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AMERICAN PHEASANT and WATERFOWL SOCIETY
*** 2025 Tentative Trip Schedule ***
TOLEDO, FREMONT, PERRYSBURG, OHIO
HOST: KURT LANDIG and JEFF SAILER, TOLDEO ZOO
TENTATIVE DATE: THURSDAY TO SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23-26, 2025
HOTEL BOOKING INFO. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR BOOKING – Check In Oct 23rd 4:00 PM – Check out Oct 27th NOON
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND BUT MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND
FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT JANET TRADER, APWS CONVENTION CHAIR FROM INFO LISTED ON THE FORMS
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE.
Changes will be made and be updated on the APWS Website and Facebook Page
ARRIVALS – Thursday October 23, 2025 Hotel Check In 4:00 pm
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Day 1 Tour Day
Friday October 24, 2025 – Day at the Zoo – Lunch, Some Very Special Speakers and Private Tours
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, located in Toledo, Ohio is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium houses over 10,000 individual animals from 720 species and participates in around 80 species survival programs. The Toledo Zoo’s bird collection consists of nearly 100 species from six of the seven continents with a primary focus on Asian and Australian/Oceania species. We endeavor to support and manage breeding programs in cooperation with zoos across the country, while also creating exhibits that are enriching and engaging for both birds and guests.
Jeff Sailer is the President/CEO of the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, Ohio. During his nine years at the Toledo Zoo, the business has grown to an average of one million guests each year with many of them visiting Toledo from Michigan and other states around the country. During his tenure, the Zoo has renovated several historic buildings including the Aquarium, ProMedica Museum of Natural History, and the Lodge. The Zoo has been voted the “Best Zoo in the Country” by USA Today as well as voted multiple times for the “Best Zoo Lights Display.” Under his leadership, the Toledo Zoo has continued to be a force in conservation and education – both near and far. Most recently, the Zoo opened a free preschool program accessible to the metro region’s preschools providing access to children across the area regardless of their socio-economic status. Prior to coming to Toledo, Sailer worked as the Director for City Zoo for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York managing three of the five parks in the WCS system. Before that he was the Curator of Birds at Zoo Miami. He attended graduate school at the University of Florida and has worked around the world with wildlife.
Dinner Location TBA
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Day 2 Tour Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Private Aviary – Possible Osprey and Eagle Viewing – Kurt (Presentation) – Cook Out at Kurt’s.
Rutherford B Hayes Library and Museum Tour
Private Aviary Tour of Kurt Landig. One of the most ultimate and knowledgeable breeders of Galliformes. A Leader of Importing of Golden and Amherst Pheasants, Kurt continues to educate and advocate to others of the importance of keeping pure birds/bloodlines and the maintaining of Studbook Programs and Record Keeping. Kurt has traveled extensively all over the world visiting some of the most elite bird collections as well as birds in the wild. His reputation speaks for itself.
Presentation by Kurt, Lunch – Cookout at Kurts, Membership Meeting, Osprey and Eagle Viewing.
Late Afternoon Tour of Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library and Museums. (Museum, Guided Tour od House. Library, Grounds and Tomb) The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums is America’s first presidential library and the forerunner for the federal presidential library system. HPLM is located at President Hayes’ 25-acre wooded estate, called Spiegel Grove. Dinner
Dinner Location TBA
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Day 3 Tour Day, Benefit Auction and Farewell Dinner (Please Do Not Leave Early. This will be a Great Day!)
Sunday October 26, 2025 – Day of Birding, Tours and Very Interesting Bird Related Topics, Lunch at one of the Refuge Stops.
Magee Marsh Boardwalk for birding and possibly a banding demo from Black Swamp Bird Observatory – Nicole Brickner, Ohio Division of Wildlife
Tour of Magee Marsh Visitor Center – Nicole Brickner
Lunch at the MMVC – APWS Group bringing boxed lunches
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge – Visitor Center and Tram Ride – Basia Gawin, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Overview of Howard Marsh – Denis Franklin and Sam Wilhelm, Metroparks Toledo
Evening Benefit Auction, Awards, Photo Contest and Group Farewell Dinner at Hotel
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Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) Visitor Center – Visitors will find information on the area and purchase items in their nature store. The BSBO Visitors’ Center is a good place to stop to get the latest information on sightings and hotspots, to pick up birding area maps designed by Kenn Kaufman, to check out the fabulous selection of bird and nature books in the gift shop, and to meet fellow birders.
