Raisin' Hellbenders on the River

Thomas More University will hosts its annual Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation, a family-friendly event that generates support and awareness for Thomas More Biology Field Station’s research, education, and outreach programs, as well as celebrates the beauty and benefits of the Ohio River.
Raisin’ Hellbenders will take place on Saturday, July 26 from 3-9 p.m. at the Thomas More University Biology Field Station, located at 8309 Mary Ingles Highway in California.
“At our first Concert for Conservation in 2024, we enjoyed the opportunity to welcome hundreds of community members for a day of fun and fellowship on the river while building awareness and support for our region’s greatest natural resource – the Ohio River – and all it has to offer,” sayid Molly Williams, Thomas More Biology Field Station manager. “We are excited to bring the event back this year to welcome an even wider audience.”
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Raisin’ Hellbenders includes live bluegrass and Americana music from Get Down River, Laurel View Ramblers, Fresh Baked Bluegrass, Casey Campbell, and Kinda Grassy. The event also includes free kayak rentals, guided hikes along the Biology Field Station floodplain nature trail, tours of the Field Station labs, and an expanded environmental organization showcase where attendees can learn more about local conservation and opportunities to get involved with protecting the region’s biodiversity.