• Cast-Iron Cooking Demo (Postponed until Spring)

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

    Learn historic and modern campfire cooking techniques. Optional – pre-registration required for a pot-luck meal cooked over the fire with NCACC.   This event has been postponed until probably spring. If we find a good weekend. Keep an eye here for the new date!

  • Holiday Traditions Workshop

    Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

    • Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays!  Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard. • This workshop starts with a presentation on “How to Grow Gifts from Nature”. Learn about native and invasive plants …

  • Holiday Traditions Workshop

    Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

    Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard. This workshop starts with a presentation on “How to Grow Gifts from Nature”. Free and open to the public. Stay afterwards …

  • Meet the Animals

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

    • Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors up close.

  • Ohio Nature In Color

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

    • Awaken creativity and learning skills through nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore the color spectrum (The Rainbow Man - ROYGBIV) through nature. Join us for a short walk-and-talk as we discover and discuss colors found outdoors. We will discuss everything from red birds, orange leaves, yellow stars, green ferns, blue skies, and …

  • Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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

    • Join the park naturalist as we explore nature with our scavenger hunt. • Stay as a group or explore on your own with your family. • Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

  • Healthy Hearts Hike

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

    • Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a three-mile guided moderate hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. • Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. • Trails can be muddy. • Check the ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ …

  • Campfire Stories in the Snow

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

    • Join us outside around the campfire as we share some of our favorite winter themed story books. • Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. • This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page.

  • Fitness Through Nature Hike

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

    • Join the park naturalist for a five-mile guided hike. • Learn about wildlife and park history along the way. • Dress for the weather. • Trails can be muddy.

  • What is the Winter Solstice?

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

    • Join us to learn why the Winter Solstice is special during this 3-mile guided hike with the park naturalist. • Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.