• Birding from Boats

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we observe birds along the shoreline from our boats. Learn why birding is important. Learn how to collect information for citizen science research. Fun for the whole family! Wear sturdy shoes (not flip flops). Boats (limited), gear and instruction are provided …

  • Step into Hiking

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Backyard Bugs

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to dive into the world of bugs. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Rolly Polly Race

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Think you can find the fastest isopod? Learn about Rolly-Pollys and search for your winning champion! Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Learn and Conserve

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

    9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique. Optional: Stay afterward to join our volunteer crew for hands-on land management projects such as native …

  • Scat and Tracks

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Sensory Exploration Walk

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike as we explore the woods through the five senses. Along this walk, we’ll pause for simple activities that help us experience nature in new and meaningful ways. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Intro to Birding

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to identify common species in our area. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Explore the Shore

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for a guided exploration of the lake’s shoreline as we discover the plants, wildlife, and other natural features that make this unique habitat so dynamic. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Trail Together

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail to connect with nature, and one another. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp