Outdoors
PRC’s 2021 Walk for Life
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesThe Pregnancy Resource Center of Athens County provides compassionate and confidential education, resources and medical services to individuals and families making decisions regarding relationships, sexual health, pregnancy and parenting. By providing women facing unplanned pregnancies a place to be empowered and heard, the PRC is offering love and practical support to those in our community.... Read More
Birds in the Hills: Birding by Kayak
Paddle around Lake Snowden, the hottest of the Athens County birding hot-spots, with Mimi Morrison and a birding expert. Paddlers could see red-headed woodpeckers and big raptors like Bald Eagles and Osprey. There is a $55 registration fee for this event; $65 if you need to rent a kayak. https://ruralaction.org/events/birds-in-the-hills-birding-by-kayak/
Grab-and-Go Perennial Exchange
Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesSpring is a great time to thin out your beds. Bring your abundance to share. Find interesting plants you may want to add to your flower garden.
Ride Through Time Bike Tour
A local historian will lead cyclists on a 17.5- mile tour of historic coal towns during the Ride Through Time bike tour on May 15. Did you know a canal once linked Athens with Lancaster and ultimately, the Erie Canal? Lock No. 19 of the Hocking Canal System will be one of the stops on... Read More
Spring Wetland Tour
Mineral City, OH — Join Rural Action’s Middle Tuscarawas River Watershed office for a drive-it-yourself Spring Wetland Tour on May 15. "Wetlands serve an important role in the ecosystem by trapping sediment, filtering nutrients, improving water quality, and reducing flooding," says Sophia Sorboro, an AmeriCorps member serving with Rural Action. "They also store huge amounts... Read More
Passport to the Outdoors
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesAre you curious about the outdoors? Do you want to learn how to fish and canoe? Looking to have a fantastic day of adventure with your family? Then Passport to the Outdoors is for you! Join Rural Action on Saturday, May 15 at Lake Snowden from 1 p.m. –5 p.m. The event is free for... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Mud Run
Vienna, WV 34th Street, Vienna, WV, United StatesIn partnership with the City of Vienna, the YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting a Mud Run on Saturday, May 22. The 1.25 mile-long course will stretch from the wooded area behind the Vienna Rec Center and Jackson Middle School. The Adult Division will run the course twice for a total of 2.5 miles. The... Read More
Passion Works Parade in Place
zenner house 30 Utah Place, Athens, Ohio2021 Parade in Place celebrates the reawakening and the community back together with the gentle reopening during Covid. Guests are welcome to walk, bike, skate, skip and dance by the installation of enchantments. There will be bubbles, treats and more…..This outdoor, safely-distanced event is envisioned as a shared experience where we all can safely come... Read More
Paintball park grand opening, Glouster, OH
Bigfoot Hollow 11950 Black Rd, Glouster, United StatesCome check us out! Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Anyone who reserves a course in advance will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate! Anyone who shoots at the range will be entered to win a $20 gift certificate! We have a speedball course, a capture the flag/fortress course, and a 6... Read More