OOS Event Feed

5th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:31:36 +0000

When: Fri Jul 26, 2013 to Sun Jul 28, 2013

Where: Bergamo Center, Dayton, OH
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This 3 day event features three keynote speakers this year. Doug Tallamy, Wayne Richards and Judy Burris, and David Fitzsimmons. Saturday breakout sessions, morning and evening walks to look for birds, butterflies and Moths, plus Sunday field trips to interesting areas led by some of the best botanists and naturalists around. Vendors selling native plants, artwork, books and jewelry will be open to the public on Saturday from 9 to 5. Last year was a sell out, so be sure to register today! http://www.midwestnativeplants.org.

Flora~Quest

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:50:40 +0000

When: Fri May 3, 2013 to Sun May 5, 2013

Where: Shawnee State Park and Forest, Scioto County
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: On May 3-5, 2013, twenty of Ohio’s top botanists and naturalists will converge at Shawnee State Park and Forest to lead trips for Flora-Quest during “orchid season”. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) dubs it, “the premier spring botanical adventure!” Shawnee is only a morning’s drive from any corner of the state, so it’s well within range for a weekend escape. This 63,000 acre forest, known as “Ohio’s Little Smokies,” boasts of nine endangered, 16 threatened and 19 potentially threatened species of plants. It’s also brimming with birds, butterflies, amphibians and other interesting wildlife. There’s no need to leave the state for a spring nature fix when you could join us in Southern Ohio! We have something for everybody’s interests: botany, birds, trees, butterflies and so much more. See, touch, hear, smell -and new this year- TASTE the wilderness forest! http://www.floraquest.com.

Biggest Week in American Birding

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:56:02 +0000

When: Fri May 3, 2013 to Sun May 12, 2013

Where: Oak Harbor, Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: HE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING, MAY 3 – 12, 2013. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. http://dev.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com

Mothapalooza!

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:46:44 +0000

When: Fri Jun 14, 2013 to Sun Jun 16, 2013

Where: Shawnee State Forest, Porstmouth OH
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Mothapalooza will be a weekend of moth, butterfly and native plant appreciation, field trips and workshops in beautiful Adams and Scioto Counties, Ohio. The Conference will be based out of the Shawnee State Lodge in West Portsmouth, OH. Field trips will take place in various hotspots throughout the Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (owned by The Nature Conservancy and Cincinnati Museum Center ) and Shawnee State Forest. Registration open! http://www.mothapalooza.org.

Raptor & Owl Symposium

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:55:13 +0000

When: Fri Feb 15, 2013 to Sun Feb 17, 2013

Where: Mohican State Park, Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: http://ohiobirds.org/site/owls.php

Saw-whet-Poloosa

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:47:21 +0000

When: Fri Oct 26, 2012 to Sat Oct 27, 2012

Where: 514 Red Bird Lane, Chillicothe
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Ohio Ornithological Society would like to invite their members to get up close and personal with one of the most adorable birds on the planet! - A Saw-whet Owl! The Earl H. Barnhart Buzzard’s Roost located in Chillicothe. South-east Regional Director, Bob Scott Placier along with Kelly Williams-Sieg and Bill Bostic have been banding Saw-whet Owls at their banding station since 2003 and have banded over 300! The evening will begin with a short presentation on Saw-whets and the importance of their research. The board members of The Ohio Ornithological Society will provide some potluck surprises along with some warm beverages, but please feel free to bring something and contribute the potluck. The first net run will take place around 8:15 or so. When the first owl is captured, you will experience the process of weighing, measuring and banding the little owls. Friday, October 26th & Saturday, October 27th Earl H. Barnhart Buzzard’s Roost Chillicothe, Ohio 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Limited to 25 participants per night Please register to Bob Scott Placier at placierr@hocking.edu This event is completely dependent on weather, so may be cancelled and/or rescheduled at the last minute. Please also note that these are outdoor activities, so dress appropriately! Further details will be sent to attendees as the date approaches. *If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact our membership coordinator at oosmembership@gmail.com or join online today! www.ohiobirds.org

Ottawa "Drive the Dikes" Auto Tour

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:53:23 +0000

When: Sat Sep 29, 2012 8am to 5:30pm EDT

Where: Ottawa NWR
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge opens the auto-tour on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 15-16, and Saturday and Sunday, Sept 22-23, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Sept 28-30. Drive open 8 to 5:30 pm. Ottawa NWR website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/auto_tours.htm

Ottawa "Drive the Dikes" Auto Tour

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:52:40 +0000

When: Fri Sep 28, 2012 8am to 5:30pm EDT

Where: Ottawa NWR
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge opens the auto-tour on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 15-16, and Saturday and Sunday, Sept 22-23, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Sept 28-30. Drive open 8 to 5:30 pm. Ottawa NWR website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/auto_tours.htm

Ottawa "Drive the Dike" Auto Tour

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:51:07 +0000

When: Sat Sep 22, 2012 8am to 5:30pm EDT

Where: Ottawa NWR
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge opens the auto-tour on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 15-16, and Saturday and Sunday, Sept 22-23, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Sept 28-30. Drive open 8 to 5:30 pm. Ottawa NWR website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/auto_tours.htm

Ottawa "Drive the Dikes"

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:49:04 +0000

When: Sat Sep 15, 2012 8am to 5:30pm EDT

Where: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge opens the auto-tour on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 15-16, and Saturday and Sunday, Sept 22-23, and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Sept 28-30. Drive open 8 to 5:30 pm. Ottawa NWR website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/auto_tours.htm

Toledo Naturalists' Association presents Vic Beradi and "Identifying Raptors in Flight"

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:54:03 +0000

When: Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:30pm to Sat Sep 15, 2012 10pm EDT

Where: Toledo
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Saturday September 15, at 7:30 p.m, Chicago Hawk Photographer, Vic Berardi, will present a program for the Toledo Naturalists' Association titled "Identifying Raptors in Flight". Vic will discuss some of the trickier aspects of identifying raptors in flight by illustrating a few of the subtleties seen in the field and also discuss some of the methods & disciplines he uses to help derive at the correct ID. If there is time, Vic will also talk about some of his photography techniques for photographing raptors in flight. Vic Berardi has conducted eleven complete seasons of full time hawk migration monitoring. He recently served on the Board of Directors for the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) and is the Central Continental Flyway Editor for Hawk Migration Studies which is HMANA’s biannual publication. In 2007 he was awarded the Grassroots Conservation Leadership Award for his leadership in raptor education and research. And in 2009 he was awarded the Service to Chicago Area Birders by the Chicago Audubon Society. See the TNA website for more details: http://www.toledonaturalist.org/ Programs are held at the Andersons Activities Building located at 1833 South Holland Sylvania Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 - just a 1/2 mile south of St. John's High School and Airport Hwy. Programs are free and open to the public and members alike. Snacks and refreshments served afterward! Whether you are coming from the north or south on I 475/US 23 - Exit at Airport Hwy. (St. Rt. 2 East toward Toledo). Continue east on Airport Hwy less than 1/2 mile to South Holland Sylvania Road. Turn south (right) on Holland Sylvania and continue about a 1/2 mile until you see the Andersons Activities Building sign on the east (left) side of the road. The driveway is just past the fifth yellow arrow sign at the curve in the road on the left hand side.

Lake Erie Metropark Hawkwatch (MI) with Birding Ohio

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:14:51 +0000

When: Sat Sep 15, 2012

Where: Lake Erie Metropark Hawkwatch (in Michigan) with Birding Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: See the Birding Ohio Facebook page "event" calendar for details and to RSVP. Starts at 9 am. Jeff Schultz will be hosting this field trip at Lake Erie Metropark. Don't miss one of the greatest migrations in birding lore that takes place every September along the banks of the Detroit River and the shores of Lake Erie. Target birds will be Broadwing Hawk, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, American kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Harrier and Red-tailed Hawk, with the possibility of Swainson's Hawk and even Short-eared Owl! Other birds of note are Fall warblers, Sometimes massive movements of Blue-jays, Blackbirds and hummingbirds. Monarch Butterflies have been known to migrate through in big numbers also. This is a free event, but member should know there is a $5 vehicle entry fee to the park. Please bring a lunch as migrating hawks typically are very dependent on weather factors and we may not be able to leave. Be prepared though to move where the birds go. Jeff Schultz is very adept at figuring out where to relocate when the birds stop migrating over the count site. Please meet at the Boat launch at Lake Erie Metropark by 9 a.m. on September 15th.

"Introduction to Birding Class" - Audubon Cincinnati

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:55:30 +0000

When: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9am to 10am EDT

Where: Cincinnati, OH
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Audubon Society of Ohio "Introduction to Birding Class", in Cincinnati. Lead by Jay Stenger and Paul Wharton. FEE. Open to birders of all skill levels, including advanced. Details: http://cincinnatibirds.com/calendar/showevent.php?Event_ID=171. September 23, 30 and October 7, 2012.

