Events

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Join us for Stargazing and Storytelling as we explore the night sky's role in the journey to freedom. Meet at 50 Springs Overnight camping - free and optional Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

1:00 pm Join the Park Naturalist at the Freedom Center Museum in Cincinnati for a special field trip offsite as we continue our trek through local history. Refer to the museum’s website for directions and admission details. https://freedomcenter.org/ Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us in learning the fundamentals of archery! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Meet the fuzzy woolly bear caterpillar and discover its fascinating life cycle, unique winter survival strategies, and the folklore behind its famous weather predictions. Perfect for curious nature lovers of all ages. Sessions will last roughly half an hour and start at 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Meet at the …

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Gather around the campfire as we separate fact from fiction about some of Ohio’s most misunderstood wildlife. From owls and bats to snakes, spiders, and coyotes, we’ll share folklore, tell stories, and uncover the science behind these amazing animals. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join the Park Naturalist and the Miami Valley Astronomical Society at our sister park John Bryan State Park for a free public star gazing event in the Day Lodge area. This is the last public stargazing event of the year with MVAS. Weather permitting; refer here for updates and …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to search for ancient fossils in the spillway while learning about these fascinating creatures of the Ordovician period. If you’d like to take a fossil home, please obtain a fossil collection permit from the visitor center beforehand (not required). Meet at the Caesar Creek Spillway parking lot. Park …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Take a guided walk through the trees and discover the fascinating world of Ohio’s forests. Learn to identify common trees and find out what makes each one unique. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Meet one of our animal ambassadors during this special surprise encounter! Join us for a short meet-and-greet, and discover the unique adaptations, behaviors, and role of a mystery wildlife ambassador. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp