Holiday Traditions Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
• 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 that are easy to grow in your yard. Free and open to the public.
• Stay afterwards for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments. Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email ca****************@***il.com for details.

Holiday Traditions Workshop
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
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 for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments.
Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email ca****************@***il.com for details.

Meet the Animals
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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 the
mystery of indigo and violet. This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
• Activities are based on participants and weather. Dress in layers. Dress for the weather.

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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
2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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’ Facebook page the morning of the event for details
and updates.

Campfire Stories in the Snow
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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
2025-12-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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?
2025-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, 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.

Holiday Season Forest Bathing
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Open your senses, relax, re-center and enjoy some much needed ‘Vitamin N’ during the
busy holiday season.
• Join the park naturalist for a slow-paced walk as we observe trees and wildlife in the park.
• Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles).
• Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.
