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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 ... Read More

Learn about Appalachian Ohio’s LGBTQ+ heritage on Appalachian Understories’ upcoming Pride Tour

Athens, Ohio— Appalachian Understories will be offering a free “Appalachian Pride Heritage Walking Tour” on April 6 at 2 p.m. beginning at United Campus Ministry ... Read More

The Red Row Holler Marker in Hopperville. Photos by Isaac Miller

Explore local company towns’ rich heritage on Appalachian Understories’ upcoming bike tour

Nelsonville, Ohio— Appalachian Understories will be offering a free bike tour on March 16 at 10 a.m. to the site of company town Hopperville in ... Read More

Reflecting on the Heritage of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

By Isaac Miller

If you’re like me, then you probably enjoy Appalachian Ohio’s beauty. I enjoy exploring this region’s rolling hills, lush wooded areas, and ... Read More

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Any level of birder can grow their passion at Birds in the Hills Festival

South Bloomingville, OH- The Birds in the Hills Festival takes place in the heart of the Hocking Hills at Camp Oty’Okwa on May 12-14 ... 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

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Writing in the Woods with Appalachian Understories

At the Nature Writing Workshop hosted by Appalachian Understories, participants were able to explore their creativity while strolling along the two mile John Knouse path ... Read More

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Field Notes: Beauty in Prothonotary Form

By Joe Brehm, Environmental Education Director

As we tiptoed along the overgrown trail at Greendale Wetland, one male prothonotary warbler sang its rich, direct song. ... Read More

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OU Students Assisting with Marketing Plan

By Jilly Anderson, AmeriCorps Member

Appalachian Understories is getting a little help from students in a Strategic Communications class at Ohio University.

The students, who are ... Read More

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The Early Bird Gets … the Discount!

Early bird registration for the Birds in the Hills Festival is underway, offering a chance to save 25% to 33% on admission to this three-day ... Read More


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