Black River Audubon Society Annual Meeting & Dinner
December 1, 2026, 6:00-9:00 pm
Henry’s Barn
46223 US-20
Oberlin, OH 44074
(Doors open at 5:15 pm)
Featured Presentation
Birds and People: A Powerful Connection
by Kimberly Kaufman
With rich, vibrant colors, beautiful and bizarre songs, intricate nests, and astonishing feats of migration, birds enrich our lives in a myriad of ways. In this lively and beautifully illustrated presentation, Kimberly Kaufman will explore a few of the reasons she believes birds captivate us beyond any other aspect of nature, and why natural areas are essential components of our quality of life.
Kimberly Kaufman is the Executive Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) in northwest Ohio. She founded the Ohio Young Birders Club, and is also the co-founder of The Biggest Week In American Birding, the largest birding festival in the country. She is a contributing editor to Birds & Blooms Magazine, and co-author of the Kaufman Field Guides to Nature of New England and Nature of the Midwest. Kimberly’s work was recognized by the American Birding Association when she was presented with the prestigious Chandler Robbins Award, given to an individual who has made significant contributions to education and/or bird conservation. Kimberly and her husband Kenn make their home in Oak Harbor, Ohio.
Games & Prizes
Merchandise for Sale– Get your BRAS gear!
Renew Your Membership and “spin to win”!
Volunteer Appreciation— All volunteers are entered into a special raffle.
50-50 Raffle — Chance to take home some holiday cash!
Door Prizes— Don’t leave early! Must be present to win.
Silent Auction— Bid on some special prizes.
Chance Raffle— Enter your tickets for more than 15 great prizes. (Must be present to win)
Over $800 worth of chance raffle prizes
Registration Opens Nov 1.
We are thrilled to announce that our Third Annual Dinner and Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 1, at Henry’s Barn in Oberlin. We can’t wait to celebrate our shared passion for birds, wildlife, and conservation with you in such a beautiful setting.
Catered Dinner by Fligners!
Everyone gets a free Black River Audubon gift.
Dinner is $30. for members ($35 for non-members) and includes 5 raffle tickets for Chance raffle
(Registration opens
November 1, 2026)
BRAS Annual Meeting
Year-in Review
Vote for new Board Members
Board Member Service Awards
Jack Smith Community Service Award
Announcement of the 2025 Jack Smith Community Service Award
Volunteer & Donor Appreciation
Recognize BRAS volunteers and donors!
Thank You to our Event Supporters
Lorain County Metro Park
Village Lighting
