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.
Holiday Cryptids & Hot Chocolate
Join us for an evening of delightfully weird cryptid stories and folklore. Get creative at our hot chocolate bar then sit back, relax as we chat about folkloric creatures tied to winter and holiday traditions. Recommended for teens and adults, free, no pre-registration.
Winter Bird Count 2026
Our 26th Annual Winter Bird Count is here! Join us in counting birds in our local parks and contribute to community science in the New Year! Enjoy some fresh air and spend the morning in the field identifying birds, learning about their habitats, and join us for hot soup after your hard work having ...
DIY Artist Charcoal
Collect, prepare, and transform raw material into your own artist charcoal sticks! We will be working with tools and open fires. Free, adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.
Winter Night Hike: The Wolf Moon
Brave the winter night to experience the first full moon of the year: The Wolf Moon. We will hike the new suspension bridge and Pawpaw Crossing trail at Wilson Nature Preserve (Sycamore Park). It will involve hiking through uneven terrain with some hills and mud. Hot drinks will be provided! Free, a...
Nature Storytime & Craft: Squirrels!
Join us for a story time all about squirrels, learn about how they survive winter, and make a craft! Optional 20 min hike following the program to look for squirrels and their homes. Children of all ages are welcome! Free, no preregistration required.
Foraged Tea Time: Taste & craft
Enjoy a sampler of the past year of foraged teas as we chat & craft upcycled snow globes. Free, geared towards adults, pre-registration required. If using Apple Maps, use address 2156 US-50, Batavia, OH 45103.
Winter Nature Jewelry
Drop by Clingman Park between 6pm-8pm to make your own piece of natural jewelry! Celebrate the beauty of winter with a resin necklace, earrings, keychain, or pin. Free, no registration required. This program is best for ages 10+.
Butterfly Memento Mori Frames - 12PM
Create your own memento mori with ethically sourced butterflies, magazine clippings, and thrifted picture frames. Meaningful items from home are welcome and encouraged as long as they lay flat. You will be guided through the process by our guest artist Desire from Decayed Desires. This program is $5...
Butterfly Memento Mori Frames - 2:30PM
Create your own memento mori with ethically sourced butterflies, magazine clippings, and thrifted picture frames. Meaningful items from home are welcome and encouraged as long as they lay flat. You will be guided through the process by our guest artist Desire from Decayed Desires. This program is $5...
DIY Maple Demonstration
Interested in learning how to make maple syrup on your own? Drop by Pattison Park to learn how to tap your trees, see different sap collection methods, and learn how to cook the sap into syrup! Free, no preregistration required, all ages.
