TrailFest - Saturday Programs
Presenter Schedule Coming Soon!
Our TrailFest team is busy finalizing a lineup of presentations covering topics like hiking, foraging, outdoor skills, conservation, regional history, and more. Stay tuned for a schedule full of engaging sessions designed to inspire a deeper connection to the Buckeye Trail and Ohio’s rich natural and cultural heritage.
Maumee Bay Nature Center Programs
Register for all Saturday Nature Center Activities at the TrailFest Registration table in the Lodge
Birding by the Bay, outdoor
Presenter: ODNR Naturalist
Description: Birding on the lakeshore provides a diverse and dynamic experience as every change in season provides new opportunities to see migrating and resident species. Both beginner and seasoned birders will delight in what they might find next!In this hands on workshop, participants will go on a hike to explore topics of basic trail construction and maintenance through discussion and interactive learning. Topics include: slope (what it is, how to measure it), sustainable trail concepts (full bench construction), and how to identify water problems on trails. Please come prepared with questions or concepts you'd like to explore!
Time: TBD
Seasons of the Marsh, outdoor
Presenter: ODNR Naturalist
Description: Explore the seasonal highlights on trail at Maumee Bay! A Naturalist will guide your experience while searching for animal tracks, flying birds, plants in bloom, and more!
Time: TBD
Macroinvertebrate Study, outdoor
Presenter: ODNR Naturalist
Description: Peek into the pond and explore the little things that keep the ecosystem flowing smoothly. We will use nets and buckets for this hands-on experience.
Time: TBD
Limit: 15 Attendees
Creature Feature, indoor
Presenter: ODNR Naturalist
Description: Snakes, turtles, and frogs, oh my! Visit with an animal ambassador for a nature moment you won’t forget! Then spend some time perusing the Nature Center displays.
Time: TBD
Wild Ohio in the Great Black Swamp, indoor
Presenter: ODNR Naturalist
Description: Welcome to the Great Black Swamp where wetlands abound and animals thrive! Get up close and personal with animal artifacts of our local wildlife and compare what was found here historically compared to today
Time: TBD
Saturday Evening Programs
Awards & Recognition
Volunteers and partners are the lifeblood of the Buckeye Trail Association. They give thousands of hours of their time and energy to help build, maintain, protect, and promote the enjoyment of Ohio's 1,440+ mile Buckeye Trail.
Time: TBD
Silent Auction
Results of the Silent Auction
Time: Sat. 8:45 to 9:15pm
Sunday Programs
Buckeye Trail Association Annual Meeting
Presenter: BTA Board of Trustees and BTA Staff
Description: The BTA Annual meeting provides the membership the opportunity to hear about the status of the association and about the projects currently underway, as well as to vote on members running to be a BTA Board Trustee.
Time: Sun. 9:00 to 10:00am