EVENTS

Take an evening walk through the forest, and then create a yummy, protein-packed energy bar for the birds as the sun sets. We will use a recipe with bird seed, sun-butter, and vegetable shortening. All ages welcome! Free registration.   

Let Kim from Soothe by Sound guide you through a sound bath followed by an optional reflection hike. Registration will open one month prior to the program. Option to bring your own padded mat or eye masks. We will be laying down on the floor, seating available if needed. Spots are limited so registr...

Celebrate the season at the Handmakers Holly & Hearth Market at Pattison Lodge! Shop unique handmade goods from local makers and artisans while enjoying festive food, seasonal treats, and the cozy charm of an old-fashioned Christmas. Come gather, shop local, and enjoy a little holiday magic!

Do you have a passion for wildlife and want to learn how to help? Join Clermont Parks and Dragonfly Garden Wildlife to learn the ins and outs of wildlife rehabilitation! Licensed Ohio rehabber Amy Stevens will discuss the laws, processes, and realities of becoming a wildlife rehabilitator in Ohio. F...

Help us use up our leftover crafting supplies! From suncatchers to natural inks to painting- and more! There’s a craft for everyone. Free registration required.

Join us to learn through hands-on activities and games we will use to explore turkeys! This program is free, but registration is REQUIRED

Homeschool Discoveries is on the third Fridays of each month. Learn something new with your homeschooler! We focus on hands-on activities and spending time explo...

Become a Jr Naturalist! Join us for a 4-week series exploring the wonders of nature. Each class, we will learn together with games and activities, hikes, and crafts. This program is free and best for ages 5-14. Registration is required and will open one month before the first session.

Week 1: Creek...

Craft your own journal and then set out on a guided hike to collect textures and record your discoveries. All materials provided, and all ages welcome. Be prepared to leave with a one-of-kind artwork and messy hands. Registration required.

Mushrooms are a wonderfully weird feature of the forest in the fall. Join a naturalist-led hike to uncover the mysterious world of fungi and search for mushrooms!  We won't be foraging anything to eat, but we will hike through Crooked Run Nature Preserve. This program is free with no pre-registratio...

Join us under the light of November's full Beaver Supermoon to explore Crooked Run Nature Preserve at night. We will learn all about beavers in honor of this month’s moon. Journey into their habitat and hopefully spot them working as they prepare for winter.  

All ages, free. Since we will be looki...

Bring the family and join us for a holiday hike along the Turkey Trace trail at Clingman Park! This trail features a board walk through old growth beech forest, fields, a creek, and is frequented by wild turkeys. Guided by a naturalist, you will learn about native plants, birds, and wildlife we enco...

Curious about birding but don’t know where to start? Join our 3-week virtual course to learn the basics! This course will include 2 optional in-person birding hikes in our parks on December 12th (Clingman Park, 9:30-11:00am) and January 2nd (Grailville Nature Preserve, 9:30-11:00am). Recordings of e...

Create your own holiday cards using block-printing techniques! You will design, carve, and stamp your own block while guided by an artist. This program is free and requires pre-registration.  Fun for adults and children ages 10 and up!  

Using foraged natural materials that we will provide, stop in to craft your very own holiday wreath in this hands-on program. This program is free, ages 12+. Preregistration is required.

Celebrate the shortest night of the year at Sycamore Park! Make your own simmer pot scent sachet, dipped candles, and more. Write a letter to Santa and meet the man himself! Enjoy delicious hot beverages and treats from food trucks. Take a stroll down our decorated trail and see the lights for yours...

Get outdoors with a refreshing Holiday Hike with your family! We will go on a crisp, winter hike through Kelley Nature Preserve, and end with s'mores and a hot drink. Dress in layers and bring a camp chair if you'd like to hang around the fire! This program is free, fun for all ages, and requires pr...