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, […]

  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 […]

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 […]