Events

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 10:45 am Nature has inspired art for thousands of years. Join us as we use charcoal to sketch leaves, wildlife, or landscapes found in the park. Take home your artwork and a new appreciation for nature’s role in creativity! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

11:00 am – 12:00 pm In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, explore a display of Native American stone tools and artifacts while learning about their craftmanship and uses. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

9:30am – 11:00 am 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 …

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover how to identify common tree species, and enjoy the beauty of the season on this guided hike. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us as we discover ways to make shadow puppets with flashlights. Learn about wildlife and adaptation Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join the Park Naturalist for a 13-mile guided long-distance hike covering the scenic trails around the southwest perimeter loop. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a small pack with lunch and water. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center located across the road from Pioneer Village. Park …

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keep an eye out for the Naturalist and her nature wagon as it travels through the Cowan Lake campground! Stop by anytime to discover fascinating critters, mystery boxes, and other hands-on nature surprises. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bats are all around us after sunset, but we rarely hear them. Join us for a nighttime hike to learn about Ohio’s fascinating flying mammals. Flashlights are welcome but aren’t required. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp