Fall Campout

Caesar Creek Campground 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Join us for a weekend of seasonal family fun at the campground including; Trick-or-treat, night hike, costume contest, campsite decorating and more. See separate flyer for details. The flyer will […]

Nature In Color Series – Yellow

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Awaken creativity and learning skills through art and nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore color (ROYGBIV). This week we’ll be observing yellow. Learn about yellow birds, yellow flowers […]

Nature Center Wildlife Tours

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for guided wildlife tours around the Nature Center. Meet our resident live wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about park history, our hiking trails, campgrounds and much more!

Owl Fest

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Details will be posted on a separate flyer closer to the event. See our park facebook page for more info. Join us for citizen science opportunities as we catch, band […]

Fossil Frenzy

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Learn about the special fossils in our area and how to get a free collecting permit from the Corps of Engineers. Try your hand at sorting and identifying fossils set […]

Nature Center Wildlife Tours

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for guided wildlife tours around the Nature Center. Meet our resident live wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about park history, our hiking trails, campgrounds and much more!

Night Hike

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Explore ways to navigate the night through sensory awareness. Join the park naturalist for a moderate three-mile guided hike as we observe nocturnal wildlife in the park.

Cast Iron Cooking – Two Sessions

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join the Park Naturalist as we demonstrate different ways to cook in a Dutch Oven over an open fire. Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and hear tips from […]

National Take a Hike Day

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for a moderate 3-mile guided hike to see the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls and Pioneer Village.  This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes […]

Invasive Plants Species Removal Techniques

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Learn how invasive species affect native wildlife. Learn techniques on how to remove invasives and restore areas to native habitat through a presentation and hands on demonstration. Dress in layers, […]

Nature Center Wildlife Tours

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for guided wildlife tours around the Nature Center. Meet our resident live wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about park history, our hiking trails, campgrounds and much more!

Guided Naturalist Hike

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join us for a guided hike with the Naturalist to see the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls and Pioneer Village. Distance based on participants. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the […]