Central Chapter

Central Chapter Advisors:
Lily Schaefer
James Muller
Warren Grody
Ann Petrushka
Gracyn Fulling
Leigh Ann Miller
Darlene Sillick

The Central Chapter is Sponsored by Grange Insurance Audubon Center

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Upcoming Events:

Ohio School of Falconry: November 16th, 2:00pm - 5:00 pm at Camp Mary Orton. Join us for a fun event around the age-old sport of falconry. See birds up close and learn about falconers and the birds they fly.

Sign up here: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/01997bcc-a12d-f9ca-e383-7a6f2907364f

To date we have been working hard at growing our membership by offering open field trips. However, we are now returning to our focus of student-led trips, which are for members only. The Ohio Young Birders Club is unique in its focus on student members and growing their leadership skills, bird expertise, and bonding together over a shared love of birds. Adults not wanting to drop students off and leave trip sites are welcome to stay onsite and enjoy their own bird outings in the vicinity, but only student members will be included on official field trips, unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to OYBC Statewide Coordinator Jamie Cunningham at [email protected]. Thank you

Past Events

Saturday October 11 - Prairie Oaks Metropark
Join OYBC Central Chapter for an early morning bird walk at Prairie Ridge Metropark , 8-11am. We will target migrating species like late warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl.

Saturday July 26th - Glacier Ridge Metro Park - 7am-10am
Join OYBC Central Chapter for an early morning bird walk at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 7-10am. Check back later for more details!
Register here: Ohio Young Birders Club, July — National Audubon Society

Saturday June 28th - Highbanks Metropark - 8am-11am
Meet at the Big Meadows area
We will be surveying Bluebird nest boxes with a naturalist, followed by a birding hike at Highbanks Metro Park. We will be walking through tall grasses to get to nest boxes so please wear long pants/tick protective gear, and bug spray is recommended. Meet in Big Meadows main parking lot near restrooms at the back of the park.
Register here: Ohio Young Birders Club, June — National Audubon Society

Saturday March 29th - The Wilds: Central and Southeast chapters of Ohio Young Birders Club are going birding together at The Wilds! Day begins at 9:30am in the main parking lot of The Wilds. We will be guided through free parts of the surrounding area. Please pack lunch, we will have a picnic lunch break. We will end the day looking for owls, and leave by 5pm.

Saturday April 5th - Walnut Woods Metro Park: Hoping to find baby owls! 8am-11am, Walnut Woods Metro Park, Tall Pines area.

Saturday May 10th - Scioto Audubon Metro Park: World Migratory Bird Day celebration! More details coming soon.

Saturday July 26th - Glacier Ridge Metro Park - 7am-10am
Join OYBC Central Chapter for an early morning bird walk at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 7-10am. Check back later for more details!
Register here: Ohio Young Birders Club, July — National Audubon Society

Saturday June 28th - Highbanks Metropark - 8am-11am
Meet at the Big Meadows area
We will be surveying Bluebird nest boxes with a naturalist, followed by a birding hike at Highbanks Metro Park. We will be walking through tall grasses to get to nest boxes so please wear long pants/tick protective gear, and bug spray is recommended. Meet in Big Meadows main parking lot near restrooms at the back of the park.