EVENTS

Join the Clermont County Park District and Kiwanis of East fork Region for our annual pancake breakfast at the Pattison Lodge! Then, explore the sugarbush and see a demo of how to make maple syrup at home. All ages, Free Breakfast & Books with a suggested donation to Kiwanis, no pre-registration req...

Want to understand your trees? Join ISA Arborist Alexsis Perrmann to learn how to keep your trees healthy, identify problems, and know when to call in the experts! Virtual and in-person options available. The in-person program will be held at Clingman Park. Registration required for virtual webinar ...

Take a tour of our sugar bush as you follow the process of maple syrup making and samples real maple syrup. Participants will learn how to identify a sugar maple tree and what it takes to turn the clear, sweet sap into delicious maple syrup!

Learn how to forage and brew with wild plants. February will be about Maple sap and syrup. Geared towards adults, but all ages welcome. This free program requires registration. 

Step into the quiet world of lichens on this guided hike! Learn how to identify common lichen, understand their ecological roles, and appreciate their surprising resilience. This slow-paced hike encourages close observation of these often overlooked organisms. Perfect for anyone who enjoys some whim...

Solve a maple murder mystery, and save maple season! Each team will set out on a scavenger hunt for clues hidden nearby, and then work together to reveal the maple murderer. Teams are limited to 10 people. This free program is best for adults, preregistration is required.

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. 

Dinosaurs?! NO we’re talking about birds of prey! Join us we run amok looking for raptors and learning how to ID common species in the Greater Cincinnati area. Free, all ages welcome, no registration required.

March fourth into spring with wildflowers! Early spring is a great time to get outside and discover the first blooms of the year. Learn all about our local spring ephemerals in this virtual webinar! Registration is free, but required. Registered participants will receive the webinar link one week pr...

Hike the trails with a naturalist looking for animal tracks, scat, and signs, and get a peak at trail cam footage!  If weather conditions allow, learn how to make plaster casts to preserve tracks. We will hike about 1 mile on trails with some hills and muddy terrain and end indoors after the sun goe...

Craft your own unique paintbrush in this family-friendly program. We will use natural materials and bamboo harvested from the park to build each paintbrush. While the glue dries, mix your own paint with natural pigments, or go on a spring hike! Ages 12+, free, registration required.

Join us for a lantern-lit hike through Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve! We will look and listen for owls and other nocturnal inhabitants. Sorry, no pets allowed for this program. This program is free, no registration required.

Have you heard their iconic "peent" calls, observed their bobbing stride, or witnessed their fantastic aerial stunts? Woodcocks do it all in the name of love. Walk with us at Shor Park to find these amazing birds as they start their breeding season! The program involves hiking about 0.5 miles, inclu...

Have you heard their iconic "peent" calls, observed their bobbing stride, or witnessed their fantastic aerial stunts? Woodcocks do it all in the name of love. Walk with us at Clingman Park to find these amazing birds as they start their breeding season! The program involves hiking about 0.5 miles, i...

Join us on the third Fridays of each month to learn something new with your homeschooler! We focus on hands-on activities and spending time exploring nature. This outdoor program is held rain or shine. Registrants will be emailed at least 2 hours before if we need to cancel due to severe weather.  T...

Start your spring right with a relaxing, renewing overnight camping retreat! Kick off the season with crafts, mindfulness activities, and opportunities to learn. We welcome adults who are 21+ for whom being female is an important part of their identity or lived experience. Guests will choose what ac...

Join a naturalist for a guided hike through Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve, admiring the beauty of spring! We will look for spring ephemeral wildflowers and migratory birds. The Wildflower Loop Trail is about 0.5 miles, and includes hills and uneven terrain. All ages welcome, no pre-regist...

Newts, Frogs, and Logs, oh my! Look under logs and explore the creek for salamanders as the sun sets. After dark, hike to visit vernal pools and fish-less ponds to listen for frog calls, and hopefully spot a few. As the season progresses, different frogs will join the chorus! This adventure is rain ...

Learn about our native wildflowers and help them grow at Clingman park.  You'll launch mudballs mixed with wildflower seeds from a slingshot as far as you can into the field! Drop in anytime between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM to set off your own seed bomb as supplies last. All ages, free, no pre-registrati...

 This county-wide celebration invites visitors of all ages to explore Clermont’s rich heritage as multiple museums open their doors on the same day for a one-of-a-kind experience--Including the Chilo Lock 34 River History Museum! Guests can collect stamps as they travel from site to site, discoverin...

Join a naturalist for a guided hike through Clingman Park, admiring the beauty of spring! We will look for spring ephemeral wildflowers and migratory birds. The hike will be about 1 mile and include hills and uneven terrain.

Learn about amphibian lifecycles, explore ponds and vernal pools, and listen for frog love songs in their nightly chorus! Free and fun for all ages, this program will follow mostly flat trails for less than ½ mile at Shor park. We will explore as long as possible without flashlights, with red-light ...