OTHER EVENTS IN OHIO
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Wild Orchids across North AmericaSunday, February 4, 2018
2 - 3 p.m. The West Woods Nature Center 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty Ohio 44072 Presented by the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio and the Geauga Park District. No registration required Perhaps you think of orchids as exotic hothouse plants from warmer climates. But there are 200 native orchids in North America of which 47 are found in Ohio. Discover more about them with expert Tom Sampliner, photographer and past president of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio. He will share his favorites and their interesting stories from his travels throughout North America. |
Native Plants: Getting Back to Our Roots
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Saturday, February 17
2 - 5 p.m. Twinsburg Public Library 10050 Ravenna Rd Twinsburg OH 44087 Presented by the Twinsburg Garden Club, Twinsburg Parks and Recreation, and Twinsburg Public Library Registration required. To register, call 330-425-4268 ext 2. Native Roots, Inc. is a small, sister-owned and operated native plant nursery and retailer. Its goal is to be a resource for home owners and businesses concerned about ecological restoration. The presentation will introduce important native plant species, key benefits of native plants in the home garden, and the challenges we face bringing them back into our landscape. |
Sonia Bingham is a professional Wetland Biologist with a B.S. in Biology from Hiram College and a M.S. in Environmental Science with an emphasis in restoration ecology from The Ohio State University. Sonia has nearly 20 years’ experience in wetland and aquatic ecology. Together with her sister, Jennifer Johnson, and Native Roots’ Restoration Ecologist, Andrew Bishop, they have extensive experience in the greenhouse and landscaping industries, as well as biology, environmental consulting, restoration planning and chemical engineering fields, to bring an eclectic mix of skills into the operation.
Stanley Stine, Naturalist for the City of Twinsburg, and Marcia Carsten of the Twinsburg Garden Club will also be on hand to answer questions on Native Plants and Pollinators.
Master Gardener Volunteers are eligible for 2 CEUs.
For more information, contact Sue Davis at 330-687-7818 or Davis4233@roadrunner.com.
Stanley Stine, Naturalist for the City of Twinsburg, and Marcia Carsten of the Twinsburg Garden Club will also be on hand to answer questions on Native Plants and Pollinators.
Master Gardener Volunteers are eligible for 2 CEUs.
For more information, contact Sue Davis at 330-687-7818 or Davis4233@roadrunner.com.
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Ohio Invasive Plant Council Annual MeetingFebruary 23, 2018
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The Dawes Arboretum 7770 Jacksontown Road Newark, Ohio Please join OIPC for their upcoming Annual Meeting on Friday, February 23, 2018 at The Dawes Arboretum. The meeting will include 2017 accomplishments, board member elections, research grant recipients, an update on ODA invasive plant rules given by Dan Kenny, Ohio Department of Agriculture, lunch and the following presentations: Keynote: Stopping the Spread: The Role of Public Gardens as Sentinels Against Plant Invasions Presented by Dr. Theresa Culley, University of Cincinnati & OIPC Assessment Team, and Kurt Dreisilker, Morton Arboretum Mentor Marsh: History, Tragedy, Recovery Presented by David Kriska and Benjamin Piazza Details and registration can be found HERE. |
Ohio Natural History Conference
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Natural History of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau!
Saturday, February 24, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44106 The Ohio Biological Survey is pleased to welcome Martin Kalfatovic as this year's Keynote Speaker. Martin works for The Smithsonian as the Assistant Director, Digital Services Division and Program Director, Biodiversity Heritage Library https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Keynote Address: Expanding Access for the Local and Global: Increasing Access & Empowering Global Biodiversity Research through the Biodiversity Heritage Library With the vision of "Inspiring discovery through free access to biodiversity knowledge," the BHL improves research methodology by collaboratively making biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. How BHL grew to a global consortium, the value of citizen science to BHL, and its value to researchers working in Ohio as well as worldwide will be the focus of the keynote talk. The conference will also feature a number of other talks that highlight the unique natural history of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau. In addition, there will be vendors and museum exhibits! Regular registration ($30) Student registration ($20). Register HERE. |
Ohio Bluebird Society Annual Conference
Join Us As We Investigate
The: BEST METHODS For Our Native Cavity Nesters
February 24, 2018
9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
505 West Whittier St
Columbus, Ohio
This conference will focus on best practices to fulfill OBS's mission to protect and preserve Eastern Bluebirds and other native cavity nesting species. Speakers include: Jim McCormac, Bet Zimmerman, and Keith Kridler.
Breakout sessions will address bluebirding basics, house sparrow management, Kestrels and other native species. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments are provided. See link below for more details.Registration form, hotel information and more info available HERE.
The: BEST METHODS For Our Native Cavity Nesters
February 24, 2018
9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
505 West Whittier St
Columbus, Ohio
This conference will focus on best practices to fulfill OBS's mission to protect and preserve Eastern Bluebirds and other native cavity nesting species. Speakers include: Jim McCormac, Bet Zimmerman, and Keith Kridler.
Breakout sessions will address bluebirding basics, house sparrow management, Kestrels and other native species. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments are provided. See link below for more details.Registration form, hotel information and more info available HERE.
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Ohio Wetlands Association Brings You Marsh Monitoring TrainingMarch 3, 2018
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 14000 OH-2 Oak Harbor, OH Free but registration is required HERE. The Ohio Wetlands Association is seeking wetland enthusiasts to be trained to monitor amphibians and/or marsh birds (prior experience not necessary) and who are willing to spend about 10 hours per year as a volunteer surveyor of a local wetland.
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Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference
From Dawn to Dusk
Nocturnal revelations
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March 6, 2018
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ohio Union at The Ohio State University 1739 N High St, Columbus, 43210, OH, United States Details and registration coming soon! |
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Shreve Migration SensationSaturday, March 17, 2018
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $15.00 admission includes any or all Migration Sensation events and workshops. Register at the Shreve Elementary School (598 North Market St. (State Route 226), Shreve, Ohio 44676) and receive FREE MAPS to all the stations. |
The Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
4-H Center on the campus of OSU (map)
To register or for more information (including a draft schedule of events) visit: OHPARC website
The Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference is the annual meeting of the Ohio chapter of Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (OHPARC) and takes the place of the previous biannual amphibian and reptile conferences. This one-day event is meant to bring together everyone in the state who has an interest in Ohio's amphibians, reptiles, and their habitats, including professionals, amateurs, and students.
This year, we are excited to announce Dr. Justin Congdon as our keynote speaker. Dr. Congdon is one of the world's foremost authorities on freshwater turtle conservation, having authored over 70 articles and 11 book chapters.
Registration by February 28 includes lunch and is a very reasonable $45 ($25 for students) thanks to support from The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, The Ohio State University, The Ohio Division of Wildlife, The United States Fish & Wildlife Service, and Enviroscience.
Registrations after February 28 and walk-up registrations (space permitting) are the same price, but do not include lunch.
4-H Center on the campus of OSU (map)
To register or for more information (including a draft schedule of events) visit: OHPARC website
The Ohio Amphibian & Reptile Conference is the annual meeting of the Ohio chapter of Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (OHPARC) and takes the place of the previous biannual amphibian and reptile conferences. This one-day event is meant to bring together everyone in the state who has an interest in Ohio's amphibians, reptiles, and their habitats, including professionals, amateurs, and students.
This year, we are excited to announce Dr. Justin Congdon as our keynote speaker. Dr. Congdon is one of the world's foremost authorities on freshwater turtle conservation, having authored over 70 articles and 11 book chapters.
Registration by February 28 includes lunch and is a very reasonable $45 ($25 for students) thanks to support from The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, The Ohio State University, The Ohio Division of Wildlife, The United States Fish & Wildlife Service, and Enviroscience.
Registrations after February 28 and walk-up registrations (space permitting) are the same price, but do not include lunch.
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Free Wilds Science SymposiumWANT TO ATTEND?
Saturday, March 24, 2018 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Boyd Science Center at Muskingum University 163 Stormont St, New Concord, OH 43762 RSVP to restoration@thewilds.org by March 20th. TOPICS
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Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership WorkshopTwo locations and dates:
Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware, Ohio on March 17, 2018 and Brukner Nature Center, Troy, Ohio on March 24, 2018. The Vernal Pool Workshops are joint projects of Ohio Vernal Pool Network; The Midwest Biodiversity Institute and The Ohio Wetlands Association. Join us for one of our 2018 Vernal Pool Workshops. The day will include the ecology of vernal pools, amphibians, microinvertebrates, vernal pool flora, a short field trip, and how you can contribute. Details and registration information available HERE. |
Arc of Appalachia Wildflower Pilgrimage
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April 13 – 15, 2018 - Friday Evening – Sunday Afternoon
Highlands Nature Sanctuary Spring comes to Ohio’s forests and vernal pools! Flowers & “Phibs!” Co-sponsored by the Ohio Wetlands Association The ephemeral display of spring woodland flowers – all blooming at once – is as close to heaven on earth as any nature spectacle we can ever experience. The Appalachian foothills of the Arc of Appalachia region have one of the richest wildflower displays to be found in Eastern United States, partially enabled by the wealth of moisture and minerals in its underlying limestone bedrock. This karst country of springs, rock arches, seeps and sinkholes produces an unusual abundance and density of wildflowers. Each year the Pilgrimage is timed to catch the region’s showy showcase of iconic Large-flowered Trilliums which bloom alongside cascading colonies of blue cohosh, fairy wands of miterwort and delicate anemones that carpet the rocks, and the color-bursts of yellow wood poppies and purple larkspurs. Details can be found HERE. |
Wildflower Walks at Shelby Wetlands
April 27, 2018
10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Shelby Wetlands
Richland County
Join the staff of the Richland County Park District for this amazing opportunity to visit a wildflower spectacle that has been a secret for decades. The Shelby Wetlands, is a hidden treasure, with a stunning wildflower display that has to be seen to believe. Carpets of Great White Trillium, Virginia Bluebells and Wild Hyacinth festoon the forest floor, sharing the area with over 30 species of spring, ephemeral wildflowers. The property contains, river oxbows, vernal pools and swamp forest, as well as drier upland habitats and the Black Fork River. The plant and wildlife diversity, located in this natural history gem, is simply incredible.
Guided tours will leave the parking lot at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will last between one and two hours. Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear, as the hikes will take place rain-or-shine. The area has a wonderful trail system, but boots may be needed if it has been a wet spring. Don't miss this special event!
Directions: The Shelby Wetlands are located adjacent to Shelby Reservoir #3, which is located northeast of the city of Shelby on London West Road. From the city of Shelby, take SR 61 north to London West Rd. Turn east (right) on London West Rd. The entrance to the reservoir is about a half mile east of SR 61.
10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Shelby Wetlands
Richland County
Join the staff of the Richland County Park District for this amazing opportunity to visit a wildflower spectacle that has been a secret for decades. The Shelby Wetlands, is a hidden treasure, with a stunning wildflower display that has to be seen to believe. Carpets of Great White Trillium, Virginia Bluebells and Wild Hyacinth festoon the forest floor, sharing the area with over 30 species of spring, ephemeral wildflowers. The property contains, river oxbows, vernal pools and swamp forest, as well as drier upland habitats and the Black Fork River. The plant and wildlife diversity, located in this natural history gem, is simply incredible.
Guided tours will leave the parking lot at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will last between one and two hours. Dress for the weather and wear proper footwear, as the hikes will take place rain-or-shine. The area has a wonderful trail system, but boots may be needed if it has been a wet spring. Don't miss this special event!
Directions: The Shelby Wetlands are located adjacent to Shelby Reservoir #3, which is located northeast of the city of Shelby on London West Road. From the city of Shelby, take SR 61 north to London West Rd. Turn east (right) on London West Rd. The entrance to the reservoir is about a half mile east of SR 61.
