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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - columbus-oh BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Homing By Marcia Armstrong DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000258-1785974400-1790553599@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:HomingBy Marcia ArmstrongAugust 6—September 27Opening Recept ion: August 6\, 6:00 pm—7:30 pmThis exhibit includes a large-scale\, nat ure-based installation using materials like willow and bamboo which will b e installed in the wetlands at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park.  Marcia’s work focuses on ecological themes\, sustainability\, and the intersection of science and art\, often featuring woven\, organic forms in public spac es.  An extension of the installation will also be on display inside the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. \nMore at https://www.audubon.org/grange /explore/art-audubon LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/art-exhibit-homing-by-marcia-armstro ng/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist in Residence: Anne Sprugeon DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000271-1787270400-1792972799@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Artist in Residence: Anne SprugeonAugust 21 through October 25 In Studio Days and Times: Friday (3:00-5:00 pm)\, and Saturday/Sunday (2:3 0-5:00 pm)Dates are subject to changeJoin Anne in creating a Living Field Drawing-a participatory artwork that grows throughout the residency throug h many small individual contributions rather than the creation of a tradit ional community mural. Inspired by my ink-on-paper collage practice. Visit ors are invited to slow down\, observe the natural world around the Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, and respond with a single abstract paper form. Each contribution becomes a visual Field Note that joins an evolving e cosystem of marks\, shapes\, and relationships. \nRegister for Anne’s fr ee Workshop\, October 17\, 10:00 am—12:00 pm here.Living Field Drawing: A Nature-Inspired Collage Workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/artist-in-residence-anne-sprugeon/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fall Migration at Walnut Woods DTSTART:20260912T123000Z DTEND:20260912T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000280-1789201800-1789207200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration at Walnut Woods\nWhen: Saturday September 12: 8 :30-10 amWhere: Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines AreaMapDescription: Thi s will be an easy walk around Walnut Woods to look for fall migrants likew arblers and flycatchers. We’ll also swing by the bird feeders to see who ’s coming in for asnack!Email jrmuller12@gmail.com with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/field-trip-fall-migration-at-walnut- woods/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000278-1789207200-1789210800@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French  \nMorning Yoga with Olivia\, September 12\, 19\, and October 3\, 10\, 10:00-11:00 a mInformation and registration here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/outside-morning-yoga-with-naturalist -olivia-french/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walks DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000279-1789207200-1789212600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bird WalksSaturdays: September 12\, 26\, and October 10\, 24\, 10:00—11:30 amTake a hike with our center educators or Columbu s Audubon volunteers to see what you can find on our center grounds and th e surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Meet at the front desk inside Gra nge Insurance Audubon Center. Each participant is required to pre-register due to limited space. Please bring your ticket receipt/s to the program t o gain entrance. Program is free – donations are always welcome. Registe r here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walks-35/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly Outings DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000282-1789776000-1789862399@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly OutingsATTN: Y outh Ages 12-18! Join Ohio Young Birders Club!If you are interested in eng aging with other teen nature enthusiasts\, this club is for you! We repres ent the Central Ohio Chapter and are looking for new members to join us on monthly outdoor excursions! Visit www.ohioyoungbirders.org to join. For more information contact samuel.kerr@audubon.orgNext Outing: September Monthly Outing – Saturday\, September 19th @ Sharon WoodsFall migration is upon us\, join the Central Chapter at Sharon Woods Metro Parks to ident ify warblers by Fall plumage! Sharon Woods includes a variety of habitats\ , from Schrock Lake to Spring Creek\, with forest and meadows in between. Expect to find a variety of warblers\, including Orange-crowned Warblers\, Golden-winged Warblers\, Hooded Warblers\, and more hopefuls! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/ohio-young-birders-club-central-chap ter-monthly-outings-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000281-1789812000-1789815600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French  \nMorning Yoga with Olivia\, September 12\, 19\, and October 3\, 10\, 10:00-11:00 a mInformation and registration here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/outside-morning-yoga-with-naturalist -olivia-french-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Migration on the Big Walnut Trail DTSTART:20260920T123000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000283-1789893000-1789909200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Migration on the Big Walnut Trail\nWhen: Sunday\, September 2 0\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 1:00 pmWhere: Meet at Academy Park in Gahanna –  MapDescription: Land bird migration should be starting to peak as we vi sit this series of parks along the Big Walnut Creek Corridor in Gahanna an d northeast Columbus. We’ll start at Academy Park and make several stops at parks along the trail as it wends south along the Creek\; this greenbe lt has a good history of attracting large numbers of migrant passerines\, especially flycatchers\, vireos and warblers\, and is good for raptors as well.Wear comfortable walking shoes\, as surfaces will be mostly flat and paved\, but occasionally we’ll hit dirt trails. The main trail is not ve ry exposed\, but the creek valley can be misty\, so you might want to take along a jacket.For more details contact Rob Thorn\, 614-551-0643 or robt horn6@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/field-trip-migration-on-the-big-waln ut-trail/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September 2026 Monthly Program DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000270-1790101800-1790107200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:September 22\, 2026: People Who Called Ohio Home \nFeatured Sp eaker: Carl Gleditsch\, Biologist\, Naturalist and City of Dublin Heritage Interpreter \nConservation Spotlight Speaker: Ryan Foshee\, Co-Chair\, Cl intonville Green Team\, A Committee of the Clintonville Area Commission \n Monthly Program 2026 – 2027 \nJoin us for our 2026 – 2027 free in-pers on Monthly Program series in partnership with and located at the Grange In surance Audubon Center. Arrive at 6:30pm to participate in the bird quiz\, draw a door prize ticket\, and enjoy refreshments. We will begin the Mont hly Program at 7:00pm with a Conservation Spotlight. The Featured Presenta tion will begin immediately following the Conservation Spotlight. Winners for the door prize and bird quiz will be announced after the presentations . \nLocation: Grange Insurance Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus \, OH 43215 \nTime: 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nSchedule: \n6:30 – 7PM Refreshme nts\, Bird Quiz\, Enter Door Prize Raffle \n7PM Speakers \n8PM Winners Ann ounced for Door Prize and Bird Quiz \n \nRegistration for the Event: http s://tickets.audubon.org/grange/events \nJoin with Google Meet: https://mee t.google.com/zfe-jkoh-ryx\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.googl e.com/a/users/answer/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/september-2026-monthly-program/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000284-1790294400-1790467199@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Plein Air Painting CompetitionPainting Dates: Sep tember 25 and 26Exhibition Dates: October 1 through November 29$1\,000 in Awards Offered!All painters/artists welcome!  Professionals\, amateurs\, beginners & those who want to try painting/creating outdoors for the firs t time!  All media accepted & encouraged. Paint at the Grange Insurance A udubon Center & surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Entries now being a ccepted here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/6th-annual-plein-air-painting-compet ition/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Avid Birders DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000268-1790380800-1790467199@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:When: Mark your calendars for the next Avid birding adventure s on September 26! \nDetails: We’ll meet at 6:00 am (location TBD) to coordinate carpooling before heading out. Trip destinations are selected on the Thursday or Friday prior to each outing and will be posted on the C entral Ohio Discord chat\, the Central Ohio Facebook page and the Columbus Audubon website. \nThe Facebook and Discord pages are private\; to gain a ccess\, request to be invited to them by contacting us at: https://columb usaudubon.org/groups/avid-birders/avid-birders-contact-page/ \nThese field trips are open to everyone with a good alarm clock and willing to spend a full day birding — no reservations required! Just show up ready to bird . Plan to drive or bring $10 to contribute to your driver for gas. Please remember to pack your lunch\, drinks\, and snacks for the day. We look for ward to seeing you in the field! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/avid-birders-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walks DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000285-1790416800-1790422200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bird WalksSaturdays: September 12\, 26\, and October 10\, 24\, 10:00—11:30 amTake a hike with our center educators or Columbu s Audubon volunteers to see what you can find on our center grounds and th e surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Meet at the front desk inside Gra nge Insurance Audubon Center. Each participant is required to pre-register due to limited space. Please bring your ticket receipt/s to the program t o gain entrance. Program is free – donations are always welcome. Registe r here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walks-36/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: 6th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000292-1790812800-1795996799@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Plein Air Painting CompetitionPainting Dates: Sep tember 25 and 26Exhibition Dates: October 1 through November 29$1\,000 in Awards Offered!All painters/artists welcome!  Professionals\, amateurs\, beginners & those who want to try painting/creating outdoors for the firs t time!  All media accepted & encouraged. Paint at the Grange Insurance A udubon Center & surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Entries now being a ccepted here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/art-exhibit-6th-annual-plein-air-pai nting-competition/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000293-1791021600-1791025200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French  \nMorning Yoga with Olivia\, September 12\, 19\, and October 3\, 10\, 10:00-11:00 a mInformation and registration here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/outside-morning-yoga-with-naturalist -olivia-french-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Migration at Alum Creek Lake and Hoover Reservoir DTSTART:20261004T123000Z DTEND:20261004T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000287-1791102600-1791122400@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Migration at Alum Creek Lake and Hoover Reservoir\nWhen: Sund ay\, October 4\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 2:00 pmWhere:  8:00 am\, Westerville Community Center (map) or 8:30 am Alum Dam Spillway Park (map)Descriptio n: Migration should be very good as we visit these two reservoirs north o f Columbus.  We’ll start at Alum\, where the small woodlands at the sou thern end of the Lake are excellent migrant traps\, and the wide lower res ervoir attracts a wide variety of gulls and waterfowl.  After taking in t he morning migrants there\, we’ll move to the upper end of nearby Hoover Reservoir to scout different habitats for different migrants. The reservo ir level should be low enough to produce some migrant waders\, dabbling du cks\, and shorebirds.  Bring sturdy shoes (for lots of walking on dewy\, but flat trails)\, snacks\, and a windbreaker/jacket if the weather is co ld. For more details contact Rob Thorn\, 614-551-0643 or robthorn6@gmail. com LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/field-trip-migration-at-alum-creek-l ake-and-hoover-reservoir/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Raptor Rendezvous DTSTART:20261004T140000Z DTEND:20261004T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000286-1791108000-1791133200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Raptor RendezvousOctober 4\, 10:00 am—5:00 pmRegistration fo r workshops coming soon! \nRegistration and additional information\, can be found at https://tickets.audubon.org/grange/events LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/raptor-rendezvous/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000288-1791626400-1791630000@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Outside Morning Yoga with Naturalist Olivia French  \nMorning Yoga with Olivia\, September 12\, 19\, and October 3\, 10\, 10:00-11:00 a mInformation and registration here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/outside-morning-yoga-with-naturalist -olivia-french-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walks DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000294-1791626400-1791631800@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bird WalksSaturdays: September 12\, 26\, and October 10\, 24\, 10:00—11:30 amTake a hike with our center educators or Columbu s Audubon volunteers to see what you can find on our center grounds and th e surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Meet at the front desk inside Gra nge Insurance Audubon Center. Each participant is required to pre-register due to limited space. Please bring your ticket receipt/s to the program t o gain entrance. Program is free – donations are always welcome. Registe r