INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Winter Speaker Series ......................2-4

• Director’s Corner:2018: The Year of the Bird ..................5

• Naturally Curious .............................6-7

• Beer & Brewing .....................................7

• Nature Notes ........................................8

• SKB Award ..............................................9

• Membership Appreciation Day ...........9

• Invasive Plant Watch ...........................10

• Pancake Brunch & Rent-A-Bucket ..11

• Native Plant Sale .................................11

• Aullwood Program and Class Calendar................................12-14

• Great Backyard Bird Count .............15

• Volunteer Corner..........................16-17

• Chipmunk Adventure .........................17

• Winter at Aullwood ..........................18

• GLOW: How was it? .........................19

• Gift Memberships ...............................20

• Aullwood & the Environment ..........20

• The Aull Society ..................................21

• Aullwood Annual Fund ......................21

• Community Partners .........................22

• Memorials / Thank Yous .....................23

Volume 47 Number 1ISSN 1097-1548

M E M B E RNEWS

January-March 2018

Friends of Aullwood Board

Pat Turnbull, President

W. Chip Herin III, Vice President

Sally Mahrt,Secretary

Steve Scheid, Treasurer

Adam BlimbaumKelly BohrerPaul BroermanMichael CrossGreg Ewers (Ex Officio Member)John FabeloCory FarmerTom FinleyScott T. HalleranColleen HinmanMichael HouserCarolyn JuniusNadia KlarrErin Kuck Kirk NicholsNancy OliverSomer OsswaldKyle SchrodiBob Siebenthaler, Honorary MemberTodd J. StoweJulie VincentJulie E. Zink

1000 Aullwood Road • Dayton, OH 45414office: 937-890-7360 www.aullwood.org

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm © 2018

January 14thHey Robyn, What’s This? Interesting Discoveries Made by Kids

Robyn Wright-Strauss Chief Naturalist —Edge of Appalachia

Robyn joined the staff of the Edge ofAppalachia in Sept.2014 and is in chargeof Environmental Education Programsand Summer Science Camps. Her work with the EE program reaches third to seventh graders in Adams County throughfield classes conducted on the preserve andthrough in-class presentations. She will bepresenting on her work with children andthe incredibly interesting and sometimesunusual plants, animals and insects theyfind on the preserve. The Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve,is one of the most biologically diverse collections of natural systems in the Midwestern U.S., encompassing rugged woodland, prairie openings, waterfalls,giant promontories and clear streams.

In the Edge of Appalachia, Ohio’s largestprivately owned protected natural area, visitors will find mixed mesophytic forests,flowering and medicinal plants, and Appalachian herbs like great rhododendronand Canby’s mountain-lover. Many neotropical birds abound during warmer

months, while imperiled animals like the Indiana bat, Green salamander and Allegheny woodrat persist throughout theyear. More than 100 rare plant and animalspecies make their home within the preserve system.Robyn’s previous work experience includeseight years with Wahkeena Nature Preservein Sugar Grove, Ohio, time in the WayneNational Forest in Nelsonville, Ohio andCamp Oty’Okwa in Hocking County, Ohio.She has also volunteered for the FranklinCounty Metro Parks and Hocking CountySoil and Water.

January 21stOhio Bats and White-Nose SyndromeMarne Titchenell Program Specialist —The Ohio State University Extension –School of Environmentand Natural Resources

Marne is involved in the Ohio Bat WorkingGroup which focuseson facilitating communication, information-sharing, and collaboration between researchers, land managers, agency personnel, rehabilitators, and others with aprofessional interest in bats throughoutOhio. She will be presenting on the currentstate of bats in Ohio and White-nose Syndrome which has caused a high mortal-ity rate in bats in the northeastern part ofthe United States.

Winter Speaker Series

Women in Science

Cover photos: Male Northern Cardinal, Ohiowinter sunset by A. Faust,Hellebore flower in snow

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Aullwood’s 2018 Winter Speaker Series, Women in Science, will be held on the following Sunday afternoons: January 14, 21, 28 and February 4 and 11. Programs begin at 2:30 p.m. at theMarie S. Aull Education Center, 1000 Aullwood Road. Admission is $7.00/adult and $5.00/child.Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society members are admitted free.

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Contact us by emailAskUs@aullwood.org

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Marne grew up spending time outdoorsduring yearly family vacations and fromthese experiences developed a passion fornature and wildlife. She holds a BS and MSin natural resources from The Ohio StateUniversity's School of Environment and Natural Resources. With both degrees shechose to specialize in wildlife and forestry.As a master's student, she studied the response of bat populations in southernOhio to shelterwood harvests in oak-hickoryforests.

Marne has gained experience working forthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDAForest Service. In 2006, she worked as anaturalist for the Columbus and FranklinCounty Metro Parks, where she developed apassion for environmental education. In late2007, Marne accepted her current positionas Wildlife Program Specialist with OSU Extension. She works to provide a variety of educational programs, workshops, conferences, and publications centered onwildlife ecology and biology, habitat management for wildlife, and managingnuisance wildlife species.

January 28thGrandma Gatewood’s WalkSam Romeo Aullwood Environmental Educator

Emma “Grandma” Gatewood’s story speaksto the courageous spirit of not only thepeople of Appalachia, but also nature enthusiasts everywhere. Emma Caldwellwas born in 1887 at Raccoon Creek in GalliaCounty, Ohio; she was 1 of 15 children. Afterraising her 11 children, Emma decided sheneeded another challenge in her life. Whenshe read about the Appalachian Trail in

National Geographicshe discovered thatno woman had everhiked the trail fromone end to the other.It sounded like a challenge to her andshe decided to be thatwoman. Never mindthat she was 66 yearsold, had no realequipment, and had no real experience inbackcountry hiking.

Grandma Gatewood set off on the barelymarked trail from Mount Katahdin, Maine.She didn’t make it the first time and she underestimated just how difficult and longthe Appalachian Trail was. However, she setoff again the following year in 1955 with an“aluminum blanket,” old army blanket, herKeds sneakers, extra dress, hose, house slippers, and a canteen. This time she managed to go the entire 2,168 miles becoming the first woman to hike the entireAppalachian Trail.

Emma, became known to the public asGrandma Gatewood and a celebrity acrossAmerica. Being the first woman to solo hikethe AT end to end, at the age of 67, was nosmall feat. Local reporters followed herstory, Sports Illustrated featured her; eventhe Keds sneaker company latched onto themarketing opportunity and supplied herwith shoes. After completing the hike, shewas featured on The Today Show, GrouchoMarx, You Bet Your Life show and TheTonight Show. Her story raised the veil onseveral cultural barriers of the day, includingage and sex discrimination.

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February 4thVulture: The Private Life of an Unloved BirdKatie Fallon Author, Founder of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia, Inc.

Katie Fallon is the author of thenonfiction books: Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Birdand Cerulean Blues: A PersonalSearch for a Vanishing Songbird,which was a Finalist for the ReedAward for Outstanding Writingon the Southern Environment.Katie is also the co-author of twobooks for children: Look, See the Bird! and Look, See the Farm! (forthcoming 2018), both from Hatherleigh Press.

Katie’s essays have appeared in a variety of literaryjournals and magazines, including Fourth Genre, River Teeth, Ecotone, Bark Magazine, Appalachian Heritage, Now & Then, Isotope, Fourth River, The Minnesota Review, The Tusculum Review, and elsewhere. Her essay “Rebirth” was listed as a “Notable” in Best American Science & Nature Writing2014, and her essay “Hill of the Sacred Eagles” was a finalist in Terrain‘s 2011 essay contest. She has beennominated several times for a Pushcart Prize. Katie hastaught creative writing at Virginia Tech and West Virginia University; she currently teaches nonfiction inWest Virginia Wesleyan College’s Low-Residency MFA Program.

Katie is also one of the founders of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving wild birdsthrough research, education, and rehabilitation. TheAvian Conservation Center of Appalachia is based nearMorgantown, WV, and each year, treats more than 300injured wild birds, conducts dozens of environmentaleducation programs, and sponsors research projects.

February 11thExperiencing, Discovering and Learning

Cathy Knoop Cathy Knoop has been an Ohio educator for over 30 years. Cathy has received a number ofteaching awards including theWalt Disney Company’s AmericanTeacher Award and National Conservation Teacher of the Yearfrom the National Association of Conservation Districts. She has a long history of connecting children with the world outside the classroom. As a former elementary science teacher forMiami and Pickaway counties, Cathy always used thenatural environment to inspire young learners. She transformed schoolyards into outdoor education centers that featured natural habitats, adding trails, bird feeders and message boards where students could post bird sightings and other observations, creating an outdoor lab that could be used cross curriculum.

She is still very active in education throughout Ohioand recently received the 2016 Ohio EnvironmentalCouncil’s Lifetime Achievement Award along with herhusband, Paul. She has touched the lives of countlesschildren and has helped conserve, protect, and restoreOhio’s natural heritage.

Cathy is passionate about the issues of populationgrowth and consumption, and believes they are important to address “if we want future generations tobe able to enjoy our planet as we know it.” Cathy willbe presenting on her incredibly diverse work as an educator and the adults who influenced her over theyears across age groups and cultures. She will also besharing her work as an international trainer and President for CISV International, a global organizationdedicated to educating and inspiring for peace throughbuilding inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding.

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For questions about the Winter Speaker Series, please contact Sam Romeo at 937-890-7360, ext. 223.

Think about birds for a moment. A male African Ostrich can be 9 feet tall andgobble up sixteen feet in one stride. The Common Swift can remain in flight for 10 months of the year, without landing once. The Wandering Albatross hasa wingspan that reaches over 8 feet — which brings new meaning to thephrase “to have an albatross around your neck” — while the tiny Bumblebee Hummingbird is so small that it can become a frog’s lunch. From the giant tothe diminutive, birds are extraordinary creatures!

I invite you to celebrate them all in 2018, the Year of the Bird! The NationalAudubon Society has partnered with National Geographic, the Cornell Lab ofOrnithology, and BirdLife International in this amazing, year-long celebrationof birds as we mark the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, one of themost important conservation actions ever taken.

The purpose of this collaboration is not just to shine a light on these animals that personify grace, beauty and freedom, but to also raise our awareness of their importance to our world. We hope that this year will inspire you to take a pledgefor birds, introduce them and their surroundings to the young people in your life,and inspire you to take personal conservation actions in your daily life.

Check the Year of the Bird website at www.birdyourworld.org for more detailsand to learn about each monthly challenge.

Director’s Corner

Alexis R. FaustExecutive Director

2018: The Year of the Bird

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“If you take care of the birds, you take care of most of the environmental problems in the world.”

— Thomas Lovejoy

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Has the question “Why do birds matter?” evercrossed your mind? If you are a person who lovesbirds, the thought may have never entered your mind,but if someone were to ask you why birds matter,what would you say?

With nearly 10,000 species of birds found in theworld it is difficult to imagine a world without birds.Birds are all around us. We hear them singing when we wake up; we watch them hopping around our yards; we see them eating discarded food in parking lots; we passthem in our cars as they sit on telephone wires along the roadways; we look for them togive us signs of changing seasons. Without birds, the world would be a dreary place.

Birds fit a very important environmental niche and help keep natural systems in balance.Like the canary in the coal mine, birds tell us about environmental changes and problems. They are integral in food webs. Raptors like hawks and owls help balance thepopulation of rodents, insects and numerous other wildlife by consuming them. In turn,birds are eaten by other birds, many animals and even us! When was the last time youhad a turkey or chicken sandwich? Birds help pollinate trees, flowers and plants. Theyhelp spread seeds, thus creating new and enriched habitats. Without birds the worldwould be in big trouble.

Birds symbolically represent a variety of meanings: In the UnitedStates, our national bird, the Bald Eagle, is found on coins andbills, on top of flag poles and on the Great Seal of the UnitedStates! In addition to having a national bird, each state has astate bird. Ohio’s is the Northern Cardinal. Birds are also seen assymbols of peace, good luck and love. Without birds our symbolsand meanings would have to change.

Birds represent and play important roles in the arts, thepop entertainment world and sports industries. They provide inspiration for art, poetry and music. Owls are featured in the Harry Potter movies and various birds areseen in the Angry Birds movie. Pigeons are found in theGEICO commercial, crows in aWindex commercial and falcons in aState Farm commercial. There aremany cartoon birds — Tweety Bird,Donald Duck, Road Runner, andWoody Woodpecker to name a few.

Many sports teams are named after birds including the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Oriolesand numerous others. Without birds, we would lose some of our inspiration for the arts and entertainment world.

