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
Note: This program will be presented twice.

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

Volunteer 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

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