Theodore Roosevelt
Darrin Lunde, Museum Specialist in the Division of Mammals at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, explores Teddy Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for the natural world.
Volunteer spotlight: Lois and John Day
Lois Day has been a Columbus Audubon volunteer for 35 years, helping build the organization to what it is today. Check out her story in this volunteer spotlight video.
Volunteer spotlight: Warren Grody
Warren Grody is our Columbus Audubon hero not only at Green Lawn, but in the office as well. In this Volunteer Spotlight video, we chat with Warren about this experiences with Columbus Audubon.
Conservation Spotlight: Calamus Swamp
Columbus Audubon had to make the difficult decision to remove dead and dying Ash Trees that threatened the safety of visitors at Calamus Swamp.
EcoWeekend’s 2017 registration brochure is now available
Feeling the effects of nature deficit disorder? Craving the sounds, smells, textures and beauty of the natural world after the long winter? EcoWeekend is a family nature retreat like no other! This “all inclusive” weekend event is held at Camp Oty’Okwa in beautiful Hocking Hills May 5 – 7, 2017. With more than 50 nature,
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Creature Feature: Dark-eyed Junco
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a medium-sized sparrow with a rounded head, a short, stout bill and a fairly long, conspicuous tail. Juncos vary across the country but in general they’re dark gray or brown birds brightened up by a pink bill and white outer tail feathers that periodically flash open, particularly in flight. In