• Learn and Conserve

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique. Optional: Stay afterward to join our volunteer crew for hands-on land management projects such as native …

  • Fire From the Sun: Reptiles, Rays and Radiant Heat

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Discover the power of the sun in the hands-on park program about solar energy, heat, and survival. Visitors will see how a parabolic mirror can focus sunlight to create intense heat the event start a small fire under safe, supervised conditions. We’ll connect this solar science to reptiles and explore …

  • Guided Nature Center Tour

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Fossils of Ancient Ohio

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to explore Ohio’s ancient past, where we’ll learn about fossils through a fun scavenger hunt. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Songs of the Evening

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us in exploring the world of birds at dusk. Learn to identify local species, observe their behavior, and listen to calls on a guided walk. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Full Moon Float – Learn to Navigate with the Moon and Stars

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join the Naturalist for a guided peaceful paddle as we watch the sun set and full moon rise over the lake from our canoes and kayaks. Along the way, we’ll stay together in a group and talk about how people have used the moon, stars and natural clues to help …

  • Raptor Feeding

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us at the Cowan Lake Nature Center for a special up-close look at our live wildlife ambassadors. During this program, visitors will learn what raptors eat, how they hunt, and what they need to stay healthy in the wild an in human care. We’ll discuss why we have the …

  • Understory Exploration Walk

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike to explore Caesar Creek’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Fire From the Sun: Reptiles, Rays and Radiant Heat

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover the power of the sun in the hands-on park program about solar energy, heat, and survival. Visitors will see how a parabolic mirror can focus sunlight to create intense heat the event start a small fire under safe, supervised conditions. We’ll connect this solar science to reptiles and explore …

  • Let’s Exchange Pheasantries!

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to learn about ground-dwelling birds like pheasants, quail, and turkeys. Discover how they find food and avoid predators through a short hike and hands-on activities. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp