Appalachian Understories
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
Bike Repair Workshop
Athens Ohio MakerSpace 751 W Union St, Athens, OhioLearn the ABCs of bike maintenance with bike enthusiast Ben Brewster. Bring your bike with you to learn how to perform a basic safety check on your bike. We will then move into a comprehensive maintenance overview of bike repair. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike to directly apply the skills we will... Read More
The Women of our History
200 W. Main New Straitsville 200 W. Main, New Straitsville, OhioLearn the untold stories of New Straitsville as local historian, Cheryl Blosser, shares the history of the town and the women who built it. On this two hour tour Cheryl will walk though the town and timeline of the village as she brings the stories of the past to life. As she talks about the... 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. Garry 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
Lifting Up Diversity in the Little Cites of Black Diamonds
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
Bike and Brew Tour in the Little Cities
Eclipse Company Beer Hall 11309 Jackson Dr., The Plains, OH, United StatesJoin us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, and immersing yourself in the history of the region. This 14 mile historic bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bike-way is perfect for any level of cyclist. On this tour... Read More
Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville
89 North Center Street Pickerington, OH 43147 89 North Center Street, Pickerington, OhioCycle from Olde Pickerington Village to Lockville on this 14 mile guided bike tour. You will feel as though you have stepped back in time once arriving at the Hartman #2 Covered Bridge in Lockville Canal Park. Local historians will be dressed in period clothing as they share stories of what life was like while... Read More
Introduction to Backpacking Course
Tecumseh Commons/Tecumseh Theater 116 Main St, Shawnee, OH 43782 116 main Street, Shawnee, OHEnjoy a beautiful section of the Buckeye trail while taking part in your 1st or your 21st backpacking adventure. Participants will learn all necessary skills to complete a backpacking trip, and will leave empowered to hit the trail again soon. This is a good first backpacking trip for people with hiking experiences or a regular... Read More
Ride Through Time: Nelsonville
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More
Spring Blooms and Bikes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's Appalachian Understories for a guided 23-mile bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Pedal along the Hocking river to the Bluebell Preserve, as we learn the names and stories of the wildflowers along the bike path. This guided bike tour is unsupported so participants are responsible for their own bike repair kits and water supply.... Read More