here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walks-37/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly Outings DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000290-1792195200-1792281599@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Ohio Young Birders Club Central Chapter Monthly OutingsATTN: Y outh Ages 12-18! Join Ohio Young Birders Club!If you are interested in eng aging with other teen nature enthusiasts\, this club is for you! We repres ent the Central Ohio Chapter and are looking for new members to join us on monthly outdoor excursions! Visit www.ohioyoungbirders.org to join. For more information contact samuel.kerr@audubon.orgNext Outing: \nOctober M onthly Outing – Saturday\, October 17th @ Pickerington PondsWith shorebi rd and waterfowl migration picking up\, Pickerington Ponds should offer lo ts for us to see and enjoy. Hopefuls from previous years include Blue-wing ed Teal\, Northern Pintail\, and American Wigeon\, in addition to late war blers and other great finds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/ohio-young-birders-club-central-chap ter-monthly-outings-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist in Residence Workshop DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000289-1792231200-1792238400@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Artist in Residence at the Grange Insurance Audubon CenterAnne SpurgeonThrough October 25Register for Anne’s free Workshop\, October 1 7\, 10:00 am—12:00 pm here.Living Field Drawing: A Nature-Inspired Coll age Workshop LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/artist-in-residence-workshop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calamus Swamp Work Day DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000291-1792231200-1792245600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Prairie Clearing: Saturday\, October 17\, 10:00 am– 2:00 pm \nThe prairie at Calamus has gotten a bit overgrown. We need help removing woody plants in preparation for brush hogging later this fall. Please pla n to bring your own work gloves\, and loppers if you have them. \nWe’ll meet at 10:00 am at the Calamus Swamp parking lot or just join us whenever you can. With the restoration work and boardwalk improvements\, not to me ntion all the hard work put in by our terrific volunteers\, there’s much to discover at Calamus. Please join us! We look forward to seeing you! \n Registration: fill out a contact form and be sure to select Conservation as the topic area. How to Prepare: Please bring your own work gloves\, a nd plenty of water. We’ll be taking a lunch break\, so plan to pack a lu nch.Be sure to dress for the weather! Hiking or work boots should be fine but bring muck boots just in case. \nDirections: From Columbus\, take rout e 315 S and follow the signs toward Cincinnati. This becomes I-71 S. Take the exit for SR 104/Frank Road and turn right onto Frank Road\, then right onto SR 104 S/Jackson Pike. Follow SR 104 for just short of 24 miles and you will come to the intersection of SR 104 and US 22 (you will see the Go ody Nook on your left). Continue through the intersection and the entrance to Calamus Swamp is just past a small stand of trees on your left\; you w ill see a gravel parking lot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/calamus-swamp-work-day-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Columbus Audubon Bird Seed Sale 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000295-1792368000-1792972799@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:October 19th – 25th at Wild Birds Unlimited on Sawmill Roa d The Columbus Audubon Seed Sale is a great time to stock up on bird food while giving back to local conservation and education. During the week of October 19th to October 25th all bird food at Wild Birds Unlimited on S awmill Road will be 15% off\, and 10% of your bird food purchase goes dir ectly to Columbus Audubon. There are three ways to place your order: \n\n In-store at 6654 Sawmill Road\, Columbus\, OH 43235. In the Northwest Squa re Shopping Center near I-270 and Sawmill Road.\nOnline at mywbu.com/colu mbusoh for pickup or delivery to your home.\nBy phone at (614) 766-2103 f or pickup or delivery to your home.\n\n New to bird feeding or have quest ions about how to enjoy the hobby more? The local experts at Wild Birds Un limited are happy to help! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/columbus-audubon-bird-seed-sale-2026 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Field Trip: Avid Birders DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000296-1792800000-1792886399@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:When: Mark your calendars for the next Avid birding adventure s on October 24! \nDetails: We’ll meet at 6:00 am (location TBD) to co ordinate carpooling before heading out. Trip destinations are selected on the Thursday or Friday prior to each outing and will be posted on the Cent ral Ohio Discord chat\, the Central Ohio Facebook page and the Columbus Au dubon website. \nThe Facebook and Discord pages are private\; to gain acce ss\, request to be invited to them by contacting us at: https://columbusa udubon.org/groups/avid-birders/avid-birders-contact-page/ \nThese field tr ips are open to everyone with a good alarm clock and willing to spend a fu ll day birding — no reservations required! Just show up ready to bird. P lan to drive or bring $10 to contribute to your driver for gas. Please rem ember to pack your lunch\, drinks\, and snacks for the day. We look forwar d to seeing you in the field! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/field-trip-avid-birders/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Avid Birders DTSTART:20261024T100000Z DTEND:20261024T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182440Z UID:10000269-1792814400-1792857600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:When: Mark your calendars for the next Avid birding adventure s on October 24! \nDetails: We’ll meet at 6:00 am (location TBD) to c oordinate carpooling before heading out. Trip destinations are selected on the Thursday or Friday prior to each outing and will be posted on the Cen tral Ohio Discord chat\, the Central Ohio Facebook page and the Columbus A udubon website. \nThe Facebook and Discord pages are private\; to gain acc ess\, request to be invited to them by contacting us at: https://columbus audubon.org/groups/avid-birders/avid-birders-contact-page/ \nThese field t rips are open to everyone with a good alarm clock and willing to spend a f ull day birding — no reservations required! Just show up ready to bird. Plan to drive or bring $10 to contribute to your driver for gas. Please re member to pack your lunch\, drinks\, and snacks for the day. We look forwa rd to seeing you in the field! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182440Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/avid-birders-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walks DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000297-1792836000-1792841400@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Beginner Bird WalksSaturdays: September 12\, 26\, and October 10\, 24\, 10:00—11:30 amTake a hike with our center educators or Columbu s Audubon volunteers to see what you can find on our center grounds and th e surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Meet at the front desk inside Gra nge Insurance Audubon Center. Each participant is required to pre-register due to limited space. Please bring your ticket receipt/s to the program t o gain entrance. Program is free – donations are always welcome. Registe r here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/beginner-bird-walks-38/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Family Fest DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000298-1792936800-1792947600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,food,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fall Family FestOctober 25\, 2:00—5:00 pmRegistration and mo re details coming soon! \n\nWagon Rides Through the Park\nChildren’s Con cert with Chris Rowlands\nCrafts\nBirdability Week Activity\nFood Truck\nL ive Jazz Band\nScavenger Hunt LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/fall-family-fest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October 2026 Monthly Program DTSTART:20261027T223000Z DTEND:20261028T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000272-1793125800-1793131200@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:October 27\, 2026: Birdman of the Senate: Senator George P. Mc Lean and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act \nFeatured Speaker: Will McLean Gre eley\, Author \nConservation Spotlight: Alexandria Horne \nMonthly Program 2026 – 2027 \nJoin us for our 2026 – 2027 free in-person Monthly Prog ram series in partnership with and located at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Arrive at 6:30pm to participate in the bird quiz\, draw a door pr ize ticket\, and enjoy refreshments. We will begin the Monthly Program at 7:00pm with a Conservation Spotlight. The Featured Presentation will begin immediately following the Conservation Spotlight. Winners for the door pr ize and bird quiz will be announced after the presentations. \nLocation: G range Insurance Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215 \nT ime: 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nSchedule: \n6:30 – 7PM Refreshments\, Bird Quiz \, Enter Door Prize Raffle \n7PM Speakers \n8PM Winners Announced for Door Prize and Bird Quiz \n \nRegistration for the Event: https://tickets.audu bon.org/grange/events \nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/mud -mhye-hpk\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/an swer/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/october-2026-monthly-program/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Calamus Swamp Work Day DTSTART:20261107T150000Z DTEND:20261107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000299-1794045600-1794060000@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Invasive Plants Removal: Saturday\, November 7\, 10:00 am– 2 :00 pm \nWe’ll be focusing on pulling\, cutting and treating invasive bu sh honeysuckle and wintercreeper.  