– 2024 –

London, OH

London’s Old Fashioned Christmas

Bring the kids and grandkids – the more the merrier! Lots of activities, and downtown merchants will have lots to share with young and old alike. Stroll downtown and be sure to visit us at the London Coffee Peddler, 127 S. Main St. We’ll have yummy treats and drinks…mmmmm!

No fees, just fun!

JOIN US & RIDE ALONG!

 

NOW OPEN!

BID HERE 

FMCPT Online Auction 2025

Please help us keep our parks & trails in Madison County growing ever more wonderful, which is where all proceeds go! Bid on these great auction items – or make a donation – your support is so greatly appreciated.

Pick up your auction wins on March 15th at our PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST from 8A until 11A! While you’re at it, grab a yummy breakfast and check out the in-person auction items!

(As we’re a 501(c)(3), all donations, including auction item monies, may be tax-deductible.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 2025!

Join us for an absolutely delicious breakfast at a great price!

Come chow down on some yummy pancakes and sausage – and more – served up by the friendly folks from FMCPT and the Madison County Senior Center.

One price for everything – ONLY $7

Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, coffee, orange juice, water!

(Includes butter, syrup, salt, pepper, utensils & a napkin.)

PLUS, THE SILENT AUCTION WILL HAVE GREAT BARGAINS!

See the flyer at: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast / Auctions 2025

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 – 2025 –

Learn about trails and all that they provide. PLUS, free refreshments and goodies!!!

Bring the kids…and the grandkids!

FREE!

 

SORRY, CANCELLED FOR 2025

PRAIRIE GRASS TRAIL SPRING FLOWER RIDE

Black-eyed Susan? Wild parsnip? Prairie rose?

Learn about & enjoy the beauty of springtime prairie wildflowers during a beautiful May afternoon’s leisurely bike ride

RECOMMENDED: HELMETS, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND!

The Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event.

The ride starts 1:00 PM at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London (262 W. High St.) and extends southwest to the Madison-Clark County border. Bicyclists can enjoy the beauty of native flowers such as black-eyed Susan, wild parsnip, prairie rose, and more. It’s an enjoyable and educational ride! After the official ride ends, head onto South Charleston or return back to London at your leisure.

No fee required!

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Experience a progression of wildflowers in peak bloom at the historical prairies along the Prairie Grass Trail this summer!

These prairies existed before the time of the pioneer and were kept preserved by the railroad because the land could not be farmed.  Now the prairies are maintained by volunteers who share a vision of saving this heritage and providing educational opportunities through stewardship. 

Come ride to discover the beauty of the historic prairies!  Pause and become acquainted with these historic grasses and flowers.  Learn how to be a part of preserving them for our future.

 

ROCKS ON! (AND MORE!!)

Led by retired geologist Scott Brockman

Learn about the formation of the terrain of the Ohio to Erie Trail!

Our route follows the paved bikeway (Route 1 & 3) from Xenia Station to Sun Sprouts Café (69 South Maple Street, Waynesville). We will stop to learn about geologic features that had their beginning in the Ice Age including the Xenia Outwash Plain, the Travertine Fen, Spring Valley and parts of the Spring Valley Wildlife Area.

MEET at XENIA STATION (150 South Miami Avenue, Xenia) at 9:30, Saturday May 10, 2025. The ride will take about 2 hours, one-way. (Some riders may want to travel the extra mile on into Waynesville, a popular antiquing destination.) The return trip to Xenia is on your own.

Call Scott with any questions, 740-604-2226

Rock hammers not required!

COME ONE, COME ALL!

Advance registration helpful but not required.

To register, reply to:

info@fmcpt.com

 

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE & HAVE A GREAT TIME!

NEW!!! Sweet after-ride treats, strawberry ice cream cake & strawberry cider…VERY YUMMY!

MORE INFO

Choose your distance:

1)  21-mile ride
2) 44-mile ride
2)  62-mile ride
3) 100-mile ride

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration required… REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

Registration includes route refreshments & end-of-ride treats!

 

 

 

JACK McDOWELL’S 20th ANNUAL PRAIRIE APPRECIATION RIDE

Royal Catchfly? Curly dock? Queen Anne’s lace?

Learn about & enjoy the beauty of July’s prairie wildflowers during a beautiful July afternoon’s leisurely bike ride

RECOMMENDED: HELMETS, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND!

The Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event.

The ride starts 9:00 AM at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London (262 W. High St.) and extends southwest to the Madison-Clark County border. Bicyclists can enjoy the beauty of July’s native flowers such as Royal Catchfly, curly dock, Queen Anne’s lace, and more. It’s an enjoyable and educational ride! After the official ride ends, head onto South Charleston or return back to London at your leisure.

No fee required!

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Experience a progression of wildflowers in peak bloom at the historical prairies along the Prairie Grass Trail!

These prairies existed before the time of the pioneer and were kept preserved by the railroad because the land could not be farmed. Now the prairies are maintained by volunteers who share a vision of saving this heritage and providing educational opportunities through stewardship.

This is the 20th annual Prairie Appreciation Bike Ride started in 2005 by botanist and prairie enthusiast, Jack McDowell. Jack was one of the early “discoverers” of the remnant prairies of Madison and Clark counties and started the efforts to manage these prairie treasures in the midst of threats from invasive woody plant and agricultural weed species. Jack McDowell passed away in 2012, but his dream to inspire others to preserve the Ohio prairie is not forgotten.

Come ride to discover the beauty of the historic prairies! Pause and become acquainted with these historic grasses and flowers. Learn how to be a part of preserving them for our future.

 

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE & HAVE A GREAT TIME!MONDAY, LABOR DAY

ONLY $45 before August 25th! ($60 after)

Choose your distance:

1)  33 mile ride
2)  66 mile ride
3) 100 mile ride

 More info here.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration required…ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

You can also register Tour morning – we accept cash, credit cards, money orders…even checks!

Registration includes a voucher for a YUMMY Ox Roast sandwich – an $9 value!

 

SORRY, CANCELLED FOR 2025

PRAIRIE GRASS TRAIL FALL FLOWER RIDE

Purple coneflower? Wild bergamot? Chicory?

Learn about & enjoy the beauty of September’s prairie wildflowers during a beautiful autumn’s leisurely bike ride

RECOMMENDED: HELMETS, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND!

The Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event.

The ride starts 1:00 PM at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London (262 W. High St.) and extends southwest to the Madison-Clark County border. Bicyclists can enjoy the beauty of native flowers such as purple coneflower, wild bergamot, chicory, and more. It’s an enjoyable and educational ride! After the official ride ends, head onto South Charleston or return back to London at your leisure.

No fee required!

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Experience a progression of wildflowers in peak bloom at the historical prairies along the Prairie Grass Trail this summer!

These prairies existed before the time of the pioneer and were kept preserved by the railroad because the land could not be farmed. Now the prairies are maintained by volunteers who share a vision of saving this heritage and providing educational opportunities through stewardship.

Come ride to discover the beauty of the historic prairies! Pause and become acquainted with these historic grasses and flowers. Learn how to be a part of preserving them for our future.