Ohio is a haven for nature lovers, and 2025 is packed with wildlife festivals, birding weekends, bat walks, and hands-on conservation events. Whether you’re a family looking for weekend fun or a wildlife enthusiast tracking migration season, this guide has you covered.
Here’s your Ohio Wildlife Calendar 2025 — full of key events you definitely shouldn’t miss.
Table of Contents
1. January–March: Winter Wildlife Education & Indoor Events
• Ohio Natural History Conference (February 8, 2025 – Columbus)
An annual gathering of biologists, educators, and conservationists.
• Winter Bird Feeder Watch (Ongoing)
Join Audubon Ohio’s citizen science effort to track winter birds from your own backyard.
2. April–May: Spring Awakens – Frogs, Birds & Bats
• Ohio Bat Fest – Spring Edition (April 12, 2025 – Cleveland Metroparks)
Family-friendly bat education, crafts, and a dusk bat walk.
• Lake Erie Birding Trail Festival (May 3–5, 2025 – Magee Marsh)
Peak migration viewing with guided walks and expert talks.
• FrogWatch USA Night Hikes (All April – various parks)
Evening hikes to listen and log amphibian calls.
3. June–August: Peak Season for Pollinators & Outdoor Fairs
• Pollinator Week – Ohio Celebration (June 16–22, 2025)
Hands-on programs for kids and adults at nature centers statewide.
• Backyard Bioblitz Challenge (July – Statewide, virtual participation)
Contribute to biodiversity research by photographing local plants and animals.
• Ohio Bat Night (August 9, 2025 – Hocking Hills State Park)
Live bat demos, echolocation talks, and sunset hikes.
4. September–October: Fall Migration & Conservation Focus
• International Vulture Awareness Day (September 6, 2025 – Toledo Zoo)
Educational activities focused on misunderstood scavengers.
• Ohio Bat Festival (October 18, 2025 – Columbus)
The big one! Live bats, workshops, kids’ zone, and conservation speakers.
5. November–December: Winter Returns
• Wild Ohio Harvest Gatherings (November – various state parks)
Nature crafts, foraging demos, and bird feeder building workshops.
• Project FeederWatch Kickoff (Mid-November)
Join researchers in tracking winter birds at feeders.
Conclusion
From spring peepers to Halloween bats, Ohio’s wildlife calendar is filled with chances to connect with nature, learn from experts, and even contribute to citizen science. Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or just curious to learn more, 2025 is the year to get involved.
Bookmark this guide and mark your calendar—you won’t want to miss these.
