• Stories in Charcoal

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 10:45 am Nature has inspired art for thousands of years. Join us as we use charcoal to sketch leaves, wildlife, or landscapes found in the park. Take …

  • Tree Trek: Fall Foliage

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover …

  • Nature Shapes and Shadows

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us as we discover ways to make shadow puppets with flashlights. Learn about wildlife and adaptation Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park …

  • Scales and Tails

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan …

  • Perimeter Hike

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join the Park Naturalist for a 13-mile guided long-distance hike covering the scenic trails around the southwest perimeter loop. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a …

  • Nature on Wheels

    Cowan Lake Campground 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keep an eye out for the Naturalist and her nature wagon as it travels through the Cowan Lake campground! Stop by anytime to discover fascinating …

  • Bat Crazy!

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bats are all around us after sunset, but we rarely hear them. Join us for a nighttime hike to learn about Ohio’s fascinating flying mammals. …

  • Give Back Day

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    8:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Ohio Native Wildflower Society for a day of volunteering as we clear invasive plants to allow native wildlife to thrive. Learn from experts …