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SUMMARY:Utzinger Bog Walk-Event Cancelled due to Wet Weather
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin AOA for a visit to a unique habitat – the only preserved bog in Franklin County – AOA’s 91-acre Utzinger Bog Preserve.  We will follow natural trails that traverse the site and explore the bog wetland habitats. \nAOA is in the later stages of restoring the former Utzinger farm property including enhancing the hydrology and bog habitats\, demolishing dilapidated farm structures\, removing accumulated trash and debris\, breaking field drainage tiles\, eradicating non-native invasive plants\, planting former agricultural fields with native prairies\, and reforesting much of the site. \nLearn about peat formation and a brief history of the peat mining operations on the farm.  After hiking around the bog ponds\, we will tour the old homestead site checking out the barns and machinery. \nExpect to see a variety of wildlife which could include wood ducks or other migratory waterfowl\, herons\, killdeers\, warblers\, songbirds\, deer\, frogs\, snakes and butterflies. Prepare for wet ground and some mud. \nThis hike as well as other AOA events are free and open to the public.  We will meet rain or shine – so please come prepared and dress appropriately for the weather. \nTime:  Meet at 10:00 a.m.  This event will last for approximately 2 hours. \nWhat to Bring:  Binoculars to view birds and wildlife and an interest in the conservation and restoration of wetlands.  Bug repellant recommended. Pack drinks and/or snacks of your choice.  Feel free to bring lunch and eat at the site.  You can walk the fields and woodlands without boots\, but boots or high-top water-resistant shoes will make it easier to traverse the wetter portions of the property. \nLocation:  Utzinger Bog is located south of Columbus and south of Interstate 270 along Highway 104.  Park in the parking area inside the AOA gate.  Look for AOA signs and cones.  The Google map address for the Preserve is 6268 Jackson Pike (Highway 104)\, Grove City\, OH 43123. \nGoogle Map Link:   \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/6268+Jackson+Pike\,+Grove+City\,+OH+43123/@39.8332806\,-83.0339939\,779m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x8847f3533da61c21:0x44dc79ad42e0e6ee!2sFlight+of+the+Hawk+Park!8m2!3d39.6534786!4d-82.5601158!3m4!1s0x8838839eb2a062f9:0xc32347c2794293c2!8m2!3d39.8332806!4d-83.031898
URL:https://www.appalachiaohioalliance.org/event/utzinger-bog-walk/
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SUMMARY:Cedar Bog Orchid Walk / AOA’s Cedar Run Preserves Hike
DESCRIPTION:  \nStart summer with a visit to Ohio’s spectacular Cedar Bog Nature Preserve and get a look at a AOA’s adjacent Preserves on Cedar Run in Champaign County.  Cedar Bog is a wetland fen habitat that harbors a very rich diversity of native species including many that are listed as rare\, threatened\, and/or endangered.  It is one of the crown jewels of Ohio’s natural landscapes and Ohio’s first Nature Preserve. \nWalking through the preserve on the boardwalk we will travel through many of the unusual habitats found there including the cedar swamp\, savanna\, and sedge meadows.  We will see a variety of native flora adapted to the wetland habitats.  The highlight will be the showy lady’s slippers\, the large pink and white orchids which should be starting to bloom.  Increasingly rare due to habitat loss and collection\, this orchid is now limited to a small number of counties in Ohio. \nFollowing the Cedar Bog boardwalk visit we will take a short hike to see two of AOA’s adjacent Cedar Run Preserves\, located on the northern border of Cedar Bog Preserve.  These sites contain the headwaters for Cedar Run and help buffer Cedar Bog habitats.   AOA is working with numerous collaborative partners to convert these sites from agricultural fields back to wetland habitats which will be reintegrated into the Cedar Bog ecosystem. \nThis and other AOA events are free and open to the public.  There is a $5 entry donation to access the Cedar Bog Preserve boardwalk.  This activity will be held rain or shine – so please come prepared and dress appropriately for the weather and hiking on potentially wet soils. \nTime:  Meet at 10:00 a.m.  The event will last approximately two to three hours but stay as long as you like. \nWhat to Bring:  Drinks\, snacks and/or lunch of your choice.  Preferred insect repellant is recommended.  Sunscreen may be desirable as there will be some sun exposure.  Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended for AOA hikes. \nLocation:  We will meet in the parking area of the Cedar Bog Nature Center which is located on Woodburn Road south of Urbana.   The Google map street address is 980 Woodburn Road\, Urbana\, OH 43078. It is just west of Highway 68.  Park in the Nature Center Parking lot and look for the AOA signs designating our assembly area. \nGoogle Map Link:   \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/980+Woodburn+Rd\,+Urbana\,+OH+43078/@40.05559\,-83.792317\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883f45da25eeff97:0x52fa71868caf3005!8m2!3d40.05559!4d-83.792317
URL:https://www.appalachiaohioalliance.org/event/cedar-bog-orchid-walk-aoas-cedar-run-preserves-hike/
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SUMMARY:Native Medicinal Plant Walk at AOA’s Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:  \nEnjoy an early summer ramble as we explore AOA’s beautiful 116-acre Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve near Sugar Grove on the border of Hocking and Fairfield Counties.  We will encounter the last vestiges of the spring wildflowers while walking through relatively mature forests as we survey and identify plants of medicinal value growing on this exceptional Preserve site\, permanently conserved through a donation to AOA by the Hargraeve family. \n  \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn about threatened species such as American Ginseng\, Goldenseal\, and Black Cohosh\, among many others\, their preferred habitats\, and tips for growing them on your own property.  Historical and contemporary medicinal uses of plants will be discussed as well as their greater ecological significance (pollinators\, seed dispersers\, wildlife value\, et al.). \n  \nAOA’s Mercer Woods Preserve is part of AOA’s Hocking River Conservation Corridor\, a component of our Greater Hocking Hills Conservation Initiative that has permanently conserved over 100 properties and 6\,000 acres in this spectacular part of Ohio.  The Preserve includes a variety of habitats including a blend of older growth Hemlock and deciduous hardwood forest environments as well as a grassland prairie and wetlands.  High hills frame deep ravines with characteristic Hocking Hills landscape features such as Blackhand sandstone outcrops and Coldwater primary headwater habitat streams. \n  \nOur walk will be led by Erika Galentin\, MNIMH\, RH (AHG)\, clinical herbalist consulting from Sovereignty Herbs in Athens and Columbus\, Ohio.  Erika utilizes her knowledge of and passion for medicinal plants native to Ohio and the Greater Appalachian region to teach\, lecture and write on native medicinal plant conservation and applied ecology\, propagation\, and clinical efficacy.   For more information about Erika please visit her online at www.sovereigntyherbs.com and connect on Facebook and Instagram: @sovereigntyherbs \n  \nThe walk will last approximately two to three hours.  We will be very informal and will have much to see and discuss!   This event is free and open to the public. \nTime:  Meet at 10:00 a.m. \nWhat to Wear:  This activity will be held rain or shine – so please come prepared and dress appropriately for the weather and hiking on some slopes. \nWhat to Bring:  Drinks of your choice\, snacks\, lunch for those wanting to eat in the woods following the hike.  Walking poles if desired for the steeper slopes.  Bug spray is recommended. \n Location:  Mercer Woods is located at 9016 Buckeye Troxel Road\, just southeast of Sugar Grove – see Google map link.  Note: Google link takes you to the driveway address which is 9012). Volunteers and staff will be on hand to direct parking. \n  \nGoogle Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/9012+Buckeye+Troxel+Rd\,+Sugar+Grove\,+OH+43155/@39.6044331\,-2.5374627\,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8847f2e9a66f715b:0x439d53ef8426c791 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.appalachiaohioalliance.org/event/native-medicinal-plant-walk-at-aoas-mercer-woods-old-growth-forest-preserve/
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SUMMARY:Big Darby Creek Float Trip
DESCRIPTION:  \nFloat a section of beautiful Big Darby Creek\, a state and national Scenic River.  Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA) is once again co-sponsoring a canoe/kayak float trip on Big Darby Creek with the ODNR Ohio Scenic Rivers Program.  This trip will traverse the lower stretches of the Big Darby before entering the Scioto River at the confluence and floating downstream to the takeout point. \n  \nWe will put-in at the bridge on McLean Mill Road just south of the unincorporated community of Fox\, and take-out at the ODNR Elmon Richards Scioto River Access property just north of Highway 22 bridge in Circleville (see detailed location information below)\, a little over 5 miles downstream. \n  \nWe will take the opportunity to view some of the properties that have been protected by AOA as part of our Darby Creek and Scioto River Flyway Corridor Initiatives.  