Local swift counts in August were successful, with hundreds of swifts seen entering chimneys at two locations (Dublin and Clintonville). Here’s updated information for our September counts: In Dublin, the next Swift Count will be on September 12 (rain date September 13) at 6:30 pm at Sells Middle School, 150 W Bridge St. Meet behind […]
Some of us already feel the benefits of getting out in nature. For those not quite convinced, an article in the New York Times Health section reports that walks in nature, even a simple stroll in a park “…may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that
Did you know that the Scioto-Audubon Metro Park and the Grange Insurance Audubon Center are hotspots for urban wildlife? No, not that kind of wildlife — we mean the real thing! Local photographer Mike Horn has documented some of the wild creatures that can be found right at the Center. You can see some of
A group of volunteers led by Tom Sheley of Wild Birds Unlimited in Columbus, Ohio worked with Sheila Fagan to secure and install a Chimney Swift Tower on Monday July 20, 2015 on the construction site at Franklin Heights High School.
This project brought together a great group of volunteers, starting with Franklin Heights faculty members Amy Corbett, Mike Hall, Pat Scott, Tom Lennon and Seth Elsworth. Captain Lennon also invited several students to assist. Area resident Delbert Miller installed and designed the base for the tower. Family and close friends also came to the aid of the project and included Todd Chaney, Dean and Dawn Fagan. Darlene Sillick, local expert on Chimney Swifts and Tim Daniel of the Ohio Division of Wildlife provided guidance for the project. The team worked with Mark Waller Coordinator of Property Services and Construction Projects for South-Western City schools to select the location and plan the timing of the project.
Read all about it in an article from This Week online. For more information and photos, click the Read More button below.
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Even Columbus Monthly magazine is on board with EcoWeekend! This annual Columbus Audubon event, held every spring in the beautiful Hocking Hills, is a feautred event for the whole family. You can see the article on the Columbus Monthly Web site (scroll down to find it). We are busily planning EcoWeekend 2016 right now, but
Last week, Rep. Duncan (R-SC) offered an amendment to the Commerce Appropriations Bill to prohibit enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). While there seems to be little appetite to include the Duncan amendment in the Senate version of the bill, and the White House has issued a veto threat, Audubon still needs your
