Lake Alma State Park

06/03/2026

This SATURDAY June 6th!!!!!

Mark your calendars for the The Friends of Lake Alma Group (Public Page) SUMMER KICK OFF party on June 6th!!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Do you hear that? The rumble and roar coming over the hills? It sounds wild.. It is none other than the Southern Ohio Forest Rally! We are proud to partner with Southern Ohio Forest Rally for this year's rally as it returns to Ohio's Wonderland June 11 - 13 with a rally that is free for the whole family to attend!

Learn more by visiting southernohioforestrally.com

06/01/2026

Lake Hope State Park activities

06/01/2026

June = BioBlitz Month at Ohio State Parks!
As we celebrate America 250 all year long, June’s theme highlights Natural Resources—and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun!
Eight Ohio State Parks are hosting BioBlitz programs this month, led by ODNR Parks & Watercraft naturalists. It’s your chance to explore the outdoors, discover the incredible biodiversity in our parks, and be part of community science.
🔍 What’s a BioBlitz?
A BioBlitz is a collaborative challenge to find and document as many species as possible in a set time and place. It’s exciting, educational, and a great way to see nature up close while helping scientists better understand Ohio’s ecosystems.
🌱 Bring your curiosity.
📸 Bring your sense of adventure.
🌎 Be part of America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating the natural wonders that make Ohio special!
For details on each BioBlitz program—and all our America 250 events happening throughout 2026—visit: ohiodnr.gov/america250

June = BioBlitz Month at Ohio State Parks!

As we celebrate America 250 all year long, June’s theme highlights Natural Resources—and we’re inviting YOU to join the fun!

Eight Ohio State Parks are hosting BioBlitz programs this month, led by ODNR Parks & Watercraft naturalists. It’s your chance to explore the outdoors, discover the incredible biodiversity in our parks, and be part of community science.

🔍 What’s a BioBlitz?

A BioBlitz is a collaborative challenge to find and document as many species as possible in a set time and place. It’s exciting, educational, and a great way to see nature up close while helping scientists better understand Ohio’s ecosystems.

🌱 Bring your curiosity.

📸 Bring your sense of adventure.

🌎 Be part of America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating the natural wonders that make Ohio special!

For details on each BioBlitz program—and all our America 250 events happening throughout 2026—visit: ohiodnr.gov/america250

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio, The Heart of it All
America 250-Ohio
Maumee Bay State Park
Lake Hope State Park
Indian Lake State Park
Mosquito Lake State Park
Alum Creek State Park
Jesse Owens State Park
Salt Fork State Park

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars for the The Friends of Lake Alma Group (Public Page) SUMMER KICK OFF party on June 6th!!

05/27/2026

For this , we're talking about Ohio's cutest residents - the ones you may see curled up in your backyard around this time of year🦌

You may be asking yourself, "what do I do if I see a baby animal left alone in my yard?" (Great question by the way). Here are some things you need to know:
- Wildlife parents often leave their nest or young in a location they consider safe while they forage or hunt nearby.
- A parent is almost always nearby and will come back as needed to feed and care for them.
- The best thing for you to do is keep your distance (and be proud that your yard feels safe for wildlife!)

05/26/2026

We are 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 excited to announce our Earth Science Summer event series with Ohio Geological Survey!

We are hosting free events in celebration of America 250 and the 2026 Collaborative Summer Library Program theme, “Unearth a Story.”

Earth Science Summer features programs led by our geologists, offering Ohioans of all ages the chance to discover fossils, minerals, landscapes, and the stories our rocks and sediments can tell. Participants at these special events will also receive a limited-edition commemorative decal while supplies last.

Our statewide lineup of events includes:
𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 at Oakes Quarry Park, Lake Hope State Park, and Rocky River Reservation
𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at the H.R. Collins Laboratory in Delaware
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus
𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 at Kelleys Island State Park
𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 at Fossil Park in Sylvania
𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 Open House in Heath

Also, our geologists have curated age-specific geology reading lists featuring books about rocks, fossils, minerals, ancient life, and Earth systems.

For complete information about events and to view our reading lists, visit https://bit.ly/42oGd2X

05/26/2026