Oxbow Nature Conservancy
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Tuesday Night Talk – Going Green in the Garden: Sustainable Practices
Looking to use sustainable practices in your home garden? Join Oxbow, Inc. for Going Green in the Garden: Sustainable Practices on July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Beecher Community Garden - SEI Community Gardens! During this educational program, Dearborn County Soil & Water Conservation District will be covering common misconceptions on soil health […]
Summer Hiking Series: ARI & Oxbow Nature Conservancy
Join us for a monthly hiking series exploring nature, archaeology, and the important stories written in the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. Hikes will alternate between Oxbow and ARI, with Oxbow-led adventures focusing on nature and conservation, and ARl-led hikes exploring archaeology and the importance of preserving local history. All hikes are FREE and open to the […]
Give a Hoot for Oxbow – Invasive Plant Removal
Do you give a hoot for Oxbow? Join us for the Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Invasive Plant Removal on Saturday, July 18 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM During these volunteer days, we will be tackling one of our biggest conservation challenges: invasive plant species. Events will focus on cutting/pulling honeysuckle, Japanese chaff flower, […]
Summer Paddles – Whitewater & Great Miami River
Go on an adventure with Oxbow, Inc. & Lost Bridge Beverage Co. as we paddle down the Whitewater and Great Miami Rivers! All of our guided paddling experiences are led by a naturalist and include stops at several pebble beaches as we explore the health of these important waterways. Your $35 ticket purchase also counts […]
Great Miami/Whitewater River Princess Competition
Do you have what it takes to be the Great Miami River Princess?! Join Oxbow, Inc. at Lost Bridge Beverage Co. on July 24 from 7:00–9:00 PM for the Great Miami/Whitewater River Princess Competition in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ohio River Paddlefest. The winner will advance to the Ohio River Queen Competition at […]
Morning Butterfly Walk
In July, the Oxbow becomes a vibrant mid-summer paradise for butterflies. As you wander along the blooming meadows, you will find a diverse array of plants and butterflies. Explore the beauty with us during this Morning Butterfly Walk! Everything from large swallowtails and brush-footed varieties to smaller skippers, whites, and sulphurs may be seen on […]
Summer Night Nature Hike
Did you ever wonder what the Oxbow was like after dark? Well, here’s your chance! The Oxbow Nature Conservancy is normally closed from dusk to dawn, but on Tuesday, July 28th fellow Oxbow, Inc. Board members, Wayne Wauligman and John Klein, will lead a guided night walk along the shore of Oxbow Lake. Under a […]
Give a Hoot for Oxbow – Invasive Plant Removal
Do you give a hoot for Oxbow? Join us for the Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Invasive Plant Removal on Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM During these volunteer days, we will be tackling one of our biggest conservation challenges: invasive plant species. Events will focus on cutting/pulling honeysuckle, Japanese chaff flower, […]
Summer Hiking Series: ARI & Oxbow Nature Conservancy
Join us for a monthly hiking series exploring nature, archaeology, and the important stories written in the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. Hikes will alternate between Oxbow and ARI, with Oxbow-led adventures focusing on nature and conservation, and ARl-led hikes exploring archaeology and the importance of preserving local history. All hikes are FREE and open to the […]
Early Fall Migrant Shorebirds & Waders – Bird Walk
Beat the August heat, and join Oxbow, Inc. for an evening bird walk! The southbound fall migration of shorebirds (sandpipers & plovers), long-legged waders (herons & egrets) and several other species will be well under way by this date. It is also a great time of year to sometimes find an unusual or rare species […]
Summer Paddles – Whitewater & Great Miami River
Go on an adventure with Oxbow, Inc. & Lost Bridge Beverage Co. as we paddle down the Whitewater and Great Miami Rivers! All of our guided paddling experiences are led by a naturalist and include stops at several pebble beaches as we explore the health of these important waterways. Your $35 ticket purchase also counts […]
Peak Fall Migration – Bird Walk
Are you looking for an opportunity to experience the peak of fall migration? Well, Oxbow, Inc. has you covered! Join us for a bird walk through the Oxbow Nature Conservancy on September 5, 2026 to experience this incredible season! This trip will be led by Oxbow, Inc. board member and skilled birder, Erich Baumgardner. During […]