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SUMMARY:April 17\, 2025 Meeting: Build it and they will come. Creating habitat in your yard for native reptiles and amphibians.
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday April 17\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods \nOver the past 6 years\, Dean Alessandrini has converted his yard into a wildlife sanctuary\, emphasizing creating habitats for our native reptiles and amphibians. He now has five species of snakes\, two species of salamanders and six species of frogs and toads residing on his property. Come join Dean as he shows us how he accomplished this and discuss the habits and habitats of the many herps native to the Cincinnati area! \nMeeting here: Sharon Centre
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/april-17-2025-meeting-build-it-and-they-will-come-creating-habitat-in-your-yard-for-native-reptiles-and-amphibians/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bender Mountain Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Chapter of Wild Ones will sponsor a wildflower walk at Bender Mountain on April 19\, from 10:30 to 12:30. Bender Mountain is a preserve owned by Western Wildlife Corridor\, and is one of the best spots in our area for spring wildflowers. \nJoin us for a nature hike to explore the wildflowers of the the Bender Mountain Nature Preserve.  If we are lucky\, we will see lot of the beautiful Blue-eyed Mary blooming\, along with other native hard to find Spring Ephemerals including various trilliums\, bluebells\,  waterleaf\, and more!  Our leaders are skilled naturalists Tom Borgman\, Scott Peak\, and Joyce Richter. \nTo RSVP email midwestnativeplants@gmail.com. Meet at the Bender Road pull off lot\, located at 6320 Bender Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233. You may leave at any time\, but the trip usually takes an hour or two with additional time to stop and explore the wildflowers. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/bender-mountain-spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:BENDER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Cemetery Spring Botanical & Bird Walk with Denis Conover. Saturday April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Botanical & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 \nMeet: *2:30 P.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \n*Note this is an afternoon trip. \nSpring will be in full swing on our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. Note that this trip is an afternoon field trip that will begin at 2:30 pm and run until the cemetery closes at 6:00 pm. \nOur trip leader\, Denis Conover\, has become our designated ASO field trip leader for our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. He is a UC biology professor\, an ASO Board Member and an expert botanist and naturalist. And he loves Spring Grove and knows it as well as anyone. Denis says that rain will not cancel this field trip.  \nTrees\, shrubs\, wildflowers and a host of other plants will all be budding or in full bloom on this walk. Birds\, both resident and migrants will also be present in good numbers\, although the late start could make them a little less active. As always\, Denis will take us on a walk through the beautiful cemetery grounds and point out the diverse botanical community and seasonal birds found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of wildflowers\, trees\, shrubs\, and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. Showy woodland wildflowers should be particularly on display on this walk. Denis will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, and ornamental plantings as well as show us some of the champion trees found here.  \nDenis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna we are sure to see and hear. So come along and join Denis on what hopefully will be a pleasant afternoon spring walk and gain some tips and insight into plant identification and their natural history as well as see some spring migrant and resident birds. \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in (possibly) wet grass. This will be a three hour leisurely walk but you can always end your walk whenever you like. We suggest wearing good footwear and dress for cool temperatures. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them\, or want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park on the right side of the road. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/5d7beeda-d7d3-4c82-966c-d22f93ebe751/2023_Visitor%20Map_current%20champion%20trees%20(2).pdf \nMeet here: Spring Grove \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-grove-cemetery-spring-botanical-bird-walk-with-denis-conover-april-20-2025/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gilmore Ponds Preserve Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity with Mike Busam. April 27\, 2025\, 8:00 AM
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds Preserve \nDate & Time: Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: We will meet in the Gilmore Ponds south parking lot located at the intersection of Symmes Rd and Bilstein Blvd. (See directions below) \nLeader: Mike Busam (513) 259-3262\, mbusam@gmail.com \nGilmore Ponds is steeped in local birding history and at times can be among the most productive birding sites in our region. The Audubon Society has named it an “Important Bird Area”. Gilmore Ponds is a roughly 270 acre seasonal wetland located in south central Butler County with considerable adjacent privately owned acreage. Gilmore can be very wet or fairly dry from year to year\, or season-to-season\, depending on the amount of rainfall the area receives. When it is wet\, it can teem with water related species. The dense brushy borders and edges and the wet woodlands are always great for warblers and other migrant songbirds during spring and fall migration. This is one of the wet seasons so we can expect a diversity of species on this trip. At one time Gilmore Ponds was privately owned. During the 1980’s the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, a citizen’s conservation group\, was formed to try to protect the area from development. The Conservancy had some success\, acquired some land and got the attention of the Butler County Park District\, who eventually took control and now owns the property. Today Gilmore Ponds faces a new set of threats but for the time being it is still a wonderful birding site. \nMike Busam\, our trip leader\, is an expert and skilled birder\, an all-around naturalist and a long-time Audubon Society advocate. Mike is also a past President of the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, and remains a vigilant protector and advocate of this area. Mike knows as much\, or more\, about Gilmore Ponds\, past and present than anyone. With Mikes expert help we can expect to find a great diversity of species on our walk and almost any species that migrates through our region can be expected here. Mike will also bring our attention to the diverse flora and other fauna of this wonderful wetland. \nSpring migrant and resident warblers (this is a great Prothonotary Warbler spot) and other songbirds (Bells Vireo?) should abound and be very vocal on this date. The wetlands may hold shorebirds\, rails\, bitterns\, herons\, egrets\, grebes and ducks. Many marsh species which normally breed only in the northern half of the state have been recorded breeding here over the years during wet spring and summers. Over the past few years the resident Great Blue Heron\, Green Heron and Black-crowned Night-Heron colonies have been joined by nesting Great Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants. Most recently\, and perhaps most interestingly\, Yellow-crowned Night-Herons\, which are considered very rare breeding birds in Ohio\, have successfully nested here over the past several years. \nMike’s plan is to follow the trails throughout the preserve. This entire trip will be on foot\, but it will consist of flat terrain and at a leisurely birders pace. While the terrain is flat\, be warned that the walking could be a bit on the rough side as some trails may become overgrown at times and there may be a few wet or muddy spots. To make your walk more comfortable we recommend waterproof footwear and to bring water. There are also no restrooms available on the preserve. But for those of us who don’t mind stomping the brush there will be plenty of birds\, plants and other animals to see and a unique habitat to explore \nThis is scheduled as a half-day trip and will end around noon. Butler County Parks requires non-residents to purchase a Motor Vehicle Permit. They can be purchased from Park Rangers if you see one. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mike. \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds is located in Fairfield in south central Butler County. Gilmore Ponds proper is bounded on the south by Symmes Road\, on the east by the Route 4 Bypass\, on the west by North Gilmore Road and on the north by the Butler County Regional Airport. There is parking lot on Symmes Road at the intersection of Bilstein Blvd. and another parking lot on N. Gilmore Rd. just south of the RR tracks. We will meet in the Symmes Rd/Bilstein Blvd Parking Lot. \nThere are several ways to get to Gilmore Ponds. Two ways are described below. \nDirections 1: To reach Gilmore Ponds from I-275\, take the Route 4 exit # 41 and go north on Rt. 4 for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto the Route 4 Bypass and go about 1.5 miles to Symmes Road. Turn left onto Symmes and go about .5 mile and make a right turn into the Gilmore Ponds parking lot\, located directly across from Bilstein Blvd.  \nDirections 2: You could also take the I-275 Winton Rd exit # 39 and go north on Winton Rd. Be aware that Winton Rd. changes its name to South Gilmore Road in Butler County. Continue north on S. Gilmore Rd to the intersection/stop light at Rt. 4. Cross Rt. 4 and go straight. This road becomes Bilstein Blvd. Continue on Bilstein Blvd to the T intersection with Symmes Road. Go straight through the stoplight and into the Symmes Road Parking Lot. \nFor preserve information\, directions and a trail map visit the Butler County Gilmore Ponds web page link below \nhttps://www.yourmetroparks.net/parks/gilmore-metropark \nMeet here: Bilstein Blvd. \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/gilmore-ponds-preserve-spring-migration-wetland-biodiversity-with-mike-busam-april-27-2025-800-am/
LOCATION:Gilmore Ponds\, 7950 N Gilmore Rd\, Hamilton\, Ohio\, 45015\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burnet Woods Botany and Ornithology with Denis Conover. April 27\,2025 at 2:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:This second monthly Burnet Woods trip will always be conducted on the last Sunday of every month beginning at 2:30 pm\, focus primarily on botany but also birds\, and will be led by ASO board member Denis Conover: \nMeet at the Trailside Nature Center. \nDenis Conover (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/burnet-woods-botany-and-ornithology-with-denis-conover/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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