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.
Summer Solstice Celebration of Color
Join us for Summer’s longest day with an evening full of color featuring art installations, activities, local vendors, and food trucks. Free to attend, no registration required!
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Adventure Evening Series- Trip Planning & Ideation
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
Cooking with Cicadas
Step into the world of entomophagy-the practice of eating insects at this cicada tasting event! We’ll take a short nature hike followed by a culinary adventure. You will have the chance to sample pre-cooked cicadas, experimenting with different seasoning and toppings to enhance their flavor. Discove...
Sweetheart Stroll
Grab your sweetheart and head to the park for a lantern lit stroll! May's stroll will be at Sycamore Park in Batavia. 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.
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...
Foraged Tea Time & Hike: Spring Blooms REGISTRATION FULL
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 - REGISTRATION FULL
Flower Pounding: Tatakizome
Celebrate the spring colors of our native flowers with the Japanese art of tataki-zome (hammered dye). Participants will get to dye their own handkerchiefs, and learn how to identify common flowers in this free, drop-in program from 2-3:30 pm at Clingman! Materials will be provided. All ages are wel...
Clermont County Library's Night Out at the Park: Let's go Creekn'!
Creek Days at the Park
Heritage Crafts: DIY Upcycled Flowers
Guided by our guest artist, Adrian Hawk, registrants will create their own unique flower arrangements from old books, magazines, and scrap materials. Adrian's art explores the protection and conservation of the Earth through a variety of media (branches, seed pods, old book and map pages, upcycled p...
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Knee-High Naturalists (June): Colors of Nature
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. June will be all about the colors of Nature! Followed by a nature play session if attend...
Cicada Jewerly Class
Commemorate Brood XIV with your own resin earrings or necklace! Choose your preferred jewelry piece and learn step-by-step how to create and take home your treasure. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own cicada wings! Registration is required for this free program. Intended f...
Adventure Evening Series- Trip Planning & Ideation
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
Clermont County Library's Night Out in the Park: Nocturnal Creatures
Join the library for a fun evening at Chilo Lock 34 Park for stories with the Dreamweavers Storytelling Troupe and nature activities with Clermont Park District. June is all about nocturnal creatures! Registration required through the Clermont County Public Libary at https://clermontlibrary.libnet.i...
Adventure Evening Series- Trip Planning & Ideation
Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of May, June, and July to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program, see what we have, and get tips on making plans for your next adventure! Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need fo...
