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.
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.
Experience one of spring’s most beautiful natural displays during the Stage’s Pond Trillium Hike, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
This guided hike takes place at Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve near Ashville, a hidden gem in Pickaway County known for its seasonal wildflower blooms. Participants will explore a 1.5-mile easy boardwalk trail while learning about Ohio’s state wildflower, the trillium, and the diverse plant life that thrives in this protected wetland habitat.
Perfect for families and nature lovers, this program offers a chance to enjoy the spring wildflower show in a peaceful outdoor setting. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The group will meet at the Stage’s Pond parking lot before beginning the hike.
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