OCTOBER 2022 CALENDAR
October 1 - 31 – “The Troll That Hatched an Egg by Thomas Dambo” Exhibit, (Farm & Center)
October 6, 13, 20, 27 – Adult Member Discovery Walks, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Center)
October 8 – Full Moon Walk, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Center)
October 10 – Aullwood closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Holiday (Farm & Center)
October 12 & 26 – Chipmunk Adventures “Are You as Smart as a Crow?”*, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Farm)
October 20 – Accessible Birding Outing to Celebrate Birdability Week, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Center)
October 22 – Fall Foliage Walk, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Center)

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.

Autumn brings the seasonal color change to our trees. It begins in the Northern part of the State, reaching central Ohio by mid-October, and the southern and western areas in early November. Here at Aullwood the peak time to view fall colors is projected to be around October 20th. Get out and enjoy the changing colors of Ohio’s 120 tree species! Learn about “The Troll That Hatched an Egg” by Thomas Dambo and meet our troll friends!

Aullwood has a variety of pasture raised meats and as well as farm fresh eggs for all of your cooking! Our pork products include brats, smoked ham, and bacon. We also have chicken, duck and quail eggs for sale! You can find whole milk and chocolate milk from Fresh Start Dairy. It is always free admission to shop in the Nature Store. Make purchases with credit card, check or cash.

Important Information and Guidelines for Programs:

Aullwood is following the recommendations from government officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Ohio Department of Health and the National Audubon Society. Guidelines are subject to change as State mandates change.

- Programs begin promptly at their scheduled start time, are weather dependent and are cancelled if there is thunder, lightning or heavy rain. Participants will be contacted via email should a program be cancelled.

- If you or someone in your household is sick, stay home. Do not visit Aullwood if you have a fever, persistent cough or shortness of breath, have the symptoms of COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days.

- We recommend you wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after your visit.

We are performing a professional daily deep cleaning of our facilities and frequent cleaning of high-touch areas.  Single use masks for adults and children are available for free. We have installed touchless faucets, soap dispensers and paper towel dispensers in the restrooms. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the site.

The Troll That Hatched an Egg Exhibit (Members and Non-Members)

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. Aullwood is open rain or shine. General admission tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We recommend that you carefully plan your visit to allow for adequate time to explore our property and the Troll That Hatched an Egg exhibit. You can read more about Thomas Dambo at www.thomasdambo.com. (Farm and Center)

Adult Member Discovery Walks (Members Only)

October 6, 13, 20, 27– 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Fall migrants are in the air! 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 for Aullwood and National Audubon Society members only. Binoculars recommended. Please be ready and waiting on the main sidewalk of the Nature

Center at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start of the walk. Adult Discovery Walks are a benefit for members and there is no cost to attend. (Center)

Full Moon Walk (Everyone)

Saturday, October 8: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. October brings us the Hunter’s Moon, so called because it signaled a time to start gathering for the winter months. Dress to be outside. Flashlight optional. Free for members of Aullwood, and NAS with membership card; non-members may register and pay our general admission prices to participate. Please register online. (Center)

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

The Chipmunk Adventures classes are hiking into summertime explorations at Aullwood! Explore the farm, woods, creek, prairie, and meadow through hands-on and cognitive learning experiences created for our youngest learners. Stories, songs, artwork, and “chipmunk style” hikes on Aullwood’s trails will open up a new sense of wonder and excitement. Classes begin outside under

the Farm Pavilion unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather. We welcome you to our summer adventures! You can register for classes online. For more information call 937-890-7360. 

Chipmunk classes are for 2–5-year olds accompanied by an adult. Bev Holland will be the educator for this season. Classes meet on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. on the dates below: 

Are you as smart as a Crow? - October 12 and 26

Could You, Would You, Live in a Tree? - November 9 and 30

Some Animals Take Naps! - December 7 and 14

Cost: Individual classes are $25.00/Members and $30.00/Non-members. Pre-registration online is required and class limit is 8 child-adult pairs for a total of 16 participants.  (4 minimum) (Farm)

Accessible Birding Outing to Celebrate Birdability Week

Thursday, October 20 - 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community be accessible, inclusive and welcoming to everyone and every body! Join us for a leisurely birding experience - we will start in front of the Marie S. Aull Education Center and bird along the Cardinal Trail for approximately 0.4 mile. While high diversity of birds or numbers are not expected, this area is a good place to get long, clear looks at birds in a variety of environments – woodland, wetland, prairie, and lots of edge habitat, which birds favor.  

We welcome all people who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, and/or chronically ill. This outing is made for and led by birders with disabilities. Beginning birders are welcome! Extra binoculars and a scope will be available. The location’s accessibility features can be found on the Aullwood Audubon Birdability Site Review on Birdability's Map (https://gis.audubon.org/birdability/) to help you decide if you’d like to attend; please note that this trail has some steeper inclines which could present a challenge for those using mobility devices. 

Outing is limited to 12 participants, who may be accompanied by up to 2 people to assist you. This outing is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, email [email protected].

Distance: .4 mile. Exact distance will be determined by the needs of each participant.

Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops at benches to view and listen for birds. We will go at the pace of the slowest member of the group. Participants can request a break at any time.

Trail Tread: Asphalt and cement pavers. 

Bathrooms: ADA compliant bathrooms are available inside the Nature Center at the start/end of the route.

Parking: Large parking lot with three ADA parking spaces, and one accessible van spot.

Public Transit:  Aullwood is not on an RTA bus line. 

Rest Stops: Multiple benches are available along the route.

Service Animals: Certified Service Animals are welcome, but must remain on leash.

Please feel free to email [email protected] with any additional questions you may have about this event. 

Fall Foliage Walk (Everyone)

Saturday October 22: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Autumn brings shorter days and cooler temperatures; trees get less direct sunlight and the chlorophyll in the leaves start breaking down. Join us on this leisurely stroll as we explore Aullwood’s trees to see the changing colors. Please dress to be outside. We will meet outside of the nature center. Free for members of Aullwood, NAS with membership card; non-members may register and pay our general admission prices to participate. Please register online. (Center)

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 more information. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift at https://aullwood.audubon.org/donate to support Aullwood’s mission of conservation and education.