Rural Action
Passport to the Outdoors
Burr Oak State Park 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action and other local partners from 1 to 5 pm on May 6th, one of Ohio's Free Fishing Days, for a fun-filled afternoon of outdoor family adventure at the Burr Oak State Park Beach! Come get your “Passport to the Outdoors” and enjoy activities like canoeing, archery, nature crafts, and stream exploration. You’ll... Read More
O’Bleness Farm Stand Kickoff
OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital WillowView Cafe 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United StatesStop by the Farm Stand at the WillowView Cafe on Tuesday, May 8th starting at 11:00am! Pick up some fresh, local spring fruits and veggies as well as plant starts for your own garden! The Farm Stand will be at the WillowView Cafe on Tuesdays at 11:00am to 4:00pm from May 8th through October 16th.
Farm to Institution to School Volunteer Orientation
The Inn at Hocking College 15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesCommunity members are invited to join Rural Action, in partnership with Hocking College and Tri-County Career Center Culinary Arts, for a Farm to Institution to School Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, May 15. Food safety and food preparation training sessions will take place at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM and 12:30 PM-1:30 PM. An optional informational session will... Read More
Meet and Greet with Rural Action’s New CEO, Debbie Phillips
Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, OhioRural Action invites community members to join them on Thursday, May 17th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a Meet and Greet with Rural Action's new CEO Debbie Phillips. The Meet and Greet will take place at Rural Action's Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal at 9030 Hocking Hills Drive, The Plains, Ohio. Beverages and... Read More
Sunday Creek Canoe Float
Dock 3-Burr Oak State Park 10145 Mountville Rd, Glouster, OH, United StatesCome learn about and support Rural Action's watershed restoration efforts in the Sunday Creek watershed. Our 2018 canoe float will include a leisurely paddle on Burr Oak Lake, with a stop at the East Branch of Sunday Creek and interpretive wildlife viewing. Plus, a pre-float lunch featuring cookout favorites will be provided. Pre-registration required. Call... Read More
2018 Rural Action Annual Meeting
Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of inspiration Saturday June 9th. Enjoy live music, lunch and fellowship with Rural Action members and partners. Help us recognize members of our community with our annual awards. See our work in action on one of five tours offered. We’ll top off the day with a panel focused on Communities... Read More
Chesterhill Produce Auction Pie Day
Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Road, Chesterhill, OH, United StatesJoin us out at the Chesterhill Produce Auction on October 8th for our annual Pie Day fundraiser! We will have pies from all around the Southeast Ohio region available for bidding and proceeds will go to fund School Day at the CPA, a field trip for local elementary school students to learn about healthy foods.... Read More
Fall Consignment Auction
Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Road, Chesterhill, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Chesterhill Produce Auction on Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00 am for our massive Fall Consignment Auction! We’ll have tons of handmade local furniture (live-edge tables, rocking chairs, benches, and rolling pins to name a few), plus a wide variety of farm tools, rustic home goods, antiques, local produce, baked goods, and so... Read More
Rural Action Holiday Open House
Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, OhioRural Action invites you to join them at the Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11th, for their Annual Holiday Open House. Tour their space, meet staff and board, share your ideas, and enjoy fellowship with members while you snack on local and homemade goodies. The open... Read More
Sunday Creek Owl Prowl
Burr Oak Lodge 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action at the 2019 Sunday Creek Owl Prowl taking place on Wednesday, February 20th at 6:00pm at Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Bring the kids and let them inspect an owl pellet for bones or create an owl-themed craft at 6:00pm. At 6:30pm Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) naturalist Pat Quackenbush will... Read More