NCACC

Nature Center Tour and Meet the Animals
2026-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Creek 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.

1st Day Hike
2026-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the naturalist for a guided three-mile 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.

Holiday Season Forest Bathing
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Open your senses, relax, re-center and enjoy some much needed ‘Vitamin N’ during the
busy holiday season.
• Join the park naturalist for a slow-paced walk as we observe trees and wildlife in the park.
• Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles).
• Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

What is the Winter Solstice?
2025-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Join us to learn why the Winter Solstice is special during this 3-mile guided hike with the
park naturalist.
• Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Fitness Through Nature Hike
2025-12-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Join the park naturalist for a five-mile guided hike.
• Learn about wildlife and park history along the way.
• Dress for the weather.
• Trails can be muddy.

Campfire Stories in the Snow
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek 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.
• 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.

Healthy Hearts Hike
2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Creek 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, bring water, 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 Scavenger Hunt for Kids
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Join the park naturalist as we explore nature with our scavenger hunt.
• Stay as a group or explore on your own with your family.
• Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes.

Ohio Nature In Color
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
• Awaken creativity and learning skills through nature. Join the park naturalist as we
explore the color spectrum (The Rainbow Man – ROYGBIV) through nature. Join us for a
short walk-and-talk as we discover and discuss colors found outdoors. We will discuss
everything from red birds, orange leaves, yellow stars, green ferns, blue skies, and the
mystery of indigo and violet. This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
• Activities are based on participants and weather. Dress in layers. Dress for the weather.

Meet the Animals
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States

Holiday Traditions Workshop
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard.
This workshop starts with a presentation on “How to Grow Gifts from Nature”. Free and open to the public.
Stay afterwards for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments.
Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email ca****************@***il.com for details.

Holiday Traditions Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Day Lodge, Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
• Give the gift of green living and sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from your yard.
• This workshop starts with a presentation on “How to Grow Gifts from Nature”. Learn about native and invasive plants that are easy to grow in your yard. Free and open to the public.
• Stay afterwards for a hands-on workshop with the Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek to create your own handmade gifts; wreaths, center pieces, swags and ornaments. Pre-register on Eventbrite to participate. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early. Email ca****************@***il.com for details.

Cast-Iron Cooking Demo (Postponed until Spring)
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Learn historic and modern campfire cooking techniques.
Optional – pre-registration required for a pot-luck meal cooked over the fire with NCACC.

This event has been postponed until probably spring. If we find a good weekend. Keep an eye here for the new date!

Wildlife Hike
2025-11-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
Discover local flora and fauna on a one-mile guided hike with the park naturalist.
Free and open to the public.

National Take a Hike Day Program
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
Discover local flora and fauna on a three-mile guided hike with the park naturalist.
Free and open to the public.

Land Stewardship
2025-11-13 09:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-23 09:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-16 09:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-02 09:30 - 14:30 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Meet the Naturalist to learn about the importance of native plants.
Learn how to remove invasive species.
Optional. Bring boots and gloves for a hands-on experience with our stewardship team if you choose. Or, stop by for a walk and talk as we go along.

OwlFest!
2025-11-08 | Visitor Center, 4020 N Clarksville Rd, Waynesville, Ohio, 45068
All Day – See separate flyer for details
Join our Park Naturalist and the Corps of Engineers for a unique event celebrating owls and wonders of the night.
Experience Owls in Flight with the Ohio School of Falconry for an up-close and in person experience with live owls.

Blacklight Night Hike (Still being determined based on the Halloween Campout)
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Discover the world at night through a different perspective.
Learn why dark nights are important and how we can help reduce light pollution.
Optional – bring a blacklight flashlight and a regular flashlight with a red filter, or borrow one of ours.
Weather dependent.

Halloween Campout
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Caesar Creek Campground, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
See separate flyer for details.
Join us in the campground for a weekend filled with seasonal fun including; costume contests, trick-or-treat, games and crafts fun for the whole family.

Perimeter Hike
2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
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.

Give Back Days
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
Join the Ohio Native Wildflower Society for a day of volunteering as we clear invasive plants to allow native wildlife to thrive.
Learn from experts in the state during this immersive experience.
Bring boots, gloves, water and lunch.

Maximum Northern Moonrise Alignment
2025-10-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Ohio
Join our Park Naturalist for a partnership event hosted at Fort Ancient. Learn about ancient lunar traditions through activities, art and games fun for the whole family. We will arrive early with educational materials. Stay for part, or all of the event.
Did you know every 18.6 years, the moon completes its cycle and reaches its northern most rising point? This year is the year the cycle reaches its end—come see the Northernmost rising point alignment built into the 2,000-year-olds earthworks her at Fort Ancient, marking end of the current lunar cycle.
Moonrise will take place about 10:18pm; we expect the moon to break the tree line about 10:30–10:40 p.m.
This is a family-friendly event with activities inside and outside for all ages. The museum and gift shop will be open until 11:30 p.m.

Star Gazing and Wonders of the Night
2025-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Ohio
Join the Miami Valley Astronomical Society for their last public stargazing event of this year (see important details on their website).
Check out our Park Naturalist’s ‘Nature at Night’ wildlife table fun for the whole family.
Discover why dark nights are important and how we can help reduce light pollution.
Meet at John Bryan State Park – Day Lodge.

Give Back Day
2025-10-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Creek Nature Center, 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, 45068, United States
