Events

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover local flora and fauna on a three-mile guided hike with the park naturalist. Meet at the Caesar Creek Day Lodge Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

5:00 pm – 7:00 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 …

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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bats are all around us after sunset, but we rarely hear them. Join us for a nighttime hike to learn about Ohio’s fascinating flying mammals. Flashlights are welcome but aren’t required. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 12:00 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 …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes …

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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 …

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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 2pm. We will continue additional on water sessions to get everyone through. Must be onsite at the beginning of instruction to participate. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Learn the basics of stand-up paddle …

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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Caesar Creek Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions will last roughly half an hour and start at 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us during the peak of fall migration for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to identify common species in our area. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions will last roughly half an hour and start at 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp