Nature
Botanizing by Bike
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Athens, OH 45701 Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, OhioThis 10 mile bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour you will hear stories of the forest from local naturalist Dan Jones as he shares his knowledge and passion of the natural world. This leisurely 10 mile ride over two hours will allow for plenty... Read More
Birding by Bike
Waterloo Township Volunteer Fire Department 8224 Hawk Road New Marshfield, OH 45766 8224 Hawk Road, New Marshfield, ohioJoin Ornithologist Lynn Holtzman for a birding by bike guided tour along the Moonville trail. Lynn will share his knowledge and passion of birding as he rides with the group for up to 8 miles over 3 hours. Lynn with stop to point out different habitats along the ride, including the various wetlands that provide... Read More
Buckeye Trail Biggest Day Hike
June 4th, 2022 will be the Buckeye Trail Association's third annual Biggest Day Hike, hosted on National Trails Day. National Trails Day, which occurs on the first Saturday of June each year, recognizes federal, state and local trails that provide recreation and access to nature. The Buckeye Trail Association is encouraging everyone around Ohio to... Read More
Athens Conservancy Opens the Mary Beth Art Trail
Mary Beth Zak Lohse Preserve Strouds Run Road, Athens, OH, United StatesAthens Conservancy and Passion Works Studio have teamed up to create a colorful new Art Trail just outside of Athens. The trail opens Sunday, June 5 with a celebration for the public, along with the other community partners Live Healthy Appalachia and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery. The Art Trail, featuring whimsical nature-inspired trail... Read More
Trail Planning, Building, & Maintenance Workshop
Completion of this 4 part course will result in a certificate for trail planning, building, and maintenance. The 4 courses include trail design and layout, trail maintenance, chainsaw maintenance, and emergency response protocol. June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 8am-4pm Hocking College Natural Resources Building Room 104 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764 $100 per... Read More
John Knouse Trail Opening Celebration June 11
Canaan Preserve near the Horseman's Area parking lot on Lake Hill Road Lake Hill Road, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Athens Conservancy for a grand opening celebration of the John Knouse Trail, built in honor of our founder and widely-known friend of the community. The grand opening kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday, June 11 at the western trailhead of the John Knouse Trail in the Canaan Preserve, near the Horseman’s Area parking lot... Read More
John Knouse Trail Opening Celebration June 11
Canaan Preserve near the Horseman's Area parking lot on Lake Hill Road Lake Hill Road, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Athens Conservancy for a grand opening celebration of the John Knouse Trail, built in honor of our founder and widely-known friend of the community. The grand opening kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday, June 11 at the western trailhead of the John Knouse Trail in the Canaan Preserve, near the Horseman’s Area parking lot... Read More
Whole Farm Field Day at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch
12320 Lonesome Rd 12320 Lonesome Rd, Thornville, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch for an information packed day. We will begin with a walking tour and overview of bison, our grazing system, bison handling and the “bison advantage” (reasons why YOU might want to raise bison). We will discuss Cherokee Valley’s marketing strategies as well as our blossoming agritourism venture. At... Read More
Fireflies and Lightning Bugs
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains, OH, United StatesDid you know that there are hundreds of firefly species in the U.S., possibly dozens within a single backyard? Learn to tell a few apart by flash pattern, try your hand at capturing the tricky predators that eat other fireflies, and experience a light show like never before on this guided night hike along the... Read More
Wild Wild Indigo Nature Explorations Program
Wild Indigo Nature Explorations is a new program committed to delivering culturally relevant programs and stewardship activities that engage members and local communities of color with the Grange Insurance Audubon Center and other local nature areas. Natural Connections Art Exhibition Opening Reception Featuring from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Zachary Dean Jones and Mah Leah Cochran... Read More