• Archery – 3D Shoot

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn basic archery skills. Try our 3D targets along with our normal square targets. The archery range at the Nature Center is designed for our program equipment. Visitors who want to bring their own equipment should go to our public archery range located by the Day Lodge. Archery equipment and …

  • The Science of Light – Rainbows and Prisms

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Discover the colorful science behind one of nature’s most dazzling and familiar mysteries. In this hands-on program, we’ll explore how sunlight, water droplets, prisms and angles work together to create rainbows. Participants will learn about the visible light spectrum and how rainbows help us understand light, weather, water and physics …

  • Learn and Conserve

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique. Optional: Stay afterward to join our volunteer crew for hands-on land management projects such as native …

  • Pollinator Powerhouses

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to explore the world of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Discover how they work, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Guided Nature Center Tour

    Caesar Creek Nature Center 4006 Pioneer Village Road, Waynesville, OH, United States

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • 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 local ecosystems. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Understory Exploration Walk

    Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike to explore Caesar Creek’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

  • Kayak and Canoe Wildlife Excursion

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    1:00 pm– 2:30 pm Join us for a kayak and canoe program designed to teach basic paddling skills, water safety, and confidence on the water while exploring the natural beauty of the lake. Participants will learn how to safely enter and exit a boat, hold and use a paddle, steer, stop, and move efficiently though …

  • Stand-Up Paddle Board

    Cowan Lake Campground Beach 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio

    3:00 pm – 4:00pm 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 get on and off the board. This program is a great way to build confidence on the water while enjoying the lake from a new …

  • 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 so dynamic. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp