Rural Action
Sewing Machine Troubleshooting
Upcycle Ohio/Community Makerspace 751 West Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesNeed help with that sewing machine or want some guidance on how to keep your machine well maintained? Stop in for help at the Community Makerspace for a half hour session with our community expert. We ask that you bring your machine and stay with it to receive guidnance on troubleshooting and maintenance. This is... Read More
Intro to Welding
Upcycle Ohio/Community Makerspace 751 West Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesLearn the basics of welding at the Community Makerspace! No prior experience required. Equipment and materials will be provided. $50 per person, 4 people total.
Septic Social
Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains, OH, United StatesRural Action & Ohio University's Voinovich School host an evening of education & entertainment all about Home Sewage Treatment Systems. Have you ever wondered about your home's Septic System but were too afraid to ask? Want to get the scoop and stay in the loop? Join us April 9th at Eclipse Company Store from 6:00pm... Read More
Planning for Seed Saving at Trouvaille Farm
Trouvaille Farm 12118 Rainbow Lake Road, Athens, OH, United StatesSpring is here! Time to start planning this year's garden. If you've ever wondered how to harvest your own seeds for coming years, you've come to the right place. Spend a couple hours with Lindsay Klaunig on her farm in Athens, OH learning how to grow your own garden seeds. This workshop will cover choosing... Read More
Community Yard Sale & Tool Swap
751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesCommunity Yard Sale & Tool Swap at Upcycle Ohio Thrift and Community Makerspace 11-7pm Community members will have yard sale items set up in spaces in the parking lot. Bring tools (garden, hand, woodworking, etc) to swap or purchase too! Big sales happening inside the Thrift store and Makerspace all day! This event is FREE... Read More
Passport to the Outdoors
Are 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 4th at Strouds Run State Park Beach from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. The event is... Read More
Celebrate the natural world at the Birds in the Hills Festival
Wisteria Event Site 39825 OH-684, Pomeroy, OH, United StatesAppalachian Understories will once again be hosting this year’s Birds in the Hills Festival, which will take place May 17-19 at Wisteria Event Site and Campground in Pomeroy. As part of Appalachian Understories' mission, this event focuses on promoting a sense of place for community members and learning more about our regional assets by exploring... Read More
Rural Action Native Plant Sale
751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesShop for wildflowers, native trees and more at the Upcycle thrift store (751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701) this Memorial Day weekend. Rural Action and Native Roots LLC will be selling various species of wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs native to the region. Native plants are great for supporting the environment AND the garden!... Read More
Upcycle Fest
751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Community Makerspace is thrilled to announce the inaugural Upcycle Fest. Join us on June 29th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 751 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio, for a celebration and exploration of all things secondhand, reclaimed, and upcycled! This event is FREE for the community to attend. Upcycle Fest will feature a... Read More
Pasture Walk at Mt. Airy Ranch
Join Rural Action for a pasture walk at Mt. Airy Ranch where Katrina and Ben Carpenter raise herds of grass-fed Black Angus and Texas Longhorn cattle. Mt. Airy Beef is the name... Read More