Women’s Walk in the Woods
Spring Date - Saturday, May 1, 2027
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Held at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
Registration fee: $20.00
The Women’s hike is a time for women of all ages and occupations to join together, relax, and connect in the serene beauty of our natural world. Before we head to the woods, we will meet at the Appalachian Forest Museum to hear a presentation from our guest speaker. We will enjoy a packed lunch, which participants are asked to bring with them, and then depart on one of the stunningly beautiful trails near the Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Bring your female friends and family to meet new people, share stories, and celebrate the beauty, balance, and biodiversity of Mother Nature!
photos by Kathy Watson
Please fill out the registration form and complete your payment in order to register for the Women’s Walk in the Woods program.
Overview
Please join us for the Spring 2027 Women’s Walk in the Woods On May 1, 2027.
From Trail to Photo: Capturing Plants & Flowers with Your Phone
You don’t need a fancy camera to capture beautiful images of the plants and flowers you discover on the trail. In this hands-on program, you’ll learn simple techniques and creative tips for getting more out of the camera you already carry with you. We’ll explore ways to improve composition, lighting, focus, and perspective, along with a few easy tricks that can make your plant and flower photographs stand out.
Whether you’re a longtime nature photographer or simply want to take better pictures on your next hike, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and practical skills you can put to use right away. Bring your phone, your curiosity, and your eye for beauty, and get ready to see your next wildflower a little differently!
We will meet at the Appalachian Forest Museum for the presentation and a bring-your-own picnic lunch before heading out to hike one of the beautiful trails near the Highlands Nature Sanctuary.
Bring your female friends and family to meet new people, learn about what we can do to support native habitats, and enjoy nature.
Make it a weekend trip by reserving one of our lodges today! Lodging at Highlands Nature Sanctuary | Arc of Appalachia.
From Trail to Photo: Capturing Plants & Flowers with Your Phone
About our Speaker
Kathy Watson retired 4 years ago from OSU Medical Center after 40+ years as a registered nurse. In her leisure time she completed the Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteer program in 2022. Kathy continues to volunteer in several gardening projects around Columbus.
You may find her maintaining the gardens at the Ross Heart Hospital Community Garden at OSU, helping 4-H students learn about growing produce, helping at Chadwick Arboretum or volunteering at Franklin Park Conservatory. She enjoys her own home garden of native perennials in containers, and a multitude of annuals and other shade loving plants. In her non-gardening time, she loves board games, photography, watercolor, and volunteering at Columbus Humane.
Schedule
10:00 am: Sign in and get to know each other at the Appalachian Forest Museum.
10:30 am: Program begins with an introduction to the Arc of Appalachia and a review of the day’s agenda.
10:45 am: Guest Speaker Presentation: From Trail to Photo: Capturing Plants & Flowers with Your Phone
Presented by Kathy Watson, Nature Photographer
12:00 -12:45 pm: Enjoy a bring-your-own picnic lunch in the company of fellow hikers.
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Naturalist-led hike (select a first, second, and third choice for your hike during the registration process.
What to Bring
packed lunch
water
binoculars
good hiking shoes
hiking stick or poles
appropriate clothing/rain gear
Cancellation Policy
WE WILL HIKE RAIN OR SHINE unless the weather or trails become too hazardous.
Sorry, there are no refunds for cancellations of this event. The registration fee will be considered a donation to the Arc of Appalachia. Please try to find someone to fill your place as this program will run rain or shine.