Nature
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
Fall Athens Recycle & Shred Day
Athens County Fairgrounds West Union Street, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is hosting the Fall Athens Recycle & Shred Day on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 9am-1pm. Drop off your electronics, cell phones, household batteries and recyclables, scrap metal, small and big appliances for free. For a small fee, drop off tires, furniture, mattresses, TVs, or lights of all sizes. Cash... Read More
Passion Works Costumes & Bike Tour
Athens Library 30 Home StreetPassion Works and Appalachian Understories have joined forces to provided a 4 mile family fun ride along the Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway. Participants will hear stories of how the bikeway got its name and why this section of the river was rerouted. Passion Works artist will join us on the ride and will provide costumes for... Read More
Fall Foliage and Tree ID Hike
Presbyterian Farm 17370 OH-328, Logan, OhioJoin us for a two hour hike through the woods where we will admire the spectacular color change of the forest. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the naturalist who will be leading the tour and sharing stories of how and why the forest prepares for winter. We will be meeting on the... Read More
Fall Foliage and Tree ID Hike
Presbyterian Farm 17370 OH-328, Logan, OhioJoin us for a two hour hike through the woods where we will admire the spectacular color change of the forest. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the naturalist who will be leading the tour and sharing stories of how and why the forest prepares for winter. We will be meeting on the... Read More