OTHER EVENTS IN OHIO
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Black Swamp Conservancy
Bell Woods Walk January 20, 2018 1 p.m. Black Swamp Conservancy's first walk in the woods in 2018 is scheduled at their headquarters, Bell Woods, in Pemberville. This walk will be led by Stewardship Specialist Melanie Coulter. We’ll conclude with hot chocolate and s’mores around a campfire at the Homestead. Directions: 4825 Sugar Ridge Road, Pemberville, OH. |
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Winter Snow – Creative Ways to Teach STEM
EECO Winter CONFERENCE February 2 & 3, 2018 Camp Nuhop 1077 Hanover Twp. Rd. 2916, Perrysville, OH Vernal Pool Life in the Dead of Winter Presented by Ray Stewart, Ohio Wetlands Association A presentation of vernal pool ecology and macroinvertebrate diversity to explore the nature of this vibrant ecosystem that contrasts with the deep dormancy in the surrounding forest. If conditions allow and access is permitted, we can venture out to a vernal pool and see what activity there is, even beneath the ice. Alternatively, samples could be brought indoors to an aquarium. Conference details and registration HERE. |
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Amphibian and Reptile Conference
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Dr. Columbus, OH (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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Arc of Appalachia 2018 Wildflower Pilgrimage
Spring comes to Ohio’s forests and vernal pools! Special 2018 Theme: “Flowers & “Phibs!” With Pennsylvania Photographer & Author Doug Wechsler In addition to floral destinations, special guided trips will be also taken to witness the burgeoning of amphibian life in Ohio’s wetlands Co-Sponsored with the Ohio Wetlands Association. |
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One Day Water Quality Monitoring Workshop
Sponsored by the Izaak Walton League Saturday, April 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 179 County Road 24 Ashley, Ohio 43003 Download flyer HERE. Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater critters, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League is working with the Central Ohio Chapter to provide a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quality and become a certified SOS Monitor. IWLA will cover materials, coffee, and lunch for attendees. Visit http://www.IWLA.org/SOS for more info about Save Our Streams. Register Here |
Celebrate Wild Wetlands
Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve
Carol H. Sweet Nature Center
5185 Corduroy Road
Mentor OH, 44060
Sunday, May 20; 2-3:30 p.m.
Let’s explore our wetlands and list all of the plants and animals we can identify as we dive into a wetland “bioblitz” celebrating the diversity of Mentor Marsh. Bring your field guides, field notebook, camera, binoculars, hand lenses and any other field tools. No experience necessary, we’ll all learn along the way!
Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve
Carol H. Sweet Nature Center
5185 Corduroy Road
Mentor OH, 44060
Sunday, May 20; 2-3:30 p.m.
Let’s explore our wetlands and list all of the plants and animals we can identify as we dive into a wetland “bioblitz” celebrating the diversity of Mentor Marsh. Bring your field guides, field notebook, camera, binoculars, hand lenses and any other field tools. No experience necessary, we’ll all learn along the way!
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ODO-CON-2018
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. |