Want to learn about the first feathered visitors of spring? Join us for an approximately 2.5-mile moderate hike along the Marie Hickey and Oak Knob trail. This event is great for all members of the family to build their birding skills!
Want to learn the difference between a cardinal and a crow? Join us for a 1.5— mile moderate exploration of Shallenberger State Nature Preserve. We will travel up and down Allen's Knob to find out if birds of a feather will actually flock together.
Join us for a 3-mile meander as we learn about the surveyors who recorded Ohio's landscape in the late 1700s into the early 1800s. Learn more about Ohio's history as we work our way up and down the hills of Hocking County.
Summer is approaching! All kinds of pollinators are migrating north or emerging from their wintertime cocoons. Learn about the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home and why they are so important.
Did you know that some of your favorites plants may be harming our ecosystem! After a brief presentation about invasive plants, we will hike about 1.5 miles to search for and identify a few of the common culprits. Learn about native choices to replace the ‘invaders’ in your yard.
Have you ever lost your way in broad daylight? How do animals get around at night? On this two-mile hike we will put our senses to the test and learn the adaptations animals use to navigate the dark forest better than we do during the day!
Did you know that most female fireflies cannot fly? Join us for a 1.5-mile hike where we hope to catch glimpses of these cool beetles!
Wahkeena Nature Preserve is home to over 30 different species of native ferns. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours) and fern identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be discussed along the way.
How long do you think you would last in a zombie apocalypse? Work up a sweat on this fast-paced hike and practice escaping the hypothetical zombies! Heathy snacks will be served in the nature center afterward.
Looking for ways to stay active? Love hiking but don’t want to go alone? Are you 55 or older? On the second Wednesday of each month, meet just before 9:00 a.m.
