EVENTS

Experience the sunset on the Ohio River at the River History Museum at Chilo Lock 34 Park! Dive into the history of travel along the Ohio River with guided tours, enjoy light refreshments, and get out and play with games and activities throughout the park! This event is free and fun for the whole fa...

Celebrate the start of Autumn with a relaxing, renewing overnight camping retreat! Kick off the season with crafts, mindfulness activities, and opportunities to learn. We welcome adults who are 18+ for whom being female is an important part of their identity or lived experience. Guests will choose w...

Start your day in nature with a quiet stroll through Kelley Nature Preserve! We will immerse our senses and practice mindfulness in the beauty of an early fall morning. This program is free and best for ages 12+. No registration is required.

Slow down and do some pressure-free doodling with us while learning all about owls! Center yourself in nature while exploring different ways to doodle. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you would like! No art skills required. This program is free and best for ages 8+.

Explore the park after dark to find reptiles and amphibians (otherwise known as herpetofauna) in their natural habitats. We may come across frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles as we hike about 1.5 miles. We will likely explore off-trail as well; long pants and closed-toed shoes are encouraged. 

Learn about the 7 species of  grasshoppers of Ohio and discover the rich cultural history of grasshopper cuisine that will have you hopping out of your seat!  You’ll get to enjoy samples of delicious cooked grasshoppers with us while you learn. 

Recommended for Ages 8+, preregistration is optional,...

Discover the delicious tropical fruit that grows right here in Ohio’s forests: pawpaw! Join us for a hike to explore a pawpaw grove and harvest your own to take home. The trail we will take is mostly flat with uneven natural surfaces. 

Learn something new on your lunch break! Dive into the world of Ohio’s state fruit- and all the ways you can enjoy them! Tune in or follow along as we demonstrate a few pawpaw recipes. Join our Pawpaw Hike at Pattison Park on September 15 to gather some pawpaws to take home yourself. Register for th...

Whether on foot or wheels, come explore the pawpaw patch with us! We will stick to a paved trail and cover about a quarter mile distance at a leisurely pace. This program is great for all ages, and we will learn how to identify pawpaws by smell, sight, and taste! You may get the chance to harvest a ...

Discover the delicious tropical fruit that grows right here in Ohio’s forests: pawpaw! Join us for a hike to explore a pawpaw grove and harvest your own to take home. The trail we will take is about a mile long with uneven natural surfaces and some hills. 

Channel your inner opossum as you hike with a naturalist after dark in search of pawpaws. We will enter the Wilson nature preserve and hike to the pawpaw-covered island across the suspension bridge, which is about 2.5 miles roundtrip. If we find ripe pawpaws, you can keep a few to eat – leave enough...

Grab your basket and pruners for a fall foraging hike! On this guided hike, you will learn how to identify and harvest wild edible plants - some of which you will be able to take home with you! This program is intended for adults and children aged 12+.  Preregistration is required

Hike with a naturalist along the goldenrod-laden field as our “super generation” of monarch butterflies begin their 1,500-mile migration to Central Mexico. As we walk, you will learn about the natural history of monarch butterflies and how you can help conservation efforts.

Join Clermont County Park District staff on the fourth Friday of the month for a guided exploration of our trails! 

Let your stresses wash away and enjoy the healing power of nature during yoga sessions at Sycamore Park on the first and third Saturdays of the month! Wake up to gentle yoga that allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can strengthen their poses. Guided by certified yoga ins...

Celebrate the fall colors of our native trees with the Japanese art of tataki-zome (hammered dye). Participants will get to dye their own handkerchiefs and learn how to identify common fall leaves in this free, registered program from 11-12 at Sycamore Park! Materials will be provided. All ages are ...

Learn how to forage and brew with wild plants in this hands-on program. Geared towards adults, but all ages are welcome. This free program requires pre-registration. 

Join us on a guided hike to view the last wildflowers of the season, learn about their seeds, and explore how they support pollinators through the winter! We will hike for about a mile on mostly level trails with natural surfaces that are mostly un-shaded.

Dive into the world of nature’s spookiest critters with a nature story-time and craft, followed by an optional hike! This program is free and fun for children of all ages. No pre-registration is required.

Become a Jr Naturalist! Join us for a 4-week series exploring the wonders of nature. Each class, we will learn together with games and activities, hikes, and crafts. This program is free and best for ages 5-14. Registration is required and will open one month before the first session.

Week 1: Creek...

Bring your gently used CLOTHES and costumes and haunt away with something frightfully fresh. It’s free, fun, and perfect for monsters of all ages. Let’s make this Halloween a scream without scaring your wallet or the planet! 

While this is a clothing "swap," you are not required to bring clothes to...

Take a spooky guided hike through Kelley Nature Preserve after dark with only a lantern to light your way. We will hike about 1 mile in the darkened woods surrounded by hooting owls, rustling leaves, and things that go bump in the night. We will be hiking on slightly hilly trails with natural packed...

Join us to learn through hands-on activities and games we will use to explore nature's misunderstood creepy, crawly, critters! We will delve into the world of insects, spiders, bats, and snakes. This program is free, but registration is REQUIRED 

Homeschool Discoveries is on the third Fridays of ea...

Gather around the campfire for sweet treats and scary stories! Listen to terrifying tales with your family and friends, then do a creepy craft- if you dare! This program is free and best for ages 16+. Stories will be scary! Registration is required.

Wrap your own magical witch broom with items you gather as we walk through the autumn fields and forests at Shor Park. You will weave in your own intentions and hopes for the season as you work and come away with a one-of-a-kind magical broom to hang over your door. This program is free, all ages ar...

Unearth the complicated ecology of cemeteries and how our burial grounds can provide refuge for wildlife and the bereaved. You will learn about the relationship between cemeteries, wildlife, and people, through a naturalist presentation. Then, join us for a guided walk through the Hartman family cem...

Join Clermont County Park District staff on the fourth Friday of the month for a guided exploration of our trails! Location will change every month, this month we will explore the Williamsburg to Batavia Hike-Bike Trail. We will meet at the Zagar Rd Parking lot and hike about 0.5 miles in, then retu...

Join us for a moonlit canoe adventure along the Ohio River! We will be on the river for about an hour and will paddle upriver about 0.5 miles. Depending on water levels, we may enter the estuary in Crooked Run Nature Preserve, where we will tell stories of haunts past and present.  Please note that ...

Join us at the park for an evening full of spooks, haunts, and treats! Meet some creepy crawlies (weather-permitting), hear some spooky stories, and enjoy games and crafts around the moonlit Sycamore Park. As the sky darkens, borrow a UV flashlight for a nighttime scavenger hunt. Wrap up your evenin...

It’s Bat Week! Celebrate by learning all about our Ohio bats. Through activities, crafts, and games, you will explore the world of the only flying mammal on Earth! Free, no registration required. All ages welcome.

Tune in from the comfort of your home to learn all about Ohio bats, bat conservation, and how you can help bats. Free, registration required to receive a video link. All registrants will get a recording of the webinar.