Birds provide personal entertainment and enjoyment. Millions of people have bird feeders in their yards so they can see birds on a daily basis. Millions spend time andmoney on birding hikes and trips, boosting local economies. An owlet staring at you

Naturally Curious

Why Do Birds Matter?By Nicole ConradEducation Manager

For more information,contact Nicole Conrad, Education Manager,at 937-890-7360, extension 217 or nconrad@audubon.org

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from a tree, a hawk catching a snake, a bluejay taking a bath, or the courting display ofhooded mergansers — bird watching is full of surprises and entertainment. There is nothing like seeing a bird species for the firsttime but there is also nothing like seeing acommon bird over and over again! Whatwould our world look like without birds? We would lose so much of our joy.

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Join us February 17 at Aullwood’s Marie S. Aull Education Center (1000 Aullwood Road) for Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood . . .Enjoy a relaxing and fun atmosphere along with delicious samples from ten local restaurants andcaterers who will provide tastes of their favoriterecipes. Sample locally brewed beer from amazingbrewers such as the Hairless Hare Brewery, Fifth Street Brewpub, and Warped Wing. Wine willalso be available! Expert brewers will lead tasty andinformative tasting sessions!

A special treat awaits patrons as The Simpson Haas Duo(Gary Simpson & Reed Haas) provides the perfect music for spending time with friends and neighbors. What could be better than listening to wonderful blues music along withsome jazz, gypsy, standards and soft rock?

Thanks to our sponsor Bonbright Distributors who will bringDayton Brew Company features, Miller Lite, and several amazing regional craft beers!

100% of your ticket price supports Aullwood’s environmentaleducation programs for local students!

Great Horned Owl (immature)

Reed Haas on blues guitar

Sample locally brewed beer

Students on bird-watching hike

Cost is $40/person.Make your

reservation now!

The event takes placefrom 6:00–9:30 p.m

Saturday,February 17, 2018.Last year tickets

sold out!

RSVP by February 12, 2018

by calling937-890-7360

Hooded Merganser (males courting)

Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood

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stop by the Aullwood Nature Store.

Chris Rowlands practices his plein air painting.

Chris Rowlands, flanked by Sir John and Suzie Seerey-Lester

In September, Chris Rowlands was invited to attend the 16th Annual Susan Kathleen Black FoundationWorkshop for artists at the Headwaters Arts and Conference Center in Dubois, Wyoming. At the workshop, Chris received the 3rd place award in the juried Small Works Competition and Exhibit for his “Siesta in the Smokies” mixed media work of sleeping bears.

In addition to continuing his plein air studies, Chris also worked with students in grades K through 12 at the Dubois School to collaboratively write a new song, “Art is a Language.” Chris and a number of the workshop artists also mentored the students throughout the week in a variety of artistic media

including watercolor, oils, plein air work and sculpting.

Chris thoroughly enjoyed his experience, stating “I was honored to participate in this prestigious workshop with artists that I have admired for years throughout the course of my own career.”

Chris Rowlands Receives Award

North to Alaska: Cruising the Inside PassageWhen naturalist John Muir first visitedGlacier Bay in Alaska in 1879, he had nowords to describe the beauty of the landscape that he saw. The sheer magnificence of the snow-covered mountains and gleaming icy glaciers thatsurrounded him helped John see that he truly wasin a special place of sanctuary.

Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s retired Education Manager, had the opportunity of a lifetime this past September to visit Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve on a cruise in Alaska’sspectacular Inside Passage. Tom traveled and worked for four weeks as Guest OnboardNaturalist on Holland America’s MS Noordam cruise ship. Starting at the Port of Vancouver,Tom traveled north to Alaska through some of the most beautiful waterway passages inthe world. The cruise offered the opportunity to stop at several Alaskan towns includingKetchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Haines and Seward. Tom also observed and photographed a rich diversity of wildlife including spawning salmon, Bald Eagles, Humpback and KillerWhales, Moose, Alaskan Brown Bear, Sea Otters and more.Friends of Aullwood Members are invited to come to Aullwood on Saturday, April 14, 2018and join Tom when he presents his engaging program on his many exciting experiences in Alaska! We will begin our Membership Appreciation Day with a 9:15 a.m. Morning Walkwith Tom Hissong followed by his talk North to Alaska: Cruising the Inside Passage at 10:30 a.m. Come to the Marie S. Aull Education Center and join us for a delightful springmorning with a walk and talk sure to inspire you! Donuts and coffee will be available for allmembers attending! Please let us know you are coming at 937-890-7360. See you there!

Membership Appreciation Day

Alaska tour

Alaskan Brown Bear

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For more information oninvasive plants, contactSarah Alverson at 937-890-7360 ext. 218

By Sarah AlversonEnvironmental Educator and Land Manager

Cold, frosty winter days may not be theideal time for yard work; however theycan be the perfect time to evaluate your garden for evergreen invasive plants. With native plants dormant, the brightgreen leaves of these invasive ground-cover plants alert you to their presenceand abundance. Periwinkle or Myrtle(Vinca minor) and English Ivy (Hederahelix) are two commonly sold non-nativegroundcovers that become invasive innatural areas. When planted outside ofmaintained garden beds and near wildareas, these plants grow unrestricted,forming dense colonies that prevent native plant growth.

Periwinkle and English Ivy are evergreenvines that thrive in forests, along woodland edges and other shaded areas.Periwinkle leaves are simple, opposite,shiny and tapered at both ends (cultivarsare slightly different colors). The flowersare blue to violet, star-like in shape andbloom in early spring. English Ivy leavesare simple, alternate and dark green withwhite veins. Older vines can grow quitelarge in diameter and grow to heights of90 feet. When wrapped around trees,English Ivy can weaken and damage trees.In addition to producing seeds, English Ivycan spread when vines contact soil andsend out new shoots.

Periwinkle can be controlled by pulling,raking or digging up infestations. EnglishIvy vines can also be pulled and cut. BothEnglish Ivy and Periwinkle can be treatedwith chemical if temperatures are above55 °F; however, extreme caution should betaken when working near native plants. In the early spring, before the ephemeralwildflowers Trillium and Virginia Bluebellsbegin to grow, leaves can be sprayed with

a 2% solution of glyphosate or triclopyr(formulated for use with water) and a surfactant. These chemicals are nonselective and will kill any plant theycontact. English Ivy vines that resproutshould be treated with a 3-5% solution ofglyphosate or triclopyr and a surfactant.

