Visit AOA’s Rohr Quarry preserve and hike among the vestiges of the 19th century Sharp & Crook quarry. Once one of the largest sandstone quarries in the region, the mining activities cut deep into the high ridge, providing stone for many structures throughout central Ohio. The site retains the high sandstone walls left behind like […]
Sunday April 23. Waterfall and Wildflower Hike in the Hocking Hills Celebrate Earth Day with an Outdoor Nature Experience Note: This Event is for Photographers Only As if all the varieties of spring ephemerals were not enough, the sounds of waterfalls soothe the soul and provide endless photographic possibilities. Come join us on a photographer's only outing to explore the bounty of […]
Saturday, April 29 Mindful Outdoor Walk at AOA’s Bison Hollow Preserve 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. In addition to mindful walking, we will do ‘centering’ and breath work, […]
Saturday, May 6 Hike AOA’s Kleinmaier State Nature Preserve in the Hocking Hills 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 […]
Spring Wildflower and Orchid Walk at Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve 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 […]
BioBlitz at AOA’s New Poston Preserve Alum Creek Conservation Corridor Join naturalist experts and non-experts as we get on the land and water to survey and identify the flora and fauna of AOA’s soon to be added Poston Preserve. AOA is purchasing ~225 acres of the over 400-acre farm site from the Poston family, […]
Visit spectacular Cedar Bog Nature Preserve and get a first look at a couple of 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
