Nature
John Roger Simon Sorghum Festival Returns to Scioto County
The John Roger Simon Sorghum Festival returns to Scioto County October 1 & 2, 2022 from 10am-4pm. After running for 37 years, this annual festival was thought to be permanently retired in 2018, but the non-profit organization, the Arc of Appalachia is collaborating with the festival’s founder, John Simon, to bring it back! The festival... Read More
Bereavement Nature Walk
Vinton County Experimental Forest Township Highway 6, McArthur, OH, United StatesBereavement Nature Walk Scheduled for October 15th in Vinton County Athens – OhioHealth Hospice and Rural Action are co-sponsoring a walk through the Vinton County Experimental Forest from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, October 15th. Research has shown that spending time in nature has a profound and calming effect on our bodies and minds. Walking is... Read More
Being in Nature: An Exhibition of Landscape & Nature
Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesAthens Photographic Project (APP) proudly presents Being in Nature, an exhibition of new work from adult and teen artists who dedicated their 2021-2022 APP photography classes to exploring nature-based photography. This exhibition will foster insight into our relationship with nature, and provide new perspectives on a familiar landscape. Please join us for the opening reception... Read More
Art and Farm Tour
Woodland Ridge Farms and Learning Center 4884 Cooper Road, Athens, OH, United StatesTake time to getaway to the beautiful rolling hills of Appalachia Ohio and enjoy quality experiences in art, local food, and agriculture in those little, out-of-the-way places that beg to be discovered. You will be able to have conversations with your farmers, watch artists in action and purchase their works, and learn more about rural... Read More
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, and immersing yourself in the history of the region. This 14 mile historic bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour... Read More
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities
Eclipse Company Beer Hall 11309 Jackson Dr., The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, and immersing yourself in the history of the region. This 14 mile historic bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour... Read More
The Late Autumn Nature Writing Workshop
The Presbyterian Farm 17370 OH-328, Logan, OH 43138. 17370 OH-328, Logan, OhioJoin Emma Loomis-Amrhein on a guided nature writing workshop through the beautiful Presbyterian Farm. Emma will lead you through various writing exercises that will help develop your writing skills as we hike through the preserve. The guided hike will provide inspiration for your own nature writing as you become familiar with the flora and fauna... Read More
Labor Union History and Local Holiday Shopping
Ora E Anderson Trail head OH-278, Carbon Hill, OHOur guided, self-driven tour will begin at the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail that is positioned atop the old railroad bed of the Hocking Valley Railway that served the coal mines surrounding Carbon Hill. As we walk along the scenic old railroad bed, which is now a crushed limestone path we will see numerous remains... Read More
Uncovering Animal Mysteries
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Athens, OH 45701 Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, OhioBundle up and prepare for a winter exploration along the bike path with expert animal tracker, 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... Read More
On-Farm Solar Webinar
Virtual Zoom CallJoin Rural Action’s On-Farm Solar Webinar to learn about the benefits of renewable energy and resources available to farmers and small businesses to harness the power of the sun! Hear from experienced farmers who have successfully integrated solar into their farm operations. This free webinar will take place on February 2nd, 2022 from 6:30 -... Read More