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10/5/2021

Captina Creekin' Festival Oct. 16

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5800 New Castle Road, Jerusalem, Ohio
A fun, free festival on Captina Creek!
Join us for live music from Almost Famous Bluegrass band, activities on the creek, educational booths, food, an art auction, hay ride, information on Captina Conservancy and more! Bring a chair or blanket for a picnic and to relax and enjoy the music. Email: contact@captina.org with questions or for more information. 
55800 New Castle Road, Jerusalem, Ohio

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4/8/2021

Wildflower Walk April 17

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April 17, 10am-4pm
Barnesville Memorial Park, 130 Fair Street

Have you ever wondered about the names and features of the many wildflowers that brighten our area each spring? Now's your chance to learn more at the return of our Tenth Annual Wildflower Walk. Please join us for this free event, where we will provide information on some of the many beautiful wildflowers that carpet Barnesville Park each year. The walk is self-guided, although some volunteer guides will be available throughout the day. The hike is mainly flat along a gravel path, with optional, more strenuous paths off the main trail. 

In order to manage crowd flow and allow for social distancing, please RSVP to: ellie@captina.org with the expected number in your party and planned time of arrival. This year's walk will feature the chance to purchase one of our beautiful spring wildflower prints, depicted above. Photography and poster design by Daniel Caron and Abbey Heyward.

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3/23/2020

Wednesday Walks

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Join us for a virtual group walk every Wednesday! Post a picture or comment of yourself and/or anyone in your household (PLEASE practice safe social distancing and don't walk with anyone not already living with you) getting some fresh air. Whether it's the woods, a park, around the block or down the road, we'd love to see you. 

Physical movement and a change of scene (both of which don't have to cost anything) can be a great boon in times of stress. Let's give it a try as we practice being apart, yet very much still together. 

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10/22/2019

Hello from the new Executive Director

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Hello everyone!

I’m so honored to be writing as the new Executive Director of Captina Conservancy. The more I learn about the organization and the more wonderful people I meet, the more energized and excited I am to be part of this important group.

I come to Captina after seven years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Ohio AG’s Office, specializing in environmental enforcement. My background in environmental law led me to a strong desire to be involved in the type of important preservation and conservation work Captina Conservancy does every day. I love hiking, camping, and backpacking and can't think of a better place to be than Belmont County.

I look forward to meeting you all in one way or another! Stay tuned through email and Facebook for information about upcoming events, and plans to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Captina Conservancy in 2020! If you’d like to get more involved in Captina, please call, email, or just stop by the office any time!

​My email is: ellie@captina.org

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8/19/2019

The Enjoyment of Raven Rocks

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This video was passed on to us and features the very first conservation easement held by the Captina Conservancy.  At just over 1000 acres, perhaps this video will help explain why the landowners wanted it protected.  You can learn more about the people behind saving Raven Rocks here: http://www.raven-rocks.org/.

Raven Rocks is located in southern Belmont County.  It is privately owned, but the public is invited and encouraged to explore this hidden feature that reveals itself in a big way as soon  as you take the path into the woods and head down the stairs.

As a gentle reminder, this place is protected by a conservation easement.  It is meant to be enjoyed forever, not abused and destroyed by humans.  Stairs have been constructed to allow for easier access and to prevent slope erosion by visitors, but there are no rails for the steep edges.  Please, spend some time here, but remember the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace so others can experience having their breath taken away as well. 


The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to visiting Raven Rocks
  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare: rocks are slippery in the rain and dew. The ravine is noticeably colder than the start of the trail.  This site is not handicapped accessible.  Watch your step as it is uneven terrain.  Be CAUTIOUS if you intend on going immediately following a heavy rain or after snow melt as conditions of the stream can be very flashy.
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces: there is no camping permitted in Raven Rocks.  Please use the stairs provided for your safety.  There is no marked trail through the ravine (it's easy to see where it goes), but step lightly while exploring the rest of the area.
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly: for your convenience, there are recycling and trash barrels provided at the trail head, but please do not leave trash bundled outside of the barrel if it is full (haul it back with you - pack it in pack it out).  Don't forget the cigarette butts and juice box straw wrappers!
  4. Leave What You Find: people have been enjoying this site for thousands of years and our goal is for it to be around for another thousand years at least.  So ,"take only pictures, leave only footprints".
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts: this one is easy too as there are no campfires permitted in Raven Rocks.
  6. Respect Wildlife: Raven Rocks provides a unique microclimate which allows plants and animals to flourish where they shouldn't be able to geographically.  The stream that flows through most of the year is a headwater stream.  The crisp, clear waters are vital for aquatic organisms.  
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors: people go to the outdoors for many reasons.  It is certainly not to see messages like "Micky was here 10/14" spray painted next to the waterfall or "JM+RA" scratched into a rock with the moss torn away.  Whether it's for peace, pictures, fresh air, or whatever, respect this property the way you want to see and use it. It's not a library, so you don't have to be quiet, but maybe you don't need your music to play above the bird chatter.
Learn more about Leave No Trace here: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

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