• Morning Kayak Excursion

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a relaxing kayaking excursion! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of …

  • Pawpaw Palooza

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to discover the fascinating world of the pawpaw, North America’s largest native fruit! Learn how this unique tree supports wildlife, and the important role it plays in our forests. You’ll even get a chance to sample ripe pawpaw and experience its creamy, one-of-a-kind taste for yourself. Meet at …

  • Morning Kayak Excursion

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a relaxing kayaking excursion! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of …

  • Stand-Up Paddle Board: Learn the Basics

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a beginner’s course on stand-up paddleboards! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. …

  • Bushcrafting for Women

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

    1:00 pm-2:00 pm Sharpen your survival skills as we discover ways to use natural resources in all situations. This program is geared for women. Everybody is welcome. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

  • The Science of Light – Rainbows and Prisms

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

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Discover the colorful science behind one of nature’s most familiar mysteries. In this hands-on program, we’ll explore how sunlight, water droplets, prisms and angles work together to create rainbows. Participants will learn about the visible light spectrum and how rainbows help us understand …

  • The Great Buckeye Drop

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Join us as we search for freshly fallen buckeyes, learn about their wildlife connections, and discover why they’re such an important symbol of Ohio. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Guided Wildlife Hike

    Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover local flora and fauna on a three-mile guided hike with the park naturalist. Meet at the Caesar Creek Day Lodge Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

  • Wildlife Kayak Excursion

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for a relaxing kayaking excursion! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of …

  • Bat Crazy!

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    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. Flashlights are welcome but aren’t required. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp