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2010 Buzzard's Roost Schedule of EventsMarch 20 - The Far Corners. Celebrate the first day of spring with our guided hike as we explore the far boundaries of Buzzards Roost. This will be an off trail hike that will show you some of the most beautiful but hard to reach spots of the preserve. We’ll look under logs, peer into the treetops, and search along the trail for signs of spring. We may discover the earliest of wildflowers, see the first arrivals of migrating songbirds, find the season’s first butterflies, or maybe hear the early songs of spring frogs. This rugged approximately 3 mile hike will be difficult with steep inclines, not for the faint of heart nor weak of limb. Pack water and lunch. Allow app. 4 hrs. 10 amApril 16, 17, 18 - The Annual Southern Ohio Wildflower Pilgrimage. In all the world, there is nothing that quite compares to the verdant beauty of an Appalachian Forest in the spring. Join us in celebrating the return of the wildflowers in the five-county Arc of Appalachia Preserve Region of southern Ohio. Up to three days of field trips led by some of Ohio’s finest naturalists and botanists. Choose among dozens of nature preserves and botanical hotspots in the rich Arc of Appalachia Region of Southern Ohio. 1 pm. Registration form online at www.highlandssanctuary.org/ April 25 - Bloom and Shoot . The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers of every size, shape, and color. Come join our Earth Day celebration as we learn to view nature from different angles and how to photograph them. 1 pm. June 5 - Children’s Discovery Day “Pondering the Pond. Slippery and squiggley things, dragonfly and duck wings, fish tails and cattails! Come with us on a two hour adventure to learn about a pond ecosystem and meet some of the creatures who live there! Parents welcome. Sun screen recommended. 9 am to 11 am. July 10 – Insect Adventures. Explore the fields and trails for insects and spiders and discover all about life as a “bug”. We will have our expert on hand to help us identify what we find. Nets will be provided. This program is for ALL ages! 10 am August 22-The Songs of Insects. One of the most distinctive features of warm summer evenings is the sounds of insects. Legions of crickets, katydids, coneheads, trigs, and others create a virtual symphony of sound; some of the most pleasing sounds in nature. Learning to recognize the individual musicians is not too hard, and it’s fun to track them down. We’ll venture into the nighttime forests of Buzzard Roost to learn about these fascinating songsters. We might even encounter other nocturnal prowlers such as flying squirrels, coyotes, and owls. Starts at 8 pm. Limit: 25 people. Call 775-2247 after July 1st to reserve your spot. Jim McCormac works for the Ohio Division of Wildlife and is author of Birds of Ohio. His newest book, “Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage”, highlights 40 of the greatest wild lands remaining in the state, and Buzzard Roost is one of them. September 20 - History Walk A great way to get acquainted with the preserve, find out what is blooming, what animals are out and learn about the history of this area is to take a stroll with our local historian. Tour the “Harley House” and learn about its restoration. 2 pm October 17 - Fall Foliage Walk. Trying to predict the peak of fall color is difficult since much depends on the weather especially the rainfall in the preceding months. The third week of October is normally when the forest is in the height of its glory. Come join us for a relaxing stroll through woods and fields to view some of the best of Southern Ohio’s spectacular fall color. 2 pm. Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 - Owl Friday Night. Come prowl the dark woods with the “Owl Team” as they call in the small Northern Saw-whet Owl. Learn about the data that is collected and how important the habitat at Buzzards Roost plays in these little beauties life cycles. Cancelled if raining. 8 p.m.
Earl H. Barnhart Nature Preserve (Buzzard's Roost)The Earl H. Barnhart Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve Ownership: The Earl H. Barnhart Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve is owned by the Ross County Park District. The original 383 acres were donated by Jean Barnhart in memory of her late husband Earl. The preserve has now expanded to approximately 1280 acres. The varied terrain of the preserve accounts for a variety of communities supporting a wide diversity of flora and fauna. The Paint Creek Gorge riparian corridor offers many stream side plants and animals and is forested largely by cottonwood, willow and Ohio buckeye. The floodplain offers a wide display of typical Ohio spring wildflowers, including trilliums, Virginia bluebells and trout lilies. The understory trees include dogwoods, pawpaw, hornbeam, red bud and hop-hornbeam.Paint Creek by the Cabin Press BACK ARROW to return. The Paint Creek Gorge is a unique scenic and geological area. Flooding by glacial melt water has cut the present gorge area through Berea Sandstone leaving behind an array of scenic, rugged cliffs that overlook Paint Creek. The shale and sandstone cliffs are forested by Virginia Pine and Rock Chestnut Oak. Access to the gorge area is very treacherous and is not recommended to the novice. The dry upland forest above the gorge is home to a wide variety of tree species and in the spring is dotted with many wildflowers such as spring beauties, rue, Jack-in-the-pulpit and toothwort. There are several old farm fields in various stages of succession which allows the preserve to provide habitat for a wide variety of ferns, wildflowers and songbirds. A plant that is listed as threatened in the state of Ohio, the Lechea tenuifolia, narrow leaved pinweed can be found in one of these fields. The preserve is intended to be used primarily for research and education as well as for activities such as nature study, bird watching, hiking, nature photography and other nonconsumptive low impact uses. The display of spring wildflowers and the brilliance of autumn colors make a visit to the preserve rewarding at any season.South Lookout View Press BACK ARROW to return. Access: Visitation during daylight hours only. A parking lot is available and a trail system is in the process of being developed.Directions: From U.S.Rt 50 turn onto Polk Hollow Road and go 1.8 miles to Red Bird Lane located at the top of steep hill. Make a hairpin right onto the lane go .5 miles. There is a small parking lot at the end of the lane near the gate. |
