Community Events
Nature
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
Hocking Hills Pollinator Gardening Symposium
Logan Theater 86 E. Main Street, Logan, OH, United StatesThe Hocking Hills Pollinator Gardening Symposium should be spectacular, and the affordable $20 price tag makes it even better. Not only will there be four great speakers speaking on subjects ranging from native plants to bumble bees, butterflies, and moths, but Hocking Hills Wild Ones will be sponsoring a seed sharing table that will feature... Read More
Hiking Waterfalls Ohio: Author Presentation and Book Signing with Mary Reed
The Plains Public Library 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, OH, United StatesLocal author Mary Reed's latest book is Hiking Waterfalls Ohio, which provides trailhead directions, trail descriptions, maps, and full-color photos of more than 50 waterfall hikes in the Buckeye State. Join Mary for a slide show and Q&A about the hikes in the book, followed by a book signing.
Rural Action Native Plant Sale
751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesShop for wildflowers, native trees and more at the Upcycle thrift store (751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701) this Memorial Day weekend. Rural Action and Native Roots LLC will be selling various species of wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs native to the region. Native plants are great for supporting the environment AND the garden!... Read More
Athens County Humane Society 2024 Garden Tour
This year’s Athens County Humane Society Garden Tour, scheduled for June 9th, will feature a variety of interests, including small-space vegetable gardens, native and pollinator gardens, and landscaping strategies. All of the gardens will be in Athens, The Plains, or close by. Proceeds help fund the important work ACHS does to help animals and pet... Read More
Baileys Trail System Guided Hike – Tree Identification
8389 West Bailey Rd. Millfield OH 45761 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH, United StatesJoin us for a fun and educational Spring Guided Hike at The Baileys Trail System in Millfield, OH, USA. Explore the beautiful outdoors while learning to identify trees along the way. After meeting in the shelter house, the group may drive caravan-style to another trail within the park. This in-person event is perfect for nature... Read More
Wetland Wonders Bike Tour
We invite you to join us for a bike tour led by naturalist, Lynn Holtzman, through the Wayne National Forest! We are offering two route options for our participants to choose from based on their preferences. We will start and finish our routes at The Baileys Trailhead in Chauncey. The first option is a shorter... Read More
Homegrown Workshop Series, Second event
Cannabis Museum 16050 Canaanville Road, Athens, OH, United StatesCome learn about home growing cannabis every step of the season with local experts in the field! The second event in the series focuses on vegetative growth. You will be learning about pruning, staking, as well as pests and disease management. This will help keep your plants healthy for optimal growth!
Writing Retreat on the Farm
The Resting Place 2275 West State Street, Chesterhill, OH, United StatesDo your best writing at this one-day, small-group writing retreat at The Resting Place, just thirty minutes from Athens, Ohio. Wendy McVicker, Athens Poet Laureate 2020-2022, will read and discuss nature poetry, followed by C. David Russell leading a Qigong session to prepare our bodies and minds to write. Author and Writing Instructor Dr. Stacie... Read More