Local nature reserve takes to social media after closing the day before Earth Day

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm’s working organic farm dates back to the 19th century and serves as a classroom for many of its educational programs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm’s working organic farm dates back to the 19th century and serves as a classroom for many of its educational programs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

April 22 is Earth Day, and although parks across the area remain open, Aullwood Audubon was closed yesterday as part of a decision by the National Audubon Society due to the coronavirus.

The organization operates an education center, farm and nature reserve in Butler Township, separate from Aullwood Garden MetroPark.

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Aullwood Audubon had already closed its education center and canceled events. However, to stay connected to its visitors, the organization said that it will be taking to social media, instead, with weekly videos of Aullwood employees and many photos and videos of its animals and nature reserve.

Aullwood Audubon also promised more virtual content to come.

In addition to its multiple events, the organization also made headlines last year by pushing back against the city of Dayton to block the sale and development of the Paul E. Knoop Jr. Prarie into a commercial or industrial space.

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