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. April 01, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: May 06, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. June 03, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. July 01, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. August 05, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. September 02, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. October 07, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. November 04, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. December 02, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio (740-753-1924)

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

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Do not try any cheep tricks! Come play a game of bingo where we will identify common backyard birds in the area! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

LIVE Music with Kevin Sutton 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

Walk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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. April 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: May 13, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 June 10, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 July 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 August 12, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 September 09, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 October 14, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 November 11, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 December 09, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30

Cost: $8 - $10

Location: Hocking Hills Childrens Museum, 78 W Main St, Logan Ohio (740-216-4013)

Do not try any cheep tricks! Come play a game of bingo where we will identify common backyard birds in the area! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

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

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

LIVE Music with Austin Finley 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

Come learn about the different pollinators in Ohio, which are native and which we brought in, and learn about what to keep in your garden to support them. Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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 on May 25 to your calendar. 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. What to Bring Bring your own drinking water. No Pets Pets are never allowed in any nature preserve. For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldCountyParkDistrict Follow this Event on Facebook To receive notices and updates about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. That does not obligate you to attend but assures you receive updates as they are published.

Location: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Road, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-681-7249)

LIVE Music with Jarron Sollee 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

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

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Lori Pritchard! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

What makes Earth Day so special? Come learn a little history and celebrate with one of the naturalists. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

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. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us for an approximately 2-mile round trip hike from the Ash Cave Fire Tower to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at the Ash Cave Fire Tower Parking lot on 374 S for a meander over rolling hills to find a variety of native wildflowers! Be prepared for a possibly muddy hike. Meet at Ash Cave Fire Tower parking lot 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for an approximately 2.5-mile round trip hike around Rose Lake. Meet us at the Rose Lake Fishermans Parking Lot on 374 S for a hike along the edge of Rose Lake. We will have to look out for roots and rocks along the edge of the lake. Meet at Fishermans parking lot on 374 south 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Rose Lake, SR 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for an approximately 2-mile round trip hike down past Whispering Cave to the Hemlock Bridge and back. Meet us at the Hikers Pavilion at the Hocking Hills Lodge. This hike will be rugged and rocky. Be prepared for inclines up and down the hill. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100)

Join us for a 1-mile round trip hike around Cedar Falls. Meet us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls parking lot. This hike will contain stairs and rocks that we will have to navigate over. 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Cedar Falls, State Route 374, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

Join us for a 1-mile round trip through the gorge at nearby Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. Meet us at Conkles Hollow parking lot. This will be a paved trail with steps at the far end. Pets are not allowed on this hike. 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Conkle's Hollow Nature Preserve, 24858 Big Pine Road, Rockbridge Ohio (740-385-6842)

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting Emma Webb! Come listen to the live music while you enjoy our award-winning wine, and delicious food! 6pm - 9pm

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403857117

Location: Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Road, Logan Ohio (740-385-7117)

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 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

LIVE Music with Ben Prater & CJ Huffman 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: Free

Location: Valley View Hills Winery, 29176 Klump Rd, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-746-8704)

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

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841)

Join us again at the Cave for our Spring Drumming Gathering Celebration! It will be a fantastic day filled with music, laughter, and good vibes. Remember to bring a blanket or chair to get cozy, some snacks to keep your energy up, and your drums! The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m., and we will enjoy each others company, drumming, dancing, and having fun until around 4 p.m. Around 3:30, we will hold our drum healing session, which is always a beautiful and powerful experience. Our events are designed to be family-friendly, so feel free to bring your little ones along. Please respect the park rules and refrain from bringing drugs or alcohol. Let's keep the atmosphere peaceful and joyful for everyone. We cant wait to see all of your smiling faces there! It will be a day filled with peace, love, and unity. For those who cannot attend, we invite you to gather with your friends and family in your local parks or homes and drum with us in spirit! We believe that the power of music can transcend physical distances. Lastly, we will be passing around a hat to collect love donations. These donations will go towards obtaining the permit to use the sacred space. Your contributions will help us ensure that we can continue to gather in this unique location and create memorable experiences together. Looking forward to celebrating with all of you! Peace and Love

Cost: Free

Location: Ash Cave, State Route 56, South Bloomingville Ohio (740-385-6842)

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 on May 25 to your calendar. 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. What to Bring Bring your own drinking water. No Pets Pets are never allowed in any nature preserve. For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/FairfieldCountyParkDistrict Follow this Event on Facebook To receive notices and updates about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. That does not obligate you to attend but assures you receive updates as they are published.

Location: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Road, Sugar Grove Ohio (740-681-7249)