Events and News
AOA HIKING
ADVENTURES FOR 2010
Join us as we visit
some of the most scenic and biologically rich landscapes in the Appalachian
region. These walks are leisurely with a lot of attention on the local geology,
flora and fauna.
Trimble
Township Community Forest
March
27, 2010
10:00am
This
1200-acre AOA property is located near the small town of Glouster in Athens
County. The completely wooded land was formerly owned by the Sunday Creek Coal
Company and consists of wooded hills and valleys, small streams, ponds and
shallow wetlands.
Directions:
Take SR 78 east out of Nelsonville to Glouster. We will meet at the
Sunday Creek Watershed Office next to
Sam's Gym in downtown Glouster.
Bison
Hollow/Brunken Properties
May
2, 2010
1:30
pm
This
walk will traverse the privately owned Brunken property in addition to the
adjacent AOA owned Bison Hollow. This land, located near Ash Cave, is one of the
most beautiful valleys in the Hocking Hills – a rambling stream, sandstone
cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, lush woodland and abundant spring wildflowers.
Directions:
Going east on SR 56 just before Ash Cave, turn right onto Amerine Road (just
before bridge). Follow Amerine for ˝ mile and go left on gravel road over a
small wooden bridge. (Don’t continue on paved Amerine Road)
Cohen
Property
July
24, 2010
10:00am
This
90-acre private retreat is owned by Alan Cohen and Evie Adelman. Over the past
30 years Alan has introduced numerous native and exotic plants to create a
fascinating botanical museum. The special attraction on this day will be the
tall grass prairie, which should be in all its splendor with blooming
wildflowers and tall grasses.
Directions:
Located
at 26488 Starr Route Road, Logan
Camp
Oty’Okwa
October
24, 2010
1:30
pm
Camp
Oty’Okwa is a 600-acre facility owned and operated by the Big Brothers Big
Sisters of central Ohio. Here one will find some of Hocking County’s most
primitive beauty with forested hills and valleys, high cliffs and recess caves,
clear flowing streams and abundant wildlife.
Directions:
Camp
entrance is at junction of SR 664 and
Purcell Road. Follow the signs.
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