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James McMurtry with BettySoo
An evening with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and storyteller James McMurtry in support of his latest release “The Horses and the Hounds.” BettySoo will open the show.
Thought Leaders: A Women’s History Tour
Take a walk with Dr. Katherine Jellison around Uptown Athens to learn about some of the women who were foundational in the development of unique and colorful Athens, Ohio. Jellison… Read More
Uncovering Animal Mysteries
Bundle up and prepare for a winter exploration along the bike path with expert animal tracker, Joe Brehm. On this guided hike we will look at animal tracks, scat and… Read More
Fall Fungi Festival
This two-day, one-night event will include inoculation workshops, guided hikes with mushroom experts, fungus forays, family programming, dehydration workshops, live music, camping and more! This is a space that is… Read More
Columbus Symphony: Holiday Pops Spectacular
The Columbus Symphony will be making spirits bright at Stuart’s Opera House with spectacular performances of classic carols and seasonal favorites.
CSU and RA Beekeeping Series: Beekeeping with Varroa Mites
This program is a partnership between Central State University Extension, Rural Action, Athens County Area Beekeepers Association, and Jackie O’s. Topics and activities include: Athens/Meigs County Bee Inspector visits Varroa… Read More
Marketing & Social Media Basics for Small Businesses
Every small business has a story to tell and social media can be a great way to share your story with your customers. In this webinar, we will discuss how… Read More
Amesville Creek Day
This family friendly event includes food, games, demonstrations and more! We will be meeting across the road from the Amesville Elementary School. Parking is available at the school.
A pasture tour teaches sustainability practices to southeast Ohio farmers
By: Morgan Anderson
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STOCKPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — As the sun peaked behind the mid-day clouds, Bob Hendershot led a group of southeast Ohio farmers through a pasture and then stopped to point at… Read More
Rural Action Happy Hour at Little Fish
Welcome spring with Rural Action staff at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd in Athens, on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for our third Happy Hour event; a casual evening… Read More
Rural Action Adventure Auction
Discover your next adventure at Rural Action’s Adventure Auction! The Adventure Auction will take place at the Dairy Barn in Athens on Tuesday, May 16 from 6-10 p.m. Bid on… Read More
Rural Action Watershed Group Owl Prowl
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2023 TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Burr Oak State Park Lodge and Conference Center 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732 Meet Rural Action’s… Read More
On-Farm Solar Webinar
Join Rural Action’s On-Farm Solar Webinar to learn about the benefits of renewable energy and resources available to farmers and small businesses to harness the power of the sun! Hear… Read More
Rural Action Holiday Open House
Rural Action invites you to join us for a virtual dose of Yuletide cheer at this year’s Holiday Open House taking place Tuesday, December 8th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This… Read More
Rural Action Owl Prowl 2020
Knock Knock, hoo’s there? Join Rural Action for the Sunday Creek Owl Prowl. Have you ever heard an owl’s call but never seen one? Wondered how an owl pinpoints a… Read More
An Introduction to Growing Shiitake & Oyster Mushrooms
Have you ever wanted to grow an unconventional crop which requires little maintenance? Do you need to find a use for extra logs you might end up with after a… Read More
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Are you interested in learning how to cultivate and market edible and medicinal mushrooms on native hardwood logs? Then join Morning Dew Hop Farm in Albany, Ohio! Participants at this… Read More
Season Creation Workshop
Join Green Edge Organic Gardens and Rural Action for a highly acclaimed, on-farm workshop. This training teaches participants about the use of gabled high tunnels for winter production, focusing on… Read More
2018 Rural Action Annual Meeting
Join 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… Read More
Farm to Institution to School Volunteer Orientation
Community 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,… Read More
Passport to the Outdoors
Join 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… Read More
Curbside Compost Service Possible in Athens
By: Kaitlin Kulich
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Athens residents may have another bin they could roll to curbside on trash day. Rural Action and the city of Athens are proposing a composting program. It would allow Athens residents… Read More