Recent News

Celebrate the natural world at the Birds in the Hills Festival this May

Pomeroy, Ohio—Appalachian Understories will once again be hosting this year’s Birds in the Hills Festival, which will take place May 17-19 at Wisteria Event Site and Campground in Pomeroy.

This family-friendly ... Read More

New Government investment to address legacy pollution and revitalize coal communities in Ohio

By: Paul Celi

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Debbie Phillips, Rural Action’s CEO, participated in a roundtable discussion with the Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Haaland visited Ohio to announce an ... Read More

Raccoon Creek’s annual Owl Prowl is a hoot

By: Abby Neff

Despite heavy rain and flash-flood warnings, the Lake Hope Lodge at Lake Hope State Park was packed with parents, children and people who flocked to learn more about ... Read More

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