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 WINTER SEASON

Winter Season Beginner Bird walks will continue every other week Dec. 13-Feb. 21 Register HERE

NEA BIG READ FINAL EVENT  & WINTER SOLSTICE EVENT 
SUNDAY, DEC. 21 3P-6P Register HERE

3:00p-6:00p ❄ Winter Solstice Event, Poetry by the Fire featuring Columbus poet Ruth Awad, vendors, live poetry reading and “America 250” Poetry Competition 

3:00p-3:30p live seasonal cello and violin duo Liz Fisher and Sam Johnson

4:30pm & 5:30pm ❄❄❄ Guided Lantern Walks. Free & All ages welcome. (About a 20min guided stroll)

3:30p-4:30p: Join artist Mah Leah Cochran and explore Jose Olivarez’s poem “You Must Be Present” while painting trees!

3:00p-6:00p ❄ Winter/nature themed make and take crafts

3:00p-6:00p ❄Hot Cocoa & Cookies (while supplies last)

OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB CENTRAL CHAPTER MONTHLY OUTINGS
JOIN OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB
Jan. 3 Motus Tower Tagging Observation
Feb. 14 Great Backyard Bird Count Deer Haven Park
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:

PROJECT FEEDERWATCH
SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S COUNT
DEC. 31 AND JAN. 1, 1PM

Ring in the New Year by counting for Project FeederWatch at Grange Insurance Audubon Center! We'll be participating in FeederWatch at the center on December 31st and January 1st at 1pm. Swing by to observe and count birds with us in our library. All participants will get a DIY birdhouse to take home, and all ages are welcome! 

BOWS FOR BIRDS
OUTDOOR WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT
JAN. 17-MARCH 8, 2026

Explore the Scioto Audubon Metro Park while learning about and identifying bird species that exist year-round in Ohio! Six wooden cut-out birds created by a local artist have been installed in six different locations throughout the park. Pick up a map at the front desk to help your search.  Fill out the form and if you have the locations/birds correct, you may win a prize! Forms available beginning Jan. 17 and must be turned in by March 8 to be considered for prizes.