Activities
May is Birding Month on Kelleys Island
For the entire month of May, during peak spring Migration, visiting birders are invited to stop at the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce office for field guides, maps and brochures illustrating the best birding areas on the island.
Owl Banding
Nightly from Oct 14 to Late Nov. — Scheele Preserve, on Monaghan Road.
Owl Fest
Friday, Oct. 31- November 2-3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join Tom and Paula Bartlett at the Scheele Preserve and Chris Ashley, KI State Park Manager, at the North Pond Preserve after dark as they document and band the tiny Saw-Whet Owls on Kelleys Island.
At 8 pm on Friday only, Pat Hayes will be leading an Owl Prowl to the North Pond tower. Meet at the North Pond parking lot and make sure to bring a flashlight.
The saw-whet owl is a very reclusive bird, so this is a great opportunity to see them up close. Wear a head lamp, bring a flashlight and dress for the chill in the air!O
Hoot Owl Newsletter
The Hoot Owl is the newsletter for the Kelleys Island Audubon Club. It has articles and activities that involve the Club.
Past Newsletters
Science Saturdays
May 24 – August 30- 11:00- 1:00 Every Saturday
Kelleys Island State Park Campground Pavilion
This weekly series of events featured interactive exploration centered around a particular topic. Families and learners of all ages are invited to explore hands-on science fun during this free drop-in event.
Presented by the Kelleys Island Field Station
Nest With the Birds
Sunday. May 18, 7am- 2 pm
Don’t miss your chance to experience our monthly bird census and bi-annual bird-banding events! Enjoy this nature program. “Nest with the Birds” featuring bird banding with the Bartletts on Long Point from 6am -2pm and a nature walk with KIAC President Pat Hayes at 10am. See the migrating neo-tropical songbirds up close and personal with Master Bird Bander, Tom Bartlett, at Jones Preserve, Long Point.
Kelleys Island Kids Nature Camp
Nature Camp- June 23-27
Environmental Adventure Camp- June 30-July 4
Ages 4 – 12. Space is limited! Sign up soon! Their web site has the registration form and more information.
We are partnering with:
The Kelleys Island Audubon Society
Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
Presented by Kelleys Island Field Station
Fall Songbird Banding
Fall bird banding .- Oct 14- Nov. 15, 6 AM – 2 PM Jones Preserve
Homecoming
Fri.- Sat., Aug. 8-9
Community Park Pavilion
Homecoming is an event sponsored by KILA (the Kelleys Island Landowners Association) and serves as a weekend for those who love this island to return and enjoy fun, food, and entertainment. Friday Fish Fry, and Saturday’s parade
We will need volunteers Aug. 9 to man the Audubon Information table.
Glacial Glimpses
Sunday, Aug. 31, 1:00-2:00
Pat Hayes, Kelleys Island Audubon President
Where does every new tourist go? Why the Glacial Grooves, of course!
Pat Hayes will be leading a guided walk around the Glacial Grooves. Learn the latest theories surrounding their formation. Also, there are new plaques around the Grooves you may have not seen yet.
Meet at the Glacial Grooves parking lot to participate in this free activity.
Kelleys Island
Field Station Day
September 14th, 1PM
You’re invited to celebrate Kelleys Island Field Station Day with us on September 14th at the Kelleys Island School and State Park. We’ll have hors d’oeuvres and drinks suitable for all ages.
Join us as we commemorate our achievements and kick off the Monarch Butterfly Migration with a tagging event, an informative talk about monarch butterflies, and an update on the pollinator habitats.
Let’s raise a glass and toast to these remarkable successes made possible by your invaluable support!
Island Activities
For a full list of Island activities, please go to the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce.
Stay in touch!
- innki20@yahoo.com
- (419) 746-2258
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