February or March is the perfect time totackle Periwinkle and English Ivy and continue removing the Wintercreeper andLesser Celandine you worked on last year.Periwinkle and Wintercreeper look andgrow similarly and are treated with thesame chemical solution. Small infestationsof Lesser Celandine can be manually dugand discarded in the trash. Larger patchesshould be treated with a chemical application to the leaves (3% glyphosatesolution). Then sit back and watch the native plants and wildlife return! For faster results, restore the area with yourfavorite wildflowers and native plants,which can be purchased at Aullwood’sNative Plant Sale on April 21.

Invasive Plant Watch

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Are you longing for warmer days and the return of wildflowers andwildlife? Now is the perfect time to survey your yard, create a plan and prepare for your dream garden with . . . Aullwood’s 14th Annual Native Plant Sale on April 20 -21!

• First, create a basic map of your current landscaping and note whichareas are sunny, shaded or stay moist over most of the growing season.

• Next, select a small area to renovate or go all in for an “extreme garden make-over!” • Visualize the perfect garden landscape — what colors, flower heights, grasses,

shrubs, flower shapes and overall appearance do you see? • Do you want to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees or song birds?

Now that you have a plan, use Aullwood’s Native Plant Sale Brochure (arriving in late March) to begin selecting the perfect native plants foryour yard or get a head start by visiting the National Audubon SocietyPlants for Birds website at http://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds.

Once spring arrives, you’ll be ready to roll up your sleeves and remove the non-native lawn grass, honeysuckle and garlic mustard in your yard, install your new native plants and finally make your dream garden a reality!

Native Plant Sale

Pancake BrunchOn Sunday, March 4, join the Gourmet Cooks from the Friends of Aullwood Board of Trustees as they demonstrate their skills at flipping pancakes, searing sausages,serving scrambled eggs, pouring coffee and ladling maple syrup. Aullwood staff will lead tours of the sugarbush where, with cooperation from the weather, sap will be boiling into maple syrup.

Gather your family and friends to enjoy a delicious brunch, a walk in the sugarbush, and a visit with our livestock onthe farm.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m — continuous serving.Place: Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center,

9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton 45414Cost: $8.00/adult; $4.00/child (age 12 & under)

Rent-A-BucketThe Friends of Aullwood is sponsoring its 37th annual Rent-A-Bucket! For a donation of $35, ($15 tax deductible), you can have the name of your choice attached to one of the buckets hanging from the tapped, sugar maple trees at AullwoodFarm. In recognition of your support, you will receive a half-pint of Aullwood maplesyrup. Weather cooperating, the syrup will be ready for pickup at the Pancake Brunchon March 4 or at the Nature Center on March 5. Rent-A-Bucket syrup can be mailed for an additional $6 to cover postage.

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Join us at . . .Charity A. Krueger Farm

Discovery Center9101 Frederick PikeDayton, OH 45414

Cost:$8.00/adult; $4.00/child

(age 12 and under)

Sunday, March 4

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Warm up with a visit to Aullwoodin January! Join us for the WinterSpeaker Series or bundle up andtake a hike on the frosty trails.General admission is $7.00/adultand $5.00/child unless otherwisenoted. Members of Aullwood andNational Audubon Society are admitted free. Call 937-890-7360for more information. AullwoodCenter programs begin at 1000 Aullwood Road. Aullwood Farm programs begin at 9101 Frederick Pike.

January 1Aullwood ClosedNew Year’s Day

January 4, 11, 18, 25Morning Discovery Walks for Adults8:00–9:30 a.m. (Center)

January 7Marie Aull’s 121st Birthday

January 9 & 10Aullwood Closed to the Public – Staff Work Day (Center and Farm)

January 11, 12, 25, 26Project FeederWatch9:30–11:30 a.m. (Center)

January 14Winter Speaker Series #1, “Hey Robyn, What’s This?”Robyn Wright-Strauss, Chief Naturalist, Edge of Appalachia 2:30 p.m. (Center)

January 15Aullwood Closed – MLK Day (Center and Farm)

January 20Bird Prints in the Snow – Farm Walk2:30 p.m. (Farm)

January 21Winter Speaker Series #2, “Ohio Bats and White-nose Syndrome,” Marne Titchenell,OSU Wildlife Program Specialist 2:30 p.m. (Center)

January 22Volunteer Potluck and Natural History Presentation12:00–3:00 p.m. (Center)

January 27Paint like Audubon*10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Center)

January 28Winter Speaker Series #3, “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk,”Sam Romeo, Aullwood Environmental Educator 2:30 p.m. (Center)

*See Center for Lifelong Learning Insert

Morning Discovery Walks for AdultsThursdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 from8:00–9:30 a.m. Meet us in the lobby ofthe Nature Center for the start ofmorning discovery walks then walkalong Aullwood’s beautiful trails to experience the beautiful winter land-scape. Bring binoculars! (Center)

Project FeederWatchThursdays and Fridays, January 11, 12,25, 26 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Count birds, drink coffee, eat donuts,share stories and count more birds!These bird counts contribute to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab ofOrnithology. Visit the Cornell websitefeederwatch.org for more information. (Center)

Bird Prints in the Snow – Farm WalkSaturday, January 20, starting at 2:30 p.m. Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! Help feed the birds at the farm duringthese cold winter months. Make several different types of simple birdfeeders and leave your mark at Aullwood. Hang one of your bird feeders outside and watch the birdsconsume their edible treat. Take yourother bird feeder home and enjoywatching birds from the warmth ofyour kitchen. After being outside,enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies. Bundle up before you cometo visit! (Farm)

January 2018 Programs

Aullwood Program and Class Calendar

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February marks the middle of winter. Enjoy a Sugarbush Walklearning how to make maple syrupat Aullwood Farm or count birdsduring the Annual Great BackyardBird Count. General admission is$7.00/adult and $5.00/child unlessotherwise noted. Members of Aullwood and National AudubonSociety are admitted free. Call 937-890-7360 for more information. Aullwood Center programs begin at 1000 AullwoodRoad. Aullwood Farm programsbegin at 9101 Frederick Pike.

February 1, 8, 15, 22Morning Discovery Walks for Adults8:00–9:30 a.m. (Center)

February 4Winter Speaker Series #4, “Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird,”Katie Fallon, Author of Vulture (2017) and Cerulean Blues(2011) 2:30 p.m. (Center)

February 8, 9, 22, 23Project FeederWatch9:30–11:30 a.m. (Center)

February 10Backyard Maple Syrup*10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Farm)

February 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25Sugarbush Walks 1:30 p.m. (Farm)

February 11Winter Speaker Series #5, “Experiencing, Discovering and Learning,” Cathy Knoop, Educator/Lifelong Teacher 2:30 p.m. (Center)

February 13Volunteer Training: Guest ServicesBest Practices II1:00–3:00 p.m. (Nature Store)

February 17Great Backyard Bird Count7:30–11:00 a.m. (Center)

February 17Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood 6:00-9:30 p.m. (Center)

February 19Aullwood Closed – President’s Day (Center and Farm)

February 26Volunteer Field Trip: Franklin Conservatory & Botanical Garden9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Depart from Center)

February 28Chipmunk Adventures10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Farm)

*See Center for Lifelong Learning Insert

Morning Discovery Walks for AdultsThursdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 from8:00-9:30 a.m. Aullwood’s ever changing trails reveal many new andexciting findings. Meet us in the lobbyof the Nature Center for the start ofmorning discovery walks. Bring binoculars! (Center)

Sugarbush WalksSaturdays and Sundays, February 10,11, 17, 18, 24, 25 starting at 1:30 p.m.The sap begins to move in the sugarmaple trees as the length of each dayincreases. This is a perfect time to beoutdoors, the air is crisp and birdsongs are increasing. Join us on a walkto experience the sap flow and themaking of maple syrup. Discover thewonder of food making from trees aswe walk to the Sugarhouse to observethe boiling of sap and drawing off ofwarm maple syrup! (Farm)

Project FeederWatchThursday and Friday, February 8, 9, 22,23 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Come count birds, drink coffee, eatdonuts, share stories and count morebirds. Our bird counts help contributeto scientific studies at the Cornell Labof Ornithology. Check out the Cornellwebsite at feederwatch.org for more information. (Center)

February 2018 Programs

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March 2018 Programs

Aullwood Program and Class Calendar

The month of March begins withearly blooming wildflowers and thetasty Aullwood Pancake Brunch. General admission is $7.00/adultand $5.00/child unless otherwisenoted. Members of Aullwood andNational Audubon Society are admitted free. Call 937-890-7360for more information. Aullwood Center programs beginat 1000 Aullwood Road. Aullwood Farm programs begin at 9101 Frederick Pike.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Morning Discovery Walks for Adults8:00–9:30 a.m. (Center)

March 3Sugarbush Walk1:30 p.m. (Farm)

March 4Pancake Brunch, continuous servingfrom 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Farm)

March 4Sugarbush Walk 2:00 p.m. (Farm)

March 8, 9, 22, 23Project FeederWatch9:30–11:30 a.m. (Center)

March 11Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 12Volunteer Training: Managing YourGroup/Working with Chaperones9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Center)

March 17eBird Workshop*10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Center)

March 17Farm-Fanatics – Farm Walk2:30 p.m. (Farm)

March 19Volunteer Field Trip: Birding Woodman Fen & Huffman Park9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Depart from Center)

March 20Spring Equinox

March 28Chipmunk Adventures10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Farm)

*See Center for Lifelong Learning Insert

Morning Discovery Walks for AdultsThursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Join us on thisfun walk as we experience thewarming landscape, birds and otherexciting discoveries. Meet us in thelobby of the Nature Center for thestart of morning discovery walks.Bring binoculars! (Center)

Project FeederWatchThursday and Friday, March 8, 9, 22, 23 from 9:30–11:30a.m. Come count birds, drink coffee,eat donuts, share stories and countmore birds. Our bird counts helpcontribute to scientific studies at theCornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the Cornell website atfeederwatch.org for more information. (Center)

Farm-Fanatics – Farm Walk Saturday, March 17, 2:30 p.m.Come be a farm-fanatic and get your hands dirty while smelling likesomething special. Learn to dohands-on work around the farm –from collecting eggs to watering the goats. Come along to meet the animals, sweep barns and feed animals. Give hay to the horses, feedthe chickens, and much more! Wearclothes that can get fowl-smellingand enjoy the farm! (Farm)

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Great Backyard Bird Count Activities at AullwoodCome to Aullwood to count the birds that visit our feeders. This is a free, funand easy way to learn about and watch birds together. All ages are welcometo help count birds. If you are not able to join us at Aullwood, you can still participate from your backyard, or anywhere in the world.

Visit birdcount.org for more information about the Great Backyard Bird Countor contact Sam Romeo, Environmental Educator, at 937-890-7360 ext. 223 for more information about Aullwood’s bird count.

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January – February – March 2018Volunteer Corner

You had so many accomplishments this year, the staff wanted to make sure everyone knows how much you contribute to Aullwood’s success!

Many critical activities happen at Aullwood behind the scenes. While we enjoywalking trails or spending time in the Nature Center or Farm Discovery Center,most of us are unaware of the tenacity and hard work of our outstanding Maintenance Team. Dansen Brown, Neil Hazel, Bruce Wooley, Ron Hill, Ron Henne and Chris Birch help maintain more than 40 structures and 200acres. A favorite activity is splitting wood for sugaring activities. In addition,Dansen and Bruce have designed and created numerous exhibits for our residentanimals and educational programs, saving us many thousands of dollars. Guest Services volunteers are often the first and only interaction a visitor mayhave with Aullwood. Their friendly smiles and courtesy when answering questions often lead to guests becoming new members. Barb Runyon, Karen Beaty, Linda Maddox, Mikki White, Toni Greer, Jane Higgins, Idele Ports,Karen Kent, Michael Mushala, Marie Lewis, Valerie Schaefer, Steve Smith, Diana Kozuh, Amy MacLeod and Carol Sage also help lighten staff load by assisting with numerous administrative tasks.Cleaning stalls and feeding livestock in all sorts of weather isn’t for everyone, but Jenny & Emily Jackson, with occasional assistance from Gordie Jackson,have been regularly volunteering at the farm since 2001. The Jacksons havehelped with many seasonal farm programs from Candle Dipping to Maple Syrup;and Jenny keeps the farm bulletin board updated every month. Everyone loves a draft-horse wagon ride and thanks to Charlie Wiltrout and Eric Hagemeyer,wagon rides are a feature at our special events. Charlie and Eric were extra creative this year, and decorated both horses and wagon with lights to offernight rides during GLOW. As you can imagine, this was a very popular attraction!It takes special volunteers to support Aullwood’s high-end special events. While volunteers who helped with en Blanc were acknowledged in the previousnewsletter, we want to give a shout out to our Special Event “A” team that takeson the complex task of serving patrons from ourbars at events such as Beer Brewing and Nature’sMajesty: Jenny & Gordie Jackson, Tracy & BobSchaffner and Jane & Andy Higgins.

