Wildlife Hike
2025-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
Discover local flora and fauna on a one-mile guided hike with the park naturalist.
Free and open to the public.

Cast-Iron Cooking Demo (Postponed until Spring)
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Learn historic and modern campfire cooking techniques.
Optional – pre-registration required for a pot-luck meal cooked over the fire with NCACC.

This event has been postponed until probably spring. If we find a good weekend. Keep an eye here for the new date!

Holiday Traditions Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 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”. 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.

1st Day Hike
2026-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the naturalist for a guided three-mile 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 and 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.

Nature Center Tour and Meet the Animals
2026-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States

Full Moon Hike
2026-01-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
• Join the park naturalist for a 3-mile guided night hike under the full moon.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
• Check the ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ Facebook page the morning of the event for details
and updates.

Stargazing
2026-01-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
• Watch as the full moon reflects off the water.
• Connect with our past, present and future as we look at stars, planets, and other objects
in the universe.
• Bring your binoculars and telescope or look through one of ours.
• Please use a red filter if you have a flashlight. Red cellophane will be available onsite if
needed.
• Dress in layers. Hats, gloves and warm socks are recommended. Dress for the weather.
• This program is weather dependent. Check our face book page for updates.

Knot Tying
2026-01-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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.

Wildlife Survival in the Winter
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the naturalist for a discussion on ways wildlife survives the winter.
Learn how to build a shelter using logs.

Perimeter Hike
2026-01-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Take a 13-mile guided hike with the Park Naturalist around the Perimeter Trail.

Hiking shoes are required. Dress in layers. Bring water and snacks.
Trails can be muddy.

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids
2026-01-15 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.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-01-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

Campfire in the Snow
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join us outside around the campfire as we embrace the wonders of wildlife in winter.
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.

How to Navigate with the Stars
2026-01-17 16:00 - 17:45 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Learn how to navigate with the stars
Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard.

Trailering
2026-01-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Learn how to back a trailer. This skill is useful for launching boats or driving campers.
Dress in layers. Dress for the weather.
Pre-register by emailing er*******@******io.gov

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist at the Day Lodge for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

Raptor Feeding
2026-01-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.
Dress for the weather.

Official Winter Hike - Ultraviolet Black light Flashlight Night Hike
2026-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join us on this hike to get an official “2026 Winter Hike” sticker!
Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it.
Bring your black light 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. These hikes are typically less than ½ mile.

Raptor Feeding
2026-02-12 13:30 - 14:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.

Birds of Prey Walk and Talk
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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 weather.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | 50 springs group camp, State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike. Discover wildlife and park history along the way.
Meet in the first parking lot in the 50 Springs group camp area.
