• Stand-Up Paddle Board

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    2:30 pm – 3:30pm Join us on the water for an introduction to stand up paddle boarding. Participants will learn basic paddling skills, balance techniques, water safety, and how to safely …

  • 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 …

  • 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. …

  • Firefly Night

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for an evening to explore the magical world of fireflies. Learn about their life cycle, glowing signals, and the role they play in …

  • Step into Hiking

    Cowan Lake Commissary 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio

    9:00 am – 10:30 am Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Lakeview and Beechnut trails. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Commissary. …

  • Cowan’s Lotus Legacy

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    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 …

  • Rocks and Relics

    Cowan Lake Nature Center 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils at a touch table, learning how they formed and what they reveal …

  • Stand-Up Paddle Board

    Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early …