Fernald Preserve Visitors Center
Events at this venue
Oxbow, Inc. Birdathon – 2026
Calling all birders! Join Oxbow, Inc. for 24-hours of birding and fundraising during our 40th Annual Birdathon - May 1st at 5:00pm - May 2nd at 5:00pm Birdathon is an annual fundraising competition that invites local birders to count as many species of birds as possible within the Ohio River Valley while securing donations and […]
Great Tree Summit
Taking Root's annual Great Tree Summit is free and open to everyone - all you need to do is register. In addition to meeting tree experts and community members, this year our event will showcase a Michigan non-profit that is working to rebuild old growth forests and several local efforts to care for and grow […]
Oxbow Birdathon 2025
Birdathon begins at 5:00 p.m. sharp on Friday and ends at 5:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday. After 24 hours of birding, the Birdathon Tally and Party begins. Plenty of cold drinks, pizza and other food are provided before the Grand Tally begins and our combined bird sightings are revealed. This year's Birdathon Tally will be […]
Plants of the Prairie
Join us on a hike through Fernald’s prairies as we learn about the prairie’s plants and their relationships with insects and other animals around them. This hike will cover unpaved ground, so please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Moth Night
The nights are warm, and the moths are flying! Did you know there are 10 times as many species of moths as there are butterflies? Come explore Fernald’s nightlife with us on a short, 1 mile hike and see what amazing critters there are in the night. Preregistration is required. To preregister, please email fernald@lm.doe.gov […]
Damsels and Dragon(Flies)
There are many amazing insects in the world, and during the summer we most frequently see Odonates, which include dragonflies and damselflies. Join us as we search for these fast-flying insects around the preserve and learn how to identify them along the way. Preregistration is required. To preregister, please email fernald@lm.doe.gov or call (513) 648-3330.
Space Race and the Moon
Alongside the Cincinnati Astronomical Society (CAS), join us as we discuss the impact of space projects on the United States and the Feed Materials Production Center during the Cold War. Later, attend a guest lecture from CAS on the Apollo missions, followed by the chance to head outside with some telescopes (weather permitting).
Nest Box Monitoring
Who’s building that nest, you ask? Is it a bluebird, a Tree Swallow, a chickadee? So many species rely on nest boxes and cavities for raising their young — join us on a 1 mile hike to find out who might be using the nest boxes at Fernald. If we’re lucky, we might even get […]
Nest Box Monitoring
Who’s building that nest, you ask? Is it a bluebird, a Tree Swallow, a chickadee? So many species rely on nest boxes and cavities for raising their young — join us on a 1 mile hike to find out who might be using the nest boxes at Fernald. If we’re lucky, we might even get […]
Moth Night
When the nights are warm, the moths are flying! Did you know there are 10 times as many moth species as there are butterflies?! Come explore the nightlife of Fernald with us on a short 1 mile hike and see what amazing critters are milling about. Preregistration is required. To preregister call 513-648-3330, or e-mail […]
Moth Night
The nights are warm, and that means the moths are flying! Did you know there are 10 times as many species of moths as there are butterflies? Come explore Fernald’s nightlife with us on a short 1-mile hike and see what amazing critters there are in the night. Preregistration is required.
Flying Squirrels!
The southern flying squirrel is the rarely seen, but incredibly abundant rodent that glides overhead! Join us for a short presentation and a 2-mile hike to learn all about (and possibly see) these nocturnal ninjas sneaking in the shadows. Pre-registration is required.