Did you know that it is the 50th anniversary of the designation of Little Beaver Creek as a National Wild & Scenic River? Join Eileen Dray-Bardon and Tom Butch, members of the LBC Wild & Scenic River Advisory Council, as they recount the history of Little Beaver Creek and some must-see spots that you have to visit! 

Registration is required for this free program. You may register by filling out the form below, or by calling the library at 330-332-0042 for registration assistance.

A little bit about our presenters....

Eileen Dray-Bardon is a sixth generation resident of Middleton Township.  She retired from the County Dept of Job and Family Services in May of 2019, after 40 years of service.  She received her certification as an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist later that same month.  She has served on the County Park District Board since 2012, has been a member of the Little Beaver Creek Wild & Scenic River Advisory Council since 2015 and a volunteer at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center since 2019. She enjoys singing with the Village Singers, history, bird watching, observing the natural world and exploring the great outdoors.

Tom Butch is a life-long resident of Columbiana County. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Conservation of Natural Resources from Kent State University. He is retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources where he worked in regulating the mining industry. For many years he has been involved in volunteer work with groups from across the county that support his interests in nature and the conservation of our natural resources. He was on the board of the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District for six years, and is still involved in the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs, the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, the local advisory council for the Wild and Scenic River, and the Columbiana County Park District. He is married and has 2 adult children.