NCACC

Let’s Exchange Pheasantries!
2026-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us to learn about ground-dwelling birds like pheasants, quail, and turkeys. Discover how they find food and avoid predators through a short hike and hands-on activities.
Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Archery – Robin Hood Style
2026-08-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Cowan Lake Nature Center, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Meet us at the Cowan Lake Nature Center as we step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the skilled archer of Sherwood Forest known for courage, adventure, and helping others.
Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills while connecting this timeless outdoor activity to one of the most famous archery stories in history.
This beginner friendly program is designed for fun, focus, and skill building. Take the Robin Hood Archery Challenge.
Equipment and instruction provided.
Fun for the whole family.
Free and open to the public
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Nature Jeopardy
2026-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Test your plant and animal knowledge in a fun game of outdoorsy trivia!
Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Moth Madness
2026-08-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a nighttime discovery lab where we shine lights on a white sheet to observe moths and other bugs up close as they come to visit!
Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Spillway Hike
2026-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Cowan Lake Spillway, 999 Sprague Rd, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a ~5-mile guided hike on Spillway trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way.
Closed-toed shoes, appropriate clothes, and water recommended.
Meet at the Cowan Lake Spillway Parking Lot on the west side of the lake.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

Pick ‘em Up Paddle – Sustainable Shorelines
2026-08-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp, 9000 Center Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45068
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join the park naturalist and volunteer watercraft safety crew for a canoe and kayak excursion as we cruise the shorelines. Observe wildlife as we search for items that need removed for a more sustainable ecosystem.
Participants will also learn basic canoeing and kayaking skills during this family friendly program.
Boats, gear, and instruction are provided. Equipment is limited and available first come, first serve.
Wear water shoes, not flip lops, and clothes that can get wet.
This program is weather dependent.
Meet at the Yak Shack near the Caesar Creek Campground Boat Ramp.
Free and open to the public.
Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

Explore the Shore
2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Cowan Lake Campground Beach, 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177
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 Cowan Lake Campground Beach.
Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
