Camp Oty’Okwa
The Birds Around Us – Bird Identification and Birding
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesEverywhere 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
Birds in the Hills Festival
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesJoin us for a family-friendly outdoor festival at Camp Oty'Okwa Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, April 26-28. Birds in the Hills festival will include full days of bird watching, activities for families and children, live music, beer tasting, camping, and exploring the beauty of Camp Oty'Okwa's hemlock forests. Registration will open up in early spring... Read More
Beginning Forest Farming Conference
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesJoin us in the beautiful Hocking Hills of Ohio for a multi-day forest farming intensive hosted by Rural Action and the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition! The goal of this weekend-long intensive is to help participants plan for, grow, and manage their forest farming business through peer to peer learning opportunities. This event will create... Read More
Weekend Survival Workshop with Joe Brehm
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesOctober 8, 2016 (Saturday) at Camp Oty’Okwa 9:00 am Saturday – 2:00 pm Sunday Registration Fee: $135 Join Joe Brehm at Camp Oty’Okwa for an overnight wilderness survival workshop. Participants will build and sleep in survival shelters, will be introduced to several different fire-starting techniques, and will make simple meals and wild tea over a fire started... Read More
FREE Community Hikes at Camp Oty’Okwa
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesThroughout 2016 Camp Oty’Okwa will be hosting Free Community Hikes on its property. These hikes will take place one Saturday of each month. Participants of all ages will get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful land the Hocking Hills has to offer, including hemlock forests, sandstone gorges, and much, much more. All... Read More
Preserving Garden Goodies: How to Freeze, Ferment, and Dehydrate Fresh Produce
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesSeptember 17, 2016 (Saturday) at Camp Oty'Okwa 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Registration Fee: $10 Learn easy preservation methods and enjoy the taste of summer year-round. Ease your concerns about food safety, taste samples, and go home with recipes to try with your family! Presented by Mary Nally, Executive Director of Community Food Initiatives. Community Food Initiatives... Read More
Camp Oty’Okwa Free Community Hikes
Camp Oty'Okwa 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville, OH, United StatesThroughout 2016 Camp Oty’Okwa will be hosting Free Community Hikes on its property. These hikes will take place one Saturday of each month. Participants of all ages will get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful land the Hocking Hills has to offer, including hemlock forests, sandstone gorges, and much, much more. Please... Read More