Celebrate Earth Day at EarthFest, a free festival featuring games, interactive booths and workshops, live music, Oxford Farmer's Market and more. Several organizations from Oxford and Miami University will have educational booths and lead interactive activities during this community event.

EarthFest is a collaborative effort between Miami University and the community to come together and promote efforts to teach how natural environments function and how human beings can manage behavior and ecosystems to live sustainably. In addition, the event will spotlight green businesses in the community. Over 15 student groups and Oxford organizations will be there to interact with the community and have fun activities for all ages.

The event promotes a fun, welcoming environment with music, games, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive learning. The event is free to attend!

The event is hosted by: Environmental Professionals Association, EcoReps, GreenHawks Media, Global Education Outreach for Diversifying the Earth Sciences, Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP), Zero Waste Oxford, and Zoology & Biology Club. Find more details here

Event Details
Saturday, April 20 from 11am – 2pm
Oxford Memorial Park
 2 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056

This nature center land was donated by a local family and has been developed as the Allen and Adaline Garber Nature Center. About 33 acres of forest area have been developed into 3.3 miles of hiking trails. A wetland has also been created. This area has been designated as a BIRDING HOTSPOT.

Early spring wildflowers should be in abundance. The Garber family also donated a house on the property. We have scheduled a guided tour of the house at 9:00AM. We will step back in time and experience the flower garden, summer kitchen, and numerous antiques. Following the tour, we will hike the trails to see early wildflowers and early spring bird migrants. A shelter with picnic tables is available; bring a lunch if desired.

Meeting Location:
Garber Nature Center
9691 OH Route 503 North
Lewisburg, Ohio

Audubon Miami Valley’s 11th Annual Bird Art Exhibition and Festival

Our Annual Bird Exhibition and Festival seeks to educate students on birds of the Midwest, birds of the Mississippi Flyway and how Climate Change is affecting bird populations and behaviors. In addition to artwork, there will be hands-on children’s activities, refreshments, and a naturalist from Hueston Woods State Park will have live birds.

We welcome young artists and birders to enter art works for the exhibition. Artists submitting work will receive a gift and all submissions will be exhibited.

Artwork Submission Rules:

• Students are required to research one bird species (eating habits, habitats, vocalization, colors, size, nesting, etc.)

• The submitted artwork can be either a realistic or graphic representation of the bird.

• The artwork may be made using any 2-dimensional art material.

• Those submitting artwork must be in grades K-12 and from a school district within a 30 mile radius of Oxford.

Event Details

• The main event will run from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Family, artists, friends and the general public are invited to attend.

• The event will take place at:
  Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC)
  10 South College Ave.
  Oxford, Ohio

• Students, parents and friends, art teachers, community officials and leaders are invited to view the exhibition which will be installed at the Oxford Community Arts Center from Saturday March 16 at 10:00am through March 22, 2024.

• Art work will be displayed in the north parlor at the Oxford Community Arts Center.

How to Participate

• Those interested in participating should contact Libby Birch at ebirch479@gmail.com

• Teachers can print artwork labels here

Artwork Drop off
Artwork can be dropped off in the Art Ed. Room of OCAC on the following dates:

March 8: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
March 9: 10:00am - 2:00pm
March 11: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Artwork Pick up
March 23: 10:00am - 2:00pm
March 25: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Presenter - Sarah Kent

Sarah is Community Outreach Manager and a nature interpreter for the Summit Nature Center in Roselawn. Sarah was named Outstanding New Interpreter of 2021 by the National Association for Interpretation.

Sarah, an advocate for social justice, and researcher in biology ( especially entomology) serves as a Board Member for Western Wildlife Corridor. She is the outreach manager for the Great Parks Nature Center at the Summit in Roselawn in Cincinnati. Sarah was named Outstanding New Interpreter of 2021 by the National Association for Interpretation, a non-profit professional organization for the interpretation of natural and cultural heritage resources. She was a recipient of Cincinnati’s “30 Under 30” award, from the National recreation and Park Association.

More details will be announced soon…

Spring Waterfowl Migration—Saturday, March 9, 2024, 8:00 AM

Where to Meet:
In the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow

Trip Leader: 
Erich Baumgardner
513-304-0697
erichbaumgardner@gmail.com

March in the Oxbow means ducks, as spring waterfowl migration peaks during this month. The Oxbow has historically been a magnet for migrating birds, but especially for waterfowl. Other species of birds will also be seen but it would be difficult to ignore the waterfowl during any March visit to the Oxbow area.

At least 34 species of waterfowl have been recorded in the Oxbow over the years and about 25 of those occur regularly. Many other signs of spring should be noticeable. It has become common to see Bald Eagles in the Oxbow area during any month of the year and on any given day. That said, March still represents the peak of spring migration for Bald Eagles. Sandhill Cranes and large concentrations of gulls could also be seen. When you add these migrants with lingering winter visitors and the local residents, a great diversity of species, some in large numbers, can be found during this month.

Our trip leader, Erich Baumgardner, is a skilled birder with an interest in all aspects of nature. He is also a long-time Oxbow Inc. advocate and current board member who knows the Oxbow very well. Erich’s plan for this trip will probably be to move around to several locations in the Oxbow area to better our chances of finding a wide variety of species. March also brings rain and potential flooding to the Oxbow bottoms, so some areas can be inaccessible. However, flood waters open up new and temporary areas where waterfowl and other water birds can forage, so Erich will adjust his plans on the day of the trip. Expect a little driving from spot to spot interspersed with some light walking.

Dress for late winter and expect some mud on your shoes. This morning trip that will end around noon. There are no restrooms available in the Oxbow but there are many nearby businesses open to the public. Feel free to contact Erich if you have any questions regarding this trip. 

Where to meet
Meet at the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow at 8:00AM.

You can search for “Oxbow Nature Conservancy” on Google maps (or other navigation application) for directions. The address for the main entrance is
17160 Reardon Drive
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

However, see the directions below for reference. Note that these directions apply to those who are approaching on interstate 275.

• From I-275, take exit #16 (US HWY 50) and go south.

• In about 200 yards, turn left (east) onto Production Road. This road is just past the Circle K gas station.

• Turn right on Reardon Drive. You should then see the Oxbow entrance sign.

• Turn left into the Oxbow. The upper parking area is immediately on the right.

Presenter - Terry Mann

Terry Mann, astronomer, NASA Ambassador and President of Ohio Dark Sky Association will talk about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse and Ohio Dark Sky Initiatives.

A former two-time President of the Astronomical League, Terry Mann's interest in the stars started with her earliest memories.. As a very young child, she begged her mom to tell her bedtime stories as young children do, but she didn't want just any story, she wanted stories about the stars. By eight years old, she had a burning desire to have a photograph of the moon, which led her to temporarily "steal" her father's Instamatic camera to take her first astrophotograph. Caught "red handed" as she was snapping a photo of the moon using a flashcube, Terry thought she would get the punishment of her life. Instead, her father explained to her that you didn't need a flash to capture the light of the moon. 

A lifelong astronomer and astrophotographer, Terry describes what drives her:

"My quest to capture the "Elusive Light" of the night sky has drawn me to remote locations in both hemispheres. It has immersed me into the beauty and mystique of our celestial and natural world. Imaging both has proven to be challenging and exhilarating. Some of my best experiences are realized while standing far away from civilization under the canopy of stars, in the still of the night.

Imaging subjects other than people requires a connection to nature. Here you work with nature's schedule, not your own. The images are there if you know how to see them and capture that moment. For me, this is the best kind of imaging." 

Outreach

Terry Mann has served as Secretary, Vice President and President of the Astronomical League, an Organization of approximately 18,000 amateur astronomers. She has also served as the amateur astronomer on the Board of Directors at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and chaired astronomical conferences. Currently, she is the Chair of the Great Lakes Region of the Astronomical League and the President of the IDA-Ohio Chapter.

Terry was selected to be a JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador in 2002 and regularly conducts outreach events to interpret the latest space exploration science to a broad audience. 

Her images have been seen in local newspapers, television, magazines, and websites such as, Astronomy magazine, Sky and Telescope magazine, the Reflector magazine, Spaceweather.com, and Space.com. Terry has exhibited in art galleries and museums. She has given talks at various star parties, conferences, organizations, and events, and has held astronomy and photography workshops at Sally Ride Science Festivals, Alaska, Wyoming and Ohio.

