Cast Iron Cooking

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Join the Park Naturalist as we demonstrate different ways to cook in a Dutch Oven over an open fire. Learn the basics of cast iron cooking and hear tips from seasoned chefs. • Meet at the Nature Center • Pre-registration required with the Nature Center Friends group (NCACC) for a potluck lunch. All equipment, […]

Literacy Through Nature

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Experience nature through books. Join the park naturalist as we read and discuss our favorite storybooks, audiobooks and works of literature. This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities. • Meet at the Nature Center. • Books and material covered are based on participants.

Archery

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. • Equipment and instruction provided. • Meet at the Nature Center. • Fun for the whole family.

Guided Wildlife Discover Hike

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Join the Park Naturalist for an easy 3-mile guided hike to the Swinging Bridge. • Meet at the Nature Center. • Wear hiking shoes. Dress in layers. Bring drinking water. • Trails can be muddy.

National Take a Hike Day

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Join us for a moderate 3-mile guided hike to see the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls and Pioneer Village, this is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. • Meet at the Nature Center. • Bring water, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Literacy Through Nature

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

• Experience nature through books. Join the park naturalist as we read and discuss our favorite storybooks, audiobooks and works of literature. This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities. • Meet at the Nature Center. • Books and material covered are based on participants.

Learn & Do: Winter Tree Identification

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a brief discussion on how to identify trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant.  We will start in the Nature Center for a quick discussion. Then join us for a short walk the grounds to practice what was learned. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes […]

Raptor Feeding

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

 Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

Native or Invasive?

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a hands-on learning experience as look through branches, seeds, pinecones and more to determine if it’s native or not. Dress for the weather.

Holiday Traditions

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Give the gift of sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Join us for a presentation from the Park Naturalist as she shows examples of unique holiday decorations using local, natural and sustainable materials. Discover ways you can turn your yard into a sustainable resource for future holiday gifts and […]

Holiday Traditions

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Give the gift of sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Join us for a presentation from the Park Naturalist as she shows examples of unique holiday decorations using local, natural and sustainable materials. Discover ways you can turn your yard into a sustainable resource for future holiday gifts and […]

Birds and Books for Kids

Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Experience nature through storybooks. Join the park naturalist as we read and discuss our favorites. This program is designed for kids. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Books and material covered based on participants.