Calamus Update: BioBlitz 2018
The Calamus Swamp BioBlitz was held on My 26, 2018. Read on to find out what the team found on that big day.
Calamus Update: New Signage
Columbus Audubon partnered with the Pickaway County Park District to create and erect a new sign near the entrance to Calamus Swamp Preserve. Pickaway County Park District owns and maintains adjacent property and a rail trail which connects to an extensive system of trails in the region. The Calamus Swamp parking area is the only
Birdathon 2018 Report: Archaeopteryx
The Archaeopteryx team had a great outing on May 14, spotting (and hearing) a tremendous total of 164 species. Team members Tom and Donna Sheley started birding at 5:15 am, kept at it all day, and finally knocked off at 10:30 pm. Talk about tired but happy….! Their Birdathon route covered much of Central Ohio, with
Calamus Swamp Salamander Adventure
It was a warm night for February, and a steady rain punctuated by patches of ground fog was greeting me as I made my way along the back roads in Pickaway County. Most sane individuals would think it a good night to stay in and read a good book or watch their favorite show, but
Calamus Swamp Update: Construction Video
Enjoy a video montage of photos from recent trail improvement projects at Calamus Swamp.
Calamus Swamp Update: December, 2017
Read about the latest project at Calamus Swamp: completing reconstruction of two stairway connectors from the Calamus loop trail to the Pickaway County Parks and Recreation Rail Trail at the south end of the preserve.