Dark Skies and Bright Stars

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join the Naturalist to learn why dark skies are important. Discover ways to navigate with the stars. Learn how to help our Dark Sky conservation efforts from your home. Dress […]

Night Hike, Winter Hike Series

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a moderate 3-mile night hike. Bring a flashlight. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.

Attracting Wildlife to your Backyard

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover native wildlife that may be in your backyard. Learn ways to attract native wildlife to your yard and understand why it’s important. People of […]

Meet Our Resident Animal Ambassadors

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join the Naturalist as we show our live resident wildlife ambassadors. Meet our snake, turtles, red tailed hawk and screech owl. Hear stories of why these animals are in the […]

Beans and Cornbread Winter Hike, Winter Hike Series

Wellman Meadows Boat Ramp

Moderate 3-mile hike, self-guided on a well-marked trail. Take an optional route to the Nature Center for bean soup, cornbread, and snacks, available as a fundraiser through the NCACC. This […]

Birds and Books for Kids

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Experience nature through storybooks. Join the park naturalist as we read and discuss our favorites. This program is designed for kids. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Books […]

Raptor Feeding

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend.

Birds of Prey

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Meet our resident red-tailed hawk and screech owl. Learn about birds you may see in the park. Discover ways you can help with our bird […]

Birds and Books for Kids

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Experience nature through storybooks. Join the park naturalist as we read and discuss our favorites. This program is designed for kids. People of all ages and abilities are welcome Books […]

Fossil Frenzy

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what fossils you may find in the park. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

Nature Journaling

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us as we take a closer look at nature in the park. Bring your nature journal. Dress for the weather.