And yet more acknowledgements to come in the next newsletter.

Featured Volunteers – You!

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Mikki White is the other2017 recipient of theMarie S. Aull Award.

Mikki has been a volunteer since 2008.

She regularly assists atfestivals and special

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Apple Fest andFarm Babies Fest.

Congratulations Mikki!

Winter to Spring Volunteer Activities and Opportunities For more information about these opportunities, please call Nenita Lapitan, Manager of Volunteer andRental Services at 937-890-7360, ext. 214 or email nlapitan@audubon.org

Help A Child Learn to Love Nature“Teaching children about the natural world should beseen as one of the most important events in their lives.”

— Thomas Berry, The Dream of the Earth

The Education Department is lookingfor Volunteer Naturalists to join ourinterpretive teaching crew and leadschool programs. All you need is enthusiasm to share your love of nature with children of all ages! We can teach you the names of thetrees, birds and plants! Minimumcommitment of one 90-minute program once a week — you pick the date and time that works the best for your schedule.Orientation and training provided.

Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood (Nature Center)February 17 • 5:15 – 10 p.m.Volunteers help with guided beer tastings, bartending,serving beer tastes from local breweries, greetingguests, selling raffle tickets and keeping the Center neatand tidy. Sample local restaurants’ delicious offerings.Volunteers must be age 21+.

Friends of Aullwood Pancake Brunch (Farm)March 4Help serve food and drinks or keep dining room neatand clean. Complimentary pancake meal for all volunteers! Two shifts to choose from: 8:45 a.m.-12:15p.m. or 11:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. To sign up online, visit: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E044BADAE2CA1F85-friend

Save these dates:• Native Plant Sale — week of April 16,

event on April 21

• Habitat Healer Day — April 30

• Habitat Healer Day — May 5

• Farm Babies Fest — May 12

Aullwood’s Chipmunk Adventures ClassesFebruary 28 — May 23, 2018Spring is here and it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors! Children enrolled in Aullwood’s ChipmunkAdventures classes enjoy hands-on outdoor experiences, stories, songs and crafts as they look for signs of spring. Direct, hands-on experiences withnature are not only essential for physically and emotionally healthy childhood development; they arealso fun! Children should be dressed for all possibleweather conditions because we will go outside unless severe weather threatens.

All classes for the spring Chipmunk Adventures will be held at the Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center at Aullwood Farm. Environmental Educator Bev Holland is the newteacher for these exciting classes, so look forward to fun, new adventures this spring!

For more information call 937-890-7360.

Chipmunk Adventures . . .is for 2-5 year olds (with an adult). The themes and dates are:

Magnificent Eagles Feb. 28 Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Build a Tree March 28 Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spring Sings April 25 Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Color Me Happy May 23 Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Individual classes:$15 for members, $17 for non-members Class limit: 10 (5 minimum)

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“I am grateful for the silence of winter mornings, for the beauty and wonder of the glint of sunlight in frost melting to dew, for the early-riser’s peaceful solitude that sets a mood of thankfulness,hope, and calm for the dawning day.”

— Terri Guillemets

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GLOW: How was it?This year’s GLOW: Nature at Night event was a tremendous success and a ton of fun! Thousands of kids, families, friends, and neighbors attended the two-night event. Children squealed in delight at the performance of fire artists from the Cincinnati Circus and our giant “Glowgon”made from recycled milk cartons that spouted smoke and glitter throughout thenight. Our Enchanted Forest critters gave their ever-popular performances followed by Chris Rowlands and his puppets. The nighthikes were filled each evening within a few moments of opening our doors. We even hadto add a few extra hikes on the second night.Mick and Red got in the action by taking visitors on exciting, light-covered wagon rides into the night.

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GLOW: Nature at Night 2017

Save the date for next year’sGLOW on

October 19 and 20, 2018It just keeps getting bigger and better!

Josh Adler (Flying Squirrel)

Kevin Adler (Opossum)

Andrea Boninsegna In Memory of

Bob Boninsegna (Sheep)

Jim & Joan Jambor for Gracie and Memphis (Big Brown Bat & Coyote)

C. Stewart Johnson In Memory of Victor J. Johnson (Monarch Butterfly)

Nicole & Derrick Johnson for Caleb (Wolf Spider)

Dick & Pat Jones (Great Horned Owl)

Bob & Jean Lorenzetti (Skunk)

Thank You . . . to our Character Sponsors for GLOW: Nature at Night Oct. 20 & 21, 2017 at Aullwood Farm.

Thank You to our GLOW sponsors . . .• C. Stewart Johnson• Choice Comfort Services• Riverdale Optimist Club

Dorothy Lane Market's Good Neighbor Program

Your purchases at Dorothy Lane Market will benefitAullwood’s high quality educational programs forchildren. It’s easy to join the DLM Good Neighbor Program. Go to the service desk at your local Dorothy Lane Market, complete an application and designate Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm as your charity!

You must use your Club DLM card for your purchases to be included and spend at least $1,000 during the year. Please keep in mind you must re-enroll each year for the Good Neighbor Program.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Your shopping dollars at Kroger can help Aullwood! Join the Kroger Community Rewards Program, use your Kroger Pluscard every time you shop, and Aullwood receives a percentage ofyour purchases from Kroger! Register your Kroger Plus Card online atwww.krogercommunityrewards.com, link to Aullwood’s NPO number81706, and remember to swipe your Kroger Plus Card before paying!When enrolled, you will see at the bottom of your receipt: “At your request, Kroger is donating to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.”

Aullwood will receive a quarterly check based on the amount all of our members spend at Kroger! It’s that simple!

Call Laurie Cothran at 937-890-7360 ext. 216 for more details.

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Help Aullwood and the EnvironmentWould you like to be “greener” and receive the Aullwoodnewsletter through your email? To help lower our printing and postage costs while helping the environment by not using as many valuable resources, request that your quarterly newsletter be sent to you electronically. Call us at 937-890-7360 and give us your information. We’ll do the rest!Both Aullwood and Mother Earth thank you for this effort to be greener.The most recent Aullwood Newsletter is always available on-line at:www.aullwood.org.

Friends of Aullwood Gift Membershipsare still available!

A Friends of Aullwood gift membership is perfect for any occasion andat any time of the year. Along with your purchase, you will receive a gift card to announce your gift. You may choose the size (family, single, student or grandparent) and be assured of a great fit! It's a gift that will be used year-round and is ideal for that hard to shop for person.Call 937-890-7360 or visit www.aullwood.org for more information.

Gifts!

The Aull SocietyHeartfelt Thanks

As we enter 2018, it’s time to reflect on the blessings Aullwood has received through planned gifts and bequests. Everyone who creates a planned gift to Aullwood becomes a member of The Aull Society.Your gift will be used to fund our education programs and maintainour beautiful nature sanctuary and educational farm.

Planned gifts come in many shapes and forms. Whether outright bequests, charitable annuities, CDs, IRAs or insurance policies, a planned gift can be directed to your favorite charity and at the sametime provide for your financial future and that of loved ones. The startof 2018 is a good time for a financial planning check-up. Are your estate plans up to date? When was the last time that you amended your will and other plans to reflect your wishes? Have you updated the beneficiaries of your life insurance and/or retirementplans? Have you designated someone to have the power to act for you in your financial affairs if you are unable to do so? Consult with your financial planner soon so that your heirs will not pay unnecessary taxes and probate fees.

Planned giving is for everyone — all ages and budgets. You can make a difference for Aullwood’s future by planning your gift now and becoming a member of The Aull Society.

For more information (with no obligation), please call Laurie Cothran at 937-890-7360, extension 216.

togetherwe can make a difference

Support the Friends of AullwoodAnnual Fund

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For three generations, Aullwood’s innovative programs have served your community. It is onlythrough your generosity during our annual fund campaign that we are able to continue our missionof conservation, education, and restoration for more than 60,000 students and 120,000 visitors each year. Your contributions helps make Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Help us continue our tradition as your community conservation center and a vitalcommunity resource for you by sending your gift today. Aullwood’s staff, the Friends of AullwoodBoard, and Aullwood’s many dedicated volunteers thank you for your generous support.Contributions can be mailed to: Friends of Aullwood, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH, 45414 or donate online at www.aullwood.org

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Blue HeronCharles S. Allyn Jr. Foundation

Fund of The Dayton FoundationDP&L Company FoundationHonda of America

Manufacturing, Inc.Estate of Elizabeth F. HornbeckMartha Holden Jennings

FoundationKettering Family PhilanthropiesMary H. Kittredge Fund

of the Dayton FoundationMathile Family FoundationMontgomery County Arts &

Cultural DistrictJesse and Caryl Philips FoundationPNC BankProvimi North America, Inc.Kenneth A. Scott Charitable TrustThe Graymer FoundationVandalia Lions ClubVirginia Kettering FoundationWyse Family Foundation

EgretBud & Esther BrownFrank M. Tait FoundationJames Free JewelersJP Morgan ChaseWarren E. Miltenberger Fund of

The Dayton FoundationNorthmont Rotary ClubS.J. Meyer & Associates, Inc., CPAsPremier Health PartnersVectren Foundation

EagleBonbright DistributorsCargillCoolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.Congressman Mike TurnerDanis Building Construction

CompanyDayton Freight Lines, Inc.Dayton International AirportDayton Rotary ClubLinda DenneyThe Dupps Company

Charitable FoundationEBS Asset ManagementFive Rivers MetroParksJohn GueninHouser Asphalt & Concrete, Inc.Kettering Health Networkkmh GraphicsC. Stewart JohnsonThe Levin Family FoundationLWC IncorporatedMorgan Stanley Wealth

ManagementOhio Valley Tree ExpertsPrimetime Party RentalRiverdale Optimist ClubShook ConstructionThe Siebenthaler CompanyWaffle HouseWestern Ohio Graphics

SwallowAbbey Credit UnionAlways BallroomChoice Comfort Services, Inc.Dayton Audubon SocietyEnterprise Roofing and

Sheet MetalGymnastics for the FutureHeapy EngineeringFred P. Kreuzer, CPA

& Associates, LLCLeaf Filter Gutter ProtectionPorter Wright Morris &

Arthur LLP Randy J. Aiken, Auctioneer RealtorSteve & Jan ScheidTodd & Lora StoweUniversity of Dayton,

Office of the PresidentWoods & Woods Associates, Ltd.

WarblerCheepers! Birding on a BudgetGreenview Garden ClubCollege Women’s Club of DaytonMechanical Systems of DaytonScott HalleranSandy Williams State Farm

InsuranceWild Birds Unlimited

CardinalBahl and Gaynor Systems C S Services, Inc.Tri-Moraine Audubon Society

A Special Thanks to our Community Partners

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Memorials / Tributes . . .In memory of Emilee Boland

John & Becky York

In memory of Golden ChenowethJohn & Becky York

In memory of Eleanor DavisJohn & Becky York

In memory of Edwin FergusonJohn & Becky York

In memory of Randy GeelJohn & Becky York

In memory of Ginger JohnstonEmily Spencer

In memory of Clarence H. & Constance Q. Westendorf

Katrinka Westendorf

In memory of and to honor Susan SiehlJohn SiehlTimothy & Nancy Siehl

In celebration of Sonnie Kasch’s birthdayBeverly Parker

With gratitude for the friendship ofNancy Nerny, Valerie Schaefer,Linda Shapiro and Mikki White

Mikell Kloeters

Charles. S. Allyn Jr. Foundation Fund

Joyce S. & Charles E. Cashner

Theda & Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation

India Clarke

Col. Silas Felton

Sue & Ben Fry

The Graymer Foundation

Eric Hagemeyer

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Theda Jessen

Kroger Company

Mathile Family Foundation

Nancy Nerny

National Consumer Cooperative Bank

Marianne Stephan

Aullwood Audubon Center andFarm gratefully acknowledgesdonations from the following:

Thank You . . .

