The Birds Around Us – Bird Identification and Birding

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

Everywhere we look we are likely to see a bird. Sometimes we notice them, other times they are just “specs of motion” that pass by us in our day-to-day lives. Birds are a great indicators of habitat type and ecological health and it is easy to learn 100 species of Ohio’s birds. In this workshop... Read More

$30.00

Birds in the Hills Festival

Eclipse Company Store 11309 Jackson Dr, The Plains, OH, United States

Join Rural Action, Camp Oty’Okwa, and the Athens Area Birders for our family-friendly Birds in the Hills Festival May 8-10 at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, Ohio. This affordable three-day festival will feature family-friendly activities as well as tours to local birding hotspots. We welcome anyone with even a remote interest in birds and... Read More

Recycling Dropoff

751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United States

Rural Action will hold a drop-off for difficult-to-recycle items during an open house for the new thrift store and makerspace that are opening in the former Reuse Industries space on West Union Street in Athens. We will accept a variety of materials, including mattresses; e-waste (including electronic components); rechargeable batteries; all metal items; medical supplies... Read More

Free

Thrift Store, Makerspace Open House

751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United States

Rural Action and several other community organizations have banded together to acquire the assets of ReUse Industries and are opening a new thrift store and makerspace. The public is invited to view our progress and offer input during this open house. The organizations behind the effort are Rural Action, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks... Read More

Free

A Ride Through Time Self-Guided Bike Tour

Nelsonville Public Square Nelsonville, OH, United States

A Ride Through Time is a self-guided bike tour. Cyclist will receive a map of the 20 mile bike route with detailed historic points of interest through out the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Gather your "quaranteam" to peddle through local history. Registration is $20, which includes a $10 food voucher to Mama Renie's Pizza in... Read More

$20

Community Paddle on Leesville Lake

Leesville Lake South Fork Marina 4131 Deer Road SW, Bowerston, OH, United States

Mineral City, Ohio — Rural Action’s Huff Run Watershed Team will host a Community Paddle on Leesville Lake from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. In case of bad weather, the paddle will be Nov. 1 from 2 p.m. -4 p.m. Before getting on the water, participants will learn about the history of Leesville... Read More

Free

Watershed Tour

Join Rural Action on Friday, Oct. 30 for a tour that will highlight the progress that’s been made in improving local watersheds. The tour will highlight the following three locations: -- The Rush Creek watershed at the Rehoboth Wetland. -- Monday Creek at the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail. -- Ohio’s worst Acid Mine Drainage... Read More

Free

Watershed Tour

Join Rural Action on Friday, Oct. 30 for a tour that will highlight the progress that’s been made in improving local watersheds. The tour will highlight the following three locations: -- The Rush Creek watershed at the Rehoboth Wetland. -- Monday Creek at the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail. -- Ohio’s worst Acid Mine Drainage... Read More

Free

Green Energy Ohio EV Tour Stop: Chat with Mayor Patterson at Athens Community Center DC Fast Charge Station

Athens Community Center 701 E. State Street, Athens, OH, United States

The home of Ohio University is known for its progressive approach to many issues, and electrification is one that they are embracing. We will meet Mayor Steve Patterson at the Athens Community Center to talk about the city’s efforts. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 2:00-3:00 PM Athens Community Center 701 E... Read More

Green Energy Ohio EV Tour Stop: LITTLE FISH BREWING COMPANY: ROLL-IN FOR A BREW

Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United States

As we sit outside at the Little Fish Brewing Company, we can charge our EV, enjoy the fare at a craft brewery dedicated to renewable energy and sustainability, and watch folks riding along the HockHocking Adena Bikeway on electric scooters and bikes. 5:00 PM Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH 45701