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.
Learn how to navigate with the stars Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard.
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 erin.shaw@dnr.ohio.gov
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.
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. Dress for the weather.
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 …
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Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat.
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 …
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.
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.