Immerse yourself in hands-on, field based, inquiry learning at the 20,000-acre Edge of Appalachia Preserve System!

Sponsored by the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Educators at the Edge program provides participants with new, experiential learning opportunities. Explore topics focused on natural history and gain new skills to be used in the classroom. These exciting classes are open to classroom teachers, naturalists, and other non-traditional educators. Graduate credit through Ashland University is available as well as up to 45 contact hours.

The Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System is a 20,000-acre nature preserve located in beautiful Adams County, Ohio. The preserve is owned and managed by Cincinnati Museum Center and The Nature Conservancy in Ohio. Both of these private non-profit organizations have been working in partnership to conserve the rare and unusual flora and fauna of Adams County since 1959.

Series 9
Insect Investigations

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Instructor: Robyn Wright-Strauss, Chief Naturalist, Edge of Appalachia Preserve System

Explore the world of insects and their infinite diversity! What makes insects different from their other arthropod cousins? Why is knowing basic taxonomy important? What kinds of tools can be used to get insects in hand? And, why are collections so important? Get answers to these questions and much more during this multi-legged workshop!

A Day of Fun-gi!

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Instructor: Gia Giammarinaro, Park Naturalist, Nature Center Director, Explore Nature!, Cincinnati Park Board

Want to have more to say about mushrooms and fungus in general when out with students or participants? Join fellow educator, Gia G. and delve into the kingdom of fungi. This workshop will focus less on taxonomy and more on fungi’s ecological role, proper collection techniques, and hands on activities that can be replicated in the park or classroom.

Geology in Ohio

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Instructor: Guest Instructor – Dr. Dan Kelley, Director of the Battelle Center for Science, Engineering, and Public Policy in the Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University

Join geologist, Dr. Dan Kelley, for an in-depth dive to Ohio’s geology.

Registration Information

Mail the registration form to:

Robyn Wright-Strauss, Chief Naturalist
Edge of Appalachia Preserve
4274 Waggoner Riffle Road
West Union, OH 45693

 

Please note: Please do not mail, call or drop off registrations to Cincinnati Museum Center's Union Terminal location, as this will delay your registration's arrival to the preserve.

 

For more information, contact Chief Naturalist Robyn Wright-Strauss at rwrightstrauss@cincymuseum.org or (937) 544-2880, ext. 14.

Payment Information

Checks should be payable to Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) and sent to:

Guest Services
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45203

 

Please put the name of each class you are taking on the Memo line.

 

For more information, contact Chief Naturalist Robyn Wright-Strauss at rwrightstrauss@cincymuseum.org or (937) 544-2880, ext. 14.