| Jan 3 (Fri)
| Trees Transition from Fall to Winter - ODNR Join the naturalist as we walk through Old Mans Cave gorge and see how trees survive the winter. Meet at the Visitor Center entrance for a half mile loop hike. Dress for the weather! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 4 (Sat)
| Brumation Buddies - ODNR Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species! Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 4 (Sat)
| Guess the Predator - ODNR Join the naturalist in this mysterious case of Who Done It, where we will study 3 predator prey crime scenes and determine the culprit! Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the investigation. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 5 (Sun)
| Nature Scavenger Hunt - ODNR Come grab a list and see if you can find everything on our scavenger hunt from animal ambassadors in the visitor center to elusive critter tracks outside. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 10 (Fri)
| Finger Knitting - ODNR Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 10 (Fri)
| Meat Preservation - ODNR Join us for a demonstration on historic meat preservation techniques. Meet at the naturalist cabin behind the Old Mans 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 11 (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 Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 11 (Sat)
| Shimmering Snowflakes - ODNR Have you ever wondered what it takes for a snowflake to form? Come learn with us and make your own snowflake to take home. Meet us at the Visitor Center. All materials provided. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 12 (Sun)
| Winter Tree ID - ODNR Learn some tips and tricks for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter. Meet in the Old Mans Visitor Center. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 18 (Sat)
| 8th Annual Logan Frozen Festival 8th Annual Logan Freeze Festival Main Street Logan, OH 43138 January 18, 2025 Cost: Free Phone: 740-385-2750 Location: Logan, 427 West Hunter Street, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 11 miles |
| Jan 18 (Sat)
| 60th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9 - 11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls (donations appreciated). A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area. Cost: Free Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841 Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 23 (Thu)
| Raptor Chat - ODNR Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 24 (Fri)
| Holiday Tales - ODNR Join us to hear yuletide tales and holiday folklore. Meet us 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 24 (Fri)
| Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 25 (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 Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 25 (Sat)
| Mug Rug - ODNR Find the naturalist and learn how to weave a cozy little rug for your mug of cocoa this winter! Meet at 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 26 (Sun)
| Intro Winter Birding - ODNR Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 31 (Fri)
| Raptor Chat - ODNR Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Jan 31 (Fri)
| Finger Knitting - ODNR Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 1 (Sat)
| Skulls and Furs - ODNR Learn about some of the animals native the area and check out a few of their pelts and skulls! Meet in 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 1 (Sat)
| Natures Tiny Architects - ODNR Join the naturalist at the Visitors Center to explore the varieties of nests our small, feathered friends make with just their beaks! Try your hand at making a nest of your own! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 2 (Sun)
| Animal Pelts and Their Usage - ODNR Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 7 (Fri)
| Historic Critter Chat - ODNR Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 8 (Sat)
| Brumation Buddies - ODNR Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species! Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 S, Logan Ohio (740-270-6100) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 9 (Sun)
| Critter Tracks - ODNR Come look for critter tracks by the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center and see what they are and how to ID them. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 14 (Fri)
| Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 14 (Fri)
| Valentines Day Origami - ODNR Join the naturalist to make an origami heart to share with the ones you love! Meet at 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 15 (Sat)
| Wax Paper Lantern - ODNR Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 15 (Sat)
| Nutty Life of Squirrels - ODNR Learn about these little rodents and how they live their lives, learn some nutty fun facts and learn what they are up to right now! Meet at Old Mans Cave 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 21 (Fri)
| Raptor Chat - ODNR Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 21 (Fri)
| Winter Prints - ODNR Meet the naturalist at the Visitor center to play a guessing game! Can you guess what animals left their prints in the snow? 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 22 (Sat)
| Animal Pelts and their Usage - ODNR Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Feb 23 (Sun)
| Winter Art - ODNR Come outside and learn what can be used to create art, and how to put it to paper! Meet at Old Mans Cave 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) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Mar 8 (Sat) Mar 9 (Sun)
| Maple Sugaring In The Hills Join us at the historic cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Take a step back in time to see how maple sugar has been processed over the years. We will have a local producer on site selling their delicious goods. 12:00pm - 4:00pm Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
| Oct 11 (Sat)
| Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike Join us for our seasonal fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back. This hike is rated difficult, please dress for the weather and terrain. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan Ohio (740-385-6841) Distance from Nelsonville: about 17 miles |
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