Nature
Sustainability Series: No Time To Waste
About the film The story of a 99-year-old National Park Ranger described as “Bette Davis, Angela Davis, and Yoda, all rolled into one.” The great-granddaughter of a slave, Betty has lived a life filled with painful and often humiliating memories… yet she remains a defiant voice of hope. This documentary chronicles Betty’s urgent mission to... Read More
Sustainability Series: Motherload
About the film MOTHERLOAD captures a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of modern life, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote. Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Motherhood was challenging, but to Liz hauling babies via car felt stifling. She Googled “family... Read More
Certain Birds for Certain Habitats, and How to Make Your Yard Bird-Welcoming [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Find out how to know your birds by habitat and migration habits, and how to make your property more bird and wildlife friendly. Also learn about great local bird hangouts to visit and birding clubs to join! Our guest presenter is Rebecca Wood, a professional forester and ecotourism director.
Birds in the Hills Festival 2021
Athens CountyThe Birds in the Hills Festival is a family-friendly outdoor series of events featuring bird watching. You will have the opportunity to experience birding by kayak, bike and hikes throughout Appalachia Ohio.
Spring Wetland Tour
Mineral City, OH — Join Rural Action’s Middle Tuscarawas River Watershed office for a drive-it-yourself Spring Wetland Tour on May 15. "Wetlands serve an important role in the ecosystem by trapping sediment, filtering nutrients, improving water quality, and reducing flooding," says Sophia Sorboro, an AmeriCorps member serving with Rural Action. "They also store huge amounts... Read More
Dragon Boat Steering Clinic Comes to Marietta
The Gretchen Feldmaier Dragon Boat Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV’n Dragons) will host a regional clinic on June 12, at the Marietta City Harbor from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The clinic marks the first time the Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association (ERDBA), a subsidiary of the U.S. Dragon Boat Federation, has held an... Read More
A Ride Through Time Guided Bike Tour
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More
Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking
Every year thousands of pounds of trash are transported downstream on our waterways. It is estimated that over 85% of our public waterways are polluted. Not only is this unsightly, but it is a hazard to wildlife and the public that depend on the water. Each year, the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)... Read More
Climate Action Film Festival
online Online, Online, United StatesOur goal is to amplify voices and inspire further action in addressing the climate crisis, locally and beyond. This year’s Climate Action Film Festival brings together activists, filmmakers, and communities to witness and celebrate stories of climate action. All ticket donations from CAFF 2021 will support our local climate action partners who we see as leaders in our fight for climate justice. Join us and support their... Read More
Discovery Summer Camp
Shade Community Center 2380 Old US Highway 33, Shade, OH, United StatesJoin the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2021. Camp is in session at the Shade Community Center starting Monday, July 5 through Friday, July 9. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders will feature fun science experiments, explorations of our local environment, visits from master gardeners and local STEAM (science,... Read More