Want to learn more about the birds that call your backyard home? How to identify them? What they eat and how to better attract them? Join us for this informational program and do some nature center birding. Optional – Build your own bird box workshop with the NCACC. Pre-registration recommended. Email caesarcreeknaturecenter@gmail.com for workshop details.
Join the Naturalist to learn about flight in wind, weather, and feathers. Take a closer look at how birds fly as they migrate in spring. Bring your kite as we compare shapes to bird wings that create lift needed for flight. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Meet at the public beach shelter […]
Join us as we partner with OSUE to discuss why spending time nature is important for health and wellbeing. This hike is a heart pumping 3-miles with steps and hills. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy. Meet at the Caesar Creek Gorge Loop Trail (located below the dam).
Join us and Warren County OSUE as we discuss our next book, ‘Braiding Sweet Grass’. Explore themes in nature and how it relates today. Make your own ‘Sweet Grass’ bracelet to take home from native plants grown in the area. Supplies are limited. Our next book will be decided at the end of the program. […]
Learn why invasive plants are a problem. Learn techniques on how to remove invasives and restore areas to native habitat through a presentation and hands on demonstration. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.
The sun and shadows have captivated people for centuries, and learning about them is an interesting and educational experience. Through scientific exploration, we can gain a better understanding of how to keep time with shadows caused by the earth’s movement around the sun. Make and take your own paper sundial.
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a challenging 5-mile hike. This part of the trail includes hills, a stream crossing, steps and scenic views. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy.
Join us for a slow-paced flashlight walk as we explore the wetlands and listen to the sounds of spring during sunset. Wear layers, waterproof muck boots and bring a flashlight. Bring an extra pair of dry socks for your ride home. Dress for the weather. Meet in the Hopewell Recreation Wildlife Viewing Area, located near […]
Join us for a slow-paced flashlight walk as we search for signs of woodcock and other unique birds that migrate through the wetlands. Wear layers, waterproof muck boots and bring a flashlight. Bring an extra pair of dry socks for your ride home. Dress for the weather. Meet in the Hopewell Recreation Wildlife Viewing Area, […]
Join us for a discussion and demonstration of the orbital dance of moons and planets in our solar system as we prepare for the soon coming eclipse.
The sun and shadows have captivated people for centuries, and learning about them is an interesting and educational experience. Through scientific exploration, we can gain a better understanding of how to keep time with shadows caused by the earth’s movement around the sun. Make and take your own paper sundial.
Spending time in the sunshine is important for health and wellbeing. Join us as we are reminded why this is as we enjoy the sun safety outdoors. Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided moderate 3-mile hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist […]
