Events

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a nighttime discovery lab where we shine lights on a white sheet to observe moths and other bugs up close as they come to visit! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:00 am – 8:30 am Join us for a guided 1.5 mile walk along the Lakeview Trail as we watch the sunrise over Cowan Lake. Park near the Cowan Lake Camp Office. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to identify common species in our area. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join us in exploring the fascinating world of soil and its incredible role in ecosystems through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how soil is formed, the organisms that live within it, and why it’s essential for plants, wildlife, and people. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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

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