Awaken creativity and learning skills through art and nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore color (ROYGBIV) through nature. This series will take place on the first Thursday of the month. This month our topic is ‘green’. Discover fun storybooks and activities that fit within this topic. This program is designed for kids and […]
Join the park naturalist as we explore nature with our scavenger hunt. Stay as a group or explore on your own with your family. Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes. Meet at the Nature Center.
Learn about unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials that can be grown in your backyard. Learn about invasive plant species and understand how they disrupt native eco-systems. Discover ways you can turn your yard into a sustainable resource for future holiday gifts and decorations. Meet at the Nature […]
Choose which session you’d like to attend: 10 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 3 pm. Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Give the gift of sustainability by bringing nature into the holidays! Learn examples of unique holiday decorations you can make by using local, natural, and native materials collected from her yard. Discover […]
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a sit-down discussion on winter tree identification inside the Nature Center. Learn different ways to identify trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Learn the basics of Maple Sugaring through discussion. Meet inside the Nature Center.
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided three-mile hike. Learn how to identify sugar maples and other trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. Trails can be muddy.
Join us outside around the campfire as we share some of our favorite winter themed story books. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page. Meet at the Nature Center.
Join us as we have fun and create art together in a natural setting just before the holidays. This program is geared towards adults; however, all ages are welcome. Pre-register for a seat at the Nature Center. shaw@dnr.ohio.gov Bring your own canvas and painting supplies, or reserve some of ours. Meet at the Nature Center.
Take a 13-mile guided hike with the Park Naturalist around the Perimeter Trail. Hiking shoes are required. Dress in layers. Bring water and snacks. Trails can be muddy. Meet at the Nature Center.
Contact the Caesar Creek U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for details 513-897-1050.
Explore nature while getting exercise outdoors. Meet the naturalist at the Day Lodge for a 4 mile guided hike starting from the Day Lodge. Discover and discuss wildlife along the way.
Join us for an afternoon and evening as we celebrate the stars! Learn how to navigate the night sky using a star chart. Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard. Stay for one, or all of the activities. Free and fun for the whole family. See separate flyer for details. […]
Why is the Winter Solstice special? Join the park naturalist for a 3-mile guided hike. Meet at the Nature Center. Moderate 3-mile guided hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. Meet […]
Learn how to navigate with the stars Make and take your own star chart to use in your backyard.
Celebrate the longest night of the year with us. Connect with our past, present and future as we look at stars, planets, and other objects in the universe. Please use a red filter if you have a flashlight. Red cellophane will be available onsite if needed. Dress in layers. Hats, gloves and warm socks are […]
Open your senses, relax, re-center and enjoy some much needed ‘Vitamin N’ during the busy holiday season. Join the park naturalist for a slow-paced walk as we observe trees and wildlife in the park. Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles). Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes. Meet […]
Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the naturalist for a guided three-mile moderate hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy. Check the ‘Caesar Creek […]
Awaken creativity and learning skills through art and nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore color (ROYGBIV) through nature. This series will take place on the first Thursday of the month. This month our topic is ‘indigo’. Discover fun storybooks and activities that fit within this topic. This program is designed for kids and […]
Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it. Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather. Meet at the […]
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. Meet at the Nature Center.
Meet our resident red-tailed hawk and screech owl. Learn about birds you may see in the park. Discover ways you can help with our bird conservation efforts. Walk and Talk with the naturalist as we look for birds along the trail. Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles). Dress for the […]
