Outdoors
Alpaca Open House
Alpacas at Phoenix Hill Farm 8266 Rock Riffle Road (County Road 25), Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for our 10th Annual Open House on Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th, Noon - 5 p.m. We have a herd of beautiful Suri Alpacas, a fabulous Alpaca Boutique with alpaca clothing, blankets, yarn from our own alpacas, and refreshments! It's educational, fun and FREE! 8266 Rock Riffle Road, Athens, Ohio 45701.... Read More
Ginseng Cultivation Workshop
United Plant Savers Goldenseal Sanctuary 35703 Loop Road, Rutland, OH, United StatesOn November 4th from 10 AM to 1 PM, join us at United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary in Rutland, OH for our ginseng cultivation workshop. Come learn how to grow and care for wild-simulated ginseng in your own forest. The workshop will cover the history, biology, cultivation, and marketing of American ginseng for all levels... Read More
Live Healthy Appalachia’s Pumpkin Hustle 5K/3K
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin Live Healthy Appalachia on Sunday, November 5th for the annual Pumpkin Hustle 5K/3K fundraising event! Come on out to Eclipse Company Store in The Plains at 12 pm for your choice of a 5K run or 3K walk. Pre-register today at livehealthyappalachia.org for $25 and get your very own Pumpkin Hustle T-shirt! Day-of registration is $15... Read More
Saw-whet Owl banding
Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United StatesBob Scott Placier and Kelly Williams will attempt to catch and band migrating Saw-whet Owls.
Model Rocketry Club Launch
Bob Evans Farm Rte 588, Rio Grande, OH, United StatesThe WVSOAR (West Virginia Southern Ohio Amateur Rocketry club will hold its final rocket launch at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio on Saturday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Model rockets of all sizes and strengths will be launched by members periodically through the day, weather permitting. The event is... Read More
15th Annual Groundhog Day Hike
Strouds Run 11661 State Park Road, Athens, OH, United StatesCome mingle around the fire and hike with us at the 15th Annual Groundhog Hike on Sunday February 4, 2018, sponsored by the Athens Conservancy and the Friends of Strouds Run! Gather at 12 noon at Shelterhouse #2 (Bobcat Shelter near the boat ramp) in Strouds Run State Park. Those who wish to hike at... Read More
Wildlife Symposium
The Campus Center on Zane State College/ Ohio University Zanesville Campus 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, United StatesJoin fellow wildlife enthusiasts, natural resource professionals and land owners to learn more about many of the unique species that call Ohio home. The event features 20 expert speakers offering short, interesting and informative presentations on both game species and non-game species. Topics include: Bald Eagles, dragonflies, freshwater mussels, tree squirrels, coyote, deer habitat management,... Read More
Ready, Set, Spring!
Hocking Woods Nature Center 3301 Hocking Pkwy, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesWe are thrilled to invite the public to another event hosted by Hocking College! Join the Interp. Capstone students and Nature Center staff for a family fun spring day full of discovery! Activities will include meeting our live animal ambassadors, exploring the forests on discovery hikes hunting spring wildflowers, salamanders & frogs. Also play fun... Read More
Wayne National Forest Plan Revision – Athens area public meeting
The Wayne National Forest invites the public to attend a meeting on Forest Plan Revision for the Athens area on Tuesday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Ohio Division of Wildlife District 4 Office on 360 East State St. in Athens, and representatives from the Ohio Department... Read More
Hocking River Tree Planting
Hocking River 35201 Well Rd, Logan, OH, United StatesOn April 2nd, the Hocking River Conservancy along with Rural Action will be planting 3900 trees along the Hocking River near Logan, and we need your help! These trees will be planted to reclaim an old field on the banks of the Hocking River, bringing back an important riparian buffer back to the ecosystem. These trees will serve to filter runoff, provide a habitat to... Read More