Who We Are, Other Events, and Places to Visit in Adams County

Adams County Nature Society, Inc.

The Adams County Nature Society is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with the rich natural heritage of Adams County and the surrounding Appalachian foothills.


The Society will continue the tradition of the Amish Bird Symposium while expanding opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy the region’s birds, native plants, wildlife, forests, and other natural resources. Through educational programs, field trips, workshops, and special events, we hope to bring together people of all experience levels who share an interest in nature.


Our programs will be held throughout Adams County and neighboring communities, highlighting the remarkable biodiversity and landscapes of southern Ohio.

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Nature Events and Learning Opportunities

Other Events

The Adams Nature Society may plan other events outside of the Birding Symposium. Future events such as field trips, programs and workshops will be posted here. 

  • Adams County Bird Symposium, hosted by the Adams County Nature Society, Inc.,  tales place on the first Saturday of March. Join us on March 6, 2027.


  • Nature Safari: Warblers and Wildflowers, sponsored by the Midwest Native Plant Society, Inc. in partnership with the Ohio Ornithological Society. April 30 - May 2, 2027. Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center, Scioto County. Link coming soon.

Enjoy the Nature of Adams County, by local naturalist John Howard

Visiting Adams County

For more information about nature in Adams County, we suggest following these informational links:

  • Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau: Visit the new Visitor Center located at Adams Lake State Park. You will find a wealth of information about Adams County on their an don their website – including local history, upcoming events, places to stay, and things to do during your visit.
  • Ohio TNC/Edge of Appalachia: For outdoor adventures, consider hiking one of the many trails in the Richard and Lucille Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve system that encompasses 20,000-acres, often referred to as "The Edge", in Adams County.  Located just 75 miles east of downtown Cincinnati in Adams County, Ohio, this remarkable preserve system is the undisputed crown jewel of biological diversity in Ohio.
  • Arc of Appalachia: The Arc of Appalachia, a land trust, Our task is straightforward – to buy and preserve the most intact wildlands remaining in the heartland of Appalachia.    Properties in Adams County owned by the Arc are open for exploration. https://www.arcofappalachia.org/preserves-map.
  • Explore Adams County: Below, we invite you to enjoy this beautiful nature video showing the amazing sights and wildlife found in Adams County by local naturalist John Howard.

    We look forward to seeing you at an event and hope you take some time to enjoy all that our area has to offer!