Lake Erie Wing Watch

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:20:43 +0000

When: Sat Sep 22, 2012 to Sun Sep 23, 2012

Where: Erie & Ottawa Counties
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Lake Erie Wing Watch Family Weekend Sept. 22-23 in Erie and Ottawa Counties Bird Walks, Birder Breakfasts, Canoe trips, Bus trips, Decoy Show, Kids Activities from Flying Wild, Islands Adventures, BACK TO THE WILD and more! Special Evening Event Sept. 22 at the Cedar Point Center At BGSU Firelands in Huron, Foster Brown Performs, also food, exhibits, and a silent auction. You can register and see the full schedule and locations at www.LakeErieWingWatch.com

Caesar Creek Lake Fourth Annual 24-hour Bioblitz.

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:09:06 +0000

Recurring Event
First start: 2012-09-21 EDT
Duration: 172800
Where: Near Waynesville, Ohio.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Near Waynesville. Free camping Friday night at Caesar Creek SP is available for participants. Events include Reptile & Amphibian Trekking, Mammal Identification, Bat Detection, Early Morning Owling, Bird Banding, Creek Walking, Insect Identification, Prairie Plant Identification & Collection, Butterfly Trek, and more! Register at (513) 897-1050 or send an email to Samantha.K.Bachelder@usace.army.mil.

Ottawa NWR "Build a Shorebird Viewing Platform Day".

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:17:59 +0000

When: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9am to 3pm EDT

Where: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Ottawa NWR "Build a Shorebird Viewing Platform Day". At the "Boss Unit" off Benton-Carroll Road, south of Rt. 2. 9 am - 3 pm. Volunteers needed: no prior construction skills required. Volunteers can let the Ottawa Staff know by September 10th, by calling the Visitor Center at 419-898-0014.

Midwest Native Plant Conference

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:51:26 +0000

When: Fri Jul 27, 2012 to Mon Jul 30, 2012

Where: Bergamo Center Dayton, Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Save the dates July 27, 28 & 29, 2012 and join us for the 4th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference at Bergamo Center in Dayton, Ohio. A variety of recognized experts will present informational sessions and field trips to explore native landscaping, forests, wetlands, and prairies—together with the diverse wildlife that depends on these native habitats. Visit with vendors who offer native plants, books, artwork and other items to stimulate your enthusiasm and spirit. VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION! http://www.midwestnativeplants.org/

Walk on the Wild Side at Magee Marsh

Statewide Calendar Webmaster Ohio Ornithological Societywebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:57:22 +0000

When: Sat May 12, 2012

Where: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Walk on the Wild Side at Magee Marsh

Breeding BIrds of Adams County

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:02:10 +0000

When: Sat Jun 8, 2013 8:30am to 1pm EDT

Where: Adams County, Partner Edge of Appalachia Preserve and The Nature Conservancy
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Adams County is a rich and diverse area in SE Ohio. This all day field trip limited to 25 people. Pack snacks and bring water. We will have lunch at a nearby cabin after the field trip. Leaders: Dave Helm, Kathy McDonald, Ned Keller. Contact Kathy McDonald by May 1 to RSVP and for directions at: whocooksforyou@gmail.com.

Breeding Birds of Crane Hollow & Hocking County

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:05:37 +0000

When: Sat Jun 8, 2013 8am to 12pm EDT

Where: Hocking County, Partners Crane Hollow & Appalachia Ohio Alliance
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Crane Hollow Nature Preserve is a pristine state nature preserve owned and administered by Crane Hollow, Inc. a private, non-profit corporation. This 1900+ acre preserve was created by William and Jane Ann Ellis over a period of 30 years with the purpose of preserving a small slice of the Hocking Hills for scientific study and environmental education. You will explore dry ridge tops, massive rock outcrops, waterfalls, and the stream valley shaded by majestic hemlocks. This habitat is perfect for Ohio nesting birds like Cerulean, Black-throated Green, Black-and-White, Pine & Canda Warblers to name a few. Hikers should expect to hike difficult terrain, including steep hills, uneven ground, and may also need to cross shallow streams. Participants should be in good physical condition and wear appropriate hiking boots. We will have a picnic lunch at the visitor center, so ring a light packed lunch and plenty of water for the trip. LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. Leaders Jen Sauter, Paul Knoop, Heather Stehle. contact Jen at: ybchat1@gmail.com.

