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SUMMARY:Early Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Theme:  Early Spring Bird Walk \nLocation: Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Environs \nDate: Saturday\, Saturday April 4th\, 2026 \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 is 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 resident and migrant 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. \nOur trip leader\, Lisa Conner\, is a skilled birder and naturalist and is also a current board member of our Audubon Society. Lisa’s plan is to walk the trails through the diverse habitats this Park has to offer and then visit another nearby site to end our day. On this trip we expect to find an abundance of early spring migrants and resident birds. A variety of a diverse seasonal birds should be seen. Bald Eagles (a pair nests nearby which we could visit) are also likely. While birds will be our main focus\, Lisa will not ignore any other aspects of nature we find along the way. So come on out with us and join Lisa for what should be an interesting morning walk in a unique park. If time permits\, Lisa may take a short side trip to another nearby birding hotspot\, depending upon birding reports closer to the date. \nVirtually all of this trip will be on foot\, but walking will be easy to moderate and at a birders pace over mostly level terrain.  As always\, be prepared for muddy spots\, especially if conditions have been wet. We hope for a mild day but prepare for cold temperatures and dress accordingly. Good footwear will make your walk more enjoyable. Bring water. 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. If 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 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. \n Otto Armleder Website (Includes Google Directions & Park Map) \nhttps://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/otto-armleder-memorial-park/ \n https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/otto-armleder-memorial-park/otto-armleder-printable-trail-map/ \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/early-spring-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Otto Armleder Memorial Park\, 5057 Wooster Pike\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45227\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T110416
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SUMMARY:ASO Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks
DESCRIPTION:ASO Burnet Woods Monthly Nature Walks \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. \nApril’s bird walk will be Sunday April 5\, 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-burnet-woods-monthly-nature-walks-4/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Botanical and Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Botanical & Bird Walk\nDate: Sunday\, April 12\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM\nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery\nMeet: 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 \nSpring will be in full swing on our monthly field trip to Spring Grove Cemetery. Our 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 spring migrants will also be present in good numbers. 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 spring morning walk and gain some tips and insight into plant identification and 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 \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-botanical-and-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
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SUMMARY:ASO April Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Big Year Birding on a Budget\nPresenter: Connor Fox\nDate: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nTime: 7pm\nLocation: Sharon Centre in Sharon Woods\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, OH 45241 or on Zoom (see link below)\nOrganizer: Ryan Jorgensen at jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \nHow do you see over 600 bird species in the lower 48 with only six trips? Connor Fox takes you inside his Big Year journey seeing over his ambitious goal of 600 species in limited trips\, sharing the tactics\, decision-making\, and lessons learned along the way. Perfect for birders looking to bird smarter\, not just harder. \nJoin us as Connor shares stories and photos from his many adventures completing a “big year” of birding! Considering some birding trips of your own? Connor will also share some tips and tricks for finding those lifers — on a budget! \n\nThis meeting will also be available on Zoom at \nhttps://zoom.us/j/93348353579?pwd=loOfbJzOflx1QGQB6W1l1naO3zCIbp.1 \nMeeting ID: 933 4835 3579 \nPasscode: 643973 \n(Contributed by Ryan Jorgensen)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-april-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity\nDate: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nTime: 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. 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. \nAt 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 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 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 (Bell’s 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 springs 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 walked at a leisurely birders pace. To make your walk more comfortable\, we recommend waterproof footwear and to bring water. 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
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-migration-wetland-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Gilmore Ponds\, 7950 N Gilmore Rd\, Hamilton\, Ohio\, 45015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
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SUMMARY:Audubon SO Invitation - Remembering Ann Oliver
DESCRIPTION:Audubon SO Invitation – Remembering Ann Oliver \n  \nOn Sunday\, April 26 at 9:00 AM the Audubon Society of Ohio will be celebrating the life of Ann Oliver\, expert birder\, ASO board member\, champion for all birders and environmental causes. We will be dedicating a permanent bench in Ann’s honor. The bench is installed at Cardinal Land Conservancy’s Grail property in Loveland\, Ohio. This place was close to Ann’s heart as she was very active in Cardinal’s work\, but most importantly\, she married her husband Mike here. \n  \nWe will meet in the parking lot at 9:00 AM and move to the location of Ann’s bench. Here we will have a brief ceremony dedicating Ann’s bench. We will then have a walk around Cardinal land and enjoy the birds arriving on their spring journey north and local birds beginning their nesting season. \n  \nAfter the bird walk\, approximately 11:00 AM\, those who wish to stay can join us for refreshments. If you do plan on joining us for refreshments\, please RSVP by April 23 to tyrannus58@gmail.com so we can plan accordingly. \n  \nCardinal Land Conservancy Grail \n930 O’Bannonville Rd. \nLoveland\, OH   45140 \nThe meeting place can be found on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iPcaZZBp42dd8Edp
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/audubon-so-invitation-remembering-ann-oliver/
LOCATION:Cardinal Land Conservancy Grail\, 930 O'Bannonville Rd.\, Loveland\, Ohio\, 45140
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000
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SUMMARY:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:ASO Monthly Burnet Woods Nature Walks \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. \nApril’s plant walk will be Sunday April 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
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-monthly-burnet-woods-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Burnet Woods\, 3251 Brookline Ave\, Cincinnat\, Ohio\, 45220\, United States
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