Join our Executive Director Matt Trokan on our fun annual fall foliage hike at Bender Mountain to learn more about the trees, plants, and our forest restoration efforts. We will be hiking approximately 2.5 miles over moderate to difficult trails with stunning views of the Ohio River Valley. Please bring hiking shoes, water, and snacks. Trekking poles are recommended.
Matt Trokan grew up in Delhi along a tributary of Wulff Run Creek and spent many hours in his youth hiking and exploring the hillsides and waterways around Bender Mountain. Matt received his Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University and a Master’s of Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College. His graduate research studied the relationships between climate, plants, and people.