Grand opening of the Off Grid Venue

This is an outdoor promotional event. Enjoy local musicians performing on Athens only zero carbon stage. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy our grass covered amphitheater. There will be food and beverages for sale by local vendors or bring a picnic basket of your own. Hike the nature trails and check out the... Read More

Free

Beekeepers Gathering

Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Road, Chesterhill, OH, United States

Gather in person and visit with the Morgan County Bee Inspector Patricia Harris. Weather permitting, peak into the hives at the Chesterhill Produce Auction. Join other beekeepers, Central State University Extension, and Rural Action to learn best practices from one another. You'll learn about hive activities at this time of year, apiary challenges and how... Read More

Free

Flower Power at the Bluebell Preserve with Athens Conservancy

Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway Beaumont-Salina Trailhead of the Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, United States

Spring has sprung, and wildflowers are showing off their pretty blooms in the woods. Please join Athens Conservancy on a guided wildflower walk at 1 pm Saturday, April 23. Gather at the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead on Hamley Run Road in The Plains. The 3-mile round-trip walk will follow the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to the Bluebell Preserve. Enjoy... Read More

Free

Perennial Exchange

Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United States

Join us at the Glouster Public Library as we share plants and stories from around the garden. Supplies will be provided to take plants home. * Bringing plants is not necessary to participate.

Words In The Hills

Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd., South Bloomingville, OH, United States

The Words in the Hills retreat will be hosted at Camp Oty’ Okwa on May 6th-8th in the beautiful Hocking Hills.  This 3-day writing retreat welcomes creative writers of all genres and experience levels.   Poets, novelists, songwriters, essayists, and anyone who enjoys the art of writing are invited to join in this supportive environment. ... Read More

$250

Birds in the Hills Festival

Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd., South Bloomingville, OH, United States

From Prothonotary Warblers to Owls to Blue Herons, the Birds in the Hills Festival has something for every birder this year. We're offering a variety of ticket options. Tickets are free for children under 5 (use promo code KidsFree) and children 5-13 get a 50% discount on tickets (use the promo code Kids).

$15 – $60

2022 Deer Resistant and Native Plant Sale – In-person

An in-person plant sale featuring deer resistant and native plants. In-Person Plant Sale Saturday, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm. 171 Longview Heights, Athens On our website www.nodeerplantsale.com we have plant images and growth information for all the plants that will be available on Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It... Read More

Botanizing by Bike

Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Athens, OH 45701 Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, Ohio

This 10 mile bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour you will hear stories of the forest from local naturalist Dan Jones as he shares his knowledge and passion of the natural world. This leisurely 10 mile ride over two hours will allow for plenty... Read More

$30

Birding by Bike

Waterloo Township Volunteer Fire Department 8224 Hawk Road New Marshfield, OH 45766 8224 Hawk Road, New Marshfield, ohio

Join Ornithologist Lynn Holtzman for a birding by bike guided tour along the Moonville trail. Lynn will share his knowledge and passion of birding as he rides with the group for up to 8 miles over 3 hours. Lynn with stop to point out different habitats along the ride, including the various wetlands that provide... Read More

$30

Growing Glouster, A Glimpse into the Past and Present

Sedalia Park/ Pocket Park 55 High Street, Glouster, Ohio

Join us as we step back in time and to hear stories of the past from the colorful mayor of Glouster, Hugh Gormley played by Glouster resident Maggi Gifford. You will hear stories of how the mayor was found in fighting brawls in the middle of town and learn about the rich history of the... Read More

$20