Geauga Park District
Witness the annual phenomenon of hundreds of chimney swifts swirling tornado-like, then plummeting into an old chimney en route to South America.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Bird Tornadoes Hit Geauga
Witness the annual phenomenon of hundreds of chimney swifts swirling tornado-like, then plummeting into an old chimney en route to South America.
The annual Chimney Swift Tornado Strikes Again viewing experiences take place on Sept. 11 at Berkshire High School in Burton and Sept. 13 at Punderson State Park’s Manor House parking lot, both from 7-8:30 p.m.
Previous watches hosted by the park district have ranged from 200 to more than 900 birds observed joining together to rest up for the next leg of their journey to Peruvian wintering groups.
All ages are welcome to stop by and catch the view. No registration is required.
Chagrin River Bird Quest Birding Challenge
Sept. 13-14
Geauga Park District encourages area residents to assemble a team and join in the 24-hour birding marathon.
Begin by registering with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland at www.clevelandaudubon.org. Then, on Friday from 4-6 p.m., come into The West Woods Nature Center for team check-in and final registration. Pick up maps, checklists and T-shirts – all free materials – as well as talk strategy with teammates and naturalists, and enjoy some light refreshments.
Spend the next 24 hours birding. For challenge rules, visit www.clevelandaudubon.org.
Then, on Saturday from 4-6:30 p.m., return to The West Woods to turn in the checklists for judging and enjoy hearty refreshments, awards and door prizes.
Chagrin River Bird Quest check-in and checklist judging also takes place at the Novak Education Center in Aurora.
Be An Educated Hunter
Sept. 21 and 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is offering an Ohio Hunter Education courseat Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Coursework will include hunter responsibility, firearms and ammunition, wildlife management, shooting, bowhunting, personal safety and survival and care of game.
Registration is required at www.wildohio.com or 1-800-WILDLIFE.
Participants of any age will be admitted, and while they need not have a current hunting license to attend, all must take a hunter education class and obtain a current hunting license in order to actually hunt.
Information specific to hunting within Geauga Park District is available on the park district’s website.