Please bring your own work gloves. We ’ll have some loppers and honeysuckle poppers available\, but feel free to bring your own if you have them. \nWe’ll meet at 10:00 am at the Cala mus Swamp parking lot or just join us whenever you can. With the restorati on work and boardwalk improvements\, not to mention all the hard work put in by our terrific volunteers\, there’s much to discover at Calamus. Ple ase join us! We look forward to seeing you! \nRegistration: fill out a co ntact form and be sure to select Conservation as the topic area. How to Prepare: Please bring your own work gloves\, and plenty of water. We’ll be taking a lunch break\, so plan to pack a lunch.Be sure to dress for the weather! Hiking or work boots should be fine but bring muck boots just in case. \nDirections: From Columbus\, take route 315 S and follow the signs toward Cincinnati. This becomes I-71 S. Take the exit for SR 104/Frank Ro ad and turn right onto Frank Road\, then right onto SR 104 S/Jackson Pike. Follow SR 104 for just short of 24 miles and you will come to the interse ction of SR 104 and US 22 (you will see the Goody Nook on your left). Cont inue through the intersection and the entrance to Calamus Swamp is just pa st a small stand of trees on your left\; you will see a gravel parking lot . LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/calamus-swamp-work-day-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:November 2026 Monthly Program DTSTART:20261117T233000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000273-1794940200-1794945600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2026: The Search for Lost Birds \nFeatured Speak er: John Mittermeier\, Director of the Search for Lost Birds at American B ird Conservancy \nConservation Spotlight: Luz Mercado \nMonthly Program 20 26 – 2027 \nJoin us for our 2026 – 2027 free in-person Monthly Program series in partnership with and located at the Grange Insurance Audubon Ce nter. Arrive at 6:30pm to participate in the bird quiz\, draw a door prize ticket\, and enjoy refreshments. We will begin the Monthly Program at 7:0 0pm with a Conservation Spotlight. The Featured Presentation will begin im mediately following the Conservation Spotlight. Winners for the door prize and bird quiz will be announced after the presentations. \nLocation: Gran ge Insurance Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215 \nTime : 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nSchedule: \n6:30 – 7PM Refreshments\, Bird Quiz\, Enter Door Prize Raffle \n7PM Speakers \n8PM Winners Announced for Door Pr ize and Bird Quiz \n \nRegistration for the Event: https://tickets.audubon .org/grange/events \nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/gts-zc xu-gcg\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answe r/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/november-2026-monthly-program/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:January 2027 Monthly Program DTSTART:20270126T233000Z DTEND:20270127T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T122403Z UID:10000274-1800988200-1800993600@columbusaudubon.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2027: Lichens: Fungi That Invented Agriculture \n Featured Speaker: Robert Klips\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor Emeritus OSU Museum of Biological Diversity \nConservation Spotlight: Chris Tonra \nMon thly Program 2026 – 2027 \nJoin us for our 2026 – 2027 free in-person Monthly Program series in partnership with and located at the Grange Insur ance Audubon Center. Arrive at 6:30pm to participate in the bird quiz\, dr aw a door prize ticket\, and enjoy refreshments. We will begin the Monthly Program at 7:00pm with a Conservation Spotlight. The Featured Presentatio n will begin immediately following the Conservation Spotlight. Winners for the door prize and bird quiz will be announced after the presentations. \ nLocation: Grange Insurance Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215 \nTime: 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nSchedule: \n6:30 – 7PM Refreshments \, Bird Quiz\, Enter Door Prize Raffle \n7PM Speakers \n8PM Winners Announ ced for Door Prize and Bird Quiz \n \nRegistration for the Event: https:// tickets.audubon.org/grange/events \nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.go ogle.com/tdq-rdym-cvd\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.co m/a/users/answer/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122403Z LOCATION:Grange Insurance Audubon Center\, 505 W Whittier St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, USA URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/event/january-2027-monthly-program/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Audubon X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusaudubon.org/columbus-audubon-calendar-of-even ts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR