• Archery: Bullseye Basics

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    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 participate. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Owl Fest

    Visitor Center 4020 N Clarksville Rd, Waynesville, Ohio

    See event flyer for details Join our Park Naturalist and the Corps of Engineers for a unique event celebrating owls and wonders of the night. Experience Owls in Flight with the Ohio School of Falconry for an up-close and in person experience with live owls. Meet at the Caesar Creek Visitor Center, located near the …

  • Cast Iron Cooking

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

    11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a 30 minute demonstration on outdoor cooking techniques using cast iron. Stay afterwards to cook a meal over the fire with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek, Pre-register required on Eventbrite or email caesarnaturecenter@gmail.com if registering for meal Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Park …

  • Birds of Winter

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 11:00 am Discover which birds call Ohio home during the colder months and learn how they survive when temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. Optional: make a pine cone bird feeder to take home! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Rocks and Relics

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    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 will last roughly half an hour and start at 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Tree Trek: Winter ID

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a winter tree trek and discover how to identify Ohio’s trees by their bark, buds, twigs, and other clues. We’ll explore the landscape together and see how much we can uncover even after the leaves are gone. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia …

  • Twilight on the Trail

    Cowan Lake Commissary 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio

    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Explore Lakeview Trail as the sun goes down. Look and listen to wildlife while enjoying the peaceful sights and sounds of the lake at dusk. Meet at the Cowan Lake Commissary Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Birds of Winter

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 11:00 am Discover which birds call Ohio home during the colder months and learn how they survive when temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Scat and Tracks

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Meet the Raptor

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    4:30 pm – 5:00 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: Kaia Heitkamp