many warblers) should be found even though this date is a bit past peak for them. Water birds of several families should also be seen. The Great Miami River and Oxbow area attract shorebirds\, long-legged waders\, terns\, gulls\, grebes and ducks and all can be expected around this date. Hawks\, osprey & Bald Eagles are also likely to be seen and Broad-winged Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk migration is near peak on this date. A rare species is always possible.  \nOur trip leader\, Dave Helm\, is an expert skilled veteran birder\, naturalist\, long-time ASO advocate and current board member. Dave has always been a regular visitor to Shawnee Lookout and the Oxbow and knows the area extremely well. Dave’s experience will certainly come in handy as birds should be abundant on this date. \nSince our primary focus of this field trip is the fall migration of warblers and other songbirds\, Dave will spend most of the morning at Shawnee Lookout and then some time at Lost Bridge Depending on time and current birding reports\, Dave may lead us over to the Oxbow to look for migrating shorebirds and other water birds there. \nThe plan is to bird until around noon. There will be quite a bit of walking on this trip\, but most of it will be generally easy and at a comfortable birding pace. Binoculars are necessary if you expect to see birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required at all Hamilton County Parks. Daily Motor Vehicle Permits can be purchased for $5 for Hamilton County residents and $8 for non-residents at park entrance booths ($10 & $16 annual). Please feel free to contact Dave if you have any questions.  \nDirections to Shawnee Lookout Park: We will meet at the Shawnee Lookout boat ramps upper parking lot at 8:00 a.m. The upper parking lot is located directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. Shawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd. North Bend\, Ohio. Take I-275 to the Kilby Road Exit # 21. Turn south on Kilby Road and go about 1 mile to the stop light at U.S. 50. Turn right onto US 50 and go about 2 miles to the stop light at Lawrenceburg Road and turn left. Follow Lawrenceburg Road to the stop sign at the end of the Great Miami Bridge (Lost Bridge)\, turn right and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance which is on the left. The upper boat ramp parking lot where we will meet is on the right\, directly across from the Park entrance.  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/warblers-shorebirds-at-shawnee-lookout-lost-bridge-with-dave-helm/
LOCATION:Shawnee Lookout\, 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd\, North Bend\, OH\, 45052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250905T155144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T155144Z
UID:7811-1759069800-1759077000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. September 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe second monthly walk. Which will focus on plants\, will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: Denis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-september-28-2025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20251001T112317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T112317Z
UID:7834-1759654800-1759665600@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. October 5\, 2025 at 9:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Our ASO chapter is pleased to announce that we are adding two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods each and every month. These trips will be conducted every month of the year and will always be scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks but the first monthly trip will focus on birds and the second monthly trip will focus on plants. \nThe first monthly walk\, which will focus on birds\, will always be conducted on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 9:00 am and will meet at the Trailside Nature Center in the Park. This walk will be led by ASO board member and VP Brian Keane: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@miamioh.edu
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-society-of-ohio-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-october-5-2025-at-900-am/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250930T000245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T154725Z
UID:7832-1760173200-1760184000@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Oxbow Fall Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Will have a light breakfast too. With donuts!  \nOxbow Fall Bird Survey with ILPA and IAS — Saturday\, October 11th\, 2025\, 9:00 A.M. \nMeet in the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow \nCo-Leader: Kathy McDonald\, 513-748-0281\, mkathymcdonald@gmail.com \nCo-Leader: Ned Keller\, 513-349-3369\, nedkeller49@gmail.com \nThe Indiana Land Preservation Alliance (ILPA) in conjunction with the Indiana Audubon Society (IAS) has invited Oxbow Inc.\, for the fourth consecutive year\, to participate in their Indiana statewide October Big Day. Many Indiana land trusts will be participating in this statewide bird survey and we look forward to participating every year. While we will be counting species and numbers of birds in the Oxbow area\, this walk will be conducted as a “normal” monthly Oxbow field trip. We can help trip leaders\, Kathy and Ned\, keep track of all the species and numbers of individuals found on our walk\, which Ned will submit to ILPA through eBird. \nOur field trip leaders Kathy McDonald and Ned Keller are both well known birders\, naturalists and conservationists in our area and are long time Oxbow Inc. advocates. Kathy\, one of the founders of the Midwest Native Plant Society 17 years ago\, is a recent past president and current director of that organization. She has also served on the local Audubon Society and is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. Ned Keller\, a long-time Cincinnati Audubon Society board member is an expert birder and skilled naturalist and involved with many local and state conservation organizations over the years.  \nJoin Kathy and Ned for a fun and beautiful morning visit to the Oxbow. Most of this trip will be on foot with short drives from spot to spot. Walking will be easy to moderate at a naturalists pace. This morning field trip will end around noon. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. No restrooms are available in the Oxbow but are available nearby. Contact Kathy or Ned if you have any questions.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/oxbow-fall-bird-survey/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20251010T142446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142446Z
UID:7843-1760263200-1760270400@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk With Denis Conover
