Youth Fishing Event – Cowan Lake
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Public fishing event at Cowan Lake State Park.

Wild at Heart - Meet the Raptors
2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about raptors you may see in the park.

Archery
2026-05-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for archery. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be onsite before 3pm to participate

Tuning in to Nature – Sunset, Stargazing and Scavenger Hunt
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for a fun guided sensory experience led by the Park Naturalist. Participants are invited to observe seasonal changes, listen to the landscape and connect with nature through their senses.
The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique.
Kids and Kids at Heart will be invited to join the Naturalist for a scavenger hunt, fun for the whole family.
Stay and watch the sun set and the stars come out. Bring binoculars or borrow some of ours.

Mother’s Day Weekend Wildflower Walk
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
See spring wildflowers in full bloom

Archery
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for archery. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be onsite before 3pm to participate

Wildflowers, Wildlife and Wellness Walk
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
10:00am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a guided hike. Learn about wildflowers, wildlife and park history along the way.

Archery
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for archery. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be onsite before 1pm

Fly Your Kite with the Birds at the Beach
2026-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Learn how birds fly
Bring your own kite or borrow one of ours (limited supply)

Wild at Heart - Meet the Raptors
2026-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about raptors you may see in the park.

Lightning Bug Flashlight Tag
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Did you know there are over 25 species of lighting bugs in Ohio?
Meet us for a fun game while learning about these important pollinators
Bring a flashlight or borrow one of ours

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 1pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Backyard Birds and Beyond
2026-05-28 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

Wildlife Connections, Sustainability and our Natural Resources
2026-05-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center and our Outdoor Land Labs. We will focus on different things each time including live animals, a moon garden, native plants, pollinators, geology, the night sky and more.
Learn about special places in the park

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Participants must be onsite by 1:00 pm to participate
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
The length of excursions will vary
Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
First come, first serve
Weather dependent

Fly Your Kite with the Birds at the Beach
2026-05-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Caesar Creek Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Learn how birds fly
Bring your own kite as we put it into action

Blue Moon Canoe – Sunset Paddle
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Participants must be onsite by 6:30 pm to participate
Join us for a special canoe / kayak program as we watch the sunset and the blue moon rise over the lake
Early arrival recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate
Early arrival is recommended
All equipment and instruction provided
Equipment is limited. First come, first serve
Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking
Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
Length of excursions will vary
Weather dependent
Fun for the whole family

Stand-Up Paddle Board
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
