About Richard Dolbeer . . .
Dr. Richard Dolbeer
was a scientist with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture from 1972-2008 where he led a series of
research projects to resolve conflicts between
humans and wildlife in the USA and abroad. He has
published over 170 scientific papers and book
chapters. He has received numerous recognitions by
wildlife and aviation organizations for his applied
research efforts, including the Federal Aviation
Administration’s “Excellence in Aviation Research”
award and the Caesar Kleberg Award for Applied
Wildlife Research, presented by The Wildlife
Society. Richard assisted the National
Transportation Safety Board in the investigation of
the US Airways Flight 1549 “Miracle on the Hudson”
accident in 2009. Richard was publicly elected to
two 4-year terms on the Board of Education in Huron,
Ohio, serving as President for 2 years. Richard
received degrees from the University of the South
(B.A., Biology), the University of Tennessee (M.S.,
Zoology), and Colorado State University (Ph.D.,
Wildlife Biology). Richard currently manages his
small farm “Bluebird Haven” in Huron County, Ohio
and works as a consultant in the aviation industry
and science advisor to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. He has been married to Saundra for 45
years and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren who
live in the Cleveland area.
Guests are welcome!
Field
Trip
TBA
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Shreve Migration
Sensation
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shreve Elementary School
598 North Market Street (State Route 226),
Shreve, Ohio 44676
For information visit:
www.shreveohio.com/migrate.htm
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April |
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio
Capture and marking of shorebirds
to observe habitat use and body mass changes
Presented by Keith Norris
Shorebird
migration between arctic breeding grounds and South
American wintering grounds requires an enormous amount
of energy. This energy, in the form of fat, is
replenished during migration when a bird rests and feeds
at stopover sites. The Ohio State University is
collaborating with federal and non-profit partners to
conduct research on shorebirds that migrate through the
Lake Erie Marsh Region, an important stopover site in
the Midwest. Using a variety of methods - including bird
banding, color-marking, and invertebrate sampling -
researchers will be able to evaluate changes in a bird’s
body mass and how birds utilize different habitats in
the region to increase their energy reserves. Results
from this research will provide valuable information for
the conservation of shorebirds and their stopover
habitats.
About
Keith Norris . . .
Keith
is a graduate assistant in the School of Environment and
Natural Resources at The Ohio State University, pursuing
a Master of Science degree under the advisement of Dr.
Robert Gates and Dr. Paul Rodewald. He received his B.S.
degree in Wildlife Science from Purdue University in
2010. Prior to entering graduate school, Keith worked as
a research technician on the Hardwood Ecosystem
Experiment in southern Indiana and with the Conservation
Leaders for Tomorrow program.
Guests are welcome!
Field
Trip
TBA
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May |
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday May 2, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio’s Prairie Story
Presented by John Blakeman
John will describe and illustrate in detail Ohio’s unique
prairie heritage. Ohio’s native forests and wetlands
are generally understood and appreciated by
conservationists; but the state’s native tallgrass
prairies are generally neglected, dismissed, or
misunderstood. John Blakeman, president of the Ohio
Prairie Association, has been studying, planting,
and managing Ohio prairies for 40 years. His
presentation will identify Ohio’s prime prairie
regions, describe their unique post-glacial
climatological origin, the pre-settlement
anthropogenic maintenance of native prairies, and
indicate their status in 21st-century
Ohio.
In a moist environment that promotes succession to forest,
the unique and interesting ecology of Ohio’s
tallgrass prairies will be explained. Additionally,
the predominant grass and forb (“wildflower”)
species of Ohio’s prairies will be illustrated and
described. An understanding and appreciation of
native Ohio ecosystems should not be restricted to
forests and wetlands. Native tallgrass prairies,
too, were significant landscape features in
presettlement Ohio ecology — which with appropriate
restoration, can once again enhance the authenticity
of contemporary natural environments.
About John Blakeman . . .
John is a retired d biology instructor, is president
of the Ohio Prairie Association, offers prairie
design, planting, and management services through
his consultancy, Meadow Environments LLC, and is in
charge of managing and restoring up to 3000 acres of
native prairie at NASA’s Plum Brook Station in Erie
County. He advises park districts, museums, schools,
and other institutions in the design, management,
and interpretation of restored prairies. His prairie
designs provide natural landscapes for private
landowners.
Guests are welcome!
Field
Trip
TBA
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June |
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Wednesday, June
6, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio
Birds Are People, Too
Presented by Doug West
Doug is a professional photographer who will share
his tips on how to take better bird photographs, no
matter the equipment you have. He will present
stunning bird photographs from Ohio, New Mexico,
Texas and Florida.
About Doug West . . .
Doug has published two books: Birds of the
National Aviary and Birds Are People, Too.
He is currently working on his third book,
Birds Are People, Too II. Doug’s images have
appeared in Birds and Bloom magazine, NANPA
books and other magazines and calendars.
Guests are welcome!
Are you willing to lead a
field trip?
Please email Eileen
Zimlich, our local field trip coordinator at
ezimlich AT sbcglobal.net with the location and month
you’d like to lead a walk.
