The location of the center was once an industrial landscape located on the Whittier Peninsula outside of German Village. The restored fields and natural area is a 10 minute walk from down town Columbus. Renovation of this facility is a continuing effort to this day. You can help by volunteering or becoming a member of the center to further preserve this natural local treasure. Nature surrounds the center. It is located within The Scioto Audubon Metro Park, on the Scioto River. The grand opening for this city endeavor was in August 2009. The center is a model of excellence for building sustainable environments for living and working. It is a green facility of 18,400 square feet built with recycled construction materials. Heating and cooling are provided by alternative energy sources.
You'll be amazed when you see the "Rain Chain". An incredible innovative idea of catching rain water from the roof of the facility down a chain into a huge basin and in turn re-circulating the rain catch to provide water and green energy for the facility. "Rain Gardens", are another fantastic way of catching rain water off the buildings roof and grounds, re-directing it back to the facility and utilizing it as green energy. You will be fascinated over and over again while visiting this center!
Inside the center is truly an experience in its self!
As soon as you walk through the doors you feel the natural green area
offered to everyone who visits! Windows offer views of almost a 360 degree area of the entire green oasis and wildlife area. You have access to important and interesting
information about the facility and the surrounding environment. It
takes pride in offering vital educational services to public schools.
One of the main focuses of the center is teaching environmental
awareness education to all grade levels and is designed to improve the
academic performance of students and schools in all academic content
areas. Educational programs include, "Focus In The Field", "Small Wonders", "Tiny Trackers", Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, After School Programs, Adventure Camp, Family, Adult, and Children's Programs and Special Events.
What comes to my mind while visiting the center is, "We live among Nature and Nature lives among us!"
Have a look at the center's internet site for more information:
http://grangeinsuranceauduboncenter.org
Volunteer Or Become A Member Today!
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The Grounds Around The Center Are Truly Magical!
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Main Entrance To The Center...
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Rain Garden Dedication...
An Innovative Rain Garden!
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Have A Look Around The Center...
A Wonderful Walking Path Around The Facility
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A Wooden Deck Overlooking The Scioto River - For Quiet Reflection And Bird Watching...
A Wonderful Walking Path To The Backside Of The Center...
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People Enjoying A Hike Around The Center...
Another Trail To Add Adventure To Your Day!
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A Wooden Walkway Leading To A Wonderful Deck To Sit And Enjoy Nature All Around You!
Adirondack Chairs Await Your Arrival To Sit, Relax And Enjoy The Glorious Scenery...
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A Rain Chain...An Ecological Basin To Collect Rain Water And Re-direct It For Use As Clean Energy In And Around The Center...So Very Cool!
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Creative Works Of Art Are On Display To Be Enjoyed By Everyone!
The Back Deck Of The Center With A Wonderful View Of The Site...
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Friends Out For A Stroll On The Trails Around The Center...
A View Of The Natural Ecosystem Benefiting The Migration Of Wild Birds Through The Columbus Area......
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An Ecological And Educational Experience Awaits Everyone Inside The Center!
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-Young Artist Learning To Become Nature Conservationist-
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-Artist Have A Place At The Center To Exhibit Their Work-
Children's Book Illustrator's - Jeanette & Christopher Canyon
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Children's Books Illustrator's - Jeaneatte & Christopher Canyon
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On November 12th, 2011 - Jeanette Canyon - Children's Book Illustrator, offered a presentation at the Audubon Center, and gave details of her artistic endeavors creating illustrations. This artist crossed over paint and drawing, and has accomplished her claim to fame with her art design. Her medium is along the lines of clay and her talent in creating works of mastery is undeniable. Each of her works of art come from studying, taking field trips, and compiling lots of information before she creates her art for children's books. Visit her internet site to grasp an overview of her talents and style. A few of her works of art for children's books include,
"Over In The Ocean In A Coral Reef" - Author: Marianne Berkes. "Over In The Jungle A Rain Forest Rhyme" - Author: Marianne Berkes. "City Beats - A Hip Hoppy Pigeon Poem" - Author: S. Kelly Ramell.
Check Your Local Library Out Or Order These Wonderful Children's Book's On Line.
Illustrations by, Jeaneatte Canyon
Illustrations by, Jeaneatte Canyon
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Also on November 12th, 2011 - Christopher Canyon - Children's
Book Illustrator, in a collective endeavor with Jeanette Canyon, did a presentation at the Audubon Center, and gave
details of his style and inspiration for creating his children's books and illustrations. He also as an artist likes to take required time to focus and study the subject matter for illustrations on his books. Together, Jeanette and Christopher take field trips, and keep journals with information pertaining to their books subject. He has had the opportunity to draw, paint, and create incredible pictures with inspiration from, "John Denver's" music. Adapted & Illustrated by, Christopher Canyon - "Take Me Home, Country Roads", is a beautiful and heart felt story giving the reader insight to the words of the song, by John Denver, through Christopher Canyon's art work. It was an extra treat having Christopher Canyon pick up his guitar and accompany the song singing along with his art work process, page by page. It made me happy and I felt the love in the story for family & friends! His other works include:
"Sunshine On My Shoulders" - Adapted & Illustrated by, Christopher Canyon "Grandma's Feather Bed" - Adapted & Illustrated by, Christopher Canyon "Ancient Rhymes - A Dolphin Lullaby" - Adapted & Illustrated by, Christopher Canyon
Check Your Local Library Out Or Order These Wonderful Children's Book's On Line.
I guarantee your children or students will love to have these stories read to them. Add these titles to your own home library and enjoy them over and over again!
Children's Books Illustrator - Christopher Canyon
Children's Books Illustrator - Christopher Canyon
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Artisan - Michelle Stitzlein - "shiny and new"...
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"Avian Expressions" by Mike Maier
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Mike & Hari Maier - These two fine people have found a connection with their love of nature! Over the years they have shared many memorable times!
Hari makes wonderful hand and machine sewn works of wonder with textiles. Her choice in material and her offerings of hand made shoulder bags depicting her love of birds and nature makes one proud to own one of her works!
Mike Maier has been behind the camera for many years building his compilation of fantastic photographs of birds and nature. He mentioned that he feels a life sensation when he's able to capture a moment in time of a bird in its its glory. He's had many adventures, road trips, and travels with his camera in hand looking for and planning for what time of year and which birds will be in migration and in what area. His photography really opens your eyes to the true beauty of nature and its incredible and vast wonders!
You can visit his net site: http://mikemaierphotos.zenfolio.com To view the "Featured Gallery & Collections" Photography of Mike Maier. Included for viewing is - "Warblers", "Swans", "Birds of Florida", "Flowers & Insects", "Chihly Exhibit", and more!
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D. Action Productions Hand Rolled & Hand Designed Beeswax Candles
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Richard On The Front Line
Hello! It Was Nice Seeing You Today!
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3"x6" Floral Candle
3"x6" Ocean Stone And Seashell
3"x6" Daisy
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