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 BEGIN DEC. 7
Join us Saturday, Dec 7 for Breakfast and a Bird Walk to kick off the Winter Season! Bird walks will continue every other week through February 15, 2025. Register HERE
BIG STUDIO ART SALE ONLINE AUCTION FUNDRAISER
PLACE YOUR BIDS NOW THROUGH DEC. 7!
The items included in this auction are donated by over 30 artists participating in the Big Art Studio Sale at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center on Sunday December 8, 11am to 5pm. These auction items will also be on display at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Holiday Gift Shop beginning November 2. Deadline to place your bid is December 7 at midnight. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Winners of the auction items need to pick up their items in person. PLACE YOUR BID HERE.
PROJECT FEEDERWATCH
BEGINS NOV. 5
Join us at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center to participate in this community science project! Please select the date and time that you would like to count feeder birds at Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Each slot is for one hour of counting time at our south feeder. Participation is totally free; you simply need to reserve a ticket to claim the timeslot. SIGN UP HERE.
CELEBRATE WORLD FALCONRY DAY
WITH OHIO SCHOOL OF FALCONRY
SUNDAY NOV. 17, 2P-3P
Meet birds of prey up close during this FREE informational presentation. Register HERE
BIG STUDIO ART SALE SUNDAY DEC. 8, 11A-5P
Over 30 art vendors will be on hand selling their work at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. A variety of mediums including jewelry, fiber, watercolor, oil & acrylics, wood, metal and more are represented. You will find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for everyone on your list at this art show event!
BUCKEY BIRDING SERIES DEC. 14, 11A-12:30P
Using Resources: Field Guides, eBird, Audubon App, Merlin, etc.
In some ways, birding has never been easier due to the abundance of quality resources. In this session, we introduce books, apps, and websites that support birders in their pursuits to find more birds. A detailed look at eBird will show attendees how citizen science is supporting broad goals – from conservation efforts to growing life lists. Members are FREE, Non-Members $10. Register HERE
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION DEC 21, 5:30P-8P
Schedule of Events
Advance Ticket Purchase required
6p-7p -----------------Relax, Paint, Reflect with artist Mah Leah Cochran
in the library. Ages 21+, registration fee is $30 and includes paint supplies, drinks and goodies
Free Activities
5:30p-6:30p----------Live Music by the Worthington Chamber Orchestra Quartet
6:00p-8:00p------Winter/nature themed make and take craft
6:00p-8:00p--------------Hot Cocoa & Cookies (while supplies last)
6:15pm, 6:45pm, 7:15pm & 7:45pm------Guided Lantern Walks
6:30p-7:00p----------------Poetry by the Fire
7:00p-7:30p------------------Live Music by the Worthington Chamber Orchestra Quartet
7:30-8:00-------------------Poetry by the Fire
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.
