Events
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Charles Mill Schedule for July 12-22
July 12, 2024 – July 22, 2024Enjoy crafts, games, nature, kayaking, yoga, and more at the lake! -
Atwood Day Camp for Kids
July 16, 2024 10:00 am – 3:00 pmWild Things Day Camp for ages 8-14 Discover a wonderful world of wildlife! Meet live animals, explore the park in search of creatures big and small, and make your own birdhouse. -
Tappan Day Camp for Kids
July 17, 2024 10:00 am – 3:00 pmExperience a day filled with endless fun and games, including everything from board games to gaga ball! Learn new games, like birdie golf, and compete for prizes. -
Seneca Day Camp for Kids
July 18, 2024 10:00 am – 3:00 pmWild Things Day Camp for ages 8-14 Discover a wonderful world of wildlife! Meet live animals, explore the park in search of creatures big and small, and make your own birdhouse. -
Christmas in July at Tappan Lake
July 19, 2024 – July 20, 2024Cool down with Christmas in July at Tappan Lake Park! -
Christmas in July at Pleasant Hill Lake
July 19, 2024 – July 20, 2024Cool down with Christmas in July and FIREWORKS at Pleasant Hill Lake Park! -
Coffee with the Chief at Charles Mill Lake
July 20, 2024 9:30 am – 10:30 amMeet the Chief Ranger for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District! -
Tappan Day Camp for Kids
July 24, 2024 10:00 am – 3:00 pmExperience a day filled with endless fun and games, including everything from board games to gaga ball! Learn new games, like birdie golf, and compete for prizes. -
Seneca Day Camp for Kids
July 25, 2024 10:00 am – 3:00 pmWild Things Day Camp for ages 8-14 Discover a wonderful world of wildlife! Meet live animals, explore the park in search of creatures big and small, and make your own birdhouse. -
Christmas in July at Atwood Lake
July 26, 2024 – July 27, 2024Cool down with Christmas in July at Atwood Lake Park!
News
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Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship
June 25, 2024Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship Applications open for research, community and innovation grants as well as fellowships The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship […] -
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Court Appoints Karl Gebhardt to Board of Directors
June 14, 2024Ohio environment, agriculture, and natural resources leader Karl Gebhardt has been appointed to the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) board of directors by the Conservancy Court. The Court is the […] -
MWCD Invites You to Capture the Canvas for a Chance to Win Prizes!
June 3, 2024The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) invites you to hit the trails this summer for a chance to win fabulous prizes while having a great time outdoors with your family […] -
MWCD Celebrates Earth Day
May 3, 2024MWCD Celebrates Earth Day by Planting 100 Trees at Clendening Marina and Collecting 33,000 Pounds of Tires at Atwood Lake NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO — Earth Day was celebrated nationally on […] -
Earth Day 2024
April 15, 2024In Celebration of Earth Day Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is excited to invite the public to join in a series of events highlighting and supporting Eastern Ohio’s natural resources […] -
Dockside Bar & Grill to Open at Tappan Marina
April 12, 2024The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is thrilled to announce the Dockside Bar & Grill will be opening at Tappan Lake Marina. The restaurant, operated by Buehler’s Fresh Foods, is […] -
MWCD: Honoring our Past, Planning our Future
March 7, 2024Published by: Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director Last year was a landmark year for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) as we honored our past by celebrating 90 years of […]
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Camping/Glamping
Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone.
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Water Recreation
Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.
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Hiking/Biking Trails
Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.
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Conservation
We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.