Discover Program

THE PROGRAM

Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County is a unique, daylong, asset based program that quickly orients one to Ashtabula County. Participants are given a unique insight into our community. They get an overview of the area from historic, economic, civic, political, cultural and entertainment perspectives. The day long session provides opportunity for interaction among participants and presenters, and an understanding of what makes our area "tick." The informal atmosphere creates a day of learning, fun, friendships and new perspectives.

THE GOALS

Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County is committed to providing participants with:

• An overview of Ashtabula County
• Exposure to County assets (natural and built) and some new initiatives
• Access to and interaction with current community leaders
• Encouragement toward involvement in our community and its future

THE PARTICIPANTS

Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County participants share a desire to learn more about our area and appreciate its inner workings. They come from the public and private sectors; are newcomers and long-time residents; professionals and executives.

Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County uses a fast paced format that quickly broadens participants' knowledge of the County.

Cost of the program is $125.00 per person, $225 per couple.

We visit off the beaten path locations and interact with front line professionals.

Past presenters include representatives from the following organizations:

• OSU Extension Office
• Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District
• Ashtabula County Metroparks
• Footville Ruritan Club
• Emergency Management Agency
• Grand River Alpaca Farm
• Tourist Information Center
• The Robert S. Morrison Center for Economic Development
• Ashtabula County Commissioners
• Kent State University Ashtabula
• Ashtabula County Educational Service Center
• Bossy’s Way Dairy Farm
• Ashtabula Arts Center

Quotes from past participants:

"No matter what we do we are ALL connected & it really should be an obligation for each of us to contribute what we can in our community, our county & our country."

"I liked seeing all the parts of Ashtabula County I never knew about."

"Great for someone new to the area."

"I think everyone should do this."