ENGLEWOOD —Aullwood Audubon is announcing is September calendar.

General admission is $12/adults 13 to 64, $10/ Seniors 65+, Active Duty Military and Veterans with Military ID, $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 with membership card. Please note Aullwood walks are weather dependent and are cancelled if there is thunder, lightning or heavy rain. Check our website at aullwood.org or our social media channels for weather related closings. 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 at https://aullwood.audubon.org/events.

September means it’s pawpaw season in Ohio. This small green/yellow fruit is native to the Eastern United States and has been in the Ohio River Valley for over 30,000 years. Today, there are still many wild pawpaw trees in Ohio and their falling fruits are a favorite for birds, wildlife and insects. Hike around the trails looking for signs of fall. Meet their animal ambassadors in their Nature Center. Explore Aullwood’s Nature Store and Gift Shop located at the Nature Center and find delightful gifts, games, puzzles and more.

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)

Aullwood is a Blue Star Museum

Aullwood Audubon has once again joined an innovative program – Blue Star Museums. Through this program Aullwood shows our support for America’s armed forces by providing free general admission to active-duty military personnel from all branches of the service, National Guard members, as well as Reserve members. The active-duty member or spouse may bring up to 5 family members through Monday, Sept. 2. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums including science and nature centers, fine art museums and historic sites in all 50 states. Visit the Blue Star Museum website to learn about this program at https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums. (Farm & Center)

The Faerie Houses of Aullwood Exhibit (Everyone)

Aullwood Audubon is happy to welcome the Faerie Houses of Aullwood! Come and explore our paved Cardinal Trail to discover these charming faerie houses. This year, the faeries wanted to discover more about birds, so they’ve followed these feathered beauties through the seasons and special birding events to learn more about them. Match each house with the magical season or special event, then bring your completed form back to our front desk and win a prize! The Faerie Houses of Aullwood exhibit is open during Aullwood Audubon’s regular business hours and is included with regular admission. (Center)

Long-Term Butterfly Monitoring (Everyone)

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2:30–4 p.m. – Join Aullwood’s Long-term Butterfly Monitoring team to identify, count and monitor butterfly populations. No experience is necessary. Butterfly enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to participate; every additional set of eyes helps and you will learn more about local butterflies in the process. This community science activity is carried out by professionals and amateurs alike every year in locations across Ohio and the data compiled to track population changes and blooming times of host plants. Bring binoculars. Please Contact Sam Romeo at [email protected] to join the team and be added to the mailing list. Preregistration is required; registered participants will be notified if monitoring is cancelled or rescheduled due to weather. Check our website at https://aullwood.audubon.org/events/ for more information. (Center)

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

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 10–11:45 a.m. Chipmunk Adventure classes are for Preschool children age 2 – 5, who are accompanied by an adult. The theme for September is “Just Buggin’ Around”. Where do some bugs hang out? Turn over a log with us and discover who lives there! Hold a Roly Poly and visit a Bark Beetle trail. Sing about ants and make your own bug nature box! Meet Beverly Holland, Aullwood Environmental Educator, inside the Farm Discovery Center. Depending on weather, classes may be conducted outside under the Farm Pavilion. Please dress for the weather conditions, and for both inside and outside exploration adventures. Classes – $25/Members, $30/Non-Members. Register at https://aullwood.audubon.org/ChipmunkAdventures. Contact Beverly Holland at [email protected] with questions or call 937-890-7360 x206. (Farm)

Adult Member Discovery Walks (Members Only)

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 8–9:30 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)

A Scarecrow Experience (Everyone)

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2–3:30 p.m. Do you need a ‘scarecrow buddy’ to put in your garden or sit on your porch? Do you wonder why the word crow is in a scarecrow’s name? What special information can we learn about crows? Sign up today for this fun straw-building experience for all ages and find out! Join us outside the Charity A. Kreuger Farm Discovery Center under the farm pavilion. Bring one set of old clothes per group, a brown paper bag for the head, and your own creativity! We will provide the straw. Do you think the crows will be watching?

You must pre-register for this workshop, and registration is limited. They use registration to assign staff, so please sign up early; events with low registration may be cancelled to free up resources. This event is $15 per group (8 people or less) for members of Friends of Aullwood, National Audubon Society, and ANCA affiliated organizations with membership card or receipt. Non-members attending pay $25 per group (8 people or less). Meet behind the farm discovery center at 9101 Frederick Pike under the farm pavilion. Groups need to bring a set of clothes and a brown paper bag for the scarecrow’s head. Straw will be provided. Questions? Please register at https://aullwood.audubon.org/ScarecrowExperience. Questions? Call 937-890-7360 or email [email protected]. (Farm)

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

Coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10–11:45 a.m. Chipmunk Adventure classes are for Preschool children age 2 – 5, who are accompanied by an adult. The theme for October is “The Not Scary Scarecrow”. Happy scarecrow building is a straw load of fun! We will provide the straw and each family will bring one pair of their own old clothes to stuff! How fun is that?! Discover what a scarecrow does and hear his story. Sing a song to our scarecrows! Meet Beverly Holland, Aullwood Environmental Educator, inside the Farm Discovery Center. Depending on weather, classes may be conducted outside under the Farm Pavilion. Please dress for the weather conditions, and for both inside and outside exploration adventures. Classes – $25/Members, $30/Non-Members. Register for Chipmunk Adventures at https://aullwood.audubon.org/ChipmunkAdventures. Contact Beverly Holland at [email protected] with questions or call 937-890-7360 x206. (Farm)

Volunteer & Support Aullwood (Everyone)

To volunteer at Aullwood please contact Julia Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, at 937-890-7360, x203 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.