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March 31 2026

Bird Your Preserves: Stage’s Pond (Beginner Birding Program)

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Discover the basics of birdwatching during Bird Your Preserves: Stage’s Pond, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

This family-friendly program takes place at Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve near Ashville in Pickaway County and offers a welcoming introduction to birding for all ages. Participants will gather inside the Stage’s Pond Office to learn how to identify birds using sound, color, shape, and behavior.

Perfect for beginners, this interactive session provides helpful tips and tools to build confidence in bird identification while exploring one of Pickaway County’s most scenic natural areas.

March 31 2026

Bird Your Preserves: Bird Banding at Stage’s Pond

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Start your morning with the birds during Bird Your Preserves: Bird Banding at Stage’s Pond, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

This unique, family-friendly program takes place at Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve near Ashville in Pickaway County, where participants can experience bird banding up close and learn about the science behind this important research.

Guests will observe a professional bird bander demonstrating how birds are safely captured, studied, and released as part of ongoing conservation efforts. It’s a rare opportunity to see native bird species up close while gaining insight into how researchers track migration and monitor bird populations.

Advance registration is required and must be completed by May 7 by calling 740-380-8918 or emailing kayla.bowyer@dnr.ohio.gov.