Black River Audubon Society
Welcome to the Black River Audubon Society!
Established in 1958, members of Black River Audubon Society (BRAS) are committed to protecting birds and other wildlife while preserving their ecosystems and natural environment in our community. We are a membership organization dedicated to protecting our environment through conservation, education and advocacy. We have monthly speakers from September to May, as well as monthly field trips to birding hotspots across the state. We engage in conservation through our bird programs, such as our bluebirds and kestrels, and through the preservation of local natural habitats. We advocate for laws and policies that are favorable to our mission.
Please consider getting involved and joining our organization!
Education
Educational programs include monthly speakers, field trips, scholarships and programs for children.
Conservation
Conservation efforts include our bluebird and kestrel programs, creating natural habitats and working in the community.
Black River Audubon Summer Cookout & Movie Night
Saturday, June 28, 6:00 PM
313 Hamilton Circle
Elyria, OH 44035
Summer is the perfect time to relax with friends, enjoy good food, and celebrate our shared love of birds and nature. Please join the Black River Audubon Society for a Summer Cookout on Saturday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m., hosted at the home of Rob and Gina Swindell, 313 Hamilton Circle, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
Audubon will be providing the main dish (sloppy job- regular and vegetarian) and beverages, and we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share if you’d like—though it’s not required.
Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy an outdoor screening of the birding comedy favorite The Big Year around 8:00 p.m. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the movie indoors. The Big Year is a beloved birding classic—always fun, no matter how many times you’ve seen it!
Please RSVP by June 22nd to Gina Swindell at ginaswindell@roadrunner.com so we can plan accordingly.
Bring your appetite, a lawn chair, and your sense of community—we hope to see you there!
Advocacy
There are many ways to get involved and work with us to protect nature. We offer memberships and need volunteers.
Calendar
🌭🎬 BRAS Summer Cookout & Movie Night! 🎬🌭
Join us on Saturday, June 28, at 6 PM for food and fun!
📍 Swindell Residence, 313 Hamilton Cir, Elyria
🍔 We’ll provide the main dish and drinks.
🎥 Movie: The Big Year starts around 8 PM
🆓 Free for all Black River Audubon members!
📧 RSVP by June 22 to ginaswindell@roadrunner.com
Don’t miss this great evening of community and birding joy! 🐦💚