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SUMMARY:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks
DESCRIPTION:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks \n  \nOur ASO chapter has two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods. These trips are conducted every month of the year and are always scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks.  The first trip\, which focuses on birds\, will be the first Sunday of the month.  The second trip\, which focuses on plants\, will be on the last Sunday of the month. \nJune’s bird walk will be Sunday June 7\, 2026 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 \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-monthly-burnet-woods-nature-walks-2/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests\nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\nLocation: Boone County Cliffs Area & Middle Creek Park & Road\, Boone County\, Kentucky\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\, a 107 acre 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 are 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 Parula’s\, 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. He 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. There is a possibility that Ryan may get permission to visit this preserve. \nThe end of this trip may include a mile or so drive further out KY 18 to Belleview’s 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 to steep walking along the trails at Middle Creek Park and Boone County Cliffs. 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 sturdy 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: 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 are just a short distance past Middle Creek Rd. \nFrom 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\n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/breeding-birds-in-riparian-mature-forests-field-trip/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Park\, 5701 Burlington Pike\, Burlington\, KY\, 41005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000
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SUMMARY:ASO June Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Title: Surviving in a changing world: Lizards and Salamanders in Human-Altered Landscapes \nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm \nLocation: Location: Sharon Centre in Sharon Woods\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, OH 45241 and Zoom (see link below) \nSpeaker: Dr. Allison Rickfelder \nOrganizer: Ryan Jorgensen at jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \n  \nNatural habitats are increasingly modified by humans\, posing novel and unique challenges to native organisms while often facilitating the establishment of nonnative organisms. Through this presentation\, we will cover two case studies representing two sides of the same coin\, exploring how animals respond to human-induced environmental change. Our case studies will focus on the eastern hellbender\, a fully aquatic salamander experiencing drastic declines\, and common wall lizards\, a prolific invader of urban environments including Cincinnati\, OH. \n  \nThis meeting will also be available on Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/99798621609?pwd=zPX9QaNjlS2aARBa1wIlQZFXxJpRKF.1 \nMeeting ID: 997 9862 1609 \nPasscode: 834710 \n(Contributed by Ryan Jorgensen)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-june-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
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SUMMARY:Theme: Wetland Breeding Birds & Summer Residents - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Wetland Breeding Birds & Summer Residents\nDate & Time: Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, 8:00 AM\nLocation: Gilmore Ponds Preserve\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. This season has been wet so far so we can expect a diversity of species on this trip. \nAt one time Gilmore Ponds was privately owned. During the 1980’s the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, a citizen’s conservation group\, was formed 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 birder\, an all-around naturalist and a long-time Audubon Society advocate. Mike is also a past President and founder 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 Mike’s help we can expect to find a great diversity of species on our walk. Mike will also bring our attention to the diverse flora and other fauna of this wonderful wetland. \nOver the past few years Great Blue Heron\, Green Heron and Black-crowned Night-Heron colonies have been joined by nesting Great Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants. A Neotropic Cormorant (very rare) is present here and hangs around the cormorant colony\, but there has been no proof of nesting activity to date. 