Nature
Autumn Fires
Come join us at Wisteria, nestled in the hills half an hour from Athens, for three days of fun. Autumn Fires celebrates the changing of the seasons with bonfires, local music, feasting, drumming, activities, and ceremonies. Highlights of the event include pumpkin carving, pit kiln clay making, Stone Soup potluck, nightly bonfires at Paw Paw... Read More
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesHelp celebrate Ora Anderson’s Birthday, the Nature Trail, AND welcome the Dairy Barn’s Artist in Residence, Barbara Bryn Klare in this family friendly, all abilities welcome group hike. Participants will leave their phones behind and go on a color scavenger hunt on the Ora Anderson Nature Trail behind the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Afterward, participants... Read More
Solid Ground Fall Farm Fest and Pig Roast
Solid Ground Farm 13262 Liars Corner Rd., Millfield, OH, United StatesA family-oriented event featuring nature-based kids activities, sustainable living educational walks, a farm-to-table community meal, and a silent auction to benefit Solid Ground School. Come play and learn with us... Read More
Fantastic Fungi!
Cost: $35 (Additional Cost: $16 if you need the Field Guide to North American Mushrooms) Lunch is included Fungi are often considered to be mysterious and fearsome creatures. What are they really, and how do they play critical roles in natural ecosystems? What are some of the cutting-edge applications of fungi to produce new technologies? ... Read More
Fall Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesTake a ride on the Stuart’s Fall Wine Express! This is a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House, and this beautiful train ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway includes wine, cheese, and more and its all for a good cause. The perfect break during the fall season and a chance to get together with friends,... Read More
MRWIG 3rd Annual Forest Field Day & Potluck
OHThe Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group (MRWIG) is hosting our third annual Forest Field Day Saturday, October 26th. Tour a recent prescribed burn at Blue Rock State Forest in the afternoon, wrapping up with a potluck, silent auction, and raffle, with the evening transitioning into a stargazing and astronomy program. Participants should expect some moderate-intensity... Read More
Athens Conservancy Annual Meeting
ODNR meeting room 360 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin the Athens Conservancy board of directors and members for our annual potluck dinner and meeting! Bring a dish to share if you wish, hear some updates from the Conservancy, and stay to welcome Kelly Capuzzi, a Fisheries Biologist with the Ohio EPA, presenting on behalf of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program (OSU). Her... Read More
Natural and Sustainable Bee Keeping
Jackson City LibraryJoin us at the Jackson City Library for these informational classes.
Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Burr Oak Lodge 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesKnock Knock, hoo’s there? Join Rural Action for the Sunday Creek Owl Prowl. Have you ever heard an owl’s call but never seen one? Wondered how an owl pinpoints a tiny shrew on the forest floor? Join Rural Action at the 2020 Sunday Creek Owl Prowl taking place on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm... Read More
17th Annual Groundhog Hike
Bulldog Shelter House Strouds Run State Park Athens, OH, United StatesOur 19th Annual Groundhog Hike -- this is the regular winter hike co-sponsored by the Athens Conservancy and the Friends of Strouds Run State Park. This coming year's event will start from the Bulldog Shelter (Shelterhouse 1) at Strouds Run State Park. Starting window will be noon to 1:30 pm. Come for good food and... Read More