Geauga Happenings
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a “Winter Wildlife Walkabout” in the woods, fields and banks of the Upper Cuyahoga River at Eldon Russell Park in Burton with retired naturalist Dan Best...
FGP Explorer Series
Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a “Winter Wildlife Walkabout” in the woods, fields and banks of the Upper Cuyahoga River at Eldon Russell Park in Burton with retired naturalist Dan Best.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Death Café
Feb. 7, 11 a.m.
Join for tea, cake and an open and safe conversation about death and dying at Unity Church of Chesterland, 7887 Chalet Drive in Chester Township. It is not a grief support group, and there is no agenda or cost.
For more information, call 440-729-7027 or visit unityofchesterland.com.
Chardon VFW Pancake Breakfasts
Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday, Feb. 1 through March 29, at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Breakfast features three flavors of pancakes, French toast, eggs made to order, home fries, sausage, bacon, ham and toast. Call 440-285-3699 for carryout orders.
American Legion Pancake Breakfasts
Sundays, Feb. 8 to April 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Burton Middlefield American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and scrambled eggs breakfasts every Sunday through April 19, excluding Easter, at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-13 and free for children under 6.
Genealogical Society Meets
Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Alan Jones will present “Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations” via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. He will discuss major innovations that help with family research.
The program begins after a brief business meeting. Registration is required; visit gcgsoh.org.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving chicken paprikash with spaetzle dinners every Wednesday in February at the canteen located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome. Call 440-285-3699 for carryout orders.
Chardon Toastmasters Open House
Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Chardon Toastmasters Club meets weekly at Munson Township Hall on Thursdays from 6:30- 7:45 p.m., offering an affordable opportunity to build public speaking and leadership skills.
An open house will be held Feb. 12. Guests may meet current and past members and learn more about the program. The Valentine’s Day–themed event will include refreshments and time for conversation.
For more information, visit chardon.toastmasterclubs.org.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Feb. 13–16
Blackbrook Audubon invites birders of all ages and skill levels to join the Great Backyard Bird Count by tallying bird species and individuals for at least 15 minutes on one or more days Feb. 13–16. Instructions, apps and bird ID tips are available at birdcount.org.
Count birds with Geauga Park District staff at The West Woods Nature Center, Friday–Sunday, Feb. 13–15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required. Indoor viewing is also available at the Window on Wildlife at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Data collected helps scientists study bird distribution, migration, disease spread and the effects of weather and climate. For birding location ideas, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Gardening 101
Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a free, four-part Gardening 101 series for those interested in vegetable and fruit gardening. The classes will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. The series opens with “Site Selection and Preparation.”
They are also offering a free “All About Tomatoes” class on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Auburn Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to noon
Auburn Scout Troop 101 will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Auburn Fire Department, 10950 E. Washington St. The menu includes buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip and buckwheat pancakes, along with sausage links and beverages.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children, seniors and veterans.
Woodland Wednesdays
Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Join Woodland Wednesdays for a “Winter Timber Harvest Tour” in Kirtland. See firsthand what logging and timber harvest best management practices look like in the field and how they benefit the forest during and after a harvest.
The program is free, but registration is required by visiting bit.ly/WWFeb2026. Property address and details will be provided closer to the event.
Spring Tree Sale
April 16 and 17
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels are also available.
For more information, tree descriptions and to place orders, visit geaugaswcd.com. Order deadline is March 30. Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The pickup dates are April 16, from 4-8 p.m., and April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