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 and are again present. \nMany marsh species which normally breed only in the northern half of the state\, have been recorded breeding here over the years during wet springs and summers. The wetlands may hold a few late migrant shorebirds as well as American Coots\, Common Gallinule\, Sora (rails)\, Least and American Bitterns\, Pied-billed Grebes\, Wood Ducks\, Hooded Mergansers and Blue-winged Teal. There are breeding records for all of these species from Gilmore Ponds. By this date spring migration will be over and the breeding season will be in full swing. Many songbirds also breed here in large numbers. Prothonotary Warblers and Willow Flycatchers are common. Bell’s Vireo\, a rare nester in Ohio\, is a regular summer nester. Red-headed Woodpeckers are summer residents as well. \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 walked at a leisurely birders pace. To make your walk more comfortable we recommend waterproof footwear\, wear a hat and to bring water and insect repellant. The only restrooms available at Gilmore Ponds are a couple of Porta Potties. This 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 a 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\n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/theme-wetland-breeding-birds-summer-residents-field-trip/
LOCATION:Gilmore Ponds\, 7950 N Gilmore Rd\, Hamilton\, Ohio\, 45015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk\nDate: Sunday\, June 28\, 2026\nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum\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 \n  \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. He 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. He 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\, 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. He 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 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. 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)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/monthly-spring-grove-cemetery-nature-walk-field-trip/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T163000
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SUMMARY:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks
DESCRIPTION:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks \n  \nOur ASO chapter has two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods. These trips are conducted every month of the year and are always scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks.  The first trip\, which focuses on birds\, will be the first Sunday of the month.  The second trip\, which focuses on plants\, will be on the last Sunday of the month. \nJune’s plant walk will be Sunday June 28\, 2026 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(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-monthly-burnet-woods-nature-walks-3/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T175105Z
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SUMMARY:ASO Night at the Florence Y'Alls - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Title: ASO Night at the Florence Y’Alls\nDate: Thursday\, July 9th\nTime: Game starts at 6:54pm\nLocation: 2026 Florence Y’alls Ballpark\, Florence\, KY\n\nCome join Cincinnati Audubon for a night at the ballpark! Now that we’ve hit the mid-summer doldrums for birding\, it’s a great time to get out for a summer night with your fellow birders and enjoy some baseball. We may even see Common Nighthawks flying over! Tickets are $13 and for every ticket sold\, $4 is donated to ASO.\n\nTickets for ASO can be purchased through the following link:\nhttps://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=26892&SponsorID=19439&EventID=356386\n\nAny questions regarding the game can be sent to Ryan Jorgensen at jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com.\nFlorence Y’Alls Ballpark is located here:  Ball Park
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-night-at-the-florence-yalls-field-trip/
LOCATION:Florence Y’alls Ballpark\, 2026 Florence Y'alls Ballpark\, Florence\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T215532Z
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SUMMARY:ASO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Buffalo Running Clover
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Running Clover\, a plant native to the Eastern US\, was once presumed extinct. Its primary habitat of trails heavily grazed by bison had vanished. \nIn the 1980’s the plant was rediscovered. Among today’s known patches is one at Audubon’s Warder Perkins preserve. Warder Perkins is a secluded haven known for its mature trees and vibrant spring wildflowers. The future of running buffalo clover there is uncertain\, in a large part due to an aggressive invasive plant called Japanese stiltgrass.  Audubon Society of Ohio\, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources\, plans a day of assault on the invader. We will pull out the stiltgrass.  Fortunately\, it is easy to pull\, but there is a lot of it.  No experience necessary. \nTime and Place: \nFriday\, July 10. Gather at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of Crossroads West\, 8575 Bridgetown Road\, Cleves\, OH 45002. \nDress for warm weather in the woods. Terrain is hilly. Bring water and a snack.  At 10:00 a.m. promptly volunteers will follow leaders to the preserve work area which is a short distance from the parking lot.  Please note there is no official entrance to the preserve. The operation will conclude by late afternoon. \nPeople interested in volunteering should contact Steve Maslowski at sbmaslowski@hotmail.com or 513-582-9500. \nThank you!