She has articles published in Astronomy magazine, "How Terry Mann Images Earth and Sky"; Explore Scientific, "Chasing the Aurora", and various articles in the Reflector magazine published by the Astronomical League.

Awards and Recognition

Terry Mann was selected as a First Light Observer at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and had three of her images placed in the Explore the Universe gallery.

In 2004, Terry received the R.G. Wright Service Award from the Astronomical League. The R.G. Wright Award recognizes people who have performed above and beyond the call of duty. Terry also received an Award from the Ohio House of Representatives for her dedicated research and study of the Solar System.

The Miami Valley Astronomical Society honored Terry Mann with the club's highest award, the Kepler Award for Outstanding Service.

Links

• Terry Mann, JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador

• Terry Mann on the AstronomyOutreach network

• Terry Mann's Photography, Sky's Up Magazine's Special Women in Astronomy Issue 

Audubon Miami Valley is excited to offer this field trip to the Joseph Moore Museum on the Richmond Indiana Campus of Earlham College. Dating back to the 1880’s, this museum possesses collections including:

• Amphibians and Reptiles (1290 specimens)

• Anthropology (from Babylon to Egypt to Native American mounds)

• Entomology (30,000 specimens),

• Mammalogy (4000 specimens from 26 countries)

• Ornithology (over 6500 specimens from 4 continents in 4 genera and 700 species, including extinct specimens), and Vertebrate Paleontology. It includes a mounted skeleton of mastodons and giant beavers.

A formal guided tour will begin at 10AM followed by informal tours based on interest. If you have a specific interest, we can let the museum know in advance.

We will meet at Earlham College, enter from National Road, turn left at the first stop sign and park in Lot G visitor parking behind the museum. A sign directs visitors to the Joseph Moore Museum.

Meeting Location:
Earlham College - Visitor Parking Lot G
801 National Road West
Richmond, Indiana 47374

Join us for AMV's Annual Christmas Bird Count

This the largest citizen science project in the world. The data collected from this count, combined with other surveys, provide a picture of how bird populations have changed over the years. Local trends can provide strategies for protecting birds and their habitats.

Participants will be assigned areas to hike & count and may meet directly at their designated area. Volunteers who joined us in the past will be given preference to cover the same areas they had last year. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience. New participants can join groups led by experts covering a portion of the count area. Anyone wishing to participate in the count should contact Larry Gersbach at 513-310-0195 or larrygers@aol.com

We are also asking those who do not wish to venture out that day to observe the bird activity around their home bird feeders and yards. This information can be forwarded to Larry Gersbach at larrygers@aol.com and would be greatly appreciated.

Please consider joining us for this important citizen science event. No matter if you are a beginner or an accomplished birder, an enjoyable walk outside with nature looking for birds will refresh the soul.

Join us for a potluck luncheon at noon after the morning count.  It will be held at the Miami University Ecological Center located at 5806 Somerville Road in Oxford.

This program will be held in-person only at Lebanon Citizens National Bank in Oxford.

Presenter - Sarah Morris

During this presentation, Sara will describe her time at Hog Island through the lens of a teacher who is trying to find deeper meaning and purpose for doing the hard work of teaching. She will weave through the experiences and emotions that became part of her story of transformation. Always searching for fulfillment in her career, she will attempt to describe the emotional connection she felt with her fellow teachers, the land, and the sea and how those connections have had a lasting impact on her career.

Sara Morris is an instructor at Butler Tech for the new Green Engineering Program at the Natural Science Center in Monroe, Ohio. Previously, Sara was a Biology teacher at Talawanda High School. She lives in Oxford with her husband Sam, and two kids Ben and Luna. She loves hiking, running, and birding with her family.

Ornithologist Dr. David Russell will once again lead us on a birding tour of the Brookville Reservoir area between Liberty and Brookville, Indiana, visiting a number of good spots around Brookville Lake as well as Whitewater State Park, looking for migrating ducks, geese, gulls, sandhill cranes and other species.

The destination location is the Dunlapsville Boat Ramp parking area at Brookville Reservoir. Please arrive at 8:00 am. Travel time from Oxford is approximately 30 minutes. Please bring a personal lunch if you would like to join us for an informal picnic mid-day.

