THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways.

The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work.

Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming such as guided stream exploration, watershed-themed games, and interactive activities designed to engage participants of all ages in aquatic ecology.

The Columbiana County screenings include:

— Little Beaver Creek, East Liverpool – Aug. 8

Homes for Hellbenders: Healthy Waters for All

— Birdfish Brewing Co., Columbiana – Oct. 29

Neighbors of the Stream: Protecting Water and Wildlife

For information about individual film screenings, visit Rural Action’s Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rural-action-34937622313.