2025 Events
2025 Ohio Odonata Society
Annual Meeting
June 28 At Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
Urbana, Ohio
Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve is the largest and best calcareous bog or fen in Ohio, and it has great Odonata habitat. 59 species have been observed, and the relatively rare state-listed Elfin Skimmer and Seepage Dancer are the most frequently observed. Accessible via 1 mile boardwalk, access to sedge-meadow fens, hardwood forest swamp, two clear-water streams. The property also has a man-made pond, vernal pools, and Massasauga habitat that are not open to the public. Located in the Mad River valley, it is Ohio's oldest dedicated State Nature Preserve and a National Natural Landmark. It ranks the highest of any site in the state for its great diversity of plants.
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Page updated 8 January 2025
Other Natural History Events
The Ohio Natural History Conference: Southeast Ohio—The Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau
Saturday, February 22nd 2025
Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center
11073 Natural Resources Rd 3 Kimbolton, OH 43749
This will be a hybrid event with in-person or virtual attendance capabilities. Rick Gardner is giving the keynote address, The heart of it all was the start of it all: Revisiting original land surveyor notes and their application to conservation today. Information and registration.
Vernalpoolooza
Normally taking place in early March, this year’s conference is still under development. Further information.
2025 Wildlife Diversity Conference
March 19, 2025 8:00-4:00
The Ohio Union at Ohio State University
Annual conference that celebrates the rich diversity of Ohio's wildlife. The event features expert speakers who offer updates on lesser-known wildlife, plus vendors and partners with booths and opportunities for networking.
Ohio Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: 7th annual meeting
April 2, 2025
Ohio Farm Bureau, 4H Center, Columbus
Keynote speaker Dr. Allison Sacerdote-Velat will focus broadly on Smooth Greensnake conservation in Illinois. Details and registration coming.
Mothapalooza
July 18-20, 2025, Friday afternoon through Sunday
Held at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
In the biologically rich 3000-acre Highlands Nature Sanctuary and surrounding preserves, we will witness a breathtaking number of moth species and other nocturnal insects that will be attracted to our light stations, all while under the mentorship of expert naturalists, Evening presentations will be hosted at the Paxton Historic Theater in Bainbridge, Ohio. This event will serve to help you begin or further advance your personal journey of discovery into the mysterious and intriguing nocturnal world of moths.Information and registration.
Ohio Avian Research Conference
November 22nd, 2025. The full-day event will be hosted by the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, in Columbus, OH, and will include a full day of scientific presentations, and a keynote presentation. Complete details for the conference will be available in the future.