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.
January 2026 Program:
Trail Magic: Rediscovering Ohio’s Lake Erie Birding Trail Legacy
January 6, 2026
7:00-9:00 pm
Carlisle Reservation
12882 Diagonal Rd
Lagrange, OH 44050
Birding has the power to connect people to place—and few places are as vibrant, vital, and bird-rich as Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline. Originally launched in 2014, the Lake Erie Birding Trail program received a major refresh, with 90 featured hotspots, a brand-new guidebook, an app, and a whole lot of heart.
Join Jamey Emmert of the Ohio Division of Wildlife for a behind-the-scenes look at the revitalization of this beloved trail—from big-picture conservation goals to quirky bird-nerd side quests. Learn about hidden gems along the route, discover how the trail supports communities and conservation, and hear what’s next as the trail program soars into the future. Whether you’ve birded the trail for years or are just hearing about it for the first time, you’ll leave inspired to explore—and share—this iconic Ohio birding experience.
Jamey Emmert is the Avian Education Coordinator for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Since earning her Wildlife Management degree from Hocking College in 2003, she’s been passionately driving conservation and educational initiatives—most notably, the revitalized Lake Erie Birding Trail program. When she’s not leading workshops or collaborating on conservation projects, Jamey is out birding, traveling, hunting, fishing, artifact hunting, and gardening with native plants—often with her husband Greg and their two canine birders.
Advocacy
There are many ways to get involved and work with us to protect nature. We offer memberships and need volunteers.
