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Invasive Plants in the Oak Openings Region: What Can We Do? [UPDATE: Location change, see this post for more details]
PLEASE NOTE that the location for this month’s program has been changed to Metropark Hall instead of the Ward Pavilion. This building is also in Wildwood. The address is…
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Annual Potluck Picnic
It’s summer time and time again for the Annual TNA Members’ Potluck Picnic on the scenic Maumee River (the 7th Most Beautiful River in the World!). Meet us at…
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Looking for Sparrows [See details for exact location]
Late September and early October feature a good variety of sparrows, some residents, some newly arrived from the north. We will search for as many as we can find,…
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Appreciating Spiders [Note: Field trip starts from parking lot across for Nature’s Nursery entrance]
Field trip leader Steve Smith may still be wary of spiders, but we’re thankful he’s still brave enough to lead this exciting trip for the second year in a…
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Invasive Plants Threatening the Oak Openings Region
The Oak Openings region has seen its share of invasive species, and battling these invaders is an ongoing struggle.The rate at which they are spreading is also alarming, as…
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The Butterflies of Kitty Todd [PENDING]
This should be the height of the butterfly season, and with good temperatures and sun we will see a nice variety of butterflies. We will be trying a…
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Dragons on the Wing
Rick Nirschl is one of the region’s most dedicated and skilled at finding unusual dragonflies. There is usually some excellent diversity at this time of year, and Rick will…
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Monclova Sand Pits – [CANCELED]
(This lesser known area of Oak Openings Metropark has plenty to offer in the way of flora as well as fauna. Blooming Yellow-eyed Grass, Colic Root, club mosses, Sundews,…
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The 4th Annual Oak Openings Summer Bird Count
The Oaks Summer Bird Count yielded 110 species last year. We’ll try to at least match that number again, but more importantly, simply enjoy a day of birding in…
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