Events

These are our single-day events for the 2023 season.  For overnight opportunities, check out our residential programs.

Volunteer Day & Lunch – April 16, 2023 | Register here!
Join us as we prepare Tenderfoot for the summer season.  We’ll work the gardens, spruce the campsites, and have a delicious lunch with local flavors.  Register to ensure we have food to fit your diet and enough to go around. This event is part of Ohio University’s Athens Beautification series in celebration of Earth Month.

Community Campfires – June 3 | July 15 | August date TBD
Throughout the summer season, we host monthly campfires that are open to the general public, no RSVP necessary.  S’mores and non-alcoholic beverages are provided, along with some seating and cooking sticks.  Consider bringing your own camp chair, something to cook over the fire, or an instrument!  Tours are offered at 6:30pm, and the fire lighting is at 7pm.

Date Night: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Picnic – June 9 @ 7pm
Celebrate National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day with a picnic with someone special – your mom, best friend, daughter, nephew, partner, co-worker – anyone who likes pie! Our strawberry rhubarb pie recipe has a custard filling, and most ingredients will be purchased locally: strawberries and rhubarb from Sassafras Farm, eggs from High Bottom Farm, milk from Snowville Creamery, and butter from Hartzler Dairy. Our traditional recipe is vegetarian, and a vegan option is available. Live music, yard games, and all picnic supplies also provided. Rain date is June 16. Registration opening soon!

Skill Swap  |  I’m interested!
To make every day Earth Day, we’re offering personal training for sustainable living.  As the name implies, all we ask in return is that you teach us something you’re skilled in.  No skill is too small or silly – we can get crafty, musical, muscled, muddy, healthier…We’re game!  Click “I’m interested” above to tell us what skills you’re interested in teaching & learning.

Skill swaps are offered on an on-going basis and are scheduled based on involved parties’ availability.

HOLD YOUR OWN EVENT AT TENDERFOOT!
Tenderfoot’s 16-acre home is now available as a host location for retreats, reunions, workshops, camping, scout outings, or other creative uses you dream up.  Our location is suitable for teams, families, or generally any group with a shared purpose or a desire for togetherness in a natural environment.  Day use and overnight use are available, and prepared meals* can be included if desired.  We can accommodate 8 to 12 overnight guests indoors (based on double occupancy), and plentiful tent/hammock sites are available outdoors.

Contact us at tenderfootlearninglab@gmail.com to inquire about dates, pricing, and workshops our team can facilitate. All revenue will support our mission of providing affordable residential programs to teach self-reliant, sustainable living.

*Note about meals:  Sustainability is central to our mission, and the food we serve is a reflection of that.  We source ingredients as locally as the season allows, and we use only organic produce in consideration of personal health, environmental health, and the financial health of our community.