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We look forward to next year, so check back to keep updated on Audubon activities
Coronavirus Concerns
Always follow the Health Department guidelines
First, spending time in nature can serve as a form of social distancing, the strategy epidemiologists are recommending to limit spread of the virus. Of course, social distancing doesn’t work without the distance part, so this only counts for open spaces that you can reach while avoiding close contact with others. For these reasons, don’t go with a group of friends. And remember that those aged 60 and up or with chronic ailments may be at greater risk of serious illness. If that sounds like you, or if you live in an area with an outbreak, please be extra cautious and keep an eye on what your local health department advises.
There’s a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that contact with nature can ease anxiety and provide an all-around mood boost. With rising fears and palpable tension in the air, we can all benefit from this calming influence.
We will have as many of these activities as we can safely organize. If in doubt, call one of the board members to see if the activity has been canceled. Stay Healthy!
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
YOU are the Kelleys Island Audubon! And it's up to you to help make it a success. Volunteers are
needed for the KI Audubon table at events this season. The table has all things KI Audubon. From the Natural Treasure brochures to our hand carved raffle birds and raffle tickets.
It's a wonderful way to meet your community. The table will be at the following events: Islandfest, Homecoming and Feathers and Foliage Bird Festival.
Please call 419-746-2258 to help. Thank you!
Download and read the 2020 edition of the Hoot Owl here
2020
Banding Dates
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More information on the Island Birding Page All dates subject to change or rain out. Call if in doubt! Banding beginning ½ hour before sunrise and usually ends mid-afternoon Jones Preserve, end of Monaghan on Longpoint April 19 through April 24 May 17 through May 22 May 24 through May 29 NEST WITH THE BIRDS SUNDAY, MAY 17 JONES PRESERVE - LONG POINT Come join us on Sunday, May 17 for the annual NEST WITH THE BIRDS. The fun begins at 7 am and goes until 2 pm. Master Bird Bander, Tom Bartlett, and his wife, Paula, will be bird banding neo tropical migrating birds and want you to join in on the action! These colorful and amazing birds can be seen up close and personal while they are studied and banded. You might even be invited to release a bird back into the wild! Adoptions suitable for framing will be available for $5. At 10 am there will be a guided bird walk led by Pat Hayes. So grab your binoculars and head out to the Jones Preserve on May 17. This event is free and open to the public. For more info call 419-746-2258 Bird banding activities are at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Jones Preserve located at the end of Monaghan Road. The banding station is at the gate to the preserve. This is a restricted preserve, so visitors must stay with a banding staff member at all times. Parking is available about 100 yards before the gate. It may be too tight to turn around at the gate, so please park here and walk to the station. No pets around the nets, please.
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Bird Banding at Jones Preserve on Kelleys Island
