Chesterhill Produce Auction Fresh Food Access Project
In an area that grows so much great food, we continue to suffer from chronic food insecurity. ( athensfoundation.blogspot.com/2011/06/athens-food-security.html) Whether it be from lack of access, addressed by programs like Rural Action’s Country Fresh Stop, getting fresh food to areas that normally don’t carry it, or affordability, addressed by food pantries like Friends and Neighbors, .. read more
Dash for the Darter 5K + Nature Hike
Date: May 19th, 2012 Time: Registration begins at 12:15pm 5K begins at 1:30pm Nature Hike begins at 12:30 Location: Burr Oak State Park Click here to register: http://www.sundaycreek.org/5k/18over.html
Job Opening: Research Assistant with the Appalachian Ohio Forest Research Group
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ASSISTANT WITH THE APPALACHIAN OHIO FOREST RESEARCH GROUP AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, 20-30 HOURS/WEEK (VARIABLE), ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT The Appalachian Ohio Forest Research Group (AOFRG) studies the return of forests in Appalachian Ohio. We are interested in the combination of social, economic, and ecological factors that have contributed to the recovery of .. read more
Zero Waste Champion: Steve Alderman
Steve Alderman, a native to Athens County, has quietly been making strides towards zero waste in Glouster. His desire to promote zero waste in his home and community stems from his intrinsic desire to “do the right thing”. “I have been doing it for so long; it is just the right thing to do. The .. read more
CPA Opening Day
Please join us May 10th for the 2012 opening of the Chesterhill Produce Auction (CPA). We will have a Pot Luck celebration starting at 3 pm and the auction will begin at 4pm. This year we are also adding a “Spring into Auction” consignment auction on Saturday May 5th, from 1 pm to 5 pm .. read more
Home Depot Foundation Community Impact Grant Agreement
Community Impact Grant Agreement Grant Number: 15090 Grantee: Rural Action Inc Project Title: New Straitsville Community Garden Grant Amount: $4,000 Date: 4/11/2012 In support of charitable purposes, and as detailed in your project description of the original grant application for the above reference project (Project). Payments received by the Grantee from .. read more
Rural Action Teacher Expedition Spring 2012
Teacher Expedition Spring 2012 Rural Action is leading two field trips for educators to highlight outdoor and environmental resources that can be used to meet academic content standards and address multiple learning styles. We will see examples of outdoor projects that Rural Action and its partners have collaborated with local schools to complete with .. read more
Job Posting: Huff Run/Mud Run Watershed Restoration Partnership Coordinator
Huff Run/Mud Run Watershed Restoration Partnership Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Salaried, exempt, fulltime Location: Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership office in Mineral City Supervision: Start Date: June, 2012 Position Summary: The Huff Run/Mud Run Coordinator is responsible for improving the water quality of both Huff Run .. read more
OEEF May 4th Teacher Symposium Draft Agenda
Rural Action Appalachian Green Teachers Project May 4th Environmental Education Symposium Part of one of the most biodiverse eco-regions in the world, Appalachian Ohio’s landscape is one of the region’s greatest educational assets. Rural Action’s Appalachian Green Teachers Project connects students and teachers with outdoor and environmental education opportunities that take advantage of .. read more