January 1 – Aullwood Closed for New Year’s Day (Farm & Center)
January 2 – January 31– “The Troll That Hatched an Egg by Thomas Dambo”, (Farm & Center)
January 2 – January 31 – Geo Gnomes of Aullwood, (Farm & Center)
January 2 – January 31 – Shopping in the Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop, (Center)
January 2 – January 31 Aullwood Trail Adventures (everyone) (self-guided at Farm and Center)
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30– Birding the Farm (everyone), 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Farm)
January 4, 5, 18, 19 – Project FeederWatch (everyone), 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Center)
January 4, 11, 18, 25 - Adult Member Discovery Walks, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Center)
January 15 – Aullwood Closed for Martin Luther King Day (Farm & Center)
January 17 – Chipmunk Adventures “Ice Jam”*, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Farm)

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. 

It’s early winter, and this month can be the coldest and hardest on animals and plants. Many are hibernating or have gone dormant until spring. Birds are still active and many different species come together in winter flocks that move through the nature sanctuary. These birds can be observed from our warm and cozy Birdwatching Room at the Nature Center. Snowfall turns woodland and prairie into enchanted places; try exploring the trails in farm pastures on your cross-country skis or snowshoes.  

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)

Geo Gnomes at Aullwood (Everyone)

Ten very special Geo Gnomes are calling Aullwood home from January 2 to February 29. You’re invited to visit Aullwood to find all ten and guess their true home state! The gnomes can be found at the Center, Farm, and in a few places in the nature sanctuary. Grab a Gnome Clue Sheet at the Center or Farm front desk for help find these winter visitors and how to determine which state they hail from. Each gnome is decorated with clues such as their state bird, state flower, state mammal or something special the state is known for. Write your answers on the Gnome Raffle Ticket and enter a drawing to win a year-long Friends of Aullwood family membership (or renewal) or to win the Ohio gnome to relocate to your home! The first 50 families to complete the Geo Gnome Hunt will receive a hand-made mini-gnome to take home. Boxes for the drawings will be located at the Farm & Center front desks. One submission per family per visit. Members of Aullwood, National Audubon Society and ANCA affiliated organizations can search for Geo Gnomes at no cost; nonmembers pay regular Aullwood general admission fees, which are free for children 3 and under, $8.00 for children 4 to 12, $12.00 for adults 13 to 64, and $10.00 for seniors age 65 and over, active duty military members and veterans with military ID. Join us for a gnome adventure! (Farm &  Center)

Shopping in the Aullwood Nature Store (Everyone)

We have plenty of unique and special gifts for anytime of year! Come and visit the Aullwood Nature Store & Gift Shop at Aullwood Nature Center, 1000 Aullwood Road! There are plenty of supplies for your feathered friends, delightful toys, games and books as well as guidebooks, soaps, kitchen ware, jewelry, greeting cards, puppets, troll-themed items, artisan crafts & more! It is always free admission to shop in our Nature Store and Gift Shop! By shopping at Aullwood, you help to sustain our conservation and education mission, in addition to finding distinctive and unique gifts for all those on your list. Thank you for your patronage! (Center)

Aullwood Trail Adventures (Everyone)

We have eight miles of trails for you to explore. Pick up our trail map at the center or farm and get ready for adventure and discovery! We recommend sturdy shoes or boots. Snacks and drinks can  be purchased at the Aullwood Nature Store or in the Farm Discovery Center. All trails can be accessed from the Marie S. Aull Education Center, 1000 Aullwood Road or Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike during regular business hours Tuesday - Sunday. (Farm and Center)

Birding the Farm (Everyone)

January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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, trails and pastures of Aullwood Farm! In winter we see flocks of White-throated sparrows, Juncos and Eastern bluebirds along the brushy fence rows.  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)    

Project FeederWatch (Everyone Welcome)

Thursday, January 4 & Friday, January 5  and Thursday, January 18 & Friday, January 19, 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:

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)

Adult Member Discovery Walks (Members Only)

January 4, 11, 18, 25 – 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)

Chipmunk Adventures for Preschool Children (Members and Non-Members)

Wednesday, January 17, 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Chipmunk Adventure classes are for Preschool children age 2 – 5, who are accompanied by an adult. Meet inside the Farm Discovery Center and  learn about Ice Jam! with Beverly Holland, Aullwood Environmental Educator. Make an ice float for a polar bear! Walk like a penguin! Create an ice sun-catcher for the birds, and paint on snow or ice. Join us for some cool activities.Children will explore the farm, woods, creek, prairie, and meadow through hands-on and cognitive learning experiences created for our youngest learners. Art work, stories, songs, and hikes are an exciting part of every session. Please dress for the weather conditions and inside and outside exploration adventures. Classes - $25.00/Members, $30.00/Non-Members. Call 937-890-7360 with any questions. Please register online for classes at  https://aullwood.audubon.org/ChipmunkAdventures. (Farm)

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/donateto  support Aullwood’s mission of conservation and education. 

WHAT:

Aullwood Audubon Announces January 2024 Calendar of Activities

WHERE:

Aullwood Audubon Center
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414

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

WHEN:

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