Arbor Day Festival
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April 28, 2018
The Dawes Arboretum 7770 Jacksontown Road Newark, Ohio The Arbor Day Festival is a celebration of trees and nature. Expect a fun-filled day with hands-on learning opportunities for families including crafts, displays and tree climbing. The Arbor Day Festival is a fun and educational day for all. Details HERE. |
Biggest Week in American Birding
May 4 - 13, 2018
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center
1750 State Park Road #2 Oregon, OH 43616
The Biggest Week in American Birding is a 10-day festival in northwest Ohio, "The Warbler Capital of the World!" Immerse yourself in spring songbird migration and experience some of the best birding North America has to offer. The festival has something to offer beginner and seasoned birders alike, with bird identification workshops, guided birding trips, birding by canoe, daily walks at the world famous Magee Marsh, American Woodcock field trips, keynote presentations, a Birder’s Marketplace, and evening socials with free food and music. Come for a few days or stay for the whole 10-day celebration. Details and registration HERE.
Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center
1750 State Park Road #2 Oregon, OH 43616
The Biggest Week in American Birding is a 10-day festival in northwest Ohio, "The Warbler Capital of the World!" Immerse yourself in spring songbird migration and experience some of the best birding North America has to offer. The festival has something to offer beginner and seasoned birders alike, with bird identification workshops, guided birding trips, birding by canoe, daily walks at the world famous Magee Marsh, American Woodcock field trips, keynote presentations, a Birder’s Marketplace, and evening socials with free food and music. Come for a few days or stay for the whole 10-day celebration. Details and registration HERE.
Alternatives for Invasive Plants in Ohio
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Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Toledo Botanical Gardens, Conference Center 5403 Elmer Drive Toledo, Ohio |
Join Ohio Invasive Plant Council and Metroparks Toledo to learn about identifying and removing invasive plants in your landscape or natural area. Learn about some of the excellent alternative plants that you can replace them with and about the wildlife that will thank you! Some plants will be available for purchase.
ODO-CON-2018
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Ohio Odonata Conference
June 22, 23 & 24, 2018 Are you interested in learning more about dragonflies and damselflies in Ohio? Does rubbing elbows with naturalists from across the state and beyond to discuss Ohio’s biodiversity sound like a good time? Then join us June 22-24, 2018 for Odo-Con-18 in Hancock and surrounding counties! It will be based at the Oak Woods Nature Preserve with trips to other areas, but space is limited to 125 registrants.
Details and registration HERE. |
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9th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference
July 28th & 30th, 2018
Bergamo Center
Mount Saint John Preserve
4400 Shakertown Road
Dayton, OH
The 10th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference will be held at the Bergamo Center, located on the beautiful grounds of the 100 acre Mount Saint John Preserve in Dayton, Ohio. The conference is packed with much to learn and do! We offer keynote presenters from around the country, informative workshops, breakout sessions, morning and evening field trips or a film on Friday and Saturday. Sunday offers expert led field trips to some interesting natural areas rich in native plants and diversity. This year our keynote speakers are: Melinda Myers, Jeff Lowenfels, Jim McCormac, Cheryl Harner and Tom Kimmerer. Jeff will speak again on Sunday morning for those who choose to not attend a field trip. Details Here.
Bergamo Center
Mount Saint John Preserve
4400 Shakertown Road
Dayton, OH
The 10th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference will be held at the Bergamo Center, located on the beautiful grounds of the 100 acre Mount Saint John Preserve in Dayton, Ohio. The conference is packed with much to learn and do! We offer keynote presenters from around the country, informative workshops, breakout sessions, morning and evening field trips or a film on Friday and Saturday. Sunday offers expert led field trips to some interesting natural areas rich in native plants and diversity. This year our keynote speakers are: Melinda Myers, Jeff Lowenfels, Jim McCormac, Cheryl Harner and Tom Kimmerer. Jeff will speak again on Sunday morning for those who choose to not attend a field trip. Details Here.