Join this free guided hike on Wayne National Forest’s Baileys Trail System led by a National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide. Come along on this guided hike led by a National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide. Phenology is the study of recurring, seasonal plant and animal life cycles—such as flowering, migration, and hibernation—and […]
Shop locally handcrafted juried arts and crafts at the Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to Noon, located at the Athens Community Center (701 E. State Street, Athens, Ohio).
Join us at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery on Saturday, April 4th, at noon for a talk with Naturalist Julie Gee. Julie will show us how to design a garden or landscape to attract birds and keep them! Our Speaker Series offers us a chance to learn from local experts and community members. It […]
The Program: Spend the day writing: Poetry, Nature Writing, and Songwriting. We will read and reflect on famous pieces of writing and craft our own poems, nature reflections, and songs. There will be times for independent writing and group co-writing interspersed with outdoor exploration and group games. We will be spending most of the day […]
University Courtyard is pleased to announce our third annual Spring Art and Craft Market! Featuring several local artists and vendors, this Mom’s Weekend event is free and open to the public! Have fun shopping for art and handmade goods! We will also have a food truck on the property and the opportunity to win a […]
The Wolfe Plains Group is a Late Adena culture group of 30 earthworks including 22 conical mounds and nine circular enclosures, originally known as Wolfe's Plains, located a few miles to the northwest of Athens, is a relatively flat terrace in an area of hilly terrain in southeastern Ohio's Hocking River valley. We will meet […]
Dress code: Vintage Luau! The Free Range Pickers are bringing Western Swing tunes to the Cannabis Museum, just outside of Athens, Ohio, with its beautiful wooden dance floor and apothecary vibes. Dance instructor Ashley Joy will lead a partnered swing dance tutorial for beginners starting at 6:30. Check out her other local dance classes at […]
SEE ● TOUCH ● BUILD transforms the gallery into a space of active exploration where looking becomes doing. The exhibition brings together artworks that shift meaning through participation—works that respond to touch, movement, sound, or direct interaction. Designed for visitors of all ages, the exhibition invites curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on engagement.
Come join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5 p.m., at the beautiful Camp Oty'Okwa in Hocking Hills for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the natural world and the spring migration. Birds in the Hills welcomes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, providing a chance to explore the biodiversity of the Appalachian region through interactive […]
🌙✨Experience the magic of the Hocking River after dark with Adventure Pro Outdoors first-ever Moonlight Paddle in Nelsonville, Ohio! ✨🌙 This relaxing nighttime paddle offers a unique way to enjoy the river under the full moon and the stars. This guided experience is perfect for families, friends, or a fun night out, and no prior […]
Our Athens, Ohio plant sale focuses on offering native and deer resistant perennials, shrubs and trees. 1000+ individual plants in 150+ types! Pricing: Perennials: $4.00 – $8.00 Trees and shrubs: $6.00 – $12.00 Specialty items maybe priced individually We are committed to keeping costs low so that our friends and neighbors have access to high […]
It is time for the Great Ohio Climate March! The send off will be in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 am. Join the rally at the Athens Solar Array behind 15 East Park Drive. From May 16 through May 28, folks will march over 100 miles from Chesterhill to Salt Fork State […]