Dayton Audubon Society, 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton,
OH 45414-5398
Photo by Jim Simpson
Monarch Miracle
September's DAS program will feature a look at the fantastic migration of Monarch Butterflies, which fly south every winter from all over North America to congregate in incredible numbers at a relatively small location in Central México. Longtime DAS stalwart Lee Hall will present slide photos that he and others have taken of this amazing natural phenomenon. September is the height of the Monarch migration, so drop in to learn more about these hardy travelers.
This is a great opportunity to escape the September heat (!) and back-to-school blues - come out for an evening of easy friendship and a few laughs. We'll provide some light refreshments.
As always, the program will be held at Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 East Siebenthaler Avenue from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We meet in the lower level - entry is via the ramp to the west of the main entrance. As always, the general public is invited to attend and there is no admission fee. Parking is free.
Calendar
The following is a list of this month's activities. Please see the Field Trip Schedule for detailed descriptions of field trips in September and beyond.
Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 p.m.
DAS Board of Directors Meeting.
Harrigan Auto Center Reserve, 475 Congress Park Dr.
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.
Field Trip: Englewood MetroPark.
Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.
Dayton Audubon Society Meeting.
Featuring Members' Show and Tell. Please see above
for details.
Thursdays, September 18 and 25, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Morning Discovery Walks for Adults at Aullwood.
A walk along Aullwood's beautiful trails will certainly reveal many new and exciting discoveries. Tom Hissong, Aullwood's Education Coordinator, is the naturalist guide. The group will experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. Bring binoculars! (See directions to the center on the Field Trip Schedule.)
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 a.m.
Field Trip: Carriage Hill MetroPark.
Sunday, September 21, 8:00 a.m.
Field Trip: Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.
Saturday, September 27, 8:30 a.m.
Field Trip: Spring Valley Wildlife Area.
Sunday, September 28, 8:30 a.m.
Field Trip: Germantown MetroPark.
Saturday/Sunday, September 27/28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Apple Fest at Aullwood Farm.
What could be more enjoyable that spending a beautiful autumn day at Aullwood's Apple Fest. Delicious food, children's activities, musical entertainment, unique crafts, wagon rides, and farm animals make Apple Fest the perfect family activity. Admission is $4/adult and $3/child. Friends of Aullwood members are free with membership card. 9101 Frederick Pike 890-7360).
MEET, LEARN, GET ACTIVE, HAVE FUN
Audubon Ohio State Assembly
October 18-19, 2008
Audubon Ohio invites you to its third biennial State Assembly on October 18 and 19 in lovely Bellville, Ohio. This year's Assembly will feature nationally prominent speakers, engaging workshops, enjoyable outings, and best of all, the opportunity to mingle with your fellow birders and activists of all ages in the Mohican Hills during the peak of fall color.
The Assembly will run from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, with optional outings offered on Sunday morning, October 19. Keynote addresses will be presented by Dr. Lonnie Thompson, a noted climate researcher and winner of the 2007 National Medal of Science, and Ted Eubanks, a nationally-recognized expert on how to turn enthusiasm for birds and wildlife into conservation action.
The Assembly will feature three tracks of concurrent 90-minute workshops, with three workshops in each track. One track will focus on protection of Important Bird Areas; one on hands-on restoration; and one on engaging young people to be conservation leaders today and in the future. One of our featured workshop presenters in the last track is Sharon Stiteler, the "Bird Chick" from Minnesota (www.birdchick.com).
On Sunday morning we will offer optional outings to nearby birding hotspots, including the Ohio Bird Sanctuary just 20 minutes away near Mansfield.
The Assembly will be held at the Quality Inn and Suites, offering special room rates for the Assembly, and conveniently located at the Bellville Exit (Exit 165) on I-71. Lunch and dinner will be held across the street at the Dutch Heritage Restaurant. Rooms are also available nearby at the Comfort Inn, which features an indoor water park for families with younger children.
Registration for the Assembly will open on August 18. The 2006 Assembly drew 200 participants, and this year's version will be just as popular. More information about the Assembly and how to register for it will be available through the Audubon Ohio website, www.audubonohio.org. If you would like to ensure receipt of registration materials, call Audubon Ohio at 614-224-3303, or send us an e-mail message at Ohio@Audubon.org.
