Rural Action
Birds in the Hills: Listening to the Forest
First-time birders and lifelong enthusiasts alike will enjoy what Ashley Grace has to offer at the Presbyterian Farm as she leads you on a hike listening to the many calls and songs of the forest. Participants should keep their eyes and ears peeled for Cerulean Warblers and Wood Ducks! There is a $10 registration fee... Read More
Birds in the Hills Festival 2021
Athens CountyThe Birds in the Hills Festival is a family-friendly outdoor series of events featuring bird watching. You will have the opportunity to experience birding by kayak, bike and hikes throughout Appalachia Ohio.
Birds in the Hills: Birding by Bicycle
This 20-mile bike ride will be led by expert birder Joe Brehm and bike enthusiast Madison Donohue. The route will start and end at Eclipse Company Store. We will ride to Armitage via the bikeway, taking the Columbus Road spur trail from Armitage to a wetland where we will have an opportunity to view field... Read More
Birds in the Hills: Birding by Kayak
Paddle around Lake Snowden, the hottest of the Athens County birding hot-spots, with Mimi Morrison and a birding expert. Paddlers could see red-headed woodpeckers and big raptors like Bald Eagles and Osprey. There is a $55 registration fee for this event; $65 if you need to rent a kayak. https://ruralaction.org/events/birds-in-the-hills-birding-by-kayak/
Ride Through Time Bike Tour
A local historian will lead cyclists on a 17.5- mile tour of historic coal towns during the Ride Through Time bike tour on May 15. Did you know a canal once linked Athens with Lancaster and ultimately, the Erie Canal? Lock No. 19 of the Hocking Canal System will be one of the stops on... Read More
Spring Wetland Tour
Mineral City, OH — Join Rural Action’s Middle Tuscarawas River Watershed office for a drive-it-yourself Spring Wetland Tour on May 15. "Wetlands serve an important role in the ecosystem by trapping sediment, filtering nutrients, improving water quality, and reducing flooding," says Sophia Sorboro, an AmeriCorps member serving with Rural Action. "They also store huge amounts... Read More
Passport to the Outdoors
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesAre 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 15 at Lake Snowden from 1 p.m. –5 p.m. The event is free for... Read More
Green Energy Ohio EV Tour Stop: Logan Police Department
LOGAN POLICE DEPARTMENT: EVS AS PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES Livestream Only. Public service vehicles like fire engines and police cars have unique requirements for dependability, safety, and efficiency, which is why it’s very exciting to see EVs enter this market. The Logan, OH Police Department will be sharing their decision to supplement their fleet with electric vehicles.... Read More
A Ride Through Time Guided Bike Tour
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
Lake Logan Canoe Float
Lake Logan Beach 29704 Lake Logan Rd, Logan, United StatesAre you looking for opportunities to go canoeing this summer? Join Rural Action for an afternoon float on Burr Oak Lake! The canoe float will take place on Saturday, May 13th, from 11 am - 3 pm at the Lake Logan Beach. Lunch will be provided and canoes will also be available, but feel free... Read More