Rails and Bitterns!

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:57:14 +0000

When: Sat Jul 6, 2013 8:30am to 10am EDT

Where: Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Plain City Union County Saturday, July 6 8:30 am – 10:30 am Join OOS Trustee, Julie Davis, to search for nesting rails and bitterns at Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Meet at the Honda Wetlands at 8:30 am on Saturday July 6th. We will search the wetland areas for Rails, Bitterns and other march birds. Follow the link for more information on Glacier Ridge. http://www.metroparks.net/ParksGlacierRidge.aspx. For more information contact: Julie Davis greenheron58@insight.rr.com.

Late Migrant Day Trip

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:54:28 +0000

When: Sat May 25, 2013 8am to 9am EDT

Where: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join OOS for a free 'late migrant/nester" day trip, Saturday, May 25, through Cuyahoga Valley National Park Attendance limited to 25 We will meet at 8 a.m. and will probably bird most of the day. Twenty-two miles of the Cuyahoga River wind and weave through the Cuyahoga Valley, forming the backbone of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). The river, with its associated riparian habitat, is just one element of the park's habitat mosaic. From deciduous mixed-mesophytic forests to wetland habitats, from currently cultivated agricultural lands to older field habitats in various stages of succession, the park's habitats provide opportunities for plants and animals to flourish. Over 900 plant species are found in the park, as well as 194 species of birds, 91 aquatic macro invertebrates, 43 fish, 32 mammals, 22 amphibians, and 20 species of reptiles. Nesting species that are commonly seen (or heard) this time of year - Eastern Phoebe, Blue-winged Warbler, Warbling Vireo, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Acadian Flycatcher, Great Crested Flycatcher, and occasionally we find a Worm-eating Warbler in his usual nesting area. Other species we may encounter are Black-billed and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, along with other species of warblers. We will visit the Beaver Marsh (at Ira Trailhead), Horseshoe Pond (on Major Road) and other areas as time permits. Butterflies, turtles, snakes etc. can usually be seen also - this is always a very exciting day. The 33,000 acre national park spans Summit and Cuyahoga counties - obviously we cannot cover everything in one day, so you will really want to revisit this beautiful national park. For more information, or to just let us know you are attending, please email Sue at bird2xs@yahoo.com.

OOS Tours the Lucia S. Nash Preserve

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:42:21 +0000

When: Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:30am to 12pm EDT

Where: Nash Preserve
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Saturday, June 22, 2013 – OOS Tours the Lucia S. Nash Preserve The Nature Conservancy’s Lucia S. Nash Preserve contains Ohio’s only remaining old-growth white pine fen. Its 375 acres are part of the Cuyahoga Wetlands complex, most of which is owned by conservation organizations. This property is seldom open to the public but you can tour it this June with Craig Caldwell and TNC’s James Cole and Karen Adair. Bald Eagles and Sandhill Cranes nest there. Other birds we may find include Hermit Thrush, Marsh and Sedge wrens, Least Bittern, Canada Warbler, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and OOS’s own iconic Cerulean Warbler. Naturally there will also be plenty to enjoy for the botanists and butterfly and dragonfly enthusiasts among us. We will meet at 7:30 at the Preserve for the tour and finish about midday. Space is limited and reservations are required; contact Craig (craig_caldwellATsbcglobal.net) to sign up – substitute “@” for “AT”. Detailed directions and suggestions of what to bring and wear will be provided to confirmed participants.

Warbler Walk

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:38:51 +0000

When: Sat May 25, 2013 8am to 12pm EDT

Where: Oak Openins Metro Park
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: May 25 - Oak Openings Metro Park Meet at 8 a.m. at Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, Ohio Oak Openings MetroPark is a birders paradise. The park encompasses nearly 5,000 acres of the richest biodiversity found in northwest Ohio. It has a variety of woodpeckers, nesting bluebirds and lark sparrows, whip-poor-wills, blue-headed vireo, cerulean and Kentucky warblers as well as many other songbird species. Field trip leader, Rebecca Hinkle.

