Tours

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. Must be comfortable in a boat and paddling on one’s own. 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:

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 (this can be increased if we found a second person who could help me. It’s difficult to adequately guide more than 10 people if nobody is experienced). 

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 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.

Bourbon (Wine) Tasting Event

Join us for a fun time at Kalahari on Wednesday evening. This event will be a great time to network and have fun with those who attend. Enjoy a tasting of four bourbons (or have wine if you are not a bourbon fan) plus some awesome appetizers.

Appetizers will include:

• Bacon Wrapped Dates- Dates | Gorgonzola | apple wood bacon | bourbon glaze
• Smoked Brisket Sliders- Brioch roll | Smoked Brisket | bourbon and cherry BBQ
• Candied Bourbon Bacon- Thick cut bacon | brown sugar | Tellicherry pepper | maple | bourbon
• Southern Cheese and Charcuterie Board- Olives | fry bread | pimento cheese | kielbasa | brats | pickled okara | pepperoncini’s | pepper jack cheese | white cheddar | pepper jelly | BBQ sauce | hot mustard | hot honey | crackers | dry rub bbq 

This will be a fun event to hang out, enjoy some bourbon (wine), and prepare for another great conference.

Tentative time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: $75 per person

Maximum Number of People: 75

Location will be at the Kalahari Resort.

For more information, contact Harry Stark at [email protected]

Hope to see you there!!