Outdoors
Solid Ground School Open House
Solid Ground Farm 13262 Liars Corner Rd., Millfield, OH, United StatesBring the family out for fun outdoor activities on Solid Ground Farm, home of nature-based and Reggio-inspired Solid Ground School. Jump in a leaf pile, climb on the indoor climbing wall, play with loose parts, tour a sustainable farm, and learn more about Solid Ground School's educational offerings. Wear shoes for walking in the hills... Read More
Final Fridays Art Walk, Special Edition
Nelsonville Public Square Nelsonville, OH, United StatesFinal Fridays Art Walk Schedule for November 30th, 2018 6-9pm Final Fridays Special Edition Join us at North Pole Nelsonville! 6pm. Lighting of the Square and Opening of Santa’s Village. Christmas Caroling led by Kay Carter and Otis Crockron!!! Special Events on the Square: • Visit Santa’s village on the Square to get a peek... Read More
Athens Asylum Walking Tour
Athens Asylum at the Ridges 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for our next Athens Asylum Walking Tour on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 PM! You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2018, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the gift shop option! ALL REGULAR ASYLUM TOURS WILL BE HELD ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM... Read More
“Bobcats: the history, extirpation and return of bobcats in Ohio”
Zanes State College of Natural Resources 5187-5193 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesThe Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group will begin the New Year with a wildlife biologist from the Ohio Division of Wildlife covering the topic of Bobcats. January 16th we will meet at the Zane State College Natural Resources Center to learn about the life history, extirpation and return of bobcats in Ohio. Attendees will have... Read More
16th Annual Groundhog Hike
Strouds Run State Park, Bobcat Shelter 11661 Strouds Run Rd, Athens, OH, United StatesAnother way to enjoy the wintry weather is to come to our 16th annual Groundhog Hike at Strouds Run State Park. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 03 February, 2019. The hike will start from the Bobcat Shelter (Shelterhouse 2) by the boat ramp at Dow Lake. The starting window is noon to 1 pm. This... Read More
Wild About Winter!
The Market on State 1002 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin the Hocking College Natural and Historical Interpretation Capstone students for a FREE event at The Market on State Street celebrating the wild and wonderful workings of the winter world. The event will feature fun, educational activities for younger members of the family and will take place at the same time as the Athens Farmers... Read More
Sunday Creek Owl Prowl
Burr Oak Lodge 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action at the 2019 Sunday Creek Owl Prowl taking place on Wednesday, February 20th at 6:00pm at Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Bring the kids and let them inspect an owl pellet for bones or create an owl-themed craft at 6:00pm. At 6:30pm Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) naturalist Pat Quackenbush will... Read More
Shiitake & Oyster Mushroom Workshop
Zanes State College of Natural Resources 5187-5193 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesBack by popular demand, MRWIG will once again be hosting a mushroom growing workshop in March of 2019 at the Zane State College of Natural Resources Center. Participants will learn how to inoculate freshly cut hardwood logs to grow Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms, as well as how to care long-term for their investment. Please visit... Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum You can buy tickets and give as gifts for any tours during 2019, just call us at 740-592-2280 and choose the gift shop option! ALL REGULAR ASYLUM TOURS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH FROM 2:00PM-4:00PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Our schedule for the 2019 season: March 10... Read More
Ready! Set! Spring!
Hocking Woods Nature Center 3301 Hocking Pkwy, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesThe Hocking College Interpretive Capstone class presents Ready! Set! Spring! Come down to the Hocking Woods Nature Center to learn about birds, hold a reptile, go on a wildflower hike, and more exciting activities!