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.
Star Party with Cincy Astronomical Society
Join us for an unforgettable outdoor experience surrounded by the beauty of nature at night. The Cincy Astronomical Society will be at Clingman Park to give us an up-close look at the fall night sky. All ages are welcome to attend this free program, no registration required.
Knee-High Naturalists: Cicadas
Pre-school program. Free, no registration required. Get outside and explore nature with your 3-5 year old at the park! Read a book, make a craft, and have a mini adventure exploring a different topic each month. May will be all about cicadas! Followed by a nature play session if attendees are intere...
River History Museum Open
Take a step back in time at Chilo Lock 34 Park! Stop by to learn how the Ohio River has changed over time and influenced the people living around it. All ages. Free, no registration required.
River History Museum Tour
Delve deeper into our local history with a free tour through the River History Museum led by one of our naturalists or volunteers! This is a family-friendly program that doesn't require pre-registration.
Bluebird Monitoring - Volunteer workshop
If you're looking for ways to get outside, learn about wildlife, participate in community science, and see baby birds, join us at Clingman Park to learn all about our bluebird monitoring project! We need volunteers to help us monitor our bluebird boxes at Clingman Park, Shor Park, and Ten Mile Creek...
Matt Maupin Memorial Kids Fishing Derby
Free, no registration required. Bring a fishing pole and join us for a day of fishing and fun presented by the Clermont County Park District and the East Fork Bass Anglers. Fishing contests are from 11 AM - 1 PM and are intended for ages 15 and under. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, sma...
Landowner Conservation Chats: Healthy Soil, healthy Land
Digging deep to understand what makes plants grow on the landscape. Growing is so much more than compost and fertilizers. Find what soil parameters you should be using and the resources to help you make good management decisions for successful lawns and gardens.
Learn more about the natural world through science and experimentation! Explore the creek and learn about fossils, invertebrates, and other creek wildlife in a hands-on learning experience. Ages 5 - 13. Free, registration required HERE
Sweetheart Stroll
Grab your sweetheart and head to the park for a lantern lit stroll! April's Stroll will be at Pattison Lakeside 2228 US-50, Batavia, OH 45103. 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.
Spring River Paddle
Arrival to park 1:45 PM
Paddle Adventure: 2 PM
Location: Chilo Lock 34 Park
Join us for a canoe adventure along the Ohio River! We will be on the river for about an hour and will paddle upriver about 0.5 miles. Dependent on water levels, we may enter the estuary in Crooked Run Nature Preserv...
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
Cooking with Cicadas
Step into the world of entomophagy-the practice of eating insects at this cicada tasting event! We’ll take a short nature hike followed by a culinary adventure. You will have the chance to sample pre-cooked cicadas, experimenting with different seasoning and toppings to enhance their flavor. Discove...
Foraged Tea Time & Hike: Spring Blooms
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.
Flower Pounding: Tatakizome
Celebrate the spring colors of our native flowers with the Japanese art of tataki-zome (hammered dye). Participants will get to dye their own handkerchiefs, and learn how to identify common flowers in this free, drop-in program from 2-3:30 pm at Clingman! Materials will be provided. All ages are wel...
Clermont County Library's Night Out at the Park: Let's go Creekn'!
Creek Days at the Park
Guided by our guest artist, Adrian Hawk, registrants will create their own unique flower arrangements from old books, magazines, and scrap materials. Adrian's art explores the protection and conservation of the Earth through a variety of media (branches, seed pods, old book and map pages, upcycled p...
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Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
