Park Naturalists:

Aaron Friend & Erin Hall 

aaron.friend@dnr.state.oh.us        erin.hall@dnr.state.oh.us

Nature Center Office # (513) 897-2437

Winter Schedule of Events 2008

Indian Summer Campout, Caesar Creek (SW)—Oct. 3-4, at the family campground. enjoy hayrides, square dancing, games, dream catcher making, and other fall themed activities.  More information @ 513-897-2437

Fall Campout, Cowan Lake-Oct. 17-18 Campgrounds are filled with Halloween themed activities. Programs include cornhusk doll making, games, music, and flint knapping…and more!   Info. @ 513-897-2437

Winter Wonders, Caesar Creek (SW)—Nov. 15, 1-2:30 PM at the Nature Center. A potpourri of cold weather fun including making pinecone bird feeders, a winter hike and much more.  Pre-registration fee of $5 (513) 897-2437. 

Santa’s Elves Workshops, Caesar Creek (SW)—Dec. 6, 10 AM-Noon at the Nature Center. Kids ages 6–12 can create their own ornaments and gifts. Pre-registration fee of $5 @ 513-897-3055 for materials required by Dec. 1.  For more info contact (513) 897-2437.

Holiday Traditions Workshops, Caesar Creek (SW)—Dec. 13, sessions start at 10 AM and 2 PM at the Nature Center. Create your own holiday decorations and ornaments from natural materials gathered at the park. $5 pre-registration fee for materials required before Nov. 1.  More info at (513) 897-2437.

Winter Hike, Caesar Creek (SW)—Feb. 21, starts from 10 AM - noon from the Wellman Meadows boat ramp off Oregonia Road. See the park in its wintery blanket on this 4-mile self-guided trek through meadows and valleys. (513) 897-2437.

Maple Syrup Weekend, Caesar Creek (SW)—Feb. 21-22, at the Pioneer Village. Brunch is available from 11 AM to 2 PM for a fee; free walking tours are at 10 AM, 11 AM, Noon & 1 PM. Warm up with a woodland walk, and learn how trees are drilled to collect sap for making syrup. Questions?- (513) 897-2437

Directions to the Nature Center

The Nature Center is located on Pioneer Village in the southern end of the park.

From the East: take SR 73 five miles west of the I-71 interchange to Oregonia Road and turn left (west). Follow the road for 2 miles and turn right onto Pioneer Village Road, The Nature Center is ¼ mile down on the right.

From the West: take SR 73 one mile east of U.S. Route 42 (Waynesville) and turn right at the top of the hill onto Clarksville Road. Follow Clarksville Road for 2.5 miles, passing the Corps of Engineer Visitor Center and Dam, and traveling until the road dead-ends. Then turn left onto Oregonia Road and travel 2 miles. Turn left onto Pioneer Village Road.  The Nature Center is ¼ mile down on the right.

For any questions please call the Nature Center at (513) 897-2437 or call the Park Office at (513) 897-3055