Columbus Audubon Calendar of Events

Artist Russ Ronat and Project HoloceneOutdoor Illuminated Mural InstallationOn Display November 16-February 28, 2025We’re lighting up the outside entrance to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center this holiday/winter with 5 illuminated murals painted by artist Russ Ronat of birds/wildlife threatened by climate change related hazards.  Visitors can click on the QR codes to learn more about

Bows For BirdsAn Outdoor Scavenger Hunt With Prizes For The Whole Family!January 18-March 9A challenge inviting families to discover and explore the Scioto Audubon Metro Park this winter while learning about and identifying bird species that exist year-round in Ohio. More information and scavenger hunt maps available at Grange Insurance Audubon Center front desk beginning

Bows For BirdsAn Outdoor Scavenger Hunt With Prizes For The Whole Family!January 18-March 9A challenge inviting families to discover and explore the Scioto Audubon Metro Park this winter while learning about and identifying bird species that exist year-round in Ohio. More information and scavenger hunt maps available at Grange Insurance Audubon Center front desk beginning

It’s An Honor to Be Here: Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State Art Exhibit at the Ohio Arts Council Riffe Gallery Come see Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State at the Ohio Arts Council Riffe Gallery. This exhibition features contemporary works of art by 16 artists who live and work in Ohio. Curators Maria Burke and

March 1, 2025Ashland University Presentations include:  Bluebirds 101, Pollinators, Lake Erie Birding Trail, Kestrels and Motus Towers, Purple Martin Landlord Tips. Also bird conservation organization displays, question and answer panel, silent auction, awards and more! Keynote Speaker: Julie Zickefoose: Have You Ever Wondered? What I’ve Learned in 40 years of Bluebirding For conference details including hotel accommodations, lunch menu and

Late Winter Birds of the Darby PlainsWhen: Saturday, March 1, 8:30 AM-2:00 PMWhere: Meet at Darby Bend Lakes – map Description: Shake off your cabin fever and come with us to search for waterfowl and open country birds wintering in the Darby Plains. Some waterfowl will already be migrating by now. We’ll try to find open water and the geese and

Winter Warm-up WeekendsFebruary 1st and 2nd; March 1st and 2nd, 1 to 3 pmVisit the Center after your hike at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a warm indoor fire and hot beverages.

Winter Warm-up WeekendsFebruary 1st and 2nd; March 1st and 2nd, 1 to 3 pmVisit the Center after your hike at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a warm indoor fire and hot beverages.

A Touch of Red, by Regina DorfmeyerRegina is a self-taught, visually impaired finger-painter, and digital artist from Cleveland, Ohio.March 6—April 27More information coming soon on this Art at Audubon exhibit! https://tickets.audubon.org/grange/events

Beginner Bird Walks Winter Birding Season Runs Every Other Week, February 1 and February 15Spring Season begins March 8–May 31Take a hike with our center educators or Columbus Audubon volunteers to see what you can find on our center grounds and the surrounding Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Meet at the front desk inside Grange Insurance Audubon

Buckeye Birding SeriesIntroduction to Bird IdentificationNovember 9, 11:00am-12:30pmWhat bird is that? This session introduces concepts and theories to identify birds in the field. Skills will be developed to better understand size and shape, color patterns, and behaviors. In addition, this class covers optics and how to choose the best gear to enhance your birding experience.Buckeye

For details, see the Service in the Preserves trip page on the Columbus Audubon website.