Ecological History Talk feat. Remington N. Burwell, Ph.D. Candidate

June 25, 2026

Remington N. Burwell, Ph.D. Candidate | Ohio University

Natural Resources Worker | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

The Hocking Hills region is known today for its towering cliffs, deep gorges, hemlock forests, waterfalls, wildflowers, wildlife, and scenic trails. But this landscape did not simply appear as we see it now. It has been shaped over thousands of years by glaciers, climate, forests, streams, fire, people, farming, logging, mining, tourism, and restoration.

In this public talk, Remington Burwell will explore the historical ecology of the Hocking Hills region: the study of how ecosystems have changed through time and how living things interact with the land, water, and each other.

This presentation will travel from the most recent glacial period, through Indigenous land relationships and European settlement, into the era of resource extraction, land disturbance, conservation, and modern habitat restoration. Along the way, we will look at some of the special plants, animals, and natural communities that make Southeastern Ohio such a unique and magical place.