Crane Hollow Preserve has restricted access in order to protect the ecological health of the hollow, although permission may be granted to small interested groups and research scientists. The following scheduled on-site hikes and programs are open to the general public:
Occasionally, we partner with other like-minded organizations to bring you special opportunities to visit the preserve. Take note of the RSVP information for each hike since we sometimes direct you to our partner's website for registration.
Occasionally, we partner with other like-minded organizations to bring you special opportunities to visit the preserve. Take note of the RSVP information for each hike since we sometimes direct you to our partner's website for registration.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Monitoring - Volunteer Day
Dates:
Saturday March 29
Location:
16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149
Time
10:00 am -3:00 pm
SIGN UP:
Email joe@cranehollow.org, do not use the Event Sign Up form at the bottom of this page.
Crane Hollow will continue monitoring for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) this winter. A number of you have helped out at our December and January dates. A number of our earlier dates have been cancelled so we have quite a few options in February and March to choose from. If you would like background information on HWA, it can be found here at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b9f1190136214b95b0a3b2a8d9f4e38a or https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/forestry/forest-health/insects-diseases/threat-hemlock-woolly-adelgid .
The hikes will nearly be entirely off trail and will likely include several stream crossings. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes that can deal with getting wet. Walking sticks are recommended for the rugged and potentially icy terrain. We will lunch out in the field, so bring a sack lunch and beverage with you. We are happy to offer you some hot chocolate, coffee, or tea when you get back to our office. Please sign up for the hikes, by emailing directly to Joe@cranehollow.org. We will meet at 16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149 for these hikes. All hikes will run from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Any cancellations due to weather concerns or otherwise will be emailed to participants.
Saturday March 29
Location:
16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149
Time
10:00 am -3:00 pm
SIGN UP:
Email joe@cranehollow.org, do not use the Event Sign Up form at the bottom of this page.
Crane Hollow will continue monitoring for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) this winter. A number of you have helped out at our December and January dates. A number of our earlier dates have been cancelled so we have quite a few options in February and March to choose from. If you would like background information on HWA, it can be found here at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b9f1190136214b95b0a3b2a8d9f4e38a or https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/forestry/forest-health/insects-diseases/threat-hemlock-woolly-adelgid .
The hikes will nearly be entirely off trail and will likely include several stream crossings. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes that can deal with getting wet. Walking sticks are recommended for the rugged and potentially icy terrain. We will lunch out in the field, so bring a sack lunch and beverage with you. We are happy to offer you some hot chocolate, coffee, or tea when you get back to our office. Please sign up for the hikes, by emailing directly to Joe@cranehollow.org. We will meet at 16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149 for these hikes. All hikes will run from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Any cancellations due to weather concerns or otherwise will be emailed to participants.
White Pine Plantation Clean Up
We have cut down almost all of the white pine trees in our former plantation. With the goal of returning this forest to a mixed hardwood stand, we are now cleaning up the cut materials with the goal of promoting hardwood regeneration. We will be cutting smaller limbs and logs and placing them in piles. Please bring lunch, boots, water, gloves, and a handsaw if you have one. More information on this project and other volunteer opportunities with ONAPA can be found here: https://www.onapa.org/2025-winter-stewardship-projects.html.
Date:
Tuesday, April 1
Location:
16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149
Time
10:30 am -3:30 pm
SIGN UP:
joe@cranehollow.org
Date:
Tuesday, April 1
Location:
16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH, 43149
Time
10:30 am -3:30 pm
SIGN UP:
joe@cranehollow.org
Annual Open House & Wildflower Hikes
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
SIGN UP**: Email heather@cranehollow.org or joe@cranehollow.org and let us know whether you plan to attend the wildflower hike, the open house, or both. ** Please sign up with us via email so we know how many to expect. This helps us plan for hike leaders and hike routes.
Time: Wildflower Hike from 10-1, Open House from 1-8. BYOB and bring a potluck item to share or bring items for you and your family.
Location: Crane Hollow Office 16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH 43149. A white Crane Hollow sign will be present at our driveway entrance off of State Route 678.
REMINDER TO SIGN UP**: Email heather@cranehollow.org or joe@cranehollow.org and let us know whether you plan to attend the wildflower hike, the open house, or both. ** Please sign up with us via email so we know how many to expect. This helps us plan for hike leaders and hike routes.
Details on the 10:00 am Wildflower Hike: We will meet at the Crane Hollow office at 16820 SR 678, split into groups and observe the spring flora of Crane Hollow Preserve. One hike will occur right behind our office. A good section of this hike will be on trail, but it will contain off-trail sections and stream crossings. Other routes will contain more off-trail hiking, and again will have stream crossings. For all routes, steep climbs will occur and hiking poles can be useful. Unlike many of the hikes and volunteer opportunities, we will not plan to have a dedicated lunch break during this hike. You are more than welcome to bring a drink and a snack however.
Details on the 1:00 - 8:00 pm Open House: Show up anytime between 1:00 - 8:00 pm. If you are attending the wildflower hike, you can simply join the open house after your hike. If you would like to bring something for the potluck, please feel free to share. If you would prefer to snack independently, we completely understand. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at the office. We will have indoor and outdoor seating, but feel free to bring a lawn chair of your own if you prefer. We will also have shorter duration hikes that will occur behind our office at this time. Live music with local favorites The Band Riff Street. Parking will be available at the office, in grassy areas off the driveway leading to the office, in the gravel lots along the driveway, and in the gravel pull-off at the SR 374 curve on the Crane Hollow side.
SIGN UP**: Email heather@cranehollow.org or joe@cranehollow.org and let us know whether you plan to attend the wildflower hike, the open house, or both. ** Please sign up with us via email so we know how many to expect. This helps us plan for hike leaders and hike routes.
Time: Wildflower Hike from 10-1, Open House from 1-8. BYOB and bring a potluck item to share or bring items for you and your family.
Location: Crane Hollow Office 16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH 43149. A white Crane Hollow sign will be present at our driveway entrance off of State Route 678.
REMINDER TO SIGN UP**: Email heather@cranehollow.org or joe@cranehollow.org and let us know whether you plan to attend the wildflower hike, the open house, or both. ** Please sign up with us via email so we know how many to expect. This helps us plan for hike leaders and hike routes.
Details on the 10:00 am Wildflower Hike: We will meet at the Crane Hollow office at 16820 SR 678, split into groups and observe the spring flora of Crane Hollow Preserve. One hike will occur right behind our office. A good section of this hike will be on trail, but it will contain off-trail sections and stream crossings. Other routes will contain more off-trail hiking, and again will have stream crossings. For all routes, steep climbs will occur and hiking poles can be useful. Unlike many of the hikes and volunteer opportunities, we will not plan to have a dedicated lunch break during this hike. You are more than welcome to bring a drink and a snack however.
Details on the 1:00 - 8:00 pm Open House: Show up anytime between 1:00 - 8:00 pm. If you are attending the wildflower hike, you can simply join the open house after your hike. If you would like to bring something for the potluck, please feel free to share. If you would prefer to snack independently, we completely understand. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at the office. We will have indoor and outdoor seating, but feel free to bring a lawn chair of your own if you prefer. We will also have shorter duration hikes that will occur behind our office at this time. Live music with local favorites The Band Riff Street. Parking will be available at the office, in grassy areas off the driveway leading to the office, in the gravel lots along the driveway, and in the gravel pull-off at the SR 374 curve on the Crane Hollow side.