• Join the Naturalist for a moderate 3 mile guided hike. See Pioneer Village, Horseshoes Falls and the Swinging Bridge. Discover wildlife along the way. • Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes. Trails can be muddy.

• Join the park naturalist to learn about the Hopewell Recreation Area. Learn about our public archery range, Day Lodge and wildlife areas.• Meet in the Day Lodge parking lot. • Stay afterwards for a moderate / difficult guided one-mile hike through a ravine in an old- growth forest. This hike includes steps and a […]

• Registration for the Youth Fishing Derby starts on-site at 8AM, fishing begins at 9AM. The Youth Pond is a special place designated for kids ages 15 and younger to learn how to fish. Fish, bait, lunch, and prizes are provided by the Harveysburg Police Department. Kids, bring your own fishing pole or borrow one […]

• Learn about birds you may see in the campground. Understand why they are important and how you can help. • Meet at the Campground Shelter House.

• Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking. • Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. • Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

The Nature Center is home to several “animal ambassadors” who help us teach about animals native to this area. Learn how each of these animals came to be with us, and how volunteers make sure they are cared for.

Learn about reptiles you may see while visiting the nearby trails and pond habitat. Find out what to do if you encounter a reptile in the wild.

• Meet the Naturalist to learn about the largest tree in Caesar Creek State Park. • Listen as the Naturalist reads a short children’s book about the return of the bald eagles. • Carpool 25 minutes, in the northern part of the park, for a short, guided walk to the bottom of a hill to […]

• Join the Naturalist for a slow-pace, one-mile guided walk. • Discuss ways being in nature promotes health. • Meet at the campground shelter house.

• Equipment and instruction provided. Free. • Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family.

• Learn about pollinators and other important insects you may see in the campground. Learn about the native plants they pollinate and how you can help. • Meet at the Campground Shelter House.

• Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking. • Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. • Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• Learn about the creatures who call our pond home. Use our nets and buckets to take a sample of pond water and help us identify the different invertebrates. Find out if we have a healthy ecosystem.

Discuss ways to conserve water in your home and daily life. See an example of a rain barrel in use at the Nature Center.

Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family.

This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities. Learn how animals uses their senses to navigate the wild.

• Learn how to fly fish. Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited. • Join the Naturalist and the Wright State Astronomical Collaboration for a special evening program on importance the night and nocturnal insects. • Discover our Youth Pond and adaptive ‘night glow’ fishing areas. • Discover why dark skies are important to wildlife. […]

Pack your Sunday brunch to eat and enjoy at the beach pavilion. A park naturalist will bring information on different areas of the park and upcoming programs.

Love the idea of playing games at the beach all day, but hate the idea of packing all that gear? Come enjoy park’s collection of yard games.

• Learn fishing knots, how to rig your pole, how to cast and how to identify fish that live in the lake. • This program is geared for families with children. • We will not actually be fishing with hooks. We'll be using a casting plug in the grass.

Join the Naturalist for an easy, slow pace, half mile, guided walk around the three ponds near the Nature Center as we compare and contrast the wildlife and habitat.

Meet the Naturalist to learn how to make a sundial at your campsite using simple rocks and sticks.

• Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking. • Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• We will begin with a discussion on area forests and the importance of trees in a healthy environment. We will talk about the impact of deforestation in other areas and around the world. We will conclude with a slow paced group hike during which we can observe the health of the forest and trees […]

• Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. • Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• See how many ways you use trees in your everyday life. Bring your “every day” bag or backpack and join us for a “reverse scavenger hunt” style game. See if you have any of items the on our list, and we’ll discuss how trees went into the making of the different products. • Meet […]

Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family.

• Learn ways to help keep park trails sustainable through volunteering. • Join the Naturalist for a 3-mile guided hike as we take a closer look at trail structure. • Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy. • Preregistration recommended. Email us for more info. Erin.shaw@dnr.ohio.gov

• Join the Naturalist for a moderate 3 mile guided hike. See Pioneer Village, Horseshoes Falls and the Swinging Bridge. Discover wildlife along the way. • Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes. Trails can be muddy.

• Join us for a slow paced hike around the peninsula. We’ll stop along the way to enjoy the beautiful views of the park. • Meet at the Wellman Area Trail Head. • This 1 mile guided hike includes hills. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Trails may be muddy.

Relax in the shade and listen to the naturalist read a storybook.