EVENTS
The Park District holds a variety of nature programs and events that are open to the public throughout the year. All programs are free with no registration required unless otherwise specified. Held rain or shine.
In the event of severe weather, cancellation will be posted on our Facebook and emailed to registered participants at least 2 hours before the program is scheduled. Unless otherwise stated, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For programs that require pre-registration, our registration will open up about 3 weeks before the program's date. Contact us at cskiff@clermontcountyohio.gov with questions.
If you are interested in arranging a program or activity for your group, see our Request a Naturalist Program page.
Open House with Friends
Join us for Clermont County Park's annual Open House with Friends on the first Thursday of September! During this free event, we'll have live music by Ma Crow, animal ambassadors from Raptors INC., and Touch a Truck. Guests will also get a sneak peak of our educational programs, volunteer opportunit...
Landowner Conservation Chat: Caring for your Trees
Curious about how to better manage your trees? Join an ISA Certified Arborist to learn the tips and tricks to keep your trees healthy and safe!
Green Teens Informational Session
Do you have a homeschooled teen in Clermont County that enjoys science and the outdoors? Is your teen looking to connect with other teens in the area and spend more time outdoors? Then join us for an informational session all about Green Teens! Light refreshments will be offered. Free, no registrati...
Sweetheart Stroll
Grab your sweetheart and head to the park for a lantern lit stroll! Each month's stroll will be at a different park. Stop by the naturalist at the trail head for a lantern and trail map, then set off on your own sunset adventure. Free, no registration required.
June: Kelley Nature Preserve, 297 O...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...
Foraged Tea Time & Hike: Sumac-lemonade
Join us for foraged tea time where participants will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare teas with local plants in this hands-on program. Expect to spend some time outside to gather your ingredients. Geared towards adults, this free program requires preregistration.
Hootin' & Hollerin' Night Hike
Explore nature at night in the Kelley Nature Preserve and learn more about the animals you hear in the nighttime symphony. While hiking, we will listen for hoots, squeaks, chirps, and howls of nocturnal wildlife. Kelly nature preserve is home to many kinds of owls, bats, frogs, and insects.
Natural Clay Outdoor Pottery - August
Join Whistle Stop Clay Works and Clermont County Parks for a one-of-a-kind crafting experience! Hike up a creek bed to collect your own natural clay, then return to the shelter to form it into your very own masterpiece! Your pottery will be fired off site and can be picked up from Clingman Park with...
Trash Blitz
Join us for a fun community event as we come together to beautify our parks using the TrashBlitz app! This event is a great opportunity to contribute to community science and make a positive environmental impact in your community. All supplies will be provided. Register at https://www.clermontparks....
Creek Days at the Park
Dog Days of Summer: Dog Hike!
Complete a scavenger hunt to win a prize & discover how dogs and conservationists work together to preserve and protect the natural world. End with a splash in the creek. All pups must be on a leash before you set out on your tail-wagging adventure! Free, no pre-registration required.
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...
Paw-paw Palooza
Celebrate North America’s largest wild fruit with foraging, tasting, and home-cooked dishes. Depending on harvest size, you may go home with your own fruit and seeds from the park! Free, all ages, no pre-registration required.
Landowner Conservation Chats: Composting Basics
Interested in composting but not sure where to start? Join us at Clingman Park to learn all about the basics of composting, different methods, benefits, how to get started, and how to troubleshoot common composting challenges! Earth Machine composters and kitchen pails will be available for purchase...
Fall Flower Crowns and Foraged Tea: Golenrod
Become nature-royalty by creating your very own flowercrown of goldenrod. You can sip on goldenrod tea while you work, and learn about this late-summer bloom. Free, all ages, pre-registration required (opening soon!)
CCPD Rocks! Hide & Seek Rock Painting
Stop in to paint a rock and hide it somewhere in the park for others to find and re-hide. Take pictures, and tag us on Instagram or Facebook when you find someone's painted rock. All ages are welcome, no pre-registration required.
Homeschool Discovery Days: Buggin' Out!
Join us to learn about nature's most successful land animals through hands-on activities and games. We will delve into the world of insects, spiders, and bugs! This program is free, but registration is REQUIRED at https://www.clermontparks.org/registration-forms/homeschool-discovery-days-buggin-out/...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...
Moths & Mocktails
Sip on moth-inspired mocktails while learning all about Ohio’s native moths, and then join us on a night hike to look at them up close! All you need to bring is your mosquito repellent, a red-light flashlight, and an optional moth-inspired outfit or costume! Our staff will be decked out in their bes...
Sweetheart River Paddle
Grab your sweetheart and head to the river for a romantic canoe paddle at sunset! We will paddle upriver to Crooked Run Estuary, then paddle a little ways into the estuary before turning around and heading back to the docks. Registration is required (opening soon). Canoes, life jackets, and paddles...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on the first and third Saturdays of the month. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...