Outdoors
The 19th Annual John Knouse Groundhog Hike
Strouds Run State Park, Bobcat Shelter 11661 Strouds Run Rd, Athens, OH, United StatesLace up your hiking boots, the 19th Annual Groundhog Hike is set for Sunday, Feb. 6. Presented in honor of founder and friend John Knouse, this year’s hike is an in-person event hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run. The fun kicks off around noon at Strouds Run State Park, where we’ll gather... Read More
A True Love Story of the American Beaver
Rural Action Trimble Office, 19627 Walnut St, Trimble, OH 45782 19627 Walnut St, Trimble, OHValentine's Day is just around the corner and love will be in the air as we tour the Trimble Community Forest which is home to a multi-generational family of Beavers. Beavers mate for life which is a rare trait for most mammals. Mating season runs from about January to March (right now!). This two hour... Read More
A Historic Walking Tour of Shawnee
Tecumseh Commons/Tecumseh Theater 116 Main St, Shawnee, OH 43782 116 main Street, Shawnee, OHJoin us for walking tour of Shawnee and a short hike around the Tecumseh lake. A local guide will share stories of the historic coal mining town as we walk down Main street viewing the Victorian era facade of the buildings. We will then walk to Tecumseh Lake to meet a naturalist who will lead... Read More
Lifting up Diversity in the Little Cites
18 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701 18 N Court St, Athens, OhioHelp us to uplift diversity in the Little Cities of Black Diamonds region by learning about the history of the Black community in Southeast Ohio. Our tour will start in front of the Hangover Easy diner where the Berry Hotel once stood and is now marked with a Historic Plaque. Brian Koscho of Invisible Ground... Read More
Lifting up Diversity in Little Cities
18 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701 18 N Court St, Athens, OhioHelp us to uplift diversity in the Little Cities of Black Diamonds region by learning about the history of the Black community in Southeast Ohio. Our tour will start in front of the Hangover Easy diner where the Berry Hotel once stood and is now marked with a Historic Plaque. Brian Koscho of Invisible Ground... Read More
Vernal Pool Exploration
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin us for a guided walk along the Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway in search of new life emerging. Participants will be led to a series of vernal pools that are the host site for various amphibian's nesting habitat. The ephemeral pools create a frenzy of activity that we will have the chance to explore with lead... Read More
Natural Succession in a Changing Climate
Sugarbush Vally Farm 6526 Baker Rd, Athens, OhioParticipants can expect to hike through various habitats at the SugarBush Valley Farm to tour a cross-section of seasonal dormancy of the multiple flora and fauna. Gary Conley will lead participants throughout multiple habitats as he shares stories of the early signs of life emerging and leads a discussion of natural succession and the effects... Read More
Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesJoin us for a guided bike tour from Lake Snowden to the Village of Albany. At Lake Snowden, expert birder Joe Brehm will lead the group in a birding session on the dam of the lake. Then we will ride 6.5 miles to the Village of Albany for a historical walk through. We will be... Read More
Discover the Village of Albany by Bike
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesJoin us for a guided bike tour from Lake Snowden to the Village of Albany. At Lake Snowden, expert birder Joe Brehm will lead the group in a birding session on the dam of the lake. Then we will ride 6.5 miles to the Village of Albany for a historical walk through. We will be... Read More
Free Hot Meal
Free Hot Meal. Provided every Friday Night by the community of Good Works at The Good Works Luhrig Road property. Property opens at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:30 pm. There is additional “take-home” food provided at 6:30 pm. For more information, call Good Works at 740.594.3339. Check our website: www.good-works.net