The Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association is an organization dedicated to helping the Purple Martins feed, breed, and interact with the environment to the best of their bird ability.

We’re happy to have them in Portage Lakes,  Ohio and do our best to make them feel welcome.

Buckeye MartinFest 2019

We have a number of activities and lectures throughout the year. Benefits for members include opportunities to help us educate the public about the Purple Martins of the Portage Lakes, what they do for us and how we encourage public enjoyment of these beautiful birds.

Twilight Boat Rides On Nimisila

Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association, in cooperation with Portage Lakes Kiwanis, invites you to enjoy a summer evening Nimisila Twilight Nature Cruise!

CLICK THE BOOKING  LINK ABOVE TO RESERVE YOUR RIDE TODAY!

Next PLPMA Meeting:
Tuesday, September 10 @ 6:30p
Kiwanis Civic Center

PLX Purple Martins - Eric Tilson Photography

Thank You For Your Support of the
Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association!

Want To Volunteeer?
Call Kay Lukac at 330-283-5771

You mail also mail your membership fees and donations by check to:

Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association
P.O. Box 19197 | Akron, OH 44319

Portage Lakes Advisory CouncilA very special THANK YOU to the Portage Lakes Advisory Council (PLAC) for their generous contribution to Portage Lakes Purple Martins Association recently. Their contribution will assist in our providing educational opportunities to schools, organizations and the general public.  We sincerely appreciate their support!

PLPMA In Cooperation with Portage Lakes Kiwanis Invites You To Join Us On A Twighlight Nature Cruise

Twilight Boat Rides On Nimisila

The Twilight Nature Boat Cruise on Nimisila Reservoir is to view all of the birds and animals that make the Reservoir their home.   During this 2 – 2 1/2 hour ride, you will learn the history of Nimisila and see the birds and wildlife who make Nimisila their home. This includes Eagles, Osprey, Herons, Purple Martins, Kingfishers, Cormorants, Deer, Beavers, Large Fish, Turtles and others. The ride culminates in watching the beautiful sunset and the birds that nest at the Reservoir at twilight. 

For any booking questions or problems, please call or text Greer Langkamp at 330-388-6820 or email at gmkabb@gmail.com

We are VERY GLAD to have seen all of you at Buckeye Martinfest! There were OVER 250 PEOPLE in attendance throughout the 3 hour event. Many thanks to all who donated and volunteered their time to make this a successful event!

We hope to see you soon on one of our Twilight Boat Rides! The link to ticket purchase is at the top of this page. HURRY! Seats are selling fast.

PLPMA
Conservation ~ Education ~ Preservation

Buckeye Maritnfest

How To Feed Purple Martins

Purple Martin Scrambled Egg Recipe

Thank You For Your Support of the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association!