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.
Knee-High Naturalists: Nests
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. July will be all about nests! Followed by a nature play session if attendees are interes...
River History Museum Open & Tour
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 by exploring our interactive exhibits. Delve deeper into our local history with a free tour through the River History Museum led by one of our naturali...
Gotta Catch 'Em All! at Sharon Woods
Are you a Pokémon Master? Join us as we restock our supplies on Pokémon Go every thirty minutes (expect a one mile route). Once you are done head inside for Pokémon themed games and activities and stay for a presentation with live animals to learn about the origins of your favorite Pokémon character...
Landowner Conservation Chat: Gardening for Pollinators
Inviting wildlife into your garden can be an exciting time. Join the Clermont Master Gardener Volunteers at the 4H Hall as they discuss best practices for pollinators
Intro to Butterflies
Get to know the butterflies of Ohio in this introductory program! We’ll cover how to identify species we’ll likely see during our annual butterfly count on July 19th and why these pollinators are so important! This program is free, no pre-registration required.
Creek Days at the Park
Foraged Jewelweed Salve
Concoct your own medicinal jewelweed salve, and learn about the folk medicine and ecology of this amazing plant! Registrants will learn how to identify, harvest, and process jewelweed to be used as a remedy for poison-ivy and insect bites. Be prepared for a muddy hike and wear long pants! This plant...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on July 12th and 24th. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can strengthen their poses. Guide...
Bat & Moth Night Hike
Explore the park at night and learn about one of nature’s most famous night hunters and their amazingly adapted food source: bats and moths! You’ll get a chance to detect ultrasonic bat calls, and look at moths up close. Guided by a naturalist, this program is free and doesn’t require pre-registrati...
Sweetheart Stroll
Grab your sweetheart and head to the park for a lantern lit stroll! Each month's stroll will be at a different park. 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.
June: Kelley Nature Preserve, 297 O...
Annual Butterfly Count
Join us for the Annual Butterfly Count! We will meet at 9 am at Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH 45150. We will slowly walk along trails in search of butterflies then identify and record each butterfly that we see. We will then visit Sycamore Park and end at Clingman Park, where we will have...
Night Out at the Park: Starry Night
Join the library for a fun evening at Clingman Park for stories with the Dreamweavers Storytelling Troupe and nature activities with Clermont Park District. July is all about the night sky! Registration required through the Clermont County Public Library at https://clermont.events.mylibrary.digital/...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore park on July 12th and 24th. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can strengthen their poses. Guide...
Foraged Tea Time & Hike: Summer Sun Tea
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.
Heritage Crafts: Sun Printing
Harness the sun’s rays to customize your own tote bag! We will use cyanotype printing and foraged materials to create designs, guided by our naturalist (and artist) Rainey Strippelhoff. Each participant will leave with a one-of-a-kind canvas bag and paper print. Registration is required. You can reg...