OOS Pledge to Fledge Walk

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:35:34 +0000

When: Sat Apr 27, 2013 9am to 12pm EDT

Where: Pearson Metropark, Oregon, OH
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: OOS Pledge to Fledge walk on April 27, 2013, meet at 9 a.m. at the Window on Wildlife in Pearson Metropark, Oregon, Ohio. Anyone interested in learning to identify birds is welcome to join us for an introduction to birds, binoculars and field guides. This walk is particularly suited to families and beginners, but any birders of all skill levels are welcome. The Window on Wildlife has a variety of feeder birds that make viewing very easy. We will then walk along a short trail as we put our id skills to work. The entrance to Pearson Metropark is off Lallendorf Road, just north of St. Rt. 2. Rebecca Hinkle, trip leader.

Spring Valley Wildlife Area

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:17:25 +0000

When: Sun Apr 14, 2013 8am to 3pm EDT

Where: Spring Valley Wildlife Area and Caesar Creek
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: On Sunday, April 14, OOS will co-sponsor a field trip to Spring Valley Wildlife Area with the Cincinnati Bird Club. Spring Valley includes a 150 acre shallow lake, a 2.5 mile trail circling extensive cattail marshes, a 650 foot boardwalk, and an observation platform. There are no guarantees in birding, but expected highlights include rails, early shorebirds, swallows, and very early warblers including Louisiana Waterthrush and Yellow-throated Warbler. If lucky, we might also observe a Massasauga rattlesnake. THERE ARE NO BATHROOMS AT SPRING VALLEY. We’ll meet at 7:45 at the McDonald’s (355 S. Main Street) in Waynesville, at the intersection of Rt. 73 and Rt. 42. At 8 am, we'll caravan to the parking area for boardwalk and observation tower at Spring Valley. We’ll hopefully turn up a bittern or two, as well as species such as Virginia Rail. We will then walk around the loop trail circling the marsh. Afterwards we’ll take a look at the nearby Roxanna gravel pit. lso, if time remains, Caesar Creek State Park will be an option. We should finish by early afternoon, so pack a lunch and beverage and plan accordingly. Bathrooms and drinking water is available at Caesar Creek SP. Directions: to reach Waynesville, take Rt. 73 from either I-75 (and head east on Rt. 73) or I-71 (and head west on Rt. 73). Co-leaders for the trip include Jack Stenger and Ann Oliver (513-307-0929). There’s no need to pre-register, but you can contact OOS Southwest Regional Director Kathy McDonald for more information, at whocooksforyou@gmail.com.

Midwest Birding Symposium 2013

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:09:27 +0000

When: Thu Sep 19, 2013 8am to Sun Sep 22, 2013 9am EDT

Where: Lakeside Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: For more information, visit; www.midwestbirding.org. Phone 1-800-879-2473

The Owls of Minnesota

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:07:49 +0000

When: Fri Feb 22, 2013 to Mon Feb 25, 2013

Where: Minnesota boglands and Sax-Zim Bog
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: OOS and Nomadic Birding Tours are joining forces to offer a special winter owl trip to Minnesota's northern boglands and the renowned Sax-Zim Bog.

The Owls of North America Symposium

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:56:45 +0000

When: Fri Feb 15, 2013 to Sun Feb 17, 2013

Where: Mohican State Park and Lodge
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Owls of North America Symposium will be held on February 15-17, 2013 at Mohican State Park in Loudonville, OH and will be presented by OOS and the Greater Mohican Audubon Society.

Ninth Annual Wilds Extravaganza!

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:49:49 +0000

When: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10am to 6pm EST

Who: OOS Events
Where: 14000 International Road Cumberland, OH 43732
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us for the Ninth Annual Wild's Extravaganza as we search for raptors and owls!

Sixth Annual Ohio Young Birders Conference

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:58:39 +0000

When: Sat Nov 3, 2012

Who: OOS Events
Where: Aullwood Audubon New Farm Discovery Center, Dayton Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join the Ohio Young Birders Club, designed to for a day of programming, other educational activities, and field trips-led by young birders! Details: http://ohioyoungbirders.org/news/2012conferencedate.htm. OYBC:Encouraging, Educating, and Empowering Youth Conservation Leaders!

Eighth Annual OOS Conference

OOS Calendar webmaster@ohiobirds.orgwebmaster@ohiobirds.org — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:20:17 +0000

When: Fri Sep 28, 2012 to Sun Sep 30, 2012

Who: OOS Events
Where: Lakeside, Ohio
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Save the Date! We will be celebrating our eighth anniversary up on the shores of Lakeside. Be sure and mark your calendars for September 28 – 30, 2012! Members will be eligible for early bird specials and reduced rates.