Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-01-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

Campfire in the Snow
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join us outside around the campfire as we embrace the wonders of wildlife in winter.
Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended.
This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page.

How to Navigate with the Stars
2026-01-17 16:00 - 17:45 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Learn how to navigate with the stars
Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard.

Trailering
2026-01-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Public Beach, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Learn how to back a trailer. This skill is useful for launching boats or driving campers.
Dress in layers. Dress for the weather.
Pre-register by emailing er*******@******io.gov

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-01-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist at the Day Lodge for a 5 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.

Raptor Feeding
2026-01-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.
Dress for the weather.

Official Winter Hike - Ultraviolet Black light Flashlight Night Hike
2026-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join us on this hike to get an official “2026 Winter Hike” sticker!
Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it.
Bring your black light flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited).
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather. These hikes are typically less than ½ mile.

Raptor Feeding
2026-02-12 13:30 - 14:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.

Birds of Prey Walk and Talk
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet our resident red-tailed hawk and screech owl. Learn about birds you may see in the park. Discover ways you can help with our bird conservation efforts.
Walk and Talk with the naturalist as we look for birds along the trail.
Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles).
Dress for the weather.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | 50 springs group camp, State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike. Discover wildlife and park history along the way.
Meet in the first parking lot in the 50 Springs group camp area.

Love is in the Air – Skunks
2026-02-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the naturalist to learn about one of Ohio’s most interesting mammals.
Join us for a short walk as we look, and smell, for evidence of skunks nearby.
Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

Winter Scat and Tracks Identification
2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet our naturalist and learn how to identify scat and tracks in the winter.
Join the Park Naturalist for an optional walk afterwards. Distance based on the audience.
Dress for the weather.

Healthy Hearts Hike
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a three-mile guided moderate hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
Trails can be muddy.
Check the ‘Caesar Creek State Park’ Facebook page the morning of the event for details and updates.

Nature Center Tour and Meet the Animals
2026-02-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors up close.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Horse Camp Parking Lot
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors.
Meet the naturalist for a 5 mile guided hike. Discover wildlife and park history along the way.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification. Morning Session
2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a sit-down discussion on winter tree identification inside the Nature Center. Learn different ways to identify trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant.
Learn the basics of Maple Sugaring through discussion.

Maple Sugaring for Beginners : Winter Tree Identification Guided Walk. Afternoon Session
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided three-mile hike. Learn how to identify sugar maples and other trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant.
Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended.
Trails can be muddy.

Campfire Stories in the Snow
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join us outside around the campfire as we share some of our favorite winter themed story books.
People of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended.
This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page.

Friday Fitness Through Nature
2026-02-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068

Ultraviolet Black Light Flashlight Night Hike
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
See the world in a different light as animals may see it.
Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours.
Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather.

Night Sky Laser Tour
2026-02-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the park naturalist to discover constellations in a laser tour of the night sky.
Dress for the weather. This program is outdoors.

This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page.
