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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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