2026 Ohio Stormwater Conference Tours
Register for tours when you register for the conference.
Kayak Tour
Join the Ohio Coastal Training Program for a tour of the barrier beach and the very first Ohio Nature-Based Shoreline Certification Pilot Project before embarking on a paddling tour of the estuary. Staff will discuss some of the different initiatives of the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, including shoreline stabilization techniques, stormwater management practices, and citizen science monitoring. Canoes/kayaks, paddles, and life preservers provided by OWC NERR. Please bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray and dress for the weather.
- Price: $10.00
- Time: 9am-11am
Place: Old Woman Creek Reserve Boathouse, 2005 Cleveland Rd E, Huron OH 44839
Birding Program at Sheldon Marsh, Ohio
Join TCWP Watershed Coordinator Matt Siefert on a guided birding hike as we search for spring migrants. The Lake Erie coast is a major hotspot for bird migration, and participants will have the opportunity to see some of Ohio’s most sought-after species. Meet at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, 2715 Cleveland Rd W, Huron, OH 44839. Hike will go from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Carpooling recommended if possible. Come prepared to walk 1-2 miles of trails. Binoculars recommended, but some will be provided. Birders of all skill levels welcome. Maximum 10 participants.
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Cost: $10.00
Guided birding tour, including interpretive talks on bird species, migration, and habitat.
Transportation: Participants are responsible for their transportation to Sheldon Marsh. We encourage carpooling where possible. Upon arrival, please gather at the designated meeting point.
The Hidden Door Speakeasy Event
Step behind the velvet rope and into an evening inspired by classic speakeasies, designed for good drinks, good food, and easy conversation.
Low light, smooth pours, and a relaxed atmosphere set the tone. Throughout the night, skilled mixologists will craft both classic and inventive cocktails, while guests can build their own bourbon drink—choosing flavors and finishes to create a personalized pour with a nod to the Prohibition era.
An elevated grazing menu anchors the experience, starting with a generous charcuterie spread featuring salami, capicola, and summer sausage alongside Havarti, pepper jack, and aged cheddar, with olives, pickles, mustard, crackers, toast points, and mixed nuts.
Butler-passed bites keep things moving, including Bloody Mary shrimp shooters and bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños.
At the center of the evening, a chef-attended action station features braised short ribs finished with cabernet sauce, served with Boursin-whipped mashed potatoes and tri-color carrots.
The night wraps up with a Bananas Foster station—an interactive dessert experience where chefs caramelize bananas in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon before flambéing them tableside with rum and banana liqueur.
Come for the cocktails, stay for the flavors, and leave feeling like you’ve discovered something worth sharing!!
- Price: $80.00
- Time: 6pm-8pm
Place: Kalahari Resort