These sites are important components of AOA’s river conservation mission that helps safeguard our riparian corridors\, water quality\, native habitats\, aquatic species and scenic assets. \n  \nBob Gable\, Ohio Scenic Rivers Program Manager\, will lead this adventure.  We will stop periodically to explore the stream and look for aquatic species.  ODNR staff will identify and discuss the various fish and mussels that live in the creek as well as other Darby Creek aquatic features.  We are also planning a short stop at “Trautman’s Riffle”\, infamous for the rare fish species identified in this section of the Big Darby. \n  \nODNR will provide canoes that will be available for participants without their own watercraft.  Canoes\, paddles\, and life jackets are included.  All participants are required to wear life vests while on the river. \n  \nParticipants who would like to use their own canoe or kayak are welcome.  Single and inexperienced paddlers will be paired with a partner based on experience level.  We will try to place at least one person with paddling experience in each canoe to navigate the natural meanders of the river environment. \n  \nThis trip will be held rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather and getting wet.  Also\, see the note below regarding water conditions.  This trip is open to the public.  Spend a fun summer day on the river while learning first-hand about AOA’s riparian corridor and watershed conservation efforts! \n  \nRSVP Required.  Participants must RSVP to assure availability of a canoe or kayak.  You can RSVP to Al Altfater by email at altfater@sbcglobal.net or by phone at 614.783.0220.  Be sure and include the name\, phone number and email for everyone you want to register for the trip.  We must have this information for each individual you register. \n  \nLet Al know if you will be bringing your own canoe or kayak or will need to use an ODNR canoe.  Please RSVP by 5:00 Friday to assure a spot.  Al will respond and confirm your place on the participant list.  Please note that spaces can fill quickly and all info must be received to confirm a space. \n  \nTime.  We will rendezvous at the takeout site on the Scioto River.  All participants should be at the takeout location by 9:15 a.m. at the latest\, to allow time to carpool to the put-in site\, register and get your canoe ready and on the river ready to depart at 9:45 a.m.  Please be on time.  We expect the trip to last approximately 4 – 5 hours. \n  \nWhat to Bring.  Bring your own drinks\, snacks\, picnic lunch\, sunscreen\, bug repellant\, hat\, and/or water shoes or old sneakers.  Any children weighing less than 50 pounds are required to bring their own appropriately sized life vest if they will be in an ODNR canoe. \n  \nLocation.  Please note that there is no parking at the put-in site at the McLean Mill Road bridge.  All participants need to meet at the takeout site – Elmon Richards Scioto River Access.  The River Access is located on the north side of Highway 22/West Main Street on the west bank of the Scioto River.  Look for AOA signs and staff to direct parking.  We will carpool everyone to the put-in site. \nParticipants bringing their own canoe / kayak should drop off their craft and any members of their group at the put-in location on McLean Mill Road prior to going to the takeout site (Note: you must allow time to drop off craft and still be at the takeout site by 9:15). \nGoogle Map Link.  Use this Google map link to take out site (Elmon Richards Scioto River Access):  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Elmon+Richards+Scioto+River+Fishing+Access/@39.6008167\,-82.9577546\,1168m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x884777e789cfab01:0xe17e5d0ba28f325e!8m2!3d39.6008167!4d-82.9577546!16s%2Fg%2F11fs_k27tj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D \nWater Conditions.  This trip will be postponed in the event of severe weather forecast or high-water conditions on Darby Creek.  Please note that water levels fluctuate and are highly dependent on local rains this week.  Water levels have been up from the recent rainstorms.  If we determine that conditions require the trip to be postponed\, we will post event status information on the AOA Facebook page.  We will also email everyone who has registered for the event\, if any notices or postponements are necessary.  Participants can call AOA at (614.783.0220) if you need to check on river conditions or the trip status. \n 
URL:https://www.appalachiaohioalliance.org/event/big-darby-creek-float-trip/
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