1:00 pm – 2:00 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 …
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for a peaceful walk in the woods to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. As we move quietly through the trees and along the trails, we’ll take time to reflect, share stories, and connect with the strength and resilience found in both nature and community. …
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Discover the fascinating world of Ohio’s vultures! Learn how to identify black and turkey vultures, uncover their important role as nature’s cleanup crew, and separate fact from fiction about these misunderstood birds. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Experience the park after sunset as your senses come alive. Flashlights are welcome, but I challenge you to let your eyes adjust and discover how much the night has to offer. We’ll listen to nocturnal wildlife, explore the darkness, and see nature from a whole new perspective. Meet at the …
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a relaxing kayaking excursion! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of …
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to discover the fascinating world of the pawpaw, North America’s largest native fruit! Learn how this unique tree supports wildlife, and the important role it plays in our forests. You’ll even get a chance to sample ripe pawpaw and experience its creamy, one-of-a-kind taste for yourself. Meet at …
10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a relaxing kayaking excursion! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of …
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a beginner’s course on stand-up paddleboards! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. …
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Sharpen your survival skills as we discover ways to use natural resources in all situations. This program is geared for women. Everybody is welcome. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw