8:30 am – 9:30 am Join us lakeside for a relaxed birdwatching program where you can enjoy your own coffee while observing and learning about local bird species in their natural habitat. Meet at the Cowan Lake Campground Beach. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
11:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for this Naturalist-led program exploring the American lotus, a native aquatic plant that thrives in our lake. Learn how this unique species supports wildlife, shapes wetland habitats, and cycles through seasonal changes. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 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 …
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scat and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles on a short, guided hike, where we’ll search for them and explore their habitats, with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meet us at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Step into our infinite and interactive sundial located in our prairie land lab. In this hands-on park program, participants will explore how the sun’s movement across the sky can help us tell time using shadows and seasonal clues. We’ll look at the …
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to explore the world of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Discover how they work, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us to learn about nocturnal wildlife and get a chance to meet our Great-Horned owl before going on a short nighttime walk to search for bats, owls, and other creatures of the night. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
4:00 pm - 10:00 am 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. …
8:30 am – 9:30 am Join us lakeside for a relaxed birdwatching program where you can enjoy your own coffee while observing and learning about local bird species in their natural habitat. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp