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 For the months of November through March, when weather can be iffy and night comes early, the programs will be via Zoom only. WCAS members, guests and friends are always welcome via Zoom. RSVP via the WCAS Calendar or sign up for the WCAS newsletter to receive the Zoom links.
 Programs will take place in person and via Zoom at the Cuyahoga County Library - Fairview Park Branch on Lorain Rd. at 7:00 p.m. during the months of September, October, April and May. For the months of November through March, when weather can be iffy and night comes early, the programs will be via Zoom only. WCAS members, guests and friends are always welcome in person or via Zoom. September Program: “Lynds Jones—The Birdman of Oberlin” Presenter: Diana Steele, avid birder, writer, and member of Black River Audubon Society Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom Location: Fairview Park Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, 21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 44126 Description: Lynds Jones (1865-1951) was a pioneering ornithologist and ecologist from Ohio who is responsible for many of the common practices that recreational birders take for granted as “standard practice” in the field, more than a century later, including keeping lists, doing Big Days, and the Christmas Bird Count. At Oberlin College in 1892, Jones began teaching ornithology, which was the first course of its kind ever offered at an American college or university. Not only was he a professor at Oberlin for nearly four decades, Jones also had a tremendous impact on the fields of ornithology and recreational birding. He founded both an ornithological society (The Wilson Ornithological Society, 1888) and a journal (now the Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 1889); both are active today. Jones was also an early pioneer and mentor in ecology and founded the first-ever department of animal ecology in 1915. October Program: “The Totally Awesome Virginia Opossum – The Natural and Cultural History of our Only Native Marsupial”
Presenter: Harvey Webster, Board member of Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and retired Wildlife Officer & Museum Ambassador from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Fairview Park Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, 21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park 44126 Description: This program is a celebration of that often maligned and misunderstood but totally awesome opossum. Besides being a homage to this curious creature that hails from an ancient line of mammals, the program is an exploration of their evolution and natural history. Further we will explore the cultural history of opossums. They have served as cartoon characters, mascots, presidential pets, and have a dark connection to Jim Crow. They have long been served at ‘possum’ dinners in the south and have their own recipe in the Joy of Cooking. There is even a monument to Opossums! All in all, a remarkable creature that deserves some respect and this program aims to give the opossum its due.  Photo: Wild Turkey hen and poults in the evening at Hemlock Creek Trail by Michelle Brosius June Program: Picnic, Bird Walk, and Plant Exchange
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Meeting in person at the Lagoon Picnic Shelter/Picnic area Description: As we have been doing for the past couple of years, WCAS members and guests are gathering for an evening picnic, bird walk and plant exchange. The picnic is - bring your own dinner - homemade or purchased, to enjoy in the company of other members and guests. An outdoor, charcoal grill will be started to heat or cook food items. While having dinner, peruse the selection of indoor or outdoor plants brought by members and guests. Seedlings, transplants, seeds, bulbs, small trees and shrubs, vegetable and flower plants may be available. You do not need to bring plants in order to take home plants, everything is free and ready for a loving yard. After dinner, a short bird walk around the Lagoon area will be done. Let’s see how many species we can tally. Plan to attend this event!  Cover of Texas Monthly Magazine featuring Tiffany Kersten May Program: “Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders”
Presenter: Tiffany Kersten, professional bird guide and founder of Nature Ninja Birding Tours Date & Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom Location: Large Meeting Room at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brook Park Branch, at 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, Ohio 44142 Description: Tiffany Kersten didn't set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the Lower 48 States, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species, and to raise awareness of women's safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record, of 726 species. In her presentation, Tiffany will lead us through the fear, empowerment, struggles, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure  Photo: Tim Jasinski holding a Swan April Program: “The Wild World of Wildlife Rehabilitation”
Presenter: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM Description: Who you gonna call? Well, if it's an injured or orphaned bird or other wildlife species, the folks at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center are there to help. Birds striking windows, wildlife tangled in fishing line and hooks, orphaned young animals ... they are all seen and cared for by the dedicated staff at LENSC. Join us as Tim Jasinski, lover of Canada Geese and all gulls (and more), shares with us the success stories of wildlife rehabilitation and how you can be an advocate for wildlife by letting friends and neighbors know how to keep birds from striking windows, why it's important to keep cats indoors, and making parts of your yard wildlife friendly ... and there will be a little surprise.  Photo: Male House Finch by Michelle Brosius March Program: “I Only Bird While I’m Awake”
Presenter: Gary Gerrone, Naturalist, musician, storyteller, and more Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM Description: Conjure up in your mind the image of a stereotypic birdwatcher … then picture yourself working for one. There was no way this was going to work … until it did. … and boy did it! Within a year, birding consumed my life. And when I wasn’t birding, I was … well … still birding … be it at lunch, driving, golfing, traveling, or even sleeping. This seriously funny program tells the tales of learning, seeking, finding, identifying, and enjoying birds. …and of how birds made me a better Naturalist…and a better person. |
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