Burr Oak State Park
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
Best Dam Festival in Ohio
Burr Oak State Park 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesBurr Oak Alive!, the friends group for Burr Oak State Park, will host the 2nd Annual Best Dam Festival in Ohio, on Saturday, August 5. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Tom Jenkins Dam, off of State Route 13, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Burr Oak Beach.... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day!
Burr Oak State Park 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesCome celebrate planet earth with a variety of activities for all ages! 11 am – 2 pm Kids’ activities including nature print t-shirts *, live animals from the Hocking Woods Nature Center, Earth Day cake, a visit from Smokey Bear and more! 3 pm The Earth Laughs in Flowers. Enjoy the beauty of the earth... Read More
Winter Botany – Winter Weeds
Burr Oak State Park 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesMaybe you have noticed dried plant parts in the winter and wondered “What is this?” This hike will focus on identifying our fall and summer wildflowers by looking at their dried parts. The naturalist will guide you through the i.d. process with the use of a winter weed finder guide (provided) leading to your proficiency... Read More
BURR OAK ALIVE! PRESENTS THE BEST DAM FESTIVAL
Burr Oak State Park 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesTom Jenkins Dam, Glouster, Ohio, August 6 -- Members of Burr Oak Alive! will be hosting the first annual Best Dam Festival at Tom Jenkins Dam, located at 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Road, Glouster, Ohio. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and include nature bingo, Smokey the Bear, water safety and more from the Ohio Division... Read More