Pre-school Storytime: Turtles
Wednesday June 12th
11:00 am
Sycamore Park
Join us for a short story, craft, and meet a turtle.
Ohio River Sweep
Saturday June 15th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chilo Lock 34 Park
Join thousands of volunteers along the 981 miles of the Ohio River for the annual Ohio River Sweep. Help us remove tires, bottles, cans and other trash from the river to help keep it beautiful. Due to difficult river access, volunteers ages 12 and up are preferred. Participants will receive a free t-shirt (limited supply) and lunch following the cleanup. Please call 513.876.9013 to register.
Hiking Basics
Saturday July 6th
10:00 am
Sycamore Park
Join experts from Roads, Rivers, and Trails Outfitters in Milford for a day of instruction on what to pack, what to wear, and places to go. Then practice your new skills on a day hike afterwards.
Preschool Storytime: Butterflies
Wednesday July 10th
11:00 am
Sycamore Park
Join us for a story, craft, and take a hike as we try to catch butterflies.
Wonderful Wetlands
Wednesday July 10th
7:00 pm
Chilo Lock 34 Park
What lurks beneath the water in the Chilo Lock 34 Park wetland? Come find out as we explore the life of the amphibians and reptiles that call the wetland home. Become an honorary herpetologist by catching and identifying some of our smallest, but noisiest animals. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Sycamore Park Stream Splash
Wednesday July 17th
6:30 pm
Sycamore Park
Cool off from the hot summer sun as we explore the East Fork of the Little Miami River. We'll search for crayfish, snails, and many other aquatic critters. Then discover what those bugs can tell us about the health of the river. Be prepared to get your feet wet. Close toed shoes are recommended.
Paddling the Little Miami
Friday July 19th
10:00 am
Kelley Nature Preserve
Join the park naturalists, along with staff from Roads, Rivers, and Trails Outfitters as you enjoy the state and national scenic Little Miami River. We'll meet at Roads, Rivers, and Trails store in Milford, then shuttle to Kelley Nature Preserve. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Please call 513.876.9013 to sign up. Some paddling experience is preferred. For safety reasons, no children under the age of 4 please. Deadline to register is Friday July 12th.
Fascinating Fossils
Wednesday July 24th
1:00 pm
Sycamore Park
Take a trip back in time to when Ohio was covered by water. Discover what lived here millions of years ago and what they left behind for us to find. Explore our creeks as we search for fossils and learn more about the geology of Clermont County.
Bird Watching for Kids
Wednesday August 7th
6:30 pm
Sycamore Park
Join our naturalist as we look into the lives of our feathered friends. We'll learn to find and identify some of Ohio's common birds by sight and song. Lern the fine art of birding by looking and listening for the birds of Sycamore Park.
Butterflies and Blooms
Sunday August 11th
1:00 pm
Kelley Nature Preserve
The meadow at Kelley Nature Preserve is full of summer blooming wildflowers. Join us as we enjoy the wildflowers and see what butterflies can be found.
Preschool Storytime: Snakes
Wednesday August 14th
11:00 am
Sycamore Park
Join the naturalist for a story, craft, and meet one of Ohio's largest snakes.