Mentor Nature: City of Mentor Natural Resources

09/30/2026

The bird banding station will be OPEN to the public tomorrow (Thursday 10/1) from 7:15-11:30am! To attend, park in the red brick Mentor Lagoons parking lot. Follow the signs on the trail from the parking lot almost all the way to the lake. Head off trail where the sign directs you and look for a table. If we aren’t there, we will be back soon!
This event can be cancelled due to rain, wind, or cold. Please keep an eye on our page for closure notifications.
Upcoming Programs (registration link in bio)
🥾Wild Wanderers Hiking Club: second Sundays September-December, 4-5pm
🌼Collect Your Own Wildflower Seeds: Wednesday 10/21, 5-6:30pm, Springbrook
🍁Fall Foliage Walk: Friday 10/30, 4:30-6pm, Wildwood
All birds are banded under permits from the USGS and Ohio Division of Wildlife by trained professionals and released safely.

09/28/2026

We caught some bluegill and bass at our kids fishing program on Sunday!

Upcoming Programs (registration link in bio)
🥾Wild Wanderers Hiking Club: second Sundays September-December, 4-5pm
🌼Collect Your Own Wildflower Seeds: Wednesday 10/21, 5-6:30pm, Springbrook
🍁Fall Foliage Walk: Friday 10/30, 4:30-6pm, Wildwood

09/25/2026

The bird banding station is OPEN to the public today (Friday 9/25) from 7:00am-11:30am! To attend, park in the red brick Mentor Lagoons parking lot. Follow the signs on the trail from the parking lot almost all the way to the lake. Head off trail where the sign directs you and look for a table.

All birds are banded under permits from the USGS and Ohio Division of Wildlife by trained professionals and released safely.

09/18/2026

Don't miss your chance to visit the vendor area during the Headlands Birding Festival THIS WEEKEND, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm at Headlands Beach State Park, parking lots 1&2! FREE to everyone, grab a drink and bite to eat while you shop around at 45+ vendor booths!

And don't forget to come up to our table and say hi!

09/18/2026

Come to Headlands Beach parking lot 1 this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm to have lunch and peruse the vendors. There will be great food, fun activities, and free stuff!

!!!!!!!VENDOR LINEUP!!!!!!!
The final lineup of wonderful returning and new vendors, non-profit organizations and food/drink trucks. With just over 45 vendors, the 2026 Headlands Birding Festival is the biggest and best yet. Stop by to shop/ grab a bite to eat after a morning full of birding, whether you signed up for the festival or not everyone is welcome! We're excited to have such a fantastic lineup, we can’t wait for everyone to explore and discover all the amazing things our vendors have to offer.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, September 19th-20th 11am-3pm at Headlands Beach State Park, parking lots 1&2
(not all vendors will be there both days)

09/14/2026

🐛🐛🐛🐛With colder weather just around the corner, the moth and butterfly caterpillars have been out and about. Some moths and butterflies overwinter as caterpillars before entering their final form as the weather warms in 2027. We are wishing them good luck!

Upcoming Programs (registration link in bio)
🦅Headlands Birding Festival: 9/18-20, more information and registration at https://friendsofheadlandsbeach.org/birding-festival-home/
🐦‍⬛Departure of the Birds: Wednesday 9/23, 8-10am, Lagoons, FREE
🎣Little Anglers: Sunday 9/27, 1-3pm, Springbrook

09/11/2026

See everyone in a week!

🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

The Headlands Birding Festival is just ONE WEEK away, and we can hardly wait to welcome you to the shores of Lake Erie for an amazing weekend of birds, birding, nature, and fun! 🐦🌊🍂

Here’s where you’ll find our Registration & Information Table throughout the festival. Stop by to pick up your festival badge, swag bag, and any festival T-shirts you previously purchased online!

📍 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | 3–9 PM
Springbrook Gardens Park
Outside the Springbrook Gardenhouse, where our keynote address will take place.

📍 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | 7 AM–6 PM
Headlands Beach State Park
Eastern end of the park, near Parking Lot 1

📍 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 7 AM–3 PM
Headlands Beach State Park
Eastern end of the park, near Parking Lot 1
The table will remain open until the closing ceremony at 3 PM.

Whether you’re joining us for a bird walk, workshop, keynote, social activity, or simply spending the weekend enjoying the incredible migration along Lake Erie, we’re SO excited to see you! 🐦❤️

ONE WEEK!!! See you at Headlands!🎉🦅🌿

09/10/2026

The bird banding station will be OPEN to the public tomorrow (Friday 9/11) from 7-10:30am! To attend, park in the red brick Mentor Lagoons parking lot. Follow the signs on the trail from the parking lot almost all the way to the lake. Head off trail where the sign directs you and look for a table. If we aren’t there, we will be back soon!
This event can be cancelled due to rain, wind, or cold. Please keep an eye on our page the morning you plan to attend for closure notifications.

Upcoming Programs (registration link in bio)
🐦‍⬛Bird Banding Demonstration: Saturday 9/12, 8-10:30am, Lagoons, FREE
🥾Wild Wanderers Hiking Club: second Sundays September-December, 4-5pm
🦅Headlands Birding Festival: 9/18-20, more information and registration at https://friendsofheadlandsbeach.org/birding-festival-home/

All birds are banded under permits from the USGS and Ohio Division of Wildlife by trained professionals and released safely.

09/09/2026

We have a lot of great events that the public can attend during the Headlands Birding Festival next weekend. One of those is the first ever dinner and social event at the Lyric Bistro in Fairport Harbor on Saturday Sept. 19th! We're calling it Birds, Bistro, and Brews. Come out to socialize and have dinner with nature lovers from all over Ohio and neighboring states. The movie "Ohio, Wild at Heart," will be played starting at 6:15pm. The doors open for food and brews at 5:00pm. $20 at the door. Or you can register now at headlandsbirdingfestival.com