Raccoon Creek

Fundraiser at Little Fish
2019-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Little Fish Brewery, 8675 Armitage Road, Athens, OH, 45701
We are grateful to Little Fish for allowing us to be a part of their fundraising program! On July 28th from 12-4 pm, $1 of every beer that you drink will be donated to Raccoon Creek Partnership. We would love it if you came out and supported us while drinking some awesome craft beers!

RCP Watershed Summer Camp
2019-07-15 09:00 - 2019-07-19 16:00 | Raccoon Creek Outfitters, 74815 US Highway 50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
RCP’s annual summer camp will be held July 15th-19th this year! This camp is open to students entering the 2nd-5th grade and will focus on exploring our natural environment. Visit the “camps” section of our website for more information.

Ohio River Sweep
2019-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Detour gas station, 7575 St Rt 327, Wellston, OH, 45692, United States
RCP will once again be participating in the Ohio River Sweep, an event organized to clean up trash throughout the state’s waterways and terrestrial areas. We are going to meet at the Detour gas station at 7575 St Rt 327 in Wellston, OH before carpooling to our cleanup site.
Join us in keeping Raccoon Creek clean and inviting for recreational use and as a habitat for wildlife!

Family Outdoors Day
2019-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Lake Hope Lodge, 27331 State Route 278, McArthur, OH, 45651
Start the summer right by coming out to the Lake Hope Shelter House and spend the day fishing, hiking, canoeing, and practicing archery. Lunch will be provided and all ages are welcome.

Spring Day Camp
2019-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Raccoon Creek Outfitters, 74815 US Highway 50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
Come on out to Raccoon Creek Outfitters and celebrate their opening day of the season with us! There will be an outdoor archery range set up that will be led by our NASP certified AmeriCorps members. All ages are welcome. Afterwards you can take the family on a fun kayak or canoe trip on the scenic Raccoon Creek.

Bat Talk with Dr. Joe Johnson!
2019-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Division of Wildlife District 4 Office, 360 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
We are teaming up with OU Professor Dr. Joe Johnson for a talk about the bats of Ohio and the environmental challenges that they face. This event is free and open to all members of the public.
Light refreshments will be served.

Summer Camp Registration Begins!
2019-03-08 - 2019-03-18 | Raccoon Creek Outfitters, 74815 US Highway 50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
Calling all students entering the 2nd-5th grades!
We will be holding our annual summer camp July 15th-19th at Raccoon Creek Outfitters off of Rt 50 in Albany. Registration opens on March 8th at 7:00am and we only have room for 20 campers, so don’t delay!
Check out the “camps” section for more information.

Owl Prowl
2019-02-07 17:30 | Lake Hope Lodge, 27331 State Route 278, McArthur, OH, 45651
Join us for an owl prowl around beautiful Lake Hope State Park. Naturalists will give a presentation on these creatures of the night (hot chocolate included!) and lead us on a twilight hike in search of owls. All ages welcome, but no pets please. Silence is essential when spotting owls!
Come early and enjoy dinner a the Lodge!

Raccoon Creek Parnership Annual Dinner
2018-11-03 16:00 | New Marshfield Community Center, Across from the post office, New Marshfield, OH, United States
The Raccoon Creek Partnership Annual Dinner is a great opportunity stay updated with what’s happening at Raccoon Creek and even get involved in the restoration, conservation, and stewardship of the creek. Please bring a dish to share for a family style potluck. This year, OU graduate student Charlene Hopkins will be presenting her research on the impacts of roads on amphibians and reptiles as well as the general effects of roads on waterbodies.
Bring cash or your checkbook to renew/begin your RCP membership and to bid on some amazing local goods in our silent auction! Watch our Facebook page (Raccoon Creek Partnership) for a preview of items in the auction. If you or someone you know has items to donate for the auction, please contact Amy Mackey at mackey@ohio.edu.
There are currently 5 board seat vacancies at RCP and we would love to welcome you aboard! Nominees must be current RCP members in good standing (dues paid) by the time of the election. Send nominations to Nora Sullivan at sullivn1@ohio.edu by October 1st.

Raccoon Creek Fall Day Camp
2018-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterloo Aquatic Education Center, 9660 St. Rt. 356, New Marshfield, OH, 45766, United States
Attention, kids of all ages!
Raccoon Creek is hosting a Fall Day Camp to foster a love of the outdoors in children of all ages (parents are welcome, too!). Join us in a guided nature walk, environmental crafts, and games to embrace the fall wildlife.

Raccoon Creek Fall Float
2018-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Raccoon Creek Outfitters, 74815 US Highway 50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
Calling all outdoors enthusiasts- Join us for our annual Fall Float along Raccoon Creek!
Contact Molly Gurien at gurien@ohio.edu or by calling (740) 707-6655 to reserve a canoe or feel free to bring your own.
The event is free! Donations to support our mission of restoration, conservation, and stewardship are always appreciated.
Dress for the weather and bring lots of water and a lunch. The float is about 5 miles long and is expected to take 2-3 hours plus shuttle time.

Paw Paw Festival
2018-09-14 15:00 - 2018-09-16 17:00 | Lake Snowden, 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
Join us at the 2018 Paw Paw Festival!

