Annual Summer Tour

Exploring Ohio’s Natural, Agricultural, and Historical Landscapes

Each year, the Logan County Land Trust hosts its Annual Summer Tour, an educational day trip designed to connect participants with the people, places, landscapes, and stories that help shape Ohio’s environmental and agricultural heritage.

The Summer Tour brings together community members, families, educators, students, conservation supporters, and lifelong learners for a full day of exploration focused on conservation, stewardship, agriculture, history, ecology, and the natural beauty of Ohio.

From historic sites and working farms to conservation centers, geological landmarks, and environmental restoration projects, the tour offers unique opportunities to experience firsthand the diverse landscapes and communities that make Ohio special.

Learning Through Experience

The Logan County Land Trust believes that some of the best learning happens outside the classroom. The Annual Summer Tour was created to provide meaningful, hands-on educational experiences that help participants better understand:

  • Ohio’s agricultural heritage
  • Conservation and land stewardship practices
  • Soil health and regenerative agriculture
  • Watersheds and ecosystems
  • Native history and cultural landscapes
  • Wildlife habitat and restoration
  • Forestry and geology
  • Environmental sustainability

 

Each tour is carefully planned to create opportunities for participants to engage directly with experts, landowners, educators, historians, scientists, and conservation professionals.

A Different Journey Each Year

Every Summer Tour explores a different collection of destinations and themes, allowing participants to experience a wide variety of environmental, historical, agricultural, and conservation-focused locations throughout Ohio.

Past tours have included visits to:

  • Historic mills and agricultural landmarks
  • Regenerative farms and conservation projects
  • Nature preserves and ecological restoration sites
  • Geological and archaeological landmarks
  • Wildlife and habitat conservation centers
  • Native American cultural and historical sites
  • Environmental museums and educational facilities

 

The tour is designed to encourage curiosity, conversation, and a deeper appreciation for the landscapes and natural resources that connect communities across Ohio.

Conservation, Community, and Connection

More than simply a bus trip, the Annual Summer Tour is an opportunity to build community around shared interests in conservation, environmental education, agriculture, and stewardship.

Participants often include:

  • Families and students
  • Farmers and landowners
  • Conservation supporters
  • Outdoor enthusiasts
  • Educators and lifelong learners
  • Members and volunteers of the Logan County Land Trust

 

The experience creates opportunities for meaningful discussion and shared learning while encouraging participants to see conservation and stewardship from new perspectives.

Supporting Environmental Education

The Annual Summer Tour reflects the Logan County Land Trust’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and community engagement. Through educational experiences like this, the Land Trust continues working to inspire stewardship, strengthen understanding of conservation issues, and connect people more deeply to the land around them.

Many of the educational opportunities offered through the Logan County Land Trust, including the Summer Tour, are made possible through community partnerships, grants, volunteers, and the support of members and donors who believe in the importance of preserving and protecting Ohio’s natural and agricultural heritage.

Join Us for the Next Journey

The Logan County Land Trust invites individuals and families throughout the region to participate in future Summer Tours and educational opportunities. Each year offers new destinations, new experiences, and new opportunities to learn more about the landscapes, history, and conservation efforts that shape Ohio.

More information about the 2026 Summer Tour us coming soon!