Events
Mon, 03/26/2012 - Fri, 06/01/2012
The Ohio Watershed Academy is the only distance education course that provides a comprehensive overview of watershed planning and protection in Ohio, with instructors from The Ohio State University, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
You choose the modules that meet your educational needs on a variety of topics, including watershed planning, stream dynamics, collaborative processes, human dimensions of watershed management, water quality standards,...
Sat, 04/28/2012 - Sat, 06/16/2012
Registration is now open for the 2012 OCVN class!
Topics include: Geology, ornithology, mammals, plants, herpetology, entomology, forestry, aquatic biology, archaeology, nature interpretation, ecological concepts and watershed restoration.
Class Schedule: Classes run from April 28th through June 16th on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings (must attend min of 10 of 14 class sessions).
OCVN Requirements: 40 volunteer hours first year, 20 thereafter and 8 hours of advanced training annually....
Sat, 07/07/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Caesar Creek Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center - Waynesville, Ohio
Plan to attend this free and open to the public event. Over 350 participants including 200+ children attended last year's program. Forty seven species of reptiles and amphibians were available for close up encounters. Many species of snakes will be featured including a timber rattlesnake. Sponsored by local herpetologist, Eric Davenport in cooperation with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and...
Fri, 07/27/2012 - Sun, 07/29/2012
Join us for the 4th Annual Midwest Native Plant Conference at Bergamo Center in Dayton, Ohio., July 27-29, 2012. A variety of recognized experts will present informational sessions and field trips to explore native landscaping, forests, wetlands, and prairies—together with the diverse wildlife that depends on these native habitats. Visit with vendors who offer native plants, books, artwork and other items to stimulate your enthusiasm and spirit....
Fri, 09/07/2012 - Sat, 10/13/2012
Fridays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5 and 12 9:30am - 4:30pm and Saturdays Sept. 15, and Oct. 13 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Marian Williams at Holden is the contact: mwilliams@holdenarb.org
Fri, 09/14/2012 - Fri, 10/26/2012
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Training in Southwest Ohio is open to residents of the Miami Valley Extension Education and Research Area and surrounding counties. The Miami Valley EERA includes Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble and Warren Counties.
This seven week, hands-on program focuses on environmental issues, ecology, wildlife and natural resources. Once training is completed, members volunteer 40 hours the first year teaching the...
