The peak spring bird migration extravaganza includes self-guided tours with experts located at help stations in the nearby Killbuck Marsh, Shreve Lake, Brown's Bog, and Funk Bottoms wildlife preserves. These wetlands comprise Ohio's largest inland natural wetland, covering 5,671 acres.
The Family Activity Center in the lower level of Shreve Elementary School will feature special programs at specific times: 10 a.m. Endangered Animals, by the Akron Zoo; 11:30 - 1 p.m. Mary Warren, Naturalist, Flying Wild to Celebrate Birds; 1:30 p.m. Backyard Animals, by the Akron Zoo.
An extensive listing of workshop speakers, times, and specialty topics are available at ShreveOhio or the Wilderness Center. The Wilderness Center is great for children of all ages. Bring your boots if you wish to get in on the dip-netting.
The Shreve Spring Migration Sensation is sponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, Greater Mohican Audobon Society, Friends of Killbuck Marsh, The Wilderness Center, Triway Local Schools, Shreve Library, and Shreve Business & Community Association.
Plan your next stay at the Millersburg, Ohio, award-winning Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Kidron Sports Center carries binoculars and spotting scopes. They presently have in stock, the Leupold brand spotting scope and tripod at both the Charm, Ohio and Kidron, Ohio locations.
Submitted by Loretta Coblentz
March 21, 2011
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