Nature
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
Overnight Historic Guided Bicycle Tour
Waterloo Fire Department 8224 Hawk Rd New Marshfield, OH 45764 Waterloo Fire Department 8224 Hawk Rd, New Marshfield,, ohio, United StatesOvernight Historic Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy two days and one night immersed in the natural beauty of Zaleski State Forest while listening to the stories of local historians at points of interest along the way. A shuttle will be available to carry personal camp gear to our campsite with potable water. Local refreshments... Read More
Joe Brehm-Rural Action presents American Ginseng
Zoom event OhioKate Love Simpson Library will be hosting this Zoom program, Monday, July 12th at 6 pm. Please select the link below to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdumrrzIoGdQgk1j5EfhVJjJoRPA-VYOE%C2%A0 This presentation will focus on American Ginseng, a famous plant that grows naturally in the rolling hills of Southeast Ohio. Due to heavy harvesting of Ginseng over the last two... Read More
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities of Black Dimensions Region
Eclipse Company Store Beer Hall 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, Ohio, United StatesLooking for a refreshing way to spend an evening in Athens County? Join us for a 14 mile historic bike tour along the Hochocking Adena Bike Way. This tour will take you to the ruins of the town of Old Floodwood. This is where we will meet local historian, Tyler McDaniel, who will tell us... Read More
Burr Oak State Park Open House
Burr Oak Lodge 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesThe Friends of Burr Oak Sate Park group, Burr Oak Alive! invites you to an Open House on Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. After a welcome and overview in the Lodge Lobby at 6:00, tours showcasing improvements and changes at the park begin at 6:30. Come and check out a lodge suite... Read More
Fall Migration Birding by Bike
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's newest social enterprise, Appalachian Understories, Guided Experiences in SE OH, for a 12-mile guided bicycle tour through the winding back roads of Athens County. The tour will consist of 2 interpretive stops, including Woodcock Nature Preserve, where Badger Johnson will inform participants about efforts to create bird habitat throughout the preserve and offer... Read More
40th Annual Hocking River Clean-Up
LOGAN, OHIO – Friends of the Hocking River (FOHR), a conservation group, is calling for volunteers to help with the “40th Annual Hocking River Clean-Up” on Saturday, September 25. Depending on the number of volunteers we will clean from Rockbridge to Logan, and Logan to 328. This is an in-stream cleanup and involves removing trash, tires, and a... Read More
Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour & Lunch
Woodland Ridge Farms and Learning Center 4884 Cooper Road, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin ACEnet and Rural Action at Woodland Ridge Farm & Learning Center Saturday, September 25th from 10am - 4pm to learn about regenerative agriculture, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch & take a whole farm tour. This event (including lunch) is free but tickets are limited! To register for this free event or to view the agenda:... Read More