Alexis R. FaustExecutive DirectorLeesa AlexanderFarm Office AssistantSarah AlversonEnvironmental Educatorand Land ManagerNicole ConradEducation ManagerTerry CopeMaintenanceLaurie CothranDevelopment andMarketing ManagerPam DittnerFarm Building OperatorKen FasimpaurIT ManagerBeth FullerEvents AssistantBev HollandEnvironmentalEducatorJenna JonesDatabase AssistantMikell KloetersEnvironmentalEducatorNenita LapitanRental & VolunteerServices ManagerMelissa NicelyHousekeepingTara PitstickEnvironmentalEducatorPat RiceMaintenance ManagerSam RomeoEnvironmental EducatorChris RowlandsEnvironmental Educator/OutreachDalynn SoursStore CoordinatorJennifer StarcherFarm AssistantBarbara TrickOffice ManagerJeff Trick Farmer

Aullwood Staff

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For rental information, call Nenita Lapitan at 937-890-7360, extension 214.

A Rental Place called Aullwood . . .

Imagine your special celebration . . .. . . at the Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center or the Marie S. Aull Education Center. The Farm’s large auditorium accommodates up to 176 people, has a deluxe kitchen and an entry that welcomes your guests to Aullwood Farm. The Farm also has a beautiful outdoor pavilion perfect for awedding ceremony or company picnic. The Center accommodates up to 120 people and is perfect forany event. Corporate meetings, weddings, or family reunions are all easily accommodated at Aullwood.Your guests will enjoy the relaxed ambiance and easy access from I-70 and I-75. Make memories thatyou’ll treasure forever. Call now!

Center for Lifelong LearningCourse Schedule: January – March 2018

Discover�Aullwood’s�Center�for�Lifelong�Learning!�Learning�truly�is�a�lifelong�adventure�and�Aullwood�has�many�excitingopportunities.�Our�youngest�naturalists�receive�their�first�introductions�to�the�natural�world�with�preschool�classes�thatinspire�imagination�and�wonder.��Adults�are�challenged�to�learn�nature’s�secrets,�enjoy�a�new�hobby,�be�more�health�conscious,�or�take�an�eco-tour�to�an�exciting�place.�Review�class�listings�on�our�website�at�www.aullwood.org.

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eBird WorkshopMarie S. Aull Education Center

March 17 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Learn how to become a community scientist and use the power of eBird. eBird is an online database of bird observations providing scientist, researchers and amateur naturalists with real-time data about birddistribution and abundance. eBird has given people of all ages, backgrounds and interests the means tocollect data that is currently being used to better understand climate change and its effects. Learn howto use eBird to start your “life list,” plan trips, find a bird you haven’t seen yet, or check what other people in your area are seeing! Bring your binoculars for a short bird walk and then a demonstration ofhow easy it is to enter data and start helping ornithologists!

Course Id: BRD-01-18

Price: $20 Member FoA $25 Non-member Level: Beginner

Class limit: 25 Instructor: Sam Romeo

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Backyard Maple SyrupCharity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center

February 10 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Love the taste of maple syrup? Ever wanted to make your own? Come experience the tradition of making maple syrup. Learn how to identify maple trees in your backyard and how to properly tap them for sap collecting. Gain an understanding of the sap process and take a tour of Aullwood’s Sugarbush.Learn how to boil down the sap and draw the maple syrup off in your own kitchen. Please dress for theweather. Workshop includes handouts, a metal spile to tap a tree at home, and a maple sugar cake!

Course Id: BMS-01-18

Price: $25 Member FoA / $35 Non-member Level: Beginner

Class limit: 15 (4 minimum) Instructor: Jenn Starcher

Paint Like AudubonMarie S. Aull Education Center

January 27 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Join us in this class to learn about how John James Audubon painted birds. Also learn the story behind his way of painting and test it out for yourself! You will create your own masterpiece using the techniqueAudubon mastered. Chris Rowlands is a member of Masterworks for Nature, which is a group of southwestern Ohio regional artists dedicated to raising awareness and funds for conservation. He hasbeen painting for over 40 years and brings his humor as well as his love for art to the workshop. Bringyour own watercolor paint and brushes. Other materials will be supplied. There will be a break for lunch; please pack a lunch to eat onsite.

Course Id: JJA-01-18

Price: $30 Member FoA, $35 Non-member Level: Beginner

Class limit: 15 (5 minimum) Instructor: Chris Rowlands

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Center for Lifelong Learning Registration Form

Aullwood’s Center for Lifelong Learning is designed to expand your knowledgeof our natural world and to help improve the quality and sustainability of everyday life.

If you have any questions, contact Jenn Starcher, jstarcher@audubon.org at 937-890-2968 ext. 204 or Barbara Trick, btrick@audubon.org at 937-890-7360 ext. 210.

Course Id: Fee: Course Id: Fee:

Name: Telephone:

Address:  

City: State: Zip:

Email:

For Chipmunk Adventures: Name of Child: Age:

Method of payment: Cash Check enclosed: $

Charge my credit card: VISA MasterCard Discover (circle�one)

Account Number:

Expiration Date: CVV Code

Completed�forms�can�be�mailed�to:Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Rd, Dayton, OH 45414

There�will�be�no�refund�for�a�cancellation�less�than�7�days�before�a�class.� A�refund�minus�a�$5.00�processing�fee�will�be

made�for�a�cancellation�more�than�7�days�before�a�class.�If�Aullwood�must�cancel�a�class�or�trip,�a�full�refund�will�be�made.

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Central Ohio’s Historical TourMay 5 • 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Want to venture outside of the Miami Valley and learn about some historic places? This tour is truly unique. We will start at Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio. We will go ona walking tour of the Japanese Garden with curator Keith Stevens, followed by a wagon tour of the grounds narrated by one of their horticulturists and a house tour of the founder’s summer home. The Dawes Arboretum’s nearly 2,000 acres has something for everyone. Hike the 12 miles of trails, take in breathtaking views form the Observation Tower, and enjoy the beauty of over 15, 000 living plants.

Lunch break will be at Clay’s Cafe in Columbus, known for its pizza, sandwiches, soup, salads and icecream! The next stop will be Rock Mill Covered Bridge and Park near Lancaster, Ohio. Built in 1901, the Rock Mill Covered Bridge stands on its original abutments over a striking gorge just before the fallsof the Hocking River. The Bridge’s position next to the 1824-built Rock Mill grist mill makes it one of themore iconic locations in Fairfield County!

Course Id: HFT-01-18

Price*: $50 Member FoA $60 Non-member Level: Beginner

Class limit: 11 (5 minimum) Instructor: Jenn Starcher

Notes About Trip: The price includes transportation and guided tours. Please bring money for lunchas meals are not included in the trip fee. Depart from Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Please dress for the weather. * Full payment must be made by April 20. For more information, contact Jenn Starcher at 937-890-2968, ext. 204.