Ultraviolet Blacklight Flashlight Night Hike

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it. Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather. Meet at the […]

Raptor Feeding

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. Meet at the Nature Center.

Birds of Prey Walk and Talk

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

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 conservation efforts. Walk and Talk with the naturalist as we look for birds along the trail. Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles). Dress for the […]

Knot Tying

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Learn how to tie a variety of useful knots. This program is designed for people of all ages. Kids can learn different ways to tie their shoes. Adults can learn how to tie a trucker’s hitch. Meet at the Nature Center.

Meet the Animals

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

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. Meet at the Nature Center.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification. Morning Session

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a sit-down discussion on winter tree identification inside the Nature Center. Learn different ways to identify trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Learn the basics of Maple Sugaring through discussion. Meet inside the Nature Center.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification Guided Walk. Afternoon Session

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided three-mile hike. Learn how to identify sugar maples and other trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. Trails can be muddy. Meet at the Nature Center

Campfire Stories in the Snow

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us outside around the campfire as we share some of our favorite winter themed story books. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. 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. Meet at the Nature Center.

Nature Identification

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Learn how to identify things you may see in the park. Hear traditional stories about wildlife from near and far. Meet at the Nature Center.

Mother Nature’s Resources

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for a hands on demonstration to learn about some of Mother Nature's greatest resources such as trees and rocks. Meet at the Nature Center.

Archery Workshop

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Join us outside on the range for a couple rounds with the bow and arrows. Then meet inside for a workshop on how to maintain equipment. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Meet at the Nature Center

Black Light Flashlight Night Hike

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

See the world in a different light as animals may see it. Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather. Meet at the Nature Center.