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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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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:KY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T143000
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SUMMARY:Audubon Society of Ohio Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks. October 26\, 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-october-26-2025/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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