Get Involved!
Are you fond of birding-related activities? Are you interested in the environment? Do you wish the Dayton Audubon Society offered more for YOU? Well, we can use you!
DAS is always seeking new Officer and Director candidates. If you or someone you know is interested in helping to develop and lead your DAS, please contact President Mike Coogan, or any of the officers or Board members listed on the Organization web page. A simple commitment of time, with a wealth of satisfaction!
DAS Scholarships Available
The Dayton Audubon Society is deeply committed to education
and,in part, shows that commitment by offering scholarships annually to
individuals who can make a difference in our community. Perhaps you know
someone who might benefit from the DAS mission. Read on and, if you can,
help us find deserving scholars.
Charlie Breish Memorial Camp Scholarships
Dayton Audubon offers financial assistance for teachers and other adults to attend National Audubon's summer ecology workshops in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, the woodland community of Connecticut, and the coast of Maine.
While the camps and workshops are open to everyone these days, they are still especially popular with teachers. If you know of a dynamic elementary or secondary teacher, let us know about them!
National Audubon also offers a summer camp in Maine to youngsters ages 10 through 14.
The Dively Scholarship
Since 1982, DAS has offered tuition help to college students
through the Dively Scholarship Program, originally endowed in memory of
DAS member Dick Dively. Though we cannot offer a lot of money, the Dively
Scholarship has helped both undergraduate and graduate students reach academic
goals in fields that further the cause of environmentalism and conservation.
Dively scholarship recipients are not restricted to scientific fields;
other connections, such as environmental law, are possible.
The Shawen Grant
The Bob Shawen Memorial Youth Ornithology Grant was established in
memory of long-time DAS activist Bob Shawen. The goal of the program is
to provide funds, materials, and/or speakers for elementary classrooms,
youth groups, or field experience settings to promote knowledge of birds,
their habits, and their habitats.
What can you do?
Help us find scholarship candidates. Talk to interested people or people you think ought to be interested. Spread the word! To recommend candidates, apply for scholarships, or receive further information, please call DAS Projects/Memorials Chair Tom Schaefer at 937-276-2162, or e-mail him at tom@earthspeaks.org. You can also write to
Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414-5398
or e-mail us at
audubon@dayton.net
Environmental Legacy
A bequest of any size to Dayton Audubon can have a lasting effecton on
ecological concerns and environmental education in the Dayton area. We ask that you consider leaving a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other bequests, to
the Dayton Audubon Society.
For more specifics on this, or other information about gift planning, please phone Tom Schaefer, 937-276-2162, or write to Dayton Audubon Society, 1375 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45414-5398.
Time and Talents
Dayton Audubon is an organization of volunteers committed to education, the natural sciences, and an environmental ethic. Help and new ideas from the ranks of the membership are needed in order for the organization to reach its goals. If you would like to help in any of the following capacities, please let us know. Your involvement will be welcome.
I would like to help with:
__ Birdathon
__ Conservation Committee
__ Education Committee
__ Field Trips
__ Membership Comittee
__ Publicity
__ Yellow Warbler
__ Other:
________________________
Send with your name and phone number to Dayton Audubon Society,
1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414-5398. You can also
call DAS President Jennifer Monahan at 937-654-3301, or e-mail us at
audubon@dayton.net.
As a member of the National Audubon Society, you are also a member
of the Dayton area chapter. There are no local dues, and you receive your
newsletter automatically. To find out more about the Dayton Audubon Society,
contact one of the officers whose numbers are listed in the Dayton Audubon
Society Organization webpage. Better yet, come to
a meeting or join us on a field trip!
The DAS meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Wegerzyn Center, 1301
East Siebenthaler Avenue, on the third Wednesday of every month from September
to June. See you there!
Southwest Ohio Rare Bird Alert
937-640-BIRD (2473)
Includes updated information on DAS activities.
To report unusual sightings, call Betty Berry at 937-836-3022, or
Ralph Dennler at 937-294-5086
