EVENTS

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...

UPDATE: Program has been rescheduled from Oct 14th to Oct 22nd due to inclement weather. 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 ...

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 an evening of stories of hauntings and mishaps at Chilo Lock 34 and beyond! We will begin in the Chilo Lock 34 Park River History Museum, then take a lantern-lit stroll through Crooked Run Nature Preserve. Registration is required, program is best for ages 14+ (stories will be scary!)

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...

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...

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. 

Seen any turkeys lately? Get to know the bird that’s on everyone’s Thanksgiving guest list! After virtually vanishing from Ohio by 1904, wild turkeys can now be found in all of the state's 88 counties.

 Learn all about their amazing comeback story, adaptations, and behaviors at Clingman Park. We wi...

Make a one-of-a-kind piece of resin jewelry! Gather your own natural materials or use some of ours to create a unique keepsake. Drop by between 6:30pm-8pm to get crafting! Registration is free but required. This program is best for ages 12 and up.

Take an evening walk through the forest, and then create a yummy, protein-packed energy bar for the birds as the sun sets. We will use a recipe with bird seed, sun-butter, and vegetable shortening. All ages welcome! Free registration.   

Let Kim from Soothe by Sound guide you through a sound bath followed by an optional reflection hike. Registration will open one month prior to the program. Option to bring your own padded mat or eye masks. We will be laying down on the floor, seating available if needed. Spots are limited so registr...

Celebrate the season at the Handmakers Holly & Hearth Market at Pattison Lodge! Shop unique handmade goods from local makers and artisans while enjoying festive food, seasonal treats, and the cozy charm of an old-fashioned Christmas. Come gather, shop local, and enjoy a little holiday magic!

Do you have a passion for wildlife and want to learn how to help? Join Clermont Parks and Dragonfly Garden Wildlife to learn the ins and outs of wildlife rehabilitation! Licensed Ohio rehabber Amy Stevens will discuss the laws, processes, and realities of becoming a wildlife rehabilitator in Ohio. F...

Help us use up our leftover crafting supplies! From suncatchers to natural inks to painting- and more! