WHAT: Aullwood Audubon Announces July 2023 Calendar of Activities

July 1 – September 4 – Aullwood is a Blue Star Museum, (Farm & Center) 

July 1 – September 4 – The Faerie Houses of Aullwood Exhibit is open! (everyone), (Center) 

July 1 - 31 – “The Troll That Hatched an Egg by Thomas Dambo” Exhibit, (Farm & Center)

July 4 – Aullwood is Open for the 4^th of July Holiday! 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Farm & Center)

July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Adult Member Discovery Walks (members only), 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Center)

July 8 –34^th Annual  Fourth of July NABA Butterfly Census, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Center)

July 11, 18, 25– Long-term Butterfly Monitoring (everyone), 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Center)

July 10 – August 11 – Summer Earth Adventures Nature Camps, “For the Birds!” (Farm & Center)
July 20 – Friends of Aullwood Annual Meeting*, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Farm) 

General admission is $12/adults 13 to 64, $10 Seniors 65+ and Active Duty Military, $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 that

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: www.aullwood.org.

July brings steady heat and World Snake Day on July 16. With 26 native species of snakes, Ohio has reason to celebrate. Keep an eye out for these reptiles sunning themselves as you hike in the summer months. You may also see turtles basking near the creeks and rivers. Register for Summer Earth Adventures which continues weekly through August 11, 2023 for children in K – 6^th grade. Members of  Aullwood are invited to join us for the Annual Friends of Aullwood  Meeting on Thursday, July 20. Register online – www.aullwood.org. The Faerie Houses Exhibit is open so come discover these delightful faerie houses along Aullwood’s paved trail by the nature center.

Aullwood has a variety of pasture raised meats and as well as farm fresh eggs for all of your cooking needs! Our pork products include pork chops, smoked ham, and bacon. We have recently added frozen beef products including ground beef and patties! We also have chicken, duck and quail eggs for sale. You can find whole milk and chocolate milk from Fresh Start Dairy as well as hydroponically-grown greens from Frank’s House of Greens! It is always free admission to shop in the Nature Store. Make purchases with credit card, check or cash.

Aullwood is a Blue Star Museum

Aullwood Audubon has once again joined an innovative program - Blue Star Museums 2023. Through this program Aullwood will show 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, September 4, 2023. 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 more: 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 the Cardinal Trail (our paved trail) to discover these charming faerie houses. The theme this year is Earth Elements. The Faeries scampered through the woods to find materials with which to build their houses. When you find the houses along the paved trail, look for clues to guess which material each Faerie decided to use to win a prize! (Center)

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)

Adult Member Discovery Walks (Members Only) 

July 6, 13, 20, 27– 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 only and there is no cost to attend. Please be ready and waiting on the main sidewalk of the Nature Center 5 minutes before the start of the walk. (Center)

Long-Term Butterfly Monitoring (Everyone)

July 11, 18, 25 – 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - If you enjoy butterflies and want to learn more about them, contact Sam Romeo at [email protected] to join Aullwood's Long-term Butterfly Monitoring Team to identify, count and monitor butterfly populations. Walk the same route each week through different habitats to record butterflies and skippers. This important data is then compiled with other monitoring stations around the State. No experience is necessary. Bring binoculars. Preregistration is required by emailing Sam Romeo. Registered participants will be notified if monitoring is cancelled or rescheduled due to weather concerns. (Center)

Fourth of July NABA Butterfly Census (Everyone)

Saturday, July 8, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - We need your help spotting and counting hundreds of dazzling butterflies and skippers! Join us on Saturday, July 8th starting at 9:30 a.m. to conduct Aullwood’s 34th Annual 'Fourth of July' NABA Butterfly Census. During the month of July, people all across North America will be conducting similar surveys and sending data to the North American Butterfly Association. We will meet at Aullwood's Nature Center at 1000 Aullwood Road and from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. count on Aullwood's property; after a break to have a bring-your-own lunch and compare lists, we will continue with an optional additional count from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Englewood South Park and Marie Aull's Garden.

The North American Butterfly Association has run the Butterfly Count Program in the United States, Canada, and Mexico since 1993. This count will consist of a compilation of all butterflies observed at Aullwood in a one-day period. The annually published reports provide a tremendous amount of information about the geographical distribution and relative population sizes of the species not only in our area, but all across North America. Comparisons of the results across years can be used to monitor changes in butterfly populations and study the effects of climate change and habitat change on butterflies. Everyone is invited to take part in this fun and educational Community Science event! There is no admission charge, but there is a fee of $3.00 (for those 13 and over) payable to the North American Butterfly Association. For more information and to register, contact Sam Romeo at 937-890-7360 x223 or [email protected]. We hope you can join us for a fun-filled day of observing these beautiful, winged treasures! (Center)

Summer Earth Adventures Nature Camps (Members and Non-Members)

Summer Earth Adventures (SEA) 2023 is a daycamp at Aullwood Audubon which affers exciting hands-on learning that allows children to explore the world of nature and sustainable farming. Through outdoor adventures, children develop awareness and care for the Earth. Each week has a different theme. Activities are scaled based on student ages and abilities. Weekly camps will be offered July 10 – August 11. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for most classes for kids from kindergarten through 6^th grade. Programs for 4-5 year-olds are a half-day: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Extended Care is available at 8:00 a.m. and late pick up is to 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee.

Check out our website for information on all the sessions! All registration will be online at: https://aullwood.audubon.org/SEA. You can also work for Aullwood as a Camp Counselor or a Counselor-in-Training! Check out the Summer Earth Adventures webpage for more information and a link to apply! See you at Aullwood! (Center and Farm)

July 10 – July 14 – ART WEEK

Find inspiration in nature and make some unique art with a  variety of natural objsects. Learn how birds and other animals use camouflage to survive in their habitats and then camouflage yourself!

July 17 -21 = JUNIOR NATURALISTS

Become a junior naturalist learning all about animals in “Fin, Feather & Fur” including owls! 

July 24 – 28 = BIRD NERDS

Learn what makes a bird a bird, use binoculars,make a birding journal, find birds at Aullwood, design your own set of wings!

July 31 – August 4 = OUTDOOR EXPLORERS

Learn all about our animal friends like vultures, frogs and skunks! Become a “Camouflage Kid” and learn how to thrive and survive in the woods, make ar shelter, fire, and navigate the woods!

August 7 – 11 =  WILDCARD WEEK

This week includes classes for Water Magic, Bubble Science, Splish Splash, and Farmer for a Week!

Friends of Aullwood Annual Meeting (Members Only)

Join us on Thursday, July 20, 2023 for the Friends of Aullwood Annual Meeting at Aullwood’s Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH 45414.  A delicious ice cream social begins at 4:30 p.m. followed at 4:45 p.m. with the Friends of Aullwood Annual Meeting presentations and the recognition of Aull Society members as well as the election of Friends of Aullwood board members. There is no cost to attend, but it is for members of Friends of Aullwood only. Sign up:
https://aullwood.audubon.org/AnnualMeeting. Please RSVP by July 17, 2023. (Farm)

Volunteer & Support Aullwood (Everyone)

To volunteer at Aullwood please contact Nenita Lapitan, Manager of Volunteer and Rental Services at 937-890-7360, x214 or email at [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.