Upcoming Events

9th Annual
"Explore the Nature of Knox County"
2010

Except as noted, all events are scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The events have been arranged especially to illustrate and to highlight the lands and waters of Knox County. Please attend as your interests and schedule permit. If you have suggestions for future activities or places to visit, please contact Vicki Kauffman at 740-392-6952.

Directions can be found at the bottom of this page.

October 23 (Saturday)

BFEC Harvest Festival

Live music, wagon rides, corn maze, photography contest awards, nature hike, bonfire and marshmallows.

location: BFEC
leader: BFEC Staff
time: Afternoon; please call 427-5052 for time - Location 1
dress: Appropriate for the weather

November 21

Winter Weeds

Enjoy the subtle beauty of the flowering plants in winter.

location: BFEC
leader: Heather Doherty
time: 2:00 p.m. - Location 1
dress: Appropriate for the weather

December 12

Celebration in the Forest

Light candles on a tree, sing songs and feel the warmth of a bonfire. Please, bring a can or two of food to the event. Canned goods collected will be donated to a local food pantry.

location: WRRP
leader: Kim Marshall
time: 5:30 p.m. - Location 5
dress: Appropriate for the weather; sturdy warm shoes

Meeting Locations
Directions are from Mount Vernon:

1. Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College, College Township: Take SR 229 east to Laymon Road (TR 259). Turn right and go southward 0.5 miles to parking lot on the right.

2. Woodland and Prairie, Wayne Township: 6021 Mount Gilead Road. Take SR 13 north to SR 95, go 4.5 miles west and watch for sign on right very near the Knox-Morrow County Line. Enter lane and follow it to parking.

3. Ramser Arboretum, Brown Township: Take SR 3 north 14 miles. Turn right on SR 205 and go 200 feet to parking lot on the left.

4. Barns in South Central Knox County: Please see complete map at www.knoxcountybarntour.info/tourmapanddirections.aspx.

5. Wolf Run Regional Park, Monroe Township: Take US 36 east to Upper Gilchrist Road. Turn right (south) and go to Yauger Road. Turn left (east) and watch for signs on the left for parking. For additional details, call 740-392-PARK.