Get a sneak peek at AOA’s spectacular new Genevieve Jones Preserve along the Scioto River before it is opened for public access. This ~337-acre property, on the site of the former Cooks Creek Golf Club, is situated at the confluence of the Scioto River and Walnut Creek, protecting over 1.6 miles of riparian corridor. This …
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Native Medicinal Plant Walk at AOA’s Bison Hollow Preserve Enjoy a summertime ramble through the gorge at AOA’s Bison Hollow Preserve and admire the many native wildflowers and mature hardwood forests. We will walk through various parts of the property to survey and identify medicinal plants growing on the site. This is an excellent opportunity …
Several summer blooming orchids are reaching their peak glory. Join us for a pleasant walk through a mature hardwood and hemlock forest, 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 …
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Float a section of Central Ohio’s Scioto River, our first trip on this beautiful waterway. Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA) is co-sponsoring a canoe/kayak trip on the Scioto with the ODNR Ohio Scenic Rivers Program. We will put-in at the public boat ramp at the Highway 316 bridge just west of South Bloomfield and take-out at …
Explore Aquatic Life in Salt Creek AOA Riddle Preserve, Salt Creek Narrows How’s the water? Let’s ask the fish and bugs! Did you know the fish and aquatic insects that live in Ohio’s rivers and streams can tell a story about water quality? Join water quality expert Kelly Capuzzi of Ohio EPA, and Amy Mackey, …
Please join us for a citizen science event being held to track the Monarch butterflies as they pass through the area on their way to their ultimate destination - Mexico! We will meet at the 220-acre Hintz Hollow Preserve in southern Fairfield County, which is part of AOA’s Hocking River Conservation Corridor Initiative. AOA has …
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Fall Color Hike at AOA’s New Hinkle Gorge Preserve Hocking Hills, Hocking County Enjoy the fall colors and crisp cool weather in the Hocking Hills this Halloween weekend as we hike AOA’s beautiful new Hinkle Gorge Preserve. AOA is grateful to the Hinkle family for donating this property and assuring the permanent conservation of a …
AOA Friends and Supporters: Please join us in celebrating another successful year of land and water conservation and your role in helping to sustain our achievements. Keynote Speaker Jim McCormac-Photographer, Author, Naturalist Tickets may be purchased by credit card on-line or by sending a check payable to AOA by Monday December 4th. Questions: contact Al …
Springtime is upon us again at last – but still a bit early. Join us for an early spring hike on AOA’s beautiful Lamb Preserve along Big Darby Creek. The last few years we have celebrated the arrival of spring with the massive bloom of White Trout Lilies at the Lamb Preserve. We will wander …
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Now that the winter cold has wound down and spring is in the air, get out and enjoy our natural world. Tree planting season is upon us now that the ground is warming. AOA is partnering with ODNR, the Girl Scouts, and other groups to plant tree seedlings at AOA’s Fickardt Farm Preserve. The event …
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Experience the Awe and Wonder of Totality, Witness this Rare Celestial Event Join AOA’s Eclipse Party and observe this awe-inspiring celestial event at our Trella Romine Prairie Preserve. Located in the heart of the eclipse path, participants will experience over three and one-half minutes of totality – an incredibly long time to be …
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Explore another one of AOA’s beautiful preserves in the Hocking Hills and enjoy the ongoing spring wildflower show. Bonnoront Preserve is a spectacular shallow box canyon framed by ridges and high rock bluffs, with a deep cave and high wet-season waterfall at the back. The slopes are covered with mature trees and a diversity …
