Events

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Stop by the Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils at a touch table, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Join us for this Naturalist-led program to dive into the world of bugs. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Dogwood trail. Explore Cowan Lake’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at the Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …

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Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike as we explore the woods through the five senses. Along this walk, we’ll pause for simple activities that help us experience nature in …

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Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we observe birds along the shoreline from our boats. Learn why birding is important as we practice observation skills. Learn how …

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Learn about different kinds of kayaks and paddles and why they matter. Learn how to load and launch your boat properly. Practice paddling strokes and turning techniques. Learn different rescue …

Read more "Kayaking Skills and Paddling Techniques"