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.
Songbird Banding at Jones Preserve, Long Point
Tom Bartlett will be banding at Jones Preserve every morning at 7 a.m, weather permitting.
May 21- Nest with the Birds
September 18-23 Feathers and Foliage
Owl Banding
Nightly from Oct. 13 to Nov. 22– Scheele Preserve, on Monaghan Road.
Owl Fest
Friday, November 3 – 5, 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!
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 27- Sept 2 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
Sat. May 21, 8am- 2 pm
Don’t miss your chance to experience our monthly bird census and bi-annual bird-banding events! Enjoy this nature program. See the migrating neo-tropical songbirds up close and personal with Master Bird Bander, Tom Bartlett, at Jones Preserve, Long Point.
2022 Kelleys Island Kids Nature Camp
June 27- -July 1 and July 4 – July 8
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
Island Fest
Saturday, July 15-17 11 am – 11 pm
Memorial Park, Downtown
We will need volunteers to man the Audubon Information table on Saturday.
Homecoming
Friday, Aug. 12-13
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 to man the Audubon Information table.
Glacial Glimpses
Sunday, Sept 3, 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.
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