Black River Audubon Society
Welcome to the Black River Audubon Society!
Established in 1958, members of Black River Audubon Society (BRAS) are committed to protecting birds and other wildlife while preserving their ecosystems and natural environment in our community. We are a membership organization dedicated to protecting our environment through conservation, education and advocacy. We have monthly speakers from September to May, as well as monthly field trips to birding hotspots across the state. We engage in conservation through our bird programs, such as our bluebirds and kestrels, and through the preservation of local natural habitats. We advocate for laws and policies that are favorable to our mission.
Please consider getting involved and joining our organization!
Education
Educational programs include monthly speakers, field trips, scholarships and programs for children.
Conservation
Conservation efforts include our bluebird and kestrel programs, creating natural habitats and working in the community.
November Program:
Judy Semroc "Nest Quest: Exploring Avian Nests and Cavities"
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Carlisle Visitor Center-Black River Room
12882 Diagonal Road
LaGrange, OH, 44050
This program will investigate the different types of nests & various locations that birds will use to make their homes to protect their young. Natural & man-made construction materials will be featured, as Judy has spent more than 40 years chasing, observing, and marveling at the amazing natural history found in Ohio & other states.
Advocacy
There are many ways to get involved and work with us to protect nature. We offer memberships and need volunteers.
Calendar
About Judy:
Judy is the founder of Chrysalis in Time‚ the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Judy also serves on the board of the Ohio Ornithological Society (Conservation Committee), Ohio Bluebird Society, ONAPA and the Ohio Biological Survey. She has co-authored two natural history guides, "Dragonflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio” and "Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio: A Field Guide to Identification & Natural History.”
For more than 20 years, Judy was a Conservation Specialist in the Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. As a former Petroleum Geologist and science teacher, Judy loves to learn about and share her passion for the natural world through field trips, interpretive programs, and photography. Learn more about Judy’s latest adventures & offerings through her company, Nature Spark!