Western Cuyahoga Audubon Newsletter Vol. 14 Issue 4 November 2016 Vol. 14 Issue 4 November 2016 | Page 6
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PROGRAMS >>>
All Western Cuyahoga Audubon programs are free & open to the public. Our monthly programs are held the first
Tuesday of each month, September through May, at the Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000
Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Guests are welcome to programs and invited to learn about the Audubon
mission. For a map and directions, go here.
biocentric one. As a publisher of environmental news
for more than 25 years, Stefanie is dedicated to
motivating readers to become engaged in their
community, adopt sustainable practices and support
strong environmental policy to protect human health
and the environment. Read Online
Tues Nov 1, 7:30 PM >
Presenter: Wendy Weirich, Director of Outdoor
Experiences, Cleveland Metroparks
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
For the Silent Auction, bring your gently-used or new
nature-themed items. Bring a few bucks at the same
time, and take home some treasures for yourself or for
holiday gifts. Proceeds benefit our Chapter. For the
potluck, bring a tasty appetizer, side dish or dessert to
share.
In the fall of 2012, Cleveland Metroparks received the
generous gift of 155 acre Acacia Country Club with the
specific requirement to return the land to forests.
Cleveland Metroparks has been nudging nature ever
since to turn this urban green space into a premier
oasis for flora and fauna. We’ll take a closer look at the
dramatically changing land of Acacia. Read Online
Tues Jan 3, 7:30 PM >
Acacia Reservation: From Fairways to
Forests
Recent Advances in Ornithology
Presenter: Dr. Andy Jones, Director of Science, Director of
Science and the William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Endowed
Chair of Ornithology, Curator and Head of Ornithology, The
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Tues Dec 6, 7:30 PM >
Living a Biocentric Lifestyle and How to
Get More People Connected to Nature
Presenter: Stefanie Spear, Founder & CEO, EcoWatch
Special Event: Annual Potluck Dinner & Silent Auction
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
EcoWatch engages millions of readers each month on
their journey from a humanistic viewpoint to a
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There are thousands of academic papers published
every year on the biology of birds. New discoveries are
sometimes highlighted in the media and on your
Facebook feed, but many simply don't get the public
attention they deserve. Dr. Jones will highlight
taxonomic changes and exciting aspects of bird biology
that birders will want to know about, as well as other
discoveries that will simply make you a more
observant and more informed birder. Read Online
The Feathered Flyer
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