All are welcome on AMV field trips. Please join us even if you are not an experienced birder. Good walking shoes, personal water supply, insect repellent and sun screen are recommended for the terrain we may encounter on these outings.

Destination Address:

Brookville Lake Area - Dunlapsville Boat Ramp

3170 South Old Dunlapsville Road Liberty, IN, 47353

If you have questions, email AMV field trip coordinator at eric_hollins@hotmail.com

Location: 4821 Layhigh Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Salamander Run is a MetroParks of Butler County property that features easy to moderate hiking trails through a variety of prairie and forest habitats. In the fall, this park is occupied by resident and migratory species that may include Red-tailed Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, Bluebird or Cedar Waxwing. Our outing will be led by Randy Morgan, who has developed a unique familiarity with this park and its birdlife. Meet at the destination at 9:00 am.

This program will be presented VIRTUALLY via Zoom only
There is no in-person meeting for this event

Presenter: Ruth Holton-Hodson

Ruth Holton-Hodson spent her 35-yr career as a consumer and health policy advocate serving in executive positions in government, philanthropy, and non-profits.  From 2008-2019 Ruth served as a Deputy to California Controller and then Treasurer, John Chiang. Highlights included representing Chiang on the Board of California’s Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); helping to gain passage and implementing the first in the nation retirement savings program for private sector workers, CalSavers; creating and leading the Ombudsman’s office for Unclaimed Property; and developing and co-leading a state employee wellness program, Healthier U. 

Ruth spent almost 10 years at The California Wellness Foundation as a Special Projects Director and then Director of Public Policy focused on increasing access to health care in low-income communities and educating the philanthropic sector about the importance of public policy grantmaking.  Prior to that, she served as Executive Director for California Common Cause where she ran two successful statewide initiative campaigns on campaign finance and ethics reforms. She began her public policy career as a lobbyist for the California Children’s Lobby.  Ruth has a Master’s in Educational Administration from The University of Chicago.

Now retired, Ruth serves as Vice President of the Board of Solar Cookers International and the Vice Chair of the Board of The California Budget and Policy Center, works with several non-profits in a volunteer capacity, and is an artist.

HOW TO ATTEND DIGITALLY VIA ZOOM

• To attend this event, click on this link.

• You will need to use this pass code to enter the meeting: 322977

• If you would like to use your phone for audio during the meeting, call this number 1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

* This event is free and open to the public

Title: Blurring the Lines between Medicine and Ecology while Saving Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys

Presenter: Dr. James W. Porter

James W. Porter, Ph.D., "superstar scientist." will present the 49th annual Hefner Lecture “Blurring the Lines between Medicine and Ecology while Saving Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys." The event will be followed by a reception at the Hefner Museum of Natural History in 100 Upham Hall.

Dr. Porter's expertise and influence is diverse. He is an expert in coral, climate change, and the connections between these issues and human health and social justice. He was the scientific advisor of the award-winning film "Chasing Coral" (presently on Netflix) and their educational and outreach materials. His testimony before Congress on the connections between coral and productive human society "greatly influenced the U.S.’s decision to  sign this U.N. Ocean Biodiversity Treaty."  

Event Details

Dr. Porter will present the 49th annual Hefner lecture, entitled “Blurring the Lines between Medicine and Ecology while Saving Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys” on November 9th, in Laws Hall 100, at 7:30 PM, with a reception at the museum afterwards. Prior to the lecture, Dr. Porter will reenact his Congressional Testimony with students acting as congresspeople, asking him questions and challenging his conclusions, on November 9th, in Shideler Hall 152, at 4:15 PM.

The lecture and following reception are free and open to the public of all ages. 

Click here to learn more about the event

Attract the birds you love to your yard year-round and support our organization at the same time! This year’s sale features Nyjer thistle, suet cakes, woodpecker blend, cardinal mix, fruit and berry mix and more! We will be mailing seed order forms and making them available on our website within the next few weeks. See our website at audubonmv.org for more information.

Seed Pickup
Friday, October 13 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, October 14 from 9 am to 12 pm
Shademakers Nursery & Landscape
304 West Collins Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056

AMV volunteers will be present and will load seed into your vehicle. Look for the AMV flags on the North side of the parking lot. 

