{"id":5752,"date":"2025-04-02T16:06:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/?p=5752"},"modified":"2025-04-02T17:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T17:06:24","slug":"springtime-in-columbiana-county-a-celebration-of-nature-and-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/?p=5752","title":{"rendered":"Springtime in Columbiana County: A Celebration of Nature and Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5752\" class=\"elementor elementor-5752\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-893c307 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"893c307\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e7d9719\" data-id=\"e7d9719\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31e9f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c31e9f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Springtime in Columbiana County: A Celebration of Nature and Art<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-529f49b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"529f49b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-398de2d\" data-id=\"398de2d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d0ef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11d0ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spring in Columbiana County is a time of renewal, celebration, and appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us. Whether you&#8217;re hiking among wildflowers, spotting warblers in the trees, finding inspiration in art, or raising a glass to support wildlife education, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Mark your calendar and make the most of Spring in this charming corner of Ohio!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7288f79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7288f79\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf2dcc2\" data-id=\"bf2dcc2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e1100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"85e1100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-300x226.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-5753\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5.jpg 1099w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d7efcc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d7efcc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0361a6a\" data-id=\"0361a6a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd659f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdd659f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spring Wildflower Hike \u2013 April 19th<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50c27e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50c27e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f53d4e5\" data-id=\"f53d4e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca281e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bca281e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spring in Ohio brings an explosion of color as native wildflowers blanket the forest and hills. The Spring Wildflower Hike on April 19th is a perfect opportunity to witness this beauty firsthand. Led by knowledgeable naturalists, Cheryl Mattevi and Eileen Dray-Bardon, this hike will take participants through some of the county\u2019s most picturesque trails, offering insight into the variety of wildflowers that call this region home. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned botanist or just enjoy a peaceful walk in nature, this event is a must for any spring enthusiast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0af22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec0af22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3886\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/20180919-burchfield-museum-dsc1985_orig.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-606a248 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"606a248\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb60e52\" data-id=\"fb60e52\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8a3024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8a3024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inspired by Burchfield April 26th<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4dc3fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4dc3fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df821b9\" data-id=\"df821b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dca992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dca992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Art and nature intertwine at the &#8220;Inspired By Burchfield&#8221; event hosted by the Burchfield Homestead Society throughout April. Celebrating the legacy of renowned American watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield, who drew immense inspiration from the natural world, this event showcases artwork inspired by his unique style. Whether you\u2019re an artist yourself or simply an admirer of creativity, this is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the beauty of both art and nature this spring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85e7ed1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85e7ed1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d405886\" data-id=\"d405886\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b74ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46b74ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wine and Wildlife Fundraiser - April 26th<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f27265d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f27265d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8725da5\" data-id=\"8725da5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68d363f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68d363f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/foxes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-5493\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2a31a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2a31a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b45f8fe\" data-id=\"b45f8fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6536ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6536ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Support conservation efforts while enjoying an evening of fine wine at the Wine and Wildlife Fundraiser for the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center on April 26th. This event offers a delightful blend of Ohio wine tastings, engaging wildlife presentations, and opportunities to support the center\u2019s educational programs. It\u2019s a wonderful way to give back to the local environment while indulging in an evening of relaxation and community connection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cff2187 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cff2187\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d06e1c\" data-id=\"1d06e1c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82b29d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c82b29d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warblers and Wildflowers Hike - April 27th<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe1d31c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe1d31c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0119998\" data-id=\"0119998\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a509c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a509c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/warbler-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2795\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/warbler-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitcolumbianacounty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/warbler.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca4a9dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca4a9dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bc3419\" data-id=\"4bc3419\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca0585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ca0585\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For birdwatchers and nature lovers alike, the Warblers and Wildflowers Hike on April 27th is a highlight of the season. As migratory warblers return to the region, this guided hike will provide an excellent chance to spot these colorful songbirds while also enjoying the continued bloom of spring wildflowers. Bring your binoculars and a sense of wonder, as you never know what feathered friends you might encounter along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ae6aa9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ae6aa9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb687bb\" data-id=\"cb687bb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5094c4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5094c4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Birding Bonanza - May 2nd through May 4th<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49310fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49310fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bf47c7\" data-id=\"4bf47c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d41b9cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d41b9cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join us for the <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"56\">Beaver Creek Birding Bonanza Weekend<\/strong> for an unforgettable birding experience! Hosted by the <strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"174\">Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center<\/strong>, this event is packed with birding excitement, including a <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"263\">24-hour birding challenge.<\/strong> \u00a0The competition takes place entirely within the stunning <strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"421\">Beaver Creek State Park and State Forest<\/strong>, covering <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"447\">3,844 acres<\/strong> of rugged sandstone cliffs, scenic tributaries, and hemlock-filled gorges. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or an expert, this is a fantastic opportunity to spot an incredible variety of birds, including warblers, vireos, flycatchers, tanagers, thrushes, and more. Beyond the competition, enjoy guided bird walks, educational programs, a thrilling <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"816\">Raptor Hollow bird show<\/strong>, and even a bird-themed raffle! Plus, don\u2019t miss visiting one of <strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"924\">Ohio\u2019s best Wildlife Education Centers<\/strong>, featuring impressive displays and the renowned <strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"986\">Ohio Room<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4a21dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4a21dc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48ae617\" data-id=\"48ae617\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d2f742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d2f742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Columbiana County is Calling-Why haven't you visited yet?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Springtime in Columbiana County: A Celebration of Nature and Art Spring in Columbiana County is a time of renewal, celebration, and appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us. 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