The Grange Insurance Audubon Center has many events and special programs that happen throughout the year, learn more about these programs and what events are happening soon below.
BEGINNER BIRD WALKS FALL SEASON
Fall Season Beginner Bird walks will continue every other week OCT. 4 & 18, AND NOV. 1 & 15 Register HERE
NEA BIG READ KICK-OFF EVENT SEPTEMBER 28, 1P-5P IT'S FREE!
Join us for the Poetry Festival featuring vendors, live poetry reading, workshops and more! 1p-5p
Painting workshop with Mah Leah Cochran Relax. Paint. Reflect. 2p-3p
"SILOS" outdoor art installation opening reception 3p-5p
More information and registration HERE
SILOS ARTIST WALK & TALK
OCT. 5, 2PM
Join artist Amanda Love on a guided tour of her outdoor art installation. Meet at the front desk.
OHIO RAPTOR RENDEZVOUS
BIRDS OF PREY DAY
OCT 12, 10A-4P
Ohio School of Falconry presents this event featuring workshops, demonstrations, live raptors and more. Register HERE to attend presentations.
BIRDABILITY EVENT WITH EVERYBODY BIRDING CLUB
OCT. 25, 9:30A-11A
CROW LANGUAGE WITH THE NATURE GUY
JARED GOODYKOONTZ
OCT. 25, 11A-12:30P
Just in time for Halloween… it’s time to unlock the secrets of Crow language! Ever wonder what these dark and mysterious birds are up to? They’re saying WAY more than just “Caw!” Discover through games, stories and more what your local Crows are doing, feeling… and planning? Sign up HERE
This all-ages, family-friendly event is taught by Jared the Nature Guy, a local school naturalist who has taught crow language to students for 8 years and made all-ages curriculum with crow researcher Jennifer Campbell-Smith. Find him on Instagram @jaredthenatureguy
OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB CENTRAL CHAPTER MONTHLY OUTINGS
JOIN OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB
Oct. 11 Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Nov. 15 Taylor Farm Park
8a-11a
ATTN: Youth Ages 12-18!
If you are interested in engaging with other teen nature enthusiasts, this club is for you! We represent the Central Ohio Chapter and are looking for new members to join us on monthly outdoor excursions! Visit www.ohioyoungbirders.org to join. Upcoming trips:
FALL FAMILY FEST
OCT. 26, 3P-6P
Fun for the whole family FREE event featuring hay rides in the park, food truck, Trick or Tweet, Spooky Story Trail, crafts, entertainment and more. Registration opens soon!
NEA BIG READ EVENT!
BIRD WALK AND POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP
OCT. 26, 2P-4P
Join Larry Robertson for a bird walk in the park to gather prompts to write your own poem about nature and your environment.
Registration opens soon!
How you can help, right now
Volunteer
Whether you have a little time once in a while or are looking for something more regular, we've got an opportunity for you! We couldn't carry our mission forward without great volunteers!
Membership
When you join us, you become a member of the National Audubon Society, Columbus Audubon (CA), and the Grange Insurance Audubon Center (GIAC)! Memberships start as low as $30!
Donate
Gifts to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center help support the work of educating children and adults, connecting people with nature and maintaining our conservation facility.