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, October 12\, 2025 \nMeet: At 10:00 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 our monthly field trips here will be general nature walks that will focus on botany and birds and all other aspects of nature we come across.  \nOver 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 and also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. \nDenis’s usual plan is to take us on a long but leisurely late morning walk through the cemetery observing plants\, birds and other wildlife. Each season offers its own diversity of migrant\, summer and winter resident species of birds and plants in varying stages of their annual cycle. Denis will point out native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, shrubs and trees. Birds are usually abundant at Spring Grove and will also be pointed out.  \nOther than a short drive from 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. In August we suggest wearing comfortable footwear and a hat\, insect repellent and sunscreen\, and plenty of water. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. 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/monthly-spring-grove-cemetery-nature-walk-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:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20251007T175654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175654Z
UID:7838-1760641200-1760648400@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds With Sophie A. H. Osborn
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 \nTime: 7 pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre and Zoom \nSpeaker: Sophie A. H. Osborn \nBirds are visible\, vocal sentinels that alert us to environmental harms through their declining numbers or their failure to thrive. In her book Feather Trails—A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds\, Sophie Osborn shares her personal experiences reintroducing endangered Peregrine Falcons\, Hawaiian Crows\, and California Condors to the wild. While immersing readers in the triumphs and tribulations of being a wildlife biologist\, Sophie explores the threats that imperiled these birds\, and reveals that what harmed them threatens us\, too. She will discuss what led to the endangerment of these three captivating species\, recount the efforts of biologists to recover their populations\, and read a few excerpts from her book that describe what it was like to work with these magnificent birds. \nSophie A. H. Osborn is an award-winning environmental writer and wildlife biologist whose work has included the study and conservation of more than a dozen bird species in the Americas. She contributed to reintroduction efforts for several endangered birds and served as the field manager for the California Condor Recovery Program in Arizona for four years. Her first book\, Condors in Canyon Country\, won the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award for Nature and the Environment. Reviewers for the American Birding Association (ABA) chose her second book\, Feather Trails\, as their favorite bird book of 2024. Sophie has written articles for BirdWatching\, Wyoming Wildlife\, and Sojourns magazines. Her writings are also available on her website (https://www.wordsforbirds.net/) and her “Words for Birds” Substack blog. \n  \nThis Meeting is in person and Zoom. The Sophie is not local so she will present via Zoom which we can watch together on the big screen at Sharon Centre or you can watch from home. \nHere is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92439072826?pwd=SQxNEaqfy2NghfzrbNqlRs46XVuBlE.1       Participants will be admitted to the program starting around 6:50 pm \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/a-journey-of-discovery-among-endangered-birds-with-sophie-a-h-osborn/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T171547
CREATED:20250925T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T171915Z
UID:7828-1760860800-1760878800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:2025 Audubon Society of Ohio Bird Course
DESCRIPTION:2025 ASO Bird Course \nThree Sunday Mornings\, 19th\, 26th & November 2nd\, 2025 \nHone your birding and identification skills by registering for the 36th annual Audubon Birding Course. Our local Cincinnati Audubon Society Chapter (ASO) has been sponsoring this class since 1987. The three-week course will be held on three consecutive Sunday mornings. This year’s dates are; October 19th\, October 26th and November 2nd. Father-son team Jay Stenger and Jack Stenger will again be this year’s instructors. Both Jay and Jack are well known and exceptionally knowledgeable birders. Jay has been an instructor for this course since its inception in 1987 and Jack for over 18 years. The course will be held at the Fernald Preserve Visitor Center. Fernald Preserve is located in northwestern Hamilton County. The entrance is located at 7400 Wiley Road\, about ¼ of a mile west of State Route 128. Follow the entrance road to the Visitor Center. You can visit the Fernald Preserve website for further information at https://www.energy.gov/lm/fernald-preserve-ohio-site \nEach class will begin at 8 AM with a casual class-room session that includes a continental breakfast. The classroom sessions will be followed by a field trip on the Preserves grounds or to a nearby local hot spot\, usually wrapping up about 1 PM. The field trip locations will be determined by current birding conditions and the interests of the participants. \nThrough discussions\, visual and audio presentations and field observations\, the course will particularly focus on sharpening identification skills. But the course will offer much more than that. When\, where and how to find birds in our area is also prioritized. Other course topics will include migration\, bird abundance and distribution\, habitat\, conservation\, local hotspots\, birding equipment and resources. The setting is informal and questions are encouraged. Jay and Jack also infuse a lot of fun\, levity and enthusiasm throughout.  \nThis course is geared towards all birding levels. While mid-level birders may gain the most from this course\, most birders\, beginners and experienced alike\, will find that this course will help hone their ID skills and add to their knowledge of local birds. Over 700 area birders have taken this course over the years and have found it entertaining and informative. The course is open to everyone\, including older kids if accompanied by an adult. Binoculars are required and a field guide will be useful to refer to in class and in the field. If you do not have a pair of binoculars\, the ASO can lend you a pair during the course. \nCourse fees are $20 for ASO members and $35 for non-members which include a $15 annual membership in ASO. The course will be limited to a maximum of 30 participants. To register and pay online use the following link \nhttps://cincinnatiaudubon.regfox.com/audubon-bird-class-2025 \n \n \nRegistration is limited to 30 participants. If the event is full\, email Jay Stenger at jaystenger1@gmail.com to be placed on a waiting list. If you have any questions contact Jay.  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/2025-audubon-society-of-ohio-bird-course/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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