NCACC

Wildflowers, Wildlife and Wellness Walk
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
10:00am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a guided hike. Learn about wildflowers, wildlife and park history along the way.

Archery
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for archery. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be onsite before 1pm

Fly Your Kite with the Birds at the Beach
2026-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Learn how birds fly
Bring your own kite or borrow one of ours (limited supply)

Wild at Heart - Meet the Raptors
2026-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about raptors you may see in the park.

Wild at Heart - Meet the Raptors
2026-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about raptors you may see in the park.

Archery
2026-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for archery. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be onsite before 3pm to participate

Lightning Bug Flashlight Tag
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Did you know there are over 25 species of lighting bugs in Ohio?
Meet us for a fun game while learning about these important pollinators
Bring a flashlight or borrow one of ours

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Backyard Birds and Beyond
2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
10:00 am-11:30 am
Join us to observe backyard birds and other wildlife
Learn ways to create healthy and sustainable wildlife areas in your backyard

Wildlife Connections, Sustainability and our Natural Resources
2026-05-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center and our Outdoor Land Labs. We will focus on different things each time including live animals, a moon garden, native plants, pollinators, geology, the night sky and more.
Learn about special places in the park

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Fly Your Kite with the Birds at the Beach
2026-05-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Caesar Creek Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Learn how birds fly
Bring your own kite as we put it into action

Blue Moon Canoe – Sunset Paddle
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Participants must be onsite by 6:30 pm to participate
Join us for a special canoe / kayak program as we watch the sunset and the blue moon rise over the lake
Early arrival recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177

Raptors - Behind the Scenes
2026-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
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, feeding, enclosure upkeep, and the specialized equipment used in falconry and educational bird programs.
We’ll also explore how falconry equipment is made from leather crafting, why proper care matters, and how raptors help us teach about wildlife, conservation and responsible stewardship.
This program is great for anyone interested in birds of prey, animal care, falconry or behind the scenes Nature Center work.
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Firefly Flashlight Tag
2026-06-05 08:30 - 21:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
Join us for a fun, family friendly game that explores how lightning bugs use flashing patterns to communicate. Participants will use flashlights to mimic firefly signals while learning how different species find mates, avoid confusion and light up the night.
Meet at the Nature Center.
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

World Environment Day Walk
2026-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike to learn about this annual celebration, explore local habitats, and discover simple ways to care for the natural world.
Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Archery – Robin Hood Style
2026-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
Meet us at the Nature Center as we step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the skilled archer of Sherwood Forest known for courage, adventure, and helping others.
Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills while connecting this timeless outdoor activity to one of the most famous archery stories in history.
This beginner friendly program is designed for fun, focus, and skill building. Take the Robin Hood Archery Challenge.
Equipment and instruction provided.
Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate.
Fun for the whole family.
Free and open to the public
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Lighting Bugs of Ohio
2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
Did you know we have over 25 species of lightning bugs in Ohio? Join us to learn more about what kind of species we have and where to find them.
Meet at the Nature Center.
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Firefly Night
2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
Join us for an evening to explore the magical world of fireflies. Learn about their life cycle, glowing signals, and the role they play in local ecosystems.
Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Learn to be a Citizen Scientist of Fireflies
2026-06-05 20:00 - 20:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
Meet at the Nature Center.
Fireflies light up summer nights in Ohio, but many species are starting to decline or still undocumented. Learn how you can help scientists track fireflies from your own backyard through the Firefly Atlas citizen science project. We’ll discuss what to look for, how to observe responsibly, and how your observations can support firefly research.
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Firefly Catch, Identify and Release
2026-06-05 21:00 - 21:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
Meet at the Nature Center for a hands-on firefly observation activity. We’ll carefully catch, observe, and release lightning bugs while learning basic identification tips, safe handling practices, and why these glowing insects are important to healthy nighttime habitats.

Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Youth Fishing Derby
2026-06-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Youth Pond
Registration for the Youth Fishing Derby starts at 8:00 am. Fishing starts at 9:00 am
This special event is in partnership with Massie Township
Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours
Bring your own bait
Bring lawn chairs and shade umbrellas
The Youth Fishing Derby is for children under the age of fifteen. Parents may assist when needed. Children must be accompanied by a licensed adult
Meet the naturalist and volunteers. Optional – Visit our four learning stations; casting, pole rigging, local information and fish handling
Fun for the whole family
Check the park facebook page for more information as the date gets closer
Meet at the Youth Pond, located near the Marina
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
