EVENTS

Curious about who’s singing in the pond every spring and summer? This virtual program will introduce you to the amazing world of frogs and their serenades local to South-west Ohio. We’ll learn how to identify species by sound and season, explore lifecycles with amazing adaptations, and dive into fro...

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 renewal and re-birth of spring as Kimberley from Soothe by Sound guides you through a one hour outdoor sound bath followed by a reflection hike. FREE, Registration is required, opening soon!

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 and will be held rain or s...

Every spring, millions of birds make their way north from South and Central America to their breeding grounds, and many stop along the Ohio River to rest and refuel. Join us at Crooked Run Nature Preserve to look for migratory birds such as warblers and waterfowl! We will walk about 2 miles along mo...

Learn about how mother animals take care of their young, and then go for a short hike collecting natural materials to make your own suncatcher you can then give to mom for Mother's Day! Free, intended for kids, pre-registration required. Registration opens one month prior to program.

Can you escape… and then reset? Teens are invited to a nature themed escape room followed by a calming session. Adventure + chill time = the perfect combo. FREE, registration required. 

Bring your besties for a fun evening of candle-making at the park! We'll make our own scented candles using essential oils, then take an evening stroll while the wax sets! Registration is required for this free program.

Join a naturalist for a guided hike through Shor Park, admiring the beauty of spring! We will look for spring ephemeral wildflowers and migratory birds. The Elderberry Trail is about 1 mile on a packed dirt/gravel trail, and includes hills and uneven terrain. Free, no pre-registration required.

Find out who or what lives under the logs by hiking with a naturalist! Learn how to roll logs safely and explore this hidden habitat. The hike will be full of bugs, slugs, and possibly snakes and salamanders. We will follow a paved loop path that is about half a mile, and we may step off-trail to ex...

If you're looking for ways to get outside, learn about wildlife, participate in community science, and see baby birds, join us at Clingman Park to learn all about our bluebird monitoring project! We need volunteers to help us monitor our bluebird boxes at Clingman Park, Shor Park, and Ten Mile Creek...

Free, no pre-registration required. Bring a fishing pole and join us for a day of fishing and fun presented by the Clermont County Park District and the East Fork Bass Anglers. Fishing contests are from 11 AM - 1 PM and are intended for ages 15 and under. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish,...

Mocktails, masterpieces, and moments that matter. Grab your friends and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity! FREE, registration is required.

Hike the trails with a naturalist looking for animal tracks, scat, and signs!  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.  Meet in the parking lot of Kelley Nature Preserve. Free, all ages, n...

Drop in anytime to learn and forage for your flowers, and create your own flower crown! Participants can gather their blooms along the paved road or grassy trail. We will also have pre-cut flowers available if gathering your own is not accessible to you. Free, fun for all ages, no pre-registration r...

Create your own creek glass jewelry with salvaged and tumbled glass from the park. You will learn the copper-foil technique typically used for stained glass from our guest artist Laura (The Glass Garden Club), and leave with a one-of-a-kind wearable jewelry piece. There are two classtimes for this p...

Create your own creek glass jewelry with salvaged and tumbled glass from the park. You will learn the copper-foil technique typically used for stained glass from our guest artist Laura (The Glass Garden Club), and leave with a one-of-a-kind wearable jewelry piece. There are two classtimes for this p...

Bond, build, and enjoy time together. Fathers & sons are invited to an outdoor adventure night with lure making, knot tying, turkey calls—and a campfire baked potato meal!

Learn something new on your lunch break! Join us virtually to learn about Ohio’s native predators, from snakes to hawks to bobcats and more! Register for the webinar link, registration opens one month prior to programe date.

Find your flow on the water. Join fellow veterans for a rejuvenating canoe experience. Canoes and all supplies provided! No experience necessary. FREE, registration required. Registration opens one month prior to program date.

Explore life in the pond alongside a Naturalist! We will dip nets into the pond to see what lives under the water in this aquatic habitat, including frogs, salamanders, bugs, and more! Fun for all ages, no preregistration required. This program is rain or shine unless there is thunder. Fun for all a...