We are experiencing declines in populations of birds, bees and butterflies. Using native plants in our landscaping supports bird populations by providing the foundation of the food chain. Providing a healthy ecosystem to support these food chains also provides a healthy area of recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. Learn how to transform your home landscape to…

Nature journaling can be a wonderful way to connect with nature. Using the book The Naturalists Notebook: An Observation Guide and 5-Year Calendar-Journal for Tracking Changes in the Natural World Around You, by Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and Bernrd Heinrich, we will work on slowing down, careful observation, simple experiments and asking questions, all of which serve…

We’ll share the night sky with you using Astronomy Club member telescopes and we’ll also point out some constellations and tell a few star stories. Registration recommended so that we can alert you if the event is cancelled due to weather.  Cancelled if cloudy.  

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this four-part, lunch hour series. From First Ladies to explorers, ranchers to educators, we’ll explore the natural world through the pens of amazing, trail-blazing women. Join naturalist Carrie Elvey for this virtual series, capped off by a discussion with Deborah Fleming , author of Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape. Format and…

The TWC Readers Club meets periodically to discuss a book with a theme of nature, the environment, and our participation in the natural world.  Selections may be fact or fiction, about observations or issues, and have included biography, essay, and memoir. This is an informal group with no dues.  Drop-ins are welcome at any meeting they find…

Presented by Marvin Smith.  “Spring-a-Comin,” what better way to prepare for this “splash of color” than a preview “photo tour” of spring wildflowers in Northeast Ohio?  Northeast Ohio has a large diversity of habitats, so we have one of the best spring wildflower displays in the state.  This program is open to all who would…

We’ll share the night sky with you using Astronomy Club member telescopes and we’ll also point out some constellations and tell a few star stories. Registration recommended so that we can alert you if the event is cancelled due to weather.  Cancelled if cloudy.  

Presented by Marvin Smith.  Because most ferns are colored green, which is the dominate color of the plant world, they most often get overlooked for the bright rainbow of colors found in flowering plants.  The beauty in ferns is seen when you take a closer look, for “ferns exhibity the pure beauty of leaves.”  The…

Discover the birds of your backyard!  Play games to learn about bird behavior, make bird feeders and other bird crafts.  See birds up close during a demonstration of banding procedures and discover the value of bird banding research.  Come anytime during the event.  Free for members.  $5 per family for non-members.  Pre-registration not required, but…

Groundhogs are super-digging members of the squirrel family.  Let’s celebrate these furry creatures and imagine their underground life.  Can they really predict the weather?  Indoor program, but plan for an outdoor hike to look for groundhog evidence if there is snow! For ages 2-6.  Siblings welcome.  $5 per child for non-members.  Free for members!  Members,…