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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us during the peak of fall migration for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to …
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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us during the peak of fall migration for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to …
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions … |
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bring your four-legged friend along for a guided walk! Join us to explore the trails, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature together. Please always …
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Discover hidden places and intriguing stories from our local area that helped shape our community. We will carpool to four hidden cemeteries, time permitting. Our last meeting place will be …
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7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Meet our feathered wildlife ambassador up close! Learn about raptors you may see in the park. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …
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7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for a guided, lantern led, slow paced half mile walk. Learn to navigate the night. Discover how freedom seekers looked to the stars …
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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bats are all around us after sunset, but we rarely hear them. Join us for a nighttime hike to learn about Ohio’s fascinating flying mammals. …
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9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join us for Stargazing and Storytelling as we explore the night sky's role in the journey to freedom. Meet at 50 Springs Overnight camping - … |
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1:00 pm Join the Park Naturalist at the Freedom Center Museum in Cincinnati for a special field trip offsite as we continue our trek through local history. Refer to the … Read more "The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Museum"
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us in learning the fundamentals of archery! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to …
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Meet the fuzzy woolly bear caterpillar and discover its fascinating life cycle, unique winter survival strategies, and the folklore behind its famous weather predictions. Perfect …
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Gather around the campfire as we separate fact from fiction about some of Ohio’s most misunderstood wildlife. From owls and bats to snakes, spiders, and …
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join the Park Naturalist and the Miami Valley Astronomical Society at our sister park John Bryan State Park for a free public star gazing … Read more "Star Gazing, Storytelling and Wonders of the Night" |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at …
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to search for ancient fossils in the spillway while learning about these fascinating creatures of the Ordovician period. If you’d like to take … |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Take a guided walk through the trees and discover the fascinating world of Ohio’s forests. Learn to identify common trees and find out what makes …
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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Meet one of our animal ambassadors during this special surprise encounter! Join us for a short meet-and-greet, and discover the unique adaptations, behaviors, and role … |
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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. …
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7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Discover the fascinating world of Ohio’s vultures! Learn how to identify black and turkey vultures, uncover their important role as nature’s cleanup crew, and separate …
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8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Experience the park after sunset as your senses come alive. Flashlights are welcome, but I challenge you to let your eyes adjust and discover how … |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at … |
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10:00 am – 10:45 am Nature has inspired art for thousands of years. Join us as we use charcoal to sketch leaves, wildlife, or landscapes found in the park. Take …
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, explore a display of Native American stone tools and artifacts while learning about their craftmanship and uses. Meet at … |
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9:30am – 11:00 am Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat Learn how to identify …
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us as we discover ways to make shadow puppets with flashlights. Learn about wildlife and adaptation Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park …
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan … |
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join the Park Naturalist for a 13-mile guided long-distance hike covering the scenic trails around the southwest perimeter loop. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a …
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keep an eye out for the Naturalist and her nature wagon as it travels through the Cowan Lake campground! Stop by anytime to discover fascinating …
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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bats are all around us after sunset, but we rarely hear them. Join us for a nighttime hike to learn about Ohio’s fascinating flying mammals. … |
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Ohio Native Wildflower Society for a day of volunteering as we clear invasive plants to allow native wildlife to thrive. Learn from experts …
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10:00 am – 11:00 am Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Snakes, coyotes, spiders, and more might seem scary… but are they really? Join us to discover the truth behind these misunderstood animals. Meet at the …
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to care for birds of prey. Participants will learn about daily raptor care, safe handling routings, …
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. … |
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm Start your morning around the campfire with a cozy nature-themed craft. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or breakfast (not provided), come and …
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Caesar Creek Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions … |
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10:00 am – 11:00 am 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 …
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Discover the colorful science behind one of nature’s most familiar mysteries. In this hands-on program, we’ll explore how …
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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Meet one of our animal ambassadors during this special surprise encounter! Join us for a short meet-and-greet, and discover the unique adaptations, behaviors, and role … |
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keep an eye out for the Naturalist and her nature wagon as it travels through the Cowan Lake campground! Stop by anytime to discover fascinating …
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7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Meet our feathered wildlife ambassador up close! Learn about raptors you may see in the park. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …
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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Experience the park after sunset as your senses come alive. Flashlights are welcome, but I challenge you to let your eyes adjust and discover how … |
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Join us for fall themed programs in the campground. See separate flyer for details. Park Naturalist Erin Shaw
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …
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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. …
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Gather around the campfire as we separate fact from fiction about some of Ohio’s most misunderstood wildlife. From owls and bats to snakes, spiders, and … |
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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us during the peak of fall migration for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to …
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for a ~5-mile guided hike on Spillway trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Closed-toed shoes, appropriate clothes, and water … |
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at …
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1:30 pm-3:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center. We will focus on different things each time. Learn about wildlife you may see in the … |
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us as we discover ways to make shadow puppets with flashlights. Learn about wildlife and adaptation Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park …
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6:15 pm – 7:45 pm Gather around the campfire as we explore the legends behind famous cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and more! Discover the folklore, separate facts from fiction, …
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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Experience the park after sunset as your senses come alive. Flashlights are welcome, but I challenge you to let your eyes adjust and discover how … |
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10:00 am – 11:00 am Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Snakes, coyotes, spiders, and more might seem scary… but are they really? Join us to discover the truth behind these misunderstood animals. Meet at the …
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1:30 pm-3:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center. We will focus on different things each time. Learn about wildlife you may see in the …
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. … |
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