Spring Wildflower Hike at Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Join local expert, Steve McKee, on an informative hike in our woods! Pick up plant guides, learn about invasives, and enjoy the beauty of spring wildflowers. Includes light refreshments. This event is best suited for ages 12+. If you are interested in a more family-oriented plant hike, please check out our 3-Senses Hike below! Event…

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Spring Birding Boat Tours

Join Ohio Bird Sanctuary Founders, Gail & Chris Laux for a Birding Boat Tour on the Clear Fork Reservoir. This is a fund-raising event to support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s rehabilitation efforts! Do this as a special treat for yourself or make it a special gift for a bird lover or a super fun gathering…

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Spring Birding Boat Tours

Join Ohio Bird Sanctuary Founders, Gail & Chris Laux for a Birding Boat Tour on the Clear Fork Reservoir. This is a fund-raising event to support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s rehabilitation efforts! Do this as a special treat for yourself or make it a special gift for a bird lover or a super fun gathering…

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Earth Day Festival at Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Join us for an interactive festival featuring games, crafts, and practical information to help you and your family build a greener life! Learn more about reducing, reusing and recycling. Bring your recycled bottle caps to contribute to a community art mosaic! Cost:  FREE Community Event!!

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Pollinator Palooza at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Drop in to learn about the insects, mammals, and birds responsible for pollinating our flowers and foods! Crafts for all ages including building a bee house, creating a tin can pollinator, and planting native pollinator plants. Local honey available for tasting. Event Price: Members: FREE Non-members Adult: $5 Non-members Child: $3 Pre-Registration is NOT required! Pay…

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What’s Up Duck!

Come join us to witness peak waterfowl migration here in Richland County! Meet at Gorman Nature Center at 9:00 am and we will head out to the Lexington-Ontario Road parking lot at the Clearfork Reservoir. Bring spotting scopes if you have them! We may head to Picnic Areas 2 and 3 at the Reservoir as…

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Snapshot Sundays at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary

These events will allow for an up-close, intimate photo op with 3 of our birds of prey in natural settings, all while allowing you to engage with our keepers 1-on-1! Along with the up-close encounter, guests will be able to enjoy the sanctuary for the rest of the day. Your ticket includes the photography session, full…

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