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Would you like to reduce waste at your gathering with Zero Waste’s reusable dishware?
By Seth Kern, AmeriCorps Member
Do you have a family party or event coming up, and want to reduce waste? We’ve got a great way to ... Read More
Exploring the heritage of our region
Written by Amy Nicolai, AmeriCorps Member
On the chilly (but very sunny) morning of Nov. 22, Rural Action’s Environmental Education team visited two local spots to ... Read More
Appalachian Educators Explore New Ways to Connect Nature to the Classroom
The pristine autumn fall colors and Burr Oak Lake served as the backdrop for the Appalachian Green Teachers Conference, held in late October each year ... Read More
Talking Trash — Taking the Zero Waste Pledge
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces about 5 pounds of trash a day. However, being aware of how much waste ... Read More
Appalachian Understories Backpacking Trip Builds Community
On a rainy Friday evening in late September, a few folks set out on a six-mile backpacking excursion on the Buckeye Trail. Led by Appalachian ... Read More
Follow the Food: Firehouse Cooperative
Since April, one of the Chesterhill Produce Auction’s newest customers has been Firehouse, officially named the Student Cooperative Organization (SCO). Located in Athens, Ohio, Firehouse ... Read More
Rural Action welcomes Johna Metcalf in new staff role
Like many staff members, Johna Metcalf’s journey to becoming a full-time Rural Action staff member began with serving through AmeriCorps. Before beginning her new role ... Read More
Hellbender Haven – What Rural Action and partners are doing to protect hellbender salamanders in Ohio
On a warm September day, Hannah Kopp and the rest of the Rural Action Watersheds team go out to the Walhonding, Mohican, and Kokosing Rivers ... Read More
Rural Action helps bring fresh produce to flood victims
“Yay, we’re gonna get to can beans!” one woman exclaimed as Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture team unloaded bushels of green beans. She shared how her ... Read More
Rural Action awarded federal funds for workforce development
“For decades, our AmeriCorps program has provided opportunities for people to launch or further their careers, while engaging in meaningful service in our communities,” said ... Read More
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Alexandria Polanosky | Media and Communications Director | 740-677-4047 ext. 140 | alexandria@ruralaction.org
