Oak Harbor, Ohio
Upcoming Events in Oak Harbor Ohio
March
| 11 |
Canadian Goose Day
- Great relief for cabin fever! Come out to the marsh to celebrate the start of the spring migration. Area carvers will be on hand. Free refreshments fireside and a marsh walk. Address: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Bird Center |
April
| 23 - 24 |
Lake Erie Wing Watch
- A weekend for anyone interested in birds and birding. Guest speakers, field i.d., vendors, educational sessions and field trips. Address: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor High School |
May
| 20 |
International Migratory Bird Day
- Come out to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and enjoy wagon rides, songbird banding,and see live birds of prey. There will be lots of bird watching opportunities. Food will be available. Check out the local conservation organization displays and optics tent. A fun day for the whole family! Address: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area |
| 20 - 21 |
Grand Opening
- Visit the new Ottawa Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center located at 14000 W. St.Rt. 2 just 15 miles east of Toledo, and 16 miles west of Port Clinton. There will be a morning bird walk at 9 am. You can see Ohio's Winning Jr. Duck Stamp entries. Visit with Don and Lilliam Stokes "America's First Family of Birding" at 1:30 pm on Saturday. There will be displays and other activities including an auto tour on Saturday from 8 am- 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am- 4 pm. Address: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge |
July
| 26 |
Olde Tyme Independence Celebration
- Join us for an afternoon and evening of family fun with a car show, music, food, children's games and a fireworks show at dusk. Do not forget to purchase your duck tickets and watch the Royal Duck Race on the Portage River! Address: Mill Street Behind National Bank of Oak Harbor , Oak Harbor, Ohio |
| 29 |
Bugfest!
- Learn about the fascinating world of insects! Five stations will be set up to allow you to explore and discover. Wade into the pond. Try an edible bug. Earn your degree of "Bugology"! Address: Bird Center |
| 8 - 14 |
Ottawa County Fair
- Weeklong fair featuring the talent of area 4H youth as well as live entertainment, demolition derby, horse shows, harness racing, talent contests, senior citizens day, food and craft vendors, baby animal tent, amusement rides and games. An array of livestock, cooking and various 4H projects. Junior Fair Auction. Address: Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163 , Oak Harbor, Ohio |
August
| 13 |
Artists And Authors Afternoon
- Celebrate Ohio's natural beauty at the Black Swamp Observatory in Oak Harbor. Local and regional artists and writers highlight birds and other types of wildlife with books, photography, jewelry and other art forms. There will also be presentations with avian education specialists. Address: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area |
September
| 18 |
An Evening with Jon Dunn
- The event will start with a chicken dinner. After dinner Mr. Dunn will speak on shorebird identification, with a book signing to follow. Mr. Dunn has extensive knowledge of the identification and distribution of North American birds and has written numerous papers on these subjects that have appeared in a wide variety of journals. Address: Ottawa Wildlife Refuge |
| 24 |
Auto Tour at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
- The refuge offers an auto tour, weather permitting. Travel seven miles through normally closed areas of the refuge. Begin at the visitor parking lot where you pick up the auto tour guide. Travel the route at your own pace. The gate is open from 9 am-4pm. The exit gate closes at 5:30 pm. The refuge office and bookstore are open, so feel free to stop in and ask about any recent bird sightings. Address: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge |
| 7 - 8 |
Waterfowler Festival
- This event features beautiful waterfowl decoys crafted by wonderfully talented carvers. There will also be retreiver trials, duck and goose calling, decoy contests, trap shooting and hayrides around Magee Marsh and the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Address: Magee Marsh |
October
| 13 |
Night Hike at Magee Marsh
- Meet at the Sportsman's Migratory Bird Center at Magee Marsh for this unique opportunity to explore the marsh at night! There will be refreshments provided. Address: Magee Marsh |
| 21 |
Auto Tour of Magee Marsh
- The refuge offers and auto tour, weather permitting. Travel seven miles through normally closed areas of the refuge. Begin at the visitor parking lot where you pick up the auto tour guide. The gate is open from 8 am-5pm. Travel the route at your own pace. The exit gate closes at 5:30 pm. There will be a wagon ride from 10 am-2pm. Learn something new and have fun exploring! Address: Magee Marsh |
| 5 |
Family Fun Night - Halloween party at Black Swamp Bird Observatory
- Join us as we celebrate the cool and secretive creatures of the night. We will have an old-fashioned Halloween party with a twist- a nature related theme! Wear your favorite nature related costume and win a prize. Fun for the whole family! Address: Black Swamp Bird Observatory |
November
| 3 |
Wooden Feather Day
- Vote on your favorite carved feather! Enjoy homemade cookies fireside. Visit beautiful Magee Marsh for an interesting walk along our nature boardwalk. There are many opportunities to see wildlife by the ponds and the 40-foot observation tower. Also visit the Sportsman's Migratory Bird Center and encounter many different displays, aquariums, and children's activity center. Address: Magee Marsh |
December
| 17 |
Open House and Holiday Celebration at Black Swamp Bird Observatory
- Our annual holdiay celebration keeps growing every year. We will have refreshments, door prizes, nature-related holiday gift items and fun for the kids, too! Address: Black Swamp Bird Observatory |