Programs

American Goldfinch photograph by John Koscinski

Informative programs/meetings are held from September through May. Each month special guest speakers offer us the opportunity to learn more about the natural world around us.

The meetings are open to the public and our members will entertain you with bird sightings and experiences. Refreshments are served.

All meetings are held at 7 p.m.

Programs for 2008/2009

Visitors welcome!

September 2, 2008 "The Natural History of Ohio"
Guy Denny, Retired Chief of ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
Held at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center

October 7, 2008 "Dragonflies and Damselflies"
Larry Rosche, Field Biologist
Held at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center

November 11, 2008 "Purple Martins"
Larry Hunter, President, Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association
Held at Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center ***a change

December 2, 2008 "Monarchs"
Dana Bollin, Naturalist, Maumee Bay State Park
Held at Sandy Ridge Reservation

January 6, 2009 "Bats" **a change
Tim Krynak, Naturalist, Cleveland Metro Parks
Location to be announced

February 3, 2009 "Banding as a Tool for Studying Ohio Bird Life"
Tom Barlett
Location to be announced

March 3, 2009 "Why Birding Has Made Me an Advocate for Environmental Sustainability" **a change
Larry Richardson, Executive Director, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Location to be announced

April 7, 2009 "A Bird of Two Worlds: The Challenge of Conserving the Cerulean Warbler"
Amanda Rodewald, Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Ohio State University
Location to be announced

May 5, 2009 "Vermilion's Eagles"
Bud Ennis
Location to be announced