Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (u.osu.edu/orwrpramsar) with a guided experience highlighting the season’s dynamic wildlife and landscapes. Join local bird experts, Dr. Chris Tonra and Matt Shumar, for an engaging walk focused on migratory birds and the vibrant flora and fauna of the wetlands.
The program includes a brief introduction to effective birding with binoculars, as well as a quick, user-friendly overview of eBird—so you can easily record and share your sightings. This guided tour will showcase the bird species that rely on these wetlands during their seasonal migration.
Following the walk, return to Understory to enjoy a thoughtfully curated, seasonal three-course meal with beer pairings, inspired by the natural beauty of spring at the wetlands.
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Date: Sunday, May 17th
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Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Itinerary:
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10:00 AM: The Wetlands Walk begins (guests will be guided by ORWRP instructors in small groups)
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12:00 PM: Guests return to Understory for food + beer tasting in the West Classroom.
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Ticket Price: $50. Tickets are limited to 24 and the ticket includes:
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A guided Wetlands Walk experience.
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A 3-course meal.
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A 3-beer tasting flight (3 x 5 oz pours), led by Eric Butler (Wolf Ridge Brewing’s Head of Sales).
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Location: The Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (352 W Dodridge St, Columbus, OH 43202) and Understory West Classroom (located on the top level of 2571 Neil Ave.)
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Parking: Parking at Understory and the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park are free. At Understory, it is first come first serve & shared with other businesses in the building. There is also ample free street parking around!
Sun, May 17 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm