NCACC

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | Caesar Creek 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 | Caesar Creek 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 | Caesar Creek 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 | Caesar Creek 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.

Love is in the Air – Skunks
2026-02-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the naturalist to learn about one of Ohio’s most interesting mammals.
Join us for a short walk as we look, and smell, for evidence of skunks nearby.
Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

Winter Scat and Tracks Identification
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet our naturalist and learn how to identify scat and tracks in the winter.
Join the Park Naturalist for an optional walk afterwards. Distance based on the audience.
Dress for the weather.

Healthy Hearts Hike
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek 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 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
2026-02-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek 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.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Horse Camp Parking Lot
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike. Discover wildlife and park history along the way.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification. Morning Session
2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification Guided Walk. Afternoon Session
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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.

Campfire Stories in the Snow
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek 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.
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.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Ultraviolet Black Light Flashlight Night Hike
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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.

Night Sky Laser Tour
2026-02-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the park naturalist to discover constellations in a laser tour of the night sky.
Dress for the weather. This program is outdoors.

This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page.

Friday Fitness in Nature Hike
2026-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us for a 3 mile guided hike. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way

Salamanders, Woodcock and Other Signs of Spring
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a slow-paced wildlife observation experience. See (and hear) spring come to life. Wear layers and waterproof muck boots. Bring a flashlight with a red light filter.

Frog Man Fest
2026-03-07 09:00 - 18:00 | Ohio
9:00am – 6:00 pm
Join us at Frogman Fest! Celebrate the sounds and signs of early spring amphibians and local wonders at our wildlife table. .
Pre-registration required
Meet at the Oasis Center in Loveland

Outdoor Skills - Campfire Techniques
2026-03-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
9:30 am – 10:30am
Learn multiple ways to build a campfire depending on how you’re going to use it

Cast Iron Cooking
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us for a 30 minute demonstration on outdoor cooking techniques using cast iron.
Stay afterwards to cook a meal over the fire with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek, Pre-register required on Eventbrite or email ca****************@***il.com

Spring Equinox Walk and Talk
2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
10:30 am – Noon
Why is the spring equinox important?
Join us for a 5 mile guided hike. Learn about the seasons, wildlife and park history on the way. Check out your shadow on our interactive sundial as we return.

Archery
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for archery. Instruction and equipment provided. Must be onsite before 1pm to participate.

Backyard Birds and Beyond
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
10:00 am-11:30 am
Join us to observe backyard birds and other wildlife
Learn ways to create healthy and sustainable wildlife areas in your backyard

Bluebird Box Workshop
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Shelter House, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Build and learn how to install and care for your bluebird boxes

Spring Birding Walk and Talk
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Shelter House, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn how to identify spring birds and discover why they are important. Join us for a slow-paced walk along the shoreline as we search for birds. Bring binoculars or borrow one of ours.

Friday Fitness Through Nature Hike
2026-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068

Salamanders, Woodcock and Other Signs of Spring Night Hike
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a 3 mile guided hike. Learn about wildlife and park history along the way

Wild at Heart - Raptors Up Close
2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about raptors you may see in the park.
