Take this first opportunity to visit AOA’s impressive new Poston Preserve. Located along Alum Creek and the West Branch of Alum Creek, this spectacular property contains extensive riparian bottomland corridors and steep shale bluffs that line the creeks. AOA has purchased several parcels totaling ~225 acres of the over 400-acre farm site from …
Wildflower and Geology Hike at AOA’s New Poston Preserve Read More »
Explore Kleinmaier State Nature Preserve (SNP) and enjoy a hike to view the ongoing spring wildflower show. The slopes are covered in spring-time blooms including Trillium, Jack in the Pulpit, Solomon’s Seal, and many others. We will look for the pink Lady’s Slipper orchids which should be blooming. Native Flame Azaleas and Rhododendrons are also …
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Walk through mature hardwood and hemlock forests and explore the wildflower covered slopes, immersing ourselves in the magnificence of the beautiful old growth forest habitat. Orchid expert Ken Mettler will lead this tour of the Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve that will focus on identifying native wildflowers and spring orchids of the Hocking Hills …
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Enjoy a late spring ramble on AOA’s newest conservation site – Gertrude Hill Nature Preserve in Hocking County. We will see the last vestiges of the spring wildflowers while walking through relatively mature forests as we survey and identify plants of medicinal value growing on the preserve site. This is an excellent opportunity to learn …
Native Medicinal Plant Walk at AOA’s Gertrude Hill Nature Preserve Read More »
Start summer with a visit to Ohio’s spectacular Cedar Bog Nature Preserve and get a first look at a AOA’s new Preserves on Cedar Run in Champaign County. Cedar Bog is a wetland fen habitat that harbors a very rich diversity of native species including many that are listed as rare, threatened, and/or endangered. It …
Cedar Bog Orchid Walk/Hike AOA’s New Preserves on Cedar Run Read More »
Enjoy a guided hiking tour of the unique and beautiful forest and grassland habitats at United Plant Savers (UpS) Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary in Meigs County which is conserved by AOA with a conservation easement. Nestled in the unglaciated Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, the Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary is home to over 500 medicinal plants growing …
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Join us for a Mindful Outdoor Walk – a guided “saunter” into a natural setting to share mindfulness practices that break down the barriers that separate us from the rest of nature. Note: Due to the heat this week we will take things slow and easy. It is usually 10 degrees cooler in the deep …
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Float a section of beautiful Salt Creek in the “Narrows”, a geologic stream reversal caused by glaciation. Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA) is co-sponsoring a canoe/kayak trip on scenic Salt Creek with the ODNR Ohio Scenic Rivers Program. We will put-in at the Highway 56 bridge just west of South Bloomingville, and take-out at the AOA …
Summer blooming orchids are reaching their peak glory. Join us for a pleasant walk through mature hardwood and hemlock forests, as we view several native summer flowering orchids – among the shiniest jewels of the rich natural heritage of our native forest habitats. We expect to see flowers on the Purple Fringeless Orchids which have …
10:00 – Part 1 – Stream Exploration and Monitoring Training with Kelly This event is primarily for older kids and adults and will focus on stream monitoring training, a critical part of assuring water quality in our waterways. This session will last for up to 2 hours depending on participants and interest. 12:30 – …
Scents are all around us and are an important component in the functioning of nature’s ecosystem. In this first ever AOA event focusing on natures odors, we will explore the world of smells we discover in a natural habitat. As we stroll through the beautiful forests and fields at AOA's Fickardt Farm Preserve along …
A key part of AOA’s mission is dedicated to inspiring a love of nature in future generations. As part of this effort AOA is sponsoring a citizen science event to track Monarch butterflies as they pass through our area on their way to their ultimate destination - Mexico! We will meet at the …
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