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May 1 (Thu)
Rock House Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 miles
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May 2 (Fri)
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May 4 (Sun)
Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival

The Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival is an outdoor art show experience featuring local artists and food vendors selling their craft. Friday 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 21397 OH-180 Laurelville, 43135 740-332-2223 For Tickets and Additional Information: https://www.jackpinestudio.com/

Cost: Paid Parking

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 7 miles
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May 2 (Fri)
Whispering Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 3 (Sat)
Resident Raptors - ODNR

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 3 (Sat)
Birdseed House and Pine Cones

This is a little messy, but we do have aprons. Fun for kids and adults! Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $6

Phone: 7406036268

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 12 miles
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May 3 (Sat)
Nature Journals - ODNR

Come start your own nature journal that you can take home with you! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 4 (Sun)
Spring Wildflower Walk

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 miles
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May 4 (Sun)
Sneaky Snakes - ODNR

Come learn about the 26 different species of snakes in Ohio. Find out how they survive and get a chance to meet one in person! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 5 (Mon)
Cedar Falls Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing, or will it be a trickle? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 6 (Tue)
Open Mic Series - Stuarts Opera House

Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low stakes, supportive environment. May 06, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: June 03, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.......

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 16 miles
May 6 (Tue)
Old Mans Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Man’s Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 7 (Wed)
Ash Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 miles
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May 9 (Fri)
Whispering Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 10 (Sat)
Fairy/Gnome Garden Day

Pick your favorite container to use then shovel in the soil. We will be painting the little wood home, a cute sign, and a mushroom to place inside. Choose a fairy or gnome for your garden. Add a succulent and other accessories to complete it. Fun for all ages. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $25

Phone: 7406036268

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 12 miles
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May 10 (Sat)
Hocking County Farmers Market

2025 Hocking County Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM on the 2nd Saturday of each month, May-Oct on Market Street in downtown Logan, OH. 20-30 vendors with a large variety of quality items. Don't miss out! Interested in being a vendor? Please contact us at [email protected] Come out and support your local farmers, bakers, crafters and small town businesses!......

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 10 miles
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May 10 (Sat)
Radical Reptiles - ODNR

Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 10 (Sat)
Painting Flowerpots - ODNR

Join the naturalist and paint your own little flower pot to take home. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 11 (Sun)
Creature Feature - ODNR

Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 11 (Sun)
Spring Wildflower Walk

Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 miles
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May 13 (Tue)
Music and Movement with Miss Nicole

Miss Nicole brings the music and the props, you bring the energy! Join Miss Nicole for fun musical activities at the stage area. Free with admission to the museum. May 13, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: June 10, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 July 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 August 12, 2025......

Cost: $8 - $10

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 10 miles
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May 14 (Wed)
Ash Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 miles
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May 15 (Thu)
Rock House Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 miles
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May 16 (Fri)
Whispering Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 17 (Sat)
Insect Scavenger Hunt - ODNR

Come help the naturalist search for cool insects out on the trail! Meet at the Visitor Center 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 17 (Sat)
Resident Raptors - ODNR

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 18 (Sun)
Tree ID - ODNR

Walk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 19 (Mon)
Cedar Falls Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing, or will it be a trickle? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 20 (Tue)
Old Mans Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a one-mile hike through Old Mans Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 21 (Wed)
Ash Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 miles
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May 22 (Thu)
Rock House Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 miles
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May 23 (Fri)
Whispering Cave Hike - ODNR

Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 24 (Sat)
Awesome Amphibians - ODNR

Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 24 (Sat)
Positively Perfect Pollinators - ODNR

Bee here or bee square! Meet a naturalist at the Visitor Center where you will venture outside to our pollinator patch and learn more about these amazing critters. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 25 (Sun)
Bug Catching - ODNR

Come catch some bugs with nets and we will see if we can ID them and let them go! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
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May 25 (Sun)
Wildflower and Fern Walk

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 1:00-3:00 p.m. WILDFLOWERS & FERNS WALK In the Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (April-May), we observed the everchanging woodland landscape as early blooms came and went. On this final Spring walk, the focus will turn from the fading wildflowers to the many species of native ferns to be found at Wahkeena. Join our naturalist for a walk......

Phone: 614 321-4833

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 miles
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May 31 (Sat)
Hanging Plant Shelf Craft

Learn how to use macrame cord to make a hanging shelf for your favorite plant. Hang it from the ceiling or on your porch. Age requirement teenager-adult please. Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fields of Flowers 9776 St Rt 664 North Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 603-6268

Cost: $20

Phone: 7406036268

Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 12 miles
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