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...

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...

Learn something new during your lunch hour! Looking for ways to make your home into a habitat? Learn tips and tricks for adding native plants, the benefits to both you and your land, and receive our top plant recommendations! Register for the webinar link.

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...

Bring your curiosity to Hartman Log Cabin for storytime! We will read local folk tales together, then do a craft related to one of the stories.

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 natur...

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 ...

Celebrate the life of Suzanne Clingman with a walk through Crooked Run Nature Preserve. We will admire the birds, blooms, and splendor of the preserve in honor of its caretaker. The hike will be about one mile on a flat trail that alternates between gravel and packed dirt. Meet at the Lockmaster she...

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 ...