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Outdoor Illuminated Mural Installation
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 […]
Art x2 Exhibit Natural Insight by Clyde Gosnell It Just Gets Better… by Judith Spater
Art x2 ExhibitNatural Insight by Clyde GosnellIt Just Gets Better… by Judith SpaterJanuary 9-February 23Exhibition Reception: Thursday, January 9, 6-7:30pmNatural InsightIce of life is dripping - the buds are swelling in constant spring anticipation; juices are flowing to bring life to floral elegance - pollen and wildlife spread the magic of beauty and propagation. A […]
Bows For Birds An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt With Prizes For The Whole Family!
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 Birds An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt With Prizes For The Whole Family!
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 […]
Art Exhibit: It’s An Honor to Be Here: Ohio Nature Artists in Their Natural State
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 […]
5 events,
CA Monthly Program: Full Annual Cycle Ecology of the Prothonotary Warbler
CA Monthly Program: Full Annual Cycle Ecology of the Prothonotary Warbler
2024 - 2025 Monthly Program SeasonJoin us for the 2024 - 2025 season Free Monthly Programs in partnership with and located at Grange Insurance Audubon Center on the 4th Tuesday of the month. These events include a distinguished featured speaker, conservation spotlight, bird quiz, door prizes, refreshments, and more! Membership provides support so that we can […]
6 events,
The Ohio Bluebird Society Annual Conference: Back to Basics!
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 […]
Field Trip: Late Winter Birds of the Darby Plains
Field Trip: Late Winter Birds of the Darby Plains
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 Weekends
Winter Warm-up Weekends
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.
4 events,
Winter Warm-up Weekends
Winter Warm-up Weekends
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.
4 events,
Art Exhibit: A Touch of Red, by Regina Dorfmeyer
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
6 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
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 Series Introduction to Bird Identification
Buckeye Birding Series Introduction to Bird Identification
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 […]
3 events,
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Woodcock WalkWhen: Monday, March 10, 7:15 PM-8:00 PMWhere: Meet at Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines Area parking lot Description: Celebrate the second to last week of winter with one of our earliest migratory birds: the American Woodcock. These chunky shorebirds put on whirling whimsical flight displays in the evening accompanied by their characteristic PEENT call and wing flutters! Sometimes we […]
3 events,
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Woodcock WalkWhen: Monday, March 10, 7:15 PM-8:00 PMWhere: Meet at Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines Area parking lot Description: Celebrate the second to last week of winter with one of our earliest migratory birds: the American Woodcock. These chunky shorebirds put on whirling whimsical flight displays in the evening accompanied by their characteristic PEENT call and wing flutters! Sometimes we […]
3 events,
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Woodcock WalkWhen: Monday, March 10, 7:15 PM-8:00 PMWhere: Meet at Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines Area parking lot Description: Celebrate the second to last week of winter with one of our earliest migratory birds: the American Woodcock. These chunky shorebirds put on whirling whimsical flight displays in the evening accompanied by their characteristic PEENT call and wing flutters! Sometimes we […]
3 events,
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Woodcock WalkWhen: Monday, March 10, 7:15 PM-8:00 PMWhere: Meet at Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines Area parking lot Description: Celebrate the second to last week of winter with one of our earliest migratory birds: the American Woodcock. These chunky shorebirds put on whirling whimsical flight displays in the evening accompanied by their characteristic PEENT call and wing flutters! Sometimes we […]
3 events,
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Field Trip: Woodcock Walk
Woodcock WalkWhen: Monday, March 10, 7:15 PM-8:00 PMWhere: Meet at Walnut Woods Metro Park Tall Pines Area parking lot Description: Celebrate the second to last week of winter with one of our earliest migratory birds: the American Woodcock. These chunky shorebirds put on whirling whimsical flight displays in the evening accompanied by their characteristic PEENT call and wing flutters! Sometimes we […]
3 events,
Service in the Preserves: Prairie Road Fen
Service in the Preserves: Prairie Road Fen
For details, see the Service in the Preserves trip page on the Columbus Audubon website.
3 events,
Beginner Bird Walks
Beginner Bird Walks
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 […]
4 events,
Women in Science Vendor Market
Women in Science Vendor Market
Women in Science Vendor MarketWe are hosting our annual Women in Science Vendor Market on March 25, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00pm. The event will be located at and supported by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center at 505 W Whittier St. Columbus, OH 43215. This is a free event. Women artists, writers, and entrepreneurs will […]
CA Monthly Program: Understanding Tick Range Expansion
CA Monthly Program: Understanding Tick Range Expansion
2024 - 2025 Monthly Program SeasonJoin us for the 2024 - 2025 season Free Monthly Programs in partnership with and located at Grange Insurance Audubon Center on the 4th Tuesday of the month. These events include a distinguished featured speaker, conservation spotlight, bird quiz, door prizes, refreshments, and more! Membership provides support so that we can […]
3 events,
Avid Birders
Avid Birders
Details will be announced shortly before the trip. Please check on the Avid Birders pages on the Columbus Audubon website.