Magee Marsh Visitor Center – Newly renovated and fully accessible with impressive dioramas focusing on wetland conservation, bird identification, and migration.
Magee – Ottawa Partnership Trail – Enter at the first large curve in the road before the Magee Marsh Visitor Center (guests should park at the visitor center to access this trail). Important – this is an out and back trail connecting Magee Marsh to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Ottawa County): Scattered woodlots provide viewing of migrating songbirds, and several owl species are frequently seen on the area. The refuge is an excellent place to find birds and other wildlife. There are many rare birds sighted here every year. The habitat available on the refuge provides for a variety of many types of wildlife. Established in 1961, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge protects a network of wetlands, grasslands and forests to provide habitat for a variety of migratory birds, resident wildlife and threatened and endangered species. This network of land covers more than 8,000 acres and when combined with the other refuges in the complex, protects more than 10,000 acres. It has been recognized with global significance for its value to wildlife.
Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area (Ottawa County): The open water marsh is a prime spot to see swans and diving and dabbling ducks. A small woodlot at the northern end of the road can hold a spectacular array of migrating warblers and songbirds.
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DEPARTURES – Monday October 27, 2025 – Departures – Check Out 12:00 Noon
Things to Bring
Binoculars
Camera
(Extra Batteries)
Notebook and Pen
Backpack
Dress In Layers for varying temperatures
Jackets, Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Sweater, Light Raincoat
Hat
Appropriate Comfortable Shoes for Fall weather and walking
Bug Spray
Ohio Bird Guide (One can be downloaded from links below)
Common Birds of Ohio Field Guide pub414.pdf
Free Printable Bird Watching Checklist for Ohio!
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AMERICAN PHEASANT and WATERFOWL SOCIETY
*** 2024 Trip Schedule ***
OCTOBER 13 – 17, 2024
Janet Trader, Convention Chair
Hosted By John B. and Lucy Collins
Steve and Lisa Humprey
Tommy Geddings and Jane Harrington
Danny and Shari Altman
Columbia South Carolina (The Palmetto State) *The State with the Cheapest Gas*
Hotel and Airport Columbia, SC
Complimentary Breakfast and Airport Shuttle to/from Hotel
Day 1 – Sunday- October 13, 2024 – ***Non Bus Day
4:00 pm Board Meeting at Hotel
6:00 pm Group Dinner at Hotel – Attendees Membership Meeting – **Round Table Discussion Between Registered Attendees, Awards.
Day 2 – Monday – October 14, 2024 – Bus Day
John and Lucy Collins – Aviary Tour
Build a Wood Duck Nest Box Workshop for Registered Attendees
Noon: BBQ Lunch at John and Lucy’s
Presentation: How to Build 8×6 Bird Panels Workshop (To be donated to a Youth with a Pair of Birds)
Group Dinner Blue Vista
Day 3 – Tuesday – October 15, 2024 – Bus Day
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden – Visit the Zoo – Noon: Lunch at Zoo on own – Tour and Speaker
Dinner on own or as a group (all within walking distance)
Day 4 – Wednesday – October 16, 2024 – Bus Day
Steve and Lisa Humphrey – Tour Aviary
Tommy Geddings, Food Truck Lunch, Aviary Tour
Group Dinner at Hotel, Photo Contest and Benefit Auction at Hotel
Day 5 – Thursday – October 17, 2024 – Bus Day
Danny Altman – Tour Aviary –
Park Bus for Lunch Choices ON OWN
South Carolina State Museum
End the evening at City Market The Vista (Walk from the Museum To City Market and back to Hotel as a group or on own)
Friday, October 18, 2024 – Departures
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APWS 2023 Annual Convention
November 2 – 4 2023
Hosts:
Pinola Conservancy Aviary
Paul Dickson, Owner and Jacob Kraemer, Aviary Director
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Bayou Bird Farm – Kelly McMullin and Timothy Bora
Princeton, Louisiana
Some of the Group (with a few missing from the picture) at the Louisiana State Exhibit Building
during the 2023 APWS Convention
APWS Members Enjoying the 2022 Convention – Connecticut -New York – Maine
APWS 2018 CONVENTION ~ Montreal and Québec Canada
September 30 ~ October 5, 2018 ~ Hosts: Clément Pagé and Jean Bourassa
The entire APWS Group at Jean Bourassa’s
