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Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Burr Oak State Park 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators interested in environmental education. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for their continuing education contact hours. Scholarships are available thanks to our sponsors Ohio... Read More
Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Burr Oak State Park 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators interested in environmental education. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for their continuing education contact hours. Scholarships are available thanks to our sponsors Ohio... Read More
Defining American Liberty: New Perspectives on the Fort Gower Resolves
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesOn November 5, 1774, six months before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, a group of Virginian officers who had served in Lord Dunmore’s Army gathered at Fort Gower, above the confluence of the Ohio and Hockhocking Rivers, to consider the grievances of British America and draft a... Read More
Pre-Holiday Rejuvenation Retreat
Lavender Ranch 39495 Saint Clair Rd, Pomeroy, O, United StatesAs the holiday season approaches, take a moment to pause, breathe, and relax with a weekend retreat at Lavender Ranch. Includes: Yoga Sessions Massages and Reiki Forest Bathing Calming Meditation Communal Meals
Fall Family Day
Rising Appalachia 13262 Liars Corner Road, Millfield, O, United StatesJoin Rising Appalachia for our Fall Family Day. Learn how to start a fire using a variety of tools, from primitive to modern. Challenge yourself and your new skills during friendly competitions, forage native herbs and plants to then make tea on an open flame. Finish the day off melting tallow to make Earth candles... Read More
hocking River water quality
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Hocking River Commission is hosting a presentation by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency about the Hocking River at the Athens Public Library , 30 Home St., Athens topics: geography of the Hocking, clean Water Act, how Ohio EPA assesses our aquatic resources, condition of the Hocking River, trends in water quality and river wildlife.
Baileys Trail System January Guided Hike
8389 West Bailey Rd. Millfield OH 45761 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesThe Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia's Certified Interpretive Guide will lead a guided hike through the scenic trails of Baileys Trail System. We are meeting at Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead under the shelter house at 2 pm. The hike will not be two hours long but a buffer window for gathering and getting started. Come prepared with comfortable shoes,... Read More
Winter Wildlife Hike
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Athens, OH 45701 Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, O, United StatesBundle up and prepare for a winter exploration with an avid tracker enthusiast Joe Brehm. On this guided hike we will look at animal tracks, scat and other signs they leave behind, and learn how to identify which animal left them. You will have the opportunity to gain insight into the mysterious life of the... Read More
Forest Garden Design and Tour
Rising Appalachia 13262 Liars Corner Road, Millfield, O, United StatesLearn how to design a productive perennial-based food production system for your backyard or back 40. Class will include an overview of the forest garden and permaculture design process, a tour of 4 onsite forest gardens of different ages and styles, and discussions on site preparation, installation, maintenance, and harvest. Check out our website... Read More
March 9th Trail Sunday at Baileys Trail System on Salt Works Trail
8389 West Bailey Rd. Millfield OH 45761 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesBoots on the Trail will be hosting a veterans trail maintenance event on March 9th. We invite all Veterans out to this event. We will be taking on Salt Works Trail for trail maintenance and ecotherapy. We will be meeting at the 8389 West Bailey Road in Chauncey at the pavilion, so look for our... Read More