The event will feature door prizes and customers will receive 10% discount on gift items at Shademakers during pickup hours. If you are unable to pick up your seed on one of these dates, contact Marlene Hoffman at mfhoffman36@yahoo.com to make other arrangements.

Attract the birds you love to your yard year-round and support our organization at the same time! This year’s sale features Nyjer thistle, suet cakes, woodpecker blend, cardinal mix, fruit and berry mix and more! We will be mailing seed order forms and making them available on our website within the next few weeks. See our website at audubonmv.org for more information.

Seed Pickup
Friday, October 13 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, October 14 from 9 am to 12 pm
Shademakers Nursery & Landscape
304 West Collins Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056

AMV volunteers will be present and will load seed into your vehicle. Look for the AMV flags on the North side of the parking lot. 

The event will feature door prizes and customers will receive 10% discount on gift items at Shademakers during pickup hours. If you are unable to pick up your seed on one of these dates, contact Marlene Hoffman at mfhoffman36@yahoo.com to make other arrangements.

Presenter - Janet Deardorff

Janet Deardorff is a PhD candidate at Miami University in the Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology program and is in the final year of her PhD studies.  She got her Bachelor of Science at Ohio Northern University in Environmental Science and Field Biology and a masters in Botany at Miami University. During her time at Miami, she has worked under Dave Gorchov and Thomas Crist looking at beaver habitat use at multiple spatial scales in Ohio. Her master’s work on beavers' use of Amur honeysuckle spurred her interest to continue throughout her PhD work to study beavers and the plants they eat. Currently, her research focuses on why beavers are using certain habitats in Ohio, as well as beaver and white-tailed deer herbivory interactions on Amur honeysuckle and native woody species in riparian areas.

In 1993, John Iverson, Professor Emeritus of biology, Earlham College, began conserving his 76-acre property, which is adjacent to Earlham’s old-growth forest (Wildman Woods) and is a critical part of the largest contiguous tract of forest remaining in Wayne County, Indiana.  To date, he has planted over 65,000 trees, created 55 wetlands (two-thirds of them dug by hand), militantly fought the battle against invasives, and permanently protected the entire system with a conservation easement.

Note: with limited parking on site, we will meet at Cope Environmental Center’s south parking lot and car-pool to our destination; Google Maps

Over the past two decades, the Ann Geddes farm on Indian Creek Road has benefited from restoration projects to improve and diversify wildlife habitats on this unique property. As Spring gets into full swing in late April, any bird resident to or visiting Butler County is likely to find a favorite habitat niche within this preserve. To assist human access, at least two golf carts will be available at this event. Feel free to bring a favorite covered dish or picnic treat and join us mid-day for a picnic and extra-early celebration of Earth Day.

HOW TO ATTEND
We invite participants to meet us at the destination at 9:00 am. Look for the AMV flag marking the correct driveway entrance.

DESTINATION ADDRESS
2550 Indian Creek Road
Oxford, OH 45056
2550 Indian Creek Rd - Google Maps

All are welcome on AMV field trips. Please join us even if you are not an experienced birder. Good walking shoes, personal water supply, insect repellent and sun screen are recommended for the terrain we may encounter on these outings. More information is available on the events page of our web site. If you have any questions, email AMV field trip coordinator at eric_hollins@hotmail.com

Presenter: Lisa White

Location: In-person at Lebanon Citizens National Bank (LCNB)

Lisa moved from the Bellbrook/Centerville area to Preble County in 2014. She has been married to her husband of 22 years and has 2 children, Jake, who is a Sophomore at Miami University studying Media and Communications, and Tatum, who recently graduated with a degree in English Education.

Lisa started working part-time for the Preble County Historical Society in 2020 and quickly moved to a full-time position. She is currently the Executive Director of Business, Marketing, and Education. During the program, Lisa will tell us about what the Preble County Historical Society is working on and what they plan for the future.

The Hike-a-Thon is a wonderful family event for all ages with different levels of hikes, activities, and displays from environmental groups. The event celebrates the outdoors and will show off the exciting progress of the Oxford and Miami Trail systems. AMV is excited to participate in this community event once again. We will have multiple trail routes ranging from 1,3, and 5 miles in length and those routes will be on both paved and unpaved surfaces. We will have binoculars for your use along with an experienced birder in the bird blind to help identify birds.

Event Details
Saturday, September 9th
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
DeWitt Cabin Trailhead: 4831 Oxford Trenton Rd., Oxford, OH 45056

Brukner Nature Center is a non-profit, privately funded organization promoting the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through preservation, education, and rehabilitation. Brukner is a premier birding spot for spring bird migration, winter feeder watching (Project FeederWatch) and enjoying birds at any time of the year!  The Tree-Top Bird Vista is an air-conditioned oasis during summer months and a warm and inviting place to spend the winter hours! The pileated woodpecker visits our feeders on a regular basis year-round.

HOW TO ATTEND
We invite participants to meet us at Brukner’s Visitor Center (main building) at 9:00 am.

DESTINATION ADDRESS
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road
Troy, OH 45373
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road - Google Maps

All are welcome on AMV field trips. Please join us even if you are not an experienced birder. Good walking shoes, personal water supply, insect repellent and sun screen are recommended for the terrain we may encounter on these outings. More information is available on the events page of our web site. If you have any questions, email AMV field trip coordinator at eric_hollins@hotmail.com

Well known for its historic farmstead buildings and exhibits; a developing network of trails provide access to 250 acres of forest, prairie/meadow, stream, pond, and wetland features. During May, the Nature Reserve offers opportunities to observe native species singing to attract mates and/or establish breeding territories. Food vendors (on site for an antique car rally in the afternoon) will be available to AMV guests at 1:00 pm.

HOW TO ATTEND
We invite participants to meet us at the destination at 9:00 am. Look for the AMV flag marking the correct driveway entrance.

DESTINATION ADDRESS
7693 Swartsel Road
Eaton, OH 45320
7693 Swartsel Rd - Google Maps

All are welcome on AMV field trips. Please join us even if you are not an experienced birder. Good walking shoes, personal water supply, insect repellent and sun screen are recommended for the terrain we may encounter on these outings. More information is available on the events page of our web site. If you have any questions, email AMV field trip coordinator at eric_hollins@hotmail.com

Presenter: Justina Block

Location: In-person at Lebanon Citizens National Bank (LCNB)

Justina Block began raising solitary native bees more than 13 years ago. As an enthusiast turned advocate and now business owner, Justina is the founder of the Osmia Bee Company and produces sustainable homes for the world’s most powerful pollinators: bees! Through education and advocacy, Osmia Bee Company's mission is to provide communities with the power to help save the bees in their own backyards. 

Justina has forged partnerships (and friendships!) with many organizations that are committed to supporting bees and other pollinators, including The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. 

She is proud to be on the NAPPC ( North America Pollinator Protection Campaign) Pollinator Communication Task Force Committee and The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Horticulture Committee. Osmia Bee received a 2023 Grant from USDA NCR- SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education and is collaborating with Penn State University, Ohio State University, The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Greenacers Foundation, Ohio Prairie Nursery and other organizations. 

What you will Learn: Exploring the beauty and bounty of native bees in the Cincinnati area. Attendees will learn about the diversity of sizes, colors, and lifestyles of bees in Ohio and why they are important to the health of the ecosystem. Justina will explain how to distinguish between bees, wasps, and flies and ways you can encourage native bees to nest in your backyard. 

Celebrate Earth Day at EarthFest, a free festival featuring games, interactive booths and workshops, live music, Oxford Farmer's Market and more. Several organization from Oxford and Miami University will have educational booths and lead interactive activities during this community event.

EarthFest is a collaborative effort between Miami University and the community to come together and promote efforts to teach how natural environments function and how human beings can manage behavior and ecosystems to live sustainably. In addition, the event will spotlight green businesses in the community. Over 15 student groups and Oxford organizations will be there to interact with the community and have fun activities for all ages.

The event promotes a fun, welcoming environment with music, games, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive learning. The event is free to attend!

The event is hosted by: Environmental Professionals Association, EcoReps, GreenHawks Media, Global Education Outreach for Diversifying the Earth Sciences, Leaders of Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP), Zero Waste Oxford, and Zoology & Biology Club. Find more details here

Event Details
Saturday, April 22 from 11am – 2pm
Oxford Memorial Park
 2 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056