November 1 - 30 – “The Troll That Hatched an Egg by Thomas Dambo” Exhibit, (Farm & Center) 

November 3, 10, 17 – Adult Member Discovery Walks, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Center) 

November 5 – Friends of Aullwood Bird Seed Sale Preorder Pick-up, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Farm) 

November 9 & 16 – Chipmunk Adventures “Could You, Would You, Live in a Tree?”*, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Farm) 

November 11 – Aullwood closed for Veterans Day Holiday (Farm & Center) 

November 12 – Big Tree Walk, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Farm) 

November 12, 20, 26 – Aullwood Candle Dipping, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Farm) 

November 17 & 18 – Project FeederWatch, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Center) 

November 19 – Aullwood Holiday Art Fair, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Center) 

November 24 & 25 – Aullwood closed for Thanksgiving Holiday (Farm & Center) 

November 27 – Museum Store Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Center) 

November 27 – Free Admission Day, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.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. 

In November, our winter resident birds begin to move in. Keep an eye out for Dark-eyed juncos. These common sparrows come south from their summer home north of the Great Lakes delight us in the winters. Watch for Kinglets high in the tree tops as they south to warmer zones. 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 pork chops, 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) 

November 3, 10, 17– 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. 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) 

*Friends of Aullwood Preorder and Online Birdseed Sale 

Saturday, November 5 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Make your backyard birds happy with the perfect birdseed from the Friends of Aullwood Birdseed Sale on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton OH 45415! For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to providing clean, high quality seed for your birds. Order yours now to be picked up from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Aullwood Farm on November 5. Additional seed will also be available for purchase while supplies last!This year’s Birdseed Sale will be preorder only and all orders must be received by Friday, October 28. No seed will be available for sale on pickup day. Visit our online catalog at https://aullwood.audubon.org/birdseedsale  and order now! Bird feeders, ?eld guides, bird-inspired puzzles, and other great accessories are also available. Order today and support Aullwood and the Friends of Aullwood, while providing great birdseed and more for woodpeckers, finches, jays, sparrows, nuthatches, chickadees and other species. Questions? Email [email protected]or call 937-890-7360. Thank you for your support of Aullwood and our feathered friends.

*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: 

- Could You, Would You, Live in a Tree? – November 9 &16

- Some Animals Take Naos! – December 7 & 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)

*Aullwood Candle Dipping

Saturdays and Sundays, November 12, 20, 26 and December 4, 10, 17, 18 starting at 2:30 p.m. This fun hands-on activity is back for the holiday season. Choose to make a red and/or blue candle, they make a special gift for anyone. The glow of a dipped candle is the perfect way to “warm up” a cold winter night. You must preregister at aullwood.org. This program is limited to 30 participants per session; meet in the lobby of the Farm Discovery Center. Everyone must pay $3 for each 100%

beeswax candle made. Admission is free for members of Aullwood, NAS with membership card; non-members may register and pay our general admission prices to participate. (Farm)

Big Tree Walk (Everyone)

Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. In 1993, trees were located and measured in public parks and places throughout Montgomery County that exceeded 100" in circumference at breast height. In 1995, after measuring over a thousand trees in the county they distributed the list. Come see which of Aullwood’s trees made the cut! (Farm)

Holiday Shopping in the Aullwood Nature Store (Everyone)

November 15 – December 24 – We have ordered all of our gifts and supplies early so come and check out a large selection of unique holiday gift items! We have something for everyone on your list at the Aullwood Nature Store & Gift Shop at Aullwood Nature Center, 1000 Aullwood Road! There are plenty of supplies for your feathered friends, delightful toys, games and books as well as guidebooks, soaps, kitchen ware, greeting cards, puppets, troll-themed items, artisan crafts & more! It is free admission to shop in our Nature Store and Gift Shop! (Center)

Project Feeder Watch (Everyone)

You're invited to join us for the 2022-2023 Project FeederWatch season! Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds seen at feeders, coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. Data from Project FeederWatch helps scientists track broad-scale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. FeederWatch results are regularly published in scientific journals and are shared with ornithologists and bird lovers nationwide. People count birds in their own backyards, or you can help Aullwood by counting birds at our feeders! Anyone interested in birds can participate and is invited to join us at the Marie S. Aull Education Center at 1000 Aullwood Road from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the following Thursday and Friday dates for a relaxing morning of counting birds.

November 17 & 18, 2022
December 1 & 2, 2022 and December 15 & 16, 2022
January 5 & 6, 2023 and January 19 & 20, 2023
February 2 & 3, 2023 and February 16 & 17, 2023
March 2 & 3, 2023 and March 16 & 17, 2023, March 30 & 31, 2023

Aullwood's FeederWatch is free and no preregistration is required. You’ll stay warm and cozy inside while watching, identifying, and counting birds, and people of all birding skill levels and backgrounds are welcome, including children, families, individuals, retired persons, and those with accessibility issues. This important community science project is made possible through the amazing leadership of Gary & Carolyn Harpel and Chris Birch. We encourage you to sign up for Cornell Lab's Project FeederWatch and officially record your data for scientific research. Turn your love of feeding birds into important research information by contributing scientific data to important bird studies! Visit https://feederwatch.org to learn more. Need help identifying the birds who visit your yard? Here are some helpful resources:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
https://www.audubon.org/birding/identifying-birds
https://ebird.org/home

Please contact Aullwood Environmental Educator Sam Romeo at [email protected] if you have additional questions about Aullwood's Project FeederWatch. Thank you! (Center)

Aullwood Holiday Art Fair (Everyone)

Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. will be Aullwood’s Holiday Art Fair! On this special Saturday, twenty artisan and craft vendors will fill the Nature Center auditorium and discovery rooms.  Find ceramics, candles, basketry, wood working, jewelry, photography, hand-made soaps and lotions, garden décor, hand-carved birds and Santa’s and much more. Visit the Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop for unique, educational and fun gifts.  Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies.  Admission is free. (Center)

Free Admission Day (Everyone)

Sunday, November 27 – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Enjoy free admission to Aullwood Nature Center and Farm and check out all the activities for our Museum Store Sunday at the Nature Store and Gift Shop. Explore the trails and visit all of our animal ambassadors! (Center and Farm)

Museum Store Sunday (Everyone)

Sunday, November 27 – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Museum Store Sunday is celebrated at museums worldwide to recognize the importance of museum gift stores, art and natural history museums, nature centers, arboretums and botanical gardens. The Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop welcomes you to a unique shopping experience with proceeds benefiting Aullwood's education mission!  Our holiday décor, books, bird feeders, games, puzzles, puppets, jewelry kitchen ware, greeting cards and accessories have been carefully chosen to o?er shoppers a beautiful and unique selection. We are pleased to present Aurora, Barefoot Books, Birds Choice, Carruth, Cavallini & Co., Dana Herbert, The DM Collection, eeBoo, Folkmanis, Gingiber, Lucuma, Motowi Tile Works, Pomegranate, Trimdin, Toysmith, Woodlink and more. Admission is free, and complimentary coffee and cookies will be available. By shopping at the Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop, you help to sustain the conservation and education mission of Aullwood Audubon, in addition to finding distinctive and unique gifts for all those on your list. Thank you for your patronage! (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 information. If you have any questions, email [email protected]. Make a tax-deductible gift at https://aullwood.audubon.org/donateto support Aullwood’s mission of conservation and education.