• Perimeter Hike

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

    Take a 13-mile guided hike with the Park Naturalist around the Perimeter Trail. Hiking shoes are required. Dress in layers.  Bring water and snacks. Trails can be muddy.

  • 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.

  • Friday Fitness Through Nature

    Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

    Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors. Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

  • Campfire in the Snow

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

    Join us outside around the campfire as we embrace the wonders of wildlife in winter. 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.

  • How to Navigate with the Stars

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

    Learn how to navigate with the stars Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard.

  • Trailering

    Public Beach 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio

    Learn how to back a trailer. This skill is useful for launching boats or driving campers. Dress in layers. Dress for the weather. Pre-register by emailing erin.shaw@dnr.ohio.gov

  • Friday Fitness Through Nature

    Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

    Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors. Meet the naturalist at the Day Lodge for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

  • Raptor Feeding

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

    Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. Dress for the weather.

  • Official Winter Hike – Ultraviolet Black light Flashlight Night Hike

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

    Join us on this hike to get an official “2026 Winter Hike” sticker! Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it. Bring your black light flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the …

  • Raptor Feeding

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

    Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.