Meteor Shower Campout

Public Beach 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio

Watch the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower with us on the beach. Enjoy star-gazing, family games, a bonfire, and more! Fun for the whole family. Meet partner astronomy organizations, such as The Miami Vally Astronomical Society and Dark Sky Ohio Food and drinks will be available through the NCACC. All funds raised support our …

Land Stewardship. Natives vs Invasives

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat Learn how to identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation Participation is welcomed if you’d like to try invasive removal …

Birds of Prey

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet our hawk and owl up close Learn about birds you may see and why they are important No seating available. Feel welcome to bring a chair if you’d like Meet at Pioneer Village

Wellness Walk in the Campground

Campground Shelter House 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Meet the naturalist for a one-mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Focus on wellness through nature Meet at the campground shelter house

Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground

Campground Boat Ramp 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Participants must be onsite by 10:30 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 in the Campground, Session One, Additional sessions added as needed

Campground Boat Ramp 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. Then we will continue additional on water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets All participants must be registered before 1pm to participate Participants who arrive after 1pm will not be …

Land Stewardship. Natives vs Invasives

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat Learn how to identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation Participation is welcomed if you’d like to try invasive removal …

Fossil Hunt

Spillway Parking lot N. Clarksville Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Learn about the geology of Caesar Creek during a hands on fossil hunt Dress for the weather Meet the naturalist in the Spillway parking lot near the dam

See Seymore The Giant Sycamore

Caesar Creek State Park Wildlife Area Parking Roxanna New Burlington Rd, Xenia, Ohio

Listen to a short storybook written by the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek about the local area narrated by Seymore Join the naturalist for a one-mile walk guided walk to see the largest tree in the park Meet at Roxanna-New Burlington Wildlife Area parking lot

Nature Scavenger Hunt in the Campground

Campground Shelter House 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Discover nature around you during a fun scavenger hunt with the naturalist Children must be accompanied by adults Meet at the campground shelter house