Geauga Park District
Bird enthusiasts are challenged to a 24-hour birding marathon...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Chagrin River Bird Quest Birding Challenge
Sept. 5-6
Bird enthusiasts are challenged to a 24-hour birding marathon. The park district in partnership with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and Blackbrook Audubon encourage area residents to assemble a team and join in on the 11th annual Chagrin River Bird Quest Birding Challenge.
Begin by registering a team at www.clevelandaudubon.org under Bird Quest, then come to The Rookery’s Great Blue Heron Lodge on Friday from 4-6 p.m. During team check-in and final registration, pick up maps, checklists and T-shirts – all free materials – and talk strategy with teammates and naturalists.
Participants will then spend the next 24 hours birding. Visit the Audubon’s website for challenge rules. Then, on Saturday from 4-7:30 p.m., return to nature center to turn in checklists for judging and enjoy refreshments, awards and door prizes.
A workshop to pregame the birding challenge is also slated for Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Novak Education Center in Aurora. Register for the workshop separately on the Audubon’s website.
