December 1, 14, 15– Project FeederWatch, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Center)
December 1 - 24 – “The Troll That Hatched an Egg by Thomas Dambo” Exhibit, (Farm & Center)
December 2, 3, 16, 17 – Aullwood Candle Dipping, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Farm)
December 3 – Super Sunday in the Nature Store, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Center)
December 5, 12, 19 – Birding the Farm (everyone), 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Farm)
December 7, 14, 21 – Adult Member Discovery Walks, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Center)
December 24 – January 1 – Aullwood closed for Winter Break (Farm & Center)

General admission is $12/adults 13 to 64, $10/ Seniors 65+, Active-Duty Military and Veterans, $8/children 4 to 12 and children 3 and under FREE unless otherwise noted with an asterisk (*). Members of Friends of Aullwood, National Audubon Society and ANCA are admitted free.  Please note Aullwood walks are weather dependent and are cancelled if there is thunder, lightning or heavy rain. Access to Aullwood and Aullwood trails is at both the Center and Farm Tuesday - Sunday. Aullwood Center programs begin at 1000 Aullwood Road. Aullwood Farm Programs begin at 9101 Frederick Pike. Call 937-890-7360 for information. Check our events calendar: https://aullwood.audubon.org/events.

In December, our winter resident birds begin to move in. Keep an eye out for Dark-eyed juncos who come south from their summer home north of the Great Lakes and delight us in the winters. Resident birds such as cardinals, screech-owls, woodpeckers, and many hawks remain in Ohio year-round. Come and see our new wheelchair accessible boardwalk in Muskrat Marsh! It is 800 linear feet of winding boardwalk through a beautiful marsh habitat and connecting directly with the paved Cardinal Trail and our main farm-center trail, Warbler Way.

Project FeederWatch (Everyone Welcome)

Thursday, November 30 & Friday, December 1,  and Thursday, December 14 & Friday, December 15, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. You're invited to join us for Project FeederWatch 2023-2024! Do you enjoy watching birds and want to learn how to tell which ones are coming to your feeder this winter? Whether you are brand new, a beginner, or knowledgeable about birds, everyone is welcome to join us for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a community science project coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada to track movement of winter bird populations so scientists can learn about rends in bird distribution and abundance. With hundreds of volunteers contributing observations, a detailed picture emerges that allows ornithologists to collect and analyze a wealth of data about birds. FeederWatch is conducted by people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Please join us if you want to learn how to help birds, if you want to contribute to important scientific studies and if you enjoy socializing with others who also like birds. Project FeederWatch is free and no preregistration is required. Visit our website at:  https://aullwood.audubon.org/FeederWatch  to learn more. Project FeederWatch happens at the Marie S. Aull Education Center at 1000 Aullwood Road from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following Thursday and Friday dates:

November 30 & December 1, 2023 and December 14 & 15, 2023
January 4 & 5, 2024 and January 18 & 19, 2024
February 1 & 2, 2024 and February 15 & 16, 2024
February 29 & March 1, 2024 and March 14 & 15, 2024
March 28 & 29, 2024 and April 11 & 12, 2024

We look forward to seeing you there! (Center)
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The Troll That Hatched an Egg Exhibit (Everyone)

Aullwood Audubon is proud to host “The Troll That Hatched an Egg”, an exhibit from the internationally renowned recycle artist Thomas Dambo! Bo, Bodil, Bibbi and their troll-sized bird nest have come to life at Aullwood and are ready for your visit. Learn more and plan your trip at https://aullwood.audubon.org/trolls now. Please allow adequate time to explore our property and the Troll That Hatched an Egg exhibit. Read more at www.thomasdambo.com. (Farm & Center)
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Super Sunday in the Nature Store(Everyone)

The Aullwood Nature Store welcomes you on this special day! Our holiday ornaments and décor, books, bird feeders, games, puzzles, puppets, jewelry, kitchen ware, greeting cards and accessories have been carefully chosen to offer shoppers a beautiful and unique selection. We are pleased to present Aurora, Barefoot Books, Birds Choice, Carruth, Cavallini & Co., The DM Collection, eeBoo,  

Folkmanis, Gingiber, Lucuma, Michele Design, Motowi Tile Works, Pomegranate, Stonewall Kitchen, Trimdin, Woodlink and more.  

We will have free door prizes for the first 20 customers, a fun raffle and some very special discounts, so don’t miss Super Sunday!  Admission is free, and complimentary coffee and cookies will be available. By shopping at the Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop, you help to sustain the conservation and education mission of Aullwood Audubon, in addition to finding distinctive and unique gifts for all those on your list. The Aullwood Nature Store will be open through December 23 so you can shop for your favorites! Thank you for your patronage! (Center)
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Birding the Farm (Everyone)

December 5, 12, 19, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Join Environmental Educator Sam Romeo on a weekly afternoon bird walk at Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike. Search for our winter resident birds. You may even spot some raptors on this weekly afternoon birding walk through the farmlands and pastures of Aullwood Farm! We will meet in front of the Farm Discovery Center for our “Birding the Farm” walk. Binoculars are recommended. Free for members of Aullwood and NAS/ANCA with membership card; non-members may register and pay our general admission prices to participate. Please register at http://store.aullwood.org.  Call 937-890-7360 with questions. (Farm)    
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Adult Member Discovery Walks (Members Only)

December 7, 14, 21 – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Bring your binoculars and delight in a weekly walk along Aullwood’s trails spotting birds and exploring the seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. These walks are a benefit for Aullwood and National Audubon Society members and there is no cost to attend. Meet on the main sidewalk of the Nature Center at 7:55 a.m. (Center)
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Aullwood Candle Dipping (Everyone)

Saturdays and Sundays, December 2, 3, 16, 17 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Traditional candle dipping using beeswax creates special memories at Aullwood.  Learn about candles, bees, lighting and conservation in this fun hands-on program for the holiday season. Choose to make a red and/or blue candle – they make a special gift for anyone! Meet in the lobby of the Farm Discovery Center. The cost is a general admission fee plus $3 for each 100% beeswax candle made. Admission is free for members of Aullwood, NAS and ANCA. Classes limited to 30. Register online at https://aullwood.audubon.org/CandleDipping. (Farm)
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Volunteer & Support Aullwood (Everyone)

To volunteer at Aullwood please contact Nenita Lapitan, Senior Manager, Center & Farm, at 937-890-7360, x214 or email [email protected].  Become a member of Aullwood now! Visit https://aullwood.audubon.org/membership  for information. If you have any questions, email [email protected].  Make a tax-deductible gift at https://aullwood.audubon.org/donate to support Aullwood’s mission of conservation and education.

WHAT: Aullwood Audubon Announces December 2023 Calendar of Activities

WHEN:9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday  

WHERE:

Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414
Aullwood Audubon Farm
9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414-1129