Nature
A World without Species
Ohio University, Irvine Hall 199 Athens, OH, United StatesThe Ohio Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) is excited to announce Luke Harmon as the 2024 Darwin Lecturer. The Darwin Lecture series is an annual OCEES event that brings to Ohio University eminent evolutionary biology scholars to share their research and insights with a broad audience. Dr. Harmon’s research contributions to evolutionary biology... Read More
Planning for Seed Saving at Trouvaille Farm
Trouvaille Farm 12118 Rainbow Lake Road, Athens, OH, United StatesSpring is here! Time to start planning this year's garden. If you've ever wondered how to harvest your own seeds for coming years, you've come to the right place. Spend a couple hours with Lindsay Klaunig on her farm in Athens, OH learning how to grow your own garden seeds. This workshop will cover choosing... Read More
Athens Conservancy Annual Wildflower Walk
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Beaumont-Salina Trailhead, Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, OH, United StatesSpring is in the air, and precious wildflowers are popping up in the forests! Join us to view them in their glory at the 2024 Wildflower Walk. Led by our wildflower enthusiasts, the walk starts at the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead near The Plains. We’ll walk along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, where we will be surrounded on... Read More
From the Hills and Hollers: CALLS FROM HOME: PRISON RADIO IN APPALACHIA with Sylvia Ryerson
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesAbout the film Sylvia, a young radio DJ, hosts “Calls from Home”, a weekly radio call-in show in rural Kentucky that sends messages and shouts-out to people incarcerated in prisons throughout Central Appalachia, allowing the inmates and their families to bridge the iron bars of the corrections system and share a much-needed connection. Director Sylvia Ryerson... Read More
Celebrate Trails Day at the Baileys Trail System, part of Athens Beautification Month
8389 West Bailey Rd. Millfield OH 45761 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesHappy Athens Beautification Month! The Ohio University Office of Sustainability and Center for Community Engagement is partnering with the City of Athens to coordinate volunteer events throughout April. The Baileys Trail System is excited to be one of those projects! Celebrate Trails Day is Saturday, April 27! We hope you will join us, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy,... Read More
Spring Biodiversity Hiking Tour
The Spring Biodiversity Hiking Tour offers an opportunity to explore the unique geological features and spring flora and fauna of Adams County, Ohio, guided by local naturalist, Eric Davenport. The tour will showcase two natural areas in Peebles, Ohio, beginning at Davis Memorial State Nature Preserve and ending at Chalet Nivale Nature Preserve. We'll cover about 5 miles... Read More
Baileys Trail System Guided Hike – Birds
8389 West Bailey Rd. Millfield OH 45761 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesSpring Guided Hike at The Baileys Trail System - Bird Migration and Identify Join us for an exciting in-person event at the beautiful Baileys Trail System in Millfield, OH, USA! Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of spring bird migration and identification.
Wetland Wonders Bike Tour
We invite you to join us for a scenic tour through the Wayne National Forest! Our route will cover 3.8 miles round trip on paved roads that lead to the beautiful Big Bailey Wetland. The Big Bailey Wetland, covering 6-7 acres, has a rich history as it was once part of a mine-operated railroad. Now,... Read More
Celebrate the natural world at the Birds in the Hills Festival
Wisteria Event Site 39825 OH-684, Pomeroy, OH, United StatesAppalachian Understories will once again be hosting this year’s Birds in the Hills Festival, which will take place May 17-19 at Wisteria Event Site and Campground in Pomeroy. As part of Appalachian Understories' mission, this event focuses on promoting a sense of place for community members and learning more about our regional assets by exploring... Read More
Birds in the Hills Festival
Welcome to the Birds in the Hills Festival! Come join us on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the beautiful Wisteria Event Site and Campground for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the natural world and the spring migration. Enjoy bird watching hikes, interactive workshops, live music, delicious food, and more! Whether you're a seasoned... Read More