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-volunteers-needed-buffalo-running-clover/
LOCATION:Crossroads West\, 8575 Bridgetown Road\, Cleves\, Ohio\, 45002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260711T160031Z
CREATED:20260711T160031Z
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SUMMARY:ASO July Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Title: Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary: Honoring Life and Land Through Natural Burial \nSpeaker: Lindsay McCarty \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026 at 7:00pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre in Sharon Woods\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, OH 45241 and Zoom (see link below) \nOrganizer: Ryan Jorgensen at jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \n  \nDiscover the story behind Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary\, the first and only dedicated natural burial ground in the tri-state area. This presentation explores the sanctuary’s mission to protect the environment and provide a meaningful\, sustainable burial option to this region. Learn how natural burial creates a continuing legacy for our loved ones while restoring the natural landscape through reciprocity. \nThis meeting will also be available on Zoom at: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/99845595244?pwd=1WN75xxXaz9XtUwmIjES1bliTefYL8.1 \nMeeting ID: 998 4559 5244 \nPasscode: 788803 \n  \nMore information about Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary can be found at their website: https://www.heritageacresmemorial.org/ \n(Contributed by Ryan Jorgensen) \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-july-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T180459Z
CREATED:20260715T204428Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Clermont County Butterfly Count by the NABA Date Change Due To Weather  Sunday\, July 19
DESCRIPTION:2026 Clermont County Butterfly Count by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) \nDue to predicted thunderstorms tomorrow the count has been moved to  \nJuly 19\, 2026 Sunday 9:00am-4pm \n  \nHere is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to citizen science by joining the Clermont County Butterfly Count of 2026. 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. \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/2026-clermont-county-butterfly-count-by-the-naba/
LOCATION:East Fork State Park\, Park Rd 2\, Bethel\, OH\, 45106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Monthly Spring Grove Cemetery Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, July 19th\, 2026 \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 \n  \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. Our monthly field trips will be general nature walks that will focus on botany and birds and all other aspects of nature we come across. \n  \nDenis Conover will be our leader for all the monthly Spring Grove Cemetery field trips. He 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 and time with us. He 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. He is also a current board member of our local Audubon Society. He also has a great interest in birds and will focus on them as well. \n  \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. He 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. \n  \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 bringing water\, dressing for the seasonal weather and 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. \n  \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. \n  \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/#hrs \n  \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)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/monthly-spring-grove-cemetery-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194533Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie & Wetland Plants in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Prairie & Wetland Plants in Bloom \nLocation: Miami Whitewater Forest\, Shaker Trace \nDate: Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nMeet: At 9:00 A.M. in the Baughman Road Parking Lot. See directions below. \nTrip Leader: Tom Borgman\, (513) 473-7696\, treeborg2@gmail.com \n  \nThe focus of this trip will be on the prairie & wetland plant communities at the Shaker Trace. Many of the prairie wildflowers will be in bloom\, blanketing the grassland in spectacular color. In 1992\, the then 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. \n  \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 Great Parks of Hamilton County 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 great naturalist and is a past board member of our Audubon Society Chapter. Tom’s wife\, Penny Borgman\, also retired from years of service with Great Parks and is a current ASO board member. \n  \nTom plans to take a leisurely morning 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. Sedge Wrens are a distinct possibility. The south bound fall migration of wading birds and shorebirds will also have begun by this date and Tom will point out all of these and any other wildlife we encounter. \n  \nThis trip will end around noon. This walk will cover about 2 miles\, but the walking will be slow and level and some of it along the bike-hike trail. However\, as we walk along the marsh\, we may encounter high grass or damp spots\, 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 them. \n  \nAlso bring any questions you have about natural areas management and come prepared to enjoy a morning 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 Great Parks 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. \n  \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 parking lot on the right side (north) of the road just after passing the Bike/Hike Trail crosswalk. \n  \nFor a Park map and other information visit the Miami Whitewater Forest website at: \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/prairie-wetland-plants-in-bloom-2/
LOCATION:Miami Whitewater Shaker Trace Wetlands\, Baughman Rd\, Harrison\, Ohio\, 45030
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260711T161206Z
CREATED:20260711T161206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T161206Z
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SUMMARY:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Plant Walk \nOur ASO chapter has two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods. These trips are conducted every month of the year and are always scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks.  The first trip\, which focuses on birds\, will be the first Sunday of the month.  The second trip\, which focuses on plants\, will be on the last Sunday of the month. \nJuly’s plant walk will be Sunday July 26\, 2026 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(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-monthly-burnet-woods-nature-walk-3/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260711T161639Z
CREATED:20260711T161639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T161639Z
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SUMMARY:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks
DESCRIPTION:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Bird Walk \n \nOur ASO chapter has two regular monthly field trips to Burnet Woods. These trips are conducted every month of the year and are always scheduled on the same days every month. Both trips are general nature walks.  The first trip\, which focuses on birds\, will be the first Sunday of the month.  The second trip\, which focuses on plants\, will be on the last Sunday of the month. \nAugust’s bird walk will be Sunday August 2\, 2026 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) 371-4080\, keaneb@miamioh.edu \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-monthly-burnet-woods-nature-walks-4/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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