Outdoor Skills in the Campground Shelter House

Campground Shelter House 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Join the Naturalist to practice outdoor skills. Learn to build a fire with flint and steel, how to navigate the woods, how to set up shelter in an emergency and survival skills with natural resources. Topic details will be based on weather and participants Meet at the campground shelter house

Birds of Prey

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet our hawk and owl up close Learn about birds you may see and why they are important No seating available. Feel welcome to bring a chair if you’d like Meet at Pioneer Village

Fitness Hike

Hopewell Day Lodge Middletown Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Join the naturalist for a refreshing 5-mile guided hike This moderately challenging trail has one stream crossing and a few hills Trails can be muddy Meet at the Day Lodge

Mothing

Visitor Center 4020 N Clarksville Rd, Waynesville, Ohio

Moths are Beautiful! See them up close and learn why they are important during this partner program with Army Corps of Engineers Meet at the Visitor Center located near the dam

Land Stewardship. Natives vs Invasives

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

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 to try invasive removal …

Wildlife Walk in the Campground

Campground Shelter House 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Meet the naturalist for a one-mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Learn about wildlife in the park Meet at the campground shelter house

Meteor Shower Campout

Public Beach 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio

Watch the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower with us on the beach. Enjoy star-gazing, family games, a bonfire, and more! Fun for the whole family. Meet partner astronomy organizations, such as The Miami Vally Astronomical Society and Dark Sky Ohio Food and drinks will be available through the NCACC. All funds raised support our …

Land Stewardship. Natives vs Invasives

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

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 to try invasive removal …

Birds of Prey

Pioneer Village 3999 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, Ohio

Meet our hawk and owl up close Learn about birds you may see and why they are important No seating available. Feel welcome to bring a chair if you’d like Meet at Pioneer Village

Wellness Walk in the Campground

Campground Shelter House 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

Meet the naturalist for a one-mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Focus on wellness through nature Meet at the campground shelter house