Creek Jam
2018-07-14 11:00 - 23:00 | Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains, OH, 45780, United States
Your Draft Makes the Difference!
Support clean water in Appalachian Ohio. Creek Jam is raising funds once again to benefit restoration work and environmental education outreach in the Sunday, Monday, and Raccoon Creek watersheds. Thanks to Eclipse Company Store and Fat Head’s Brewery, each pint of beer you enjoy will provide up to $2 towards this important work. Plus, engage with watershed professionals and check out some cool interactive displays, all while being treated to live music.
Here is Saturday’s music and activities:
Music
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Lincoln Mash & Thomas Adams
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Community Jam Session (open to the public; bring your guitars, drums, and other acoustic instruments)
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Megan Bee Music
7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. The JiMiller Band
Bake Sale
11 a.m. til’ Gone!
Kids Activities
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family Scavenger Hunt
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Interactive Watershed Sandbox
-Live Stream Table
-Make Art!
Clean Creeks Matter
11 a.m to 6 p.m.Talk with watershed professionals and national service members helping to restore our waterways and promote environmental stewardship in the next generation.
Our Sponsors
– Eclipse Company Store
– Fat Head’s Brewery
– Frog Ranch Foods
– Airclaws
– Salena Insurance Agency

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Presentation
2018-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Division of Wildlife District 4 Office, 360 E State St, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
Raccoon Creek Partnership presents:
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Wednesday May 30th, 5:30pm
Division of Wildlife District 4 Office
360 E State St, Athens, OH 45701

Do you want to learn how to help wildlife?
Or have you ever wondered:
· What do I do if I find hurt wildlife?
· What if a baby animal is abandoned?
· How can I tell if wildlife needs help?
· What happens to wildlife that is too hurt to survive in the wild?
Our guest speaker, Jen Allen who is a volunteer with Ohio Wildlife Center, will help answer those questions. You’ll walk away knowing what to do when you find injured and abandoned animals.

Family Outdoor Day
2018-05-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Waterloo Aquatic Education Center, 9660 St. Rt. 356, New Marshfield, OH, 45766, United States
Raccoon Creek’s Annual Family Outdoor Day
Saturday May 26th, 12:00-5:00
Waterloo Aquatic Education Center
9660 St Rt 356
New Marshfield, Ohio 45766

Spend quality time with the family, and join us for:

Archery
Canoeing
Fishing on Penrod Lake
Catching critters in the pond
Interactive displays
Hiking
Food, while it lasts

This event is FREE to the public! Donations and volunteers are welcomed.
For more about this event email raccooncreekpartnership@gmail.com
Family Outdoor Day and other events are made possible through memberships, donations, and grants. Think about becoming a member to support our mission and to provide communities with access to the outdoors. This year we received funding from the Division of Wildlife and a grant from the North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA). NANFA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the appreciation, study and conservation of the continent’s native fishes.
About Us: The Raccoon Creek Partnership (RCP) is a 501 © 3 non-profit dedicated to work toward conservation, stewardship, and restoration of the watershed for a healthier stream and community. We strive to promote conservation of our natural resources and to halt watershed degradation with the involvement of our local community. To learn more visit: www.raccooncreek.org or www.facebook.com/raccooncreekpartnership

Turkeys in Ohio
2018-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Vinton County Community Building, 31935 OH-93, McArthur, OH, 45651, United States
Raccoon Creek Partnership hosts a
Presentation on Turkeys in Ohio.
Thursday, April 19th, 6:00pm
Vinton County Community Building
31935 OH-93, McArthur, OH
Come join us as we host Dave Swanson, a professor or Wildlife Resource Management at Hocking College.
He will be discussing:
· The history of turkeys in Ohio
· Land management techniques to encourage turkeys
· Comparison of Fall and Spring Hunting Techniques
This is a FREE family friendly event open to people of all ages.
For more information, email: raccooncreekpartnership@gmail.com

Birding Day Camp
2018-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterloo Aquatic Education Center, 9660 St. Rt. 356, New Marshfield, OH, 45766, United States
Raccoon Creek Partnership’s
Birding Day Camp
Saturday, April 14th,
10:00-1:00
Waterloo Aquatic Education Center
9660 St. Rt. 356, New Marshfield
· Free & Open to the Public. No Registration Necessary.
· Bring Water, Lunch, Binoculars, and a Camera (if you wish).
· Learn birds of Ohio, go looking for them, and do bird crafts.
· The first 20 people will be able to take home a Hummingbird feeder, a CD of Ohio’s bird calls, and the ODNR guide book to Ohio’s birds.
Special Guest: Bob Scott Placier:
Who will be netting and banding birds so that we can get a close up and a personal look at our feathered friends.

RCP Board of Directors Meeting
2018-03-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-02-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-31 18:30 - 20:30 | TBD
Open to the public! This is a tentative date; please contact Amy Mackey at mackey@ohio.edu to confirm the date and location for this meeting.

Asian Carp in the Ohio River Basin
2018-03-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Gallia Soil and Water Conservation District, 111 Jackson Pike, Suit 1569, Gallipolis, OH, United States
Raccoon Creek Partnership presents
Neil Gillespie from US Fish and Wildlife Service
for a discussion on Asian Carp:
· How they got here
· Why they are a problem
· What has been found in Raccoon Creek
· Control strategies currently being used
Wednesday, March 28th, 6:00 PM
Held at Gallia Soil and Water Conservation District
11 Jackson Pike, Suite 1569
Gallipolis, OH 45631
For questions: Call Amy Mackey at 740-597-1473
or check our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/raccooncreekpartnership/

2018 Winter Owl Prowl
2018-02-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Lake Hope Lodge, 27331 State Route 278, McArthur, OH, 45651
Come join Raccoon Creek Partnership for a night of hot chocolate, owl pellet dissections, crafts, and an owl hike. Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist Pat Quackenbush and Lake Hope Naturalist Kaylin Callander will call in owls! Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. No pets please. Silence is key to the night’s success.

Christmas
2017-12-25 | OH
Happy Holidays from Raccoon Creek!

RCP Board of Directors Meeting
2017-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | The Ridges, Building 22, 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
Open to the public! This meeting will be held in Room 214 of Building 22 of the Ridges at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
