Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Meet our hawk and owl up close Learn about birds you may see and why they are important No seating available. Feel welcome to bring a chair if you’d like Meet at Pioneer Village
Meet our hawk and owl up close Learn about birds you may see and why they are important No seating available. Feel welcome to bring a chair if you’d like Meet at Pioneer Village
Learn park history and discover places in the park you may have never seen before on a guided driving tour with the park naturalist Follow in your own vehicle as we drive to locations and take short walks along the way Meet at Pioneer Village
Did you know we have twenty-four species of lightning bugs in Ohio? Meet the park naturalist to learn more Join us for a fun game of flashlight tag This program is in partnership with Dark Sky International Meet at the campground shelter house
Join the park naturalist to take a closer look at constellations and the night sky Bring your binoculars or borrow one of ours Dress for the weather Meet near the campground boat ramp
Join us for a guided hike along the Buckeye Trail from the Marina to Furnas Shores and return Meet at the Marina
Meet the naturalist to learn about cicadas Make and take origami cicadas Meet at the campground shelter house
Meet the naturalist for a one mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Learn about wildlife in the park Meet at the campground shelter house
Meet the naturalist for a one-mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Focus on wellness through nature Trails can be muddy Meet at the campground shelter house
Participants must be onsite by 10:30 am to participate Early arrival is recommended All equipment and instruction provided Equipment is limited. First come, first serve Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Length of excursions will vary Weather dependent Fun for the whole family …
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All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. Then we will continue additional on water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets All participants must be registered before 1pm to participate Participants who arrive after 1pm will not be …
All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. Then we will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets All participants must be registered before 1pm to participate Participants who arrive after 1pm will not be permitted …
Join the naturalist for a three-mile guided walk focused on wellness through nature Learn about wildlife and park history along the way Meet at 50 Springs Group Camp, first parking lot on the left
Join the Park Naturalist for a guided 13-mile hike around the Perimeter Trail during the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. ‘The Longest Day Hike’ is a nationwide event for Alzheimer's awareness Learn about wildlife and park history along the way Bring a small pack with water and snacks Meet at Pioneer Village
Registration for the Youth Fishing Derby starts at 8:am. Fishing starts at 9:00 am This special event is in partnership with Massie Township Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours Bring your own bait. Some bait will be provided Bring lawn chairs and shade umbrellas The Youth Fishing Derby is for children under …
Join us for a slow-paced walk focused on wellness through nature Powered in partnership with the UC Osher Center Meet at the Public Beach
Join us for a meditative time focused on wellness through nature Bring a chair or towel to sit on We’ll begin with a small group discussion followed by individual meditation time Powered in partnership with the UC Osher Center Meet at the Public Beach
Meet the naturalist to learn about cicadas Make and take origami cicadas Meet at the campground shelter house
Meet the naturalist for a one mile guided hike on the scenic Lakeshore View Trail Learn about wildlife in the park Meet at the campground shelter house
Discover lighting bugs, galaxies and other the magic of the night in partnership with Dark Sky International Learn why dark skies are important Explore ways you can help reduce light pollution Join the park naturalist to take a closer look at the stars and the night sky Dress for the weather Meet near the campground …
Participants must be onsite by 10:30 am to participate Early arrival is recommended All equipment and instruction provided Equipment is limited. First come, first serve Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Length of excursions will vary Weather dependent Fun for the whole family …
Read more "Kayak / Canoe Wildlife Excursion in the Campground"
All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. Then we will continue additional on water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets All participants must be registered before 1pm to participate Participants who arrive after 1pm will not be …
All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. Then we will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets All participants must be registered before 1pm to participate Participants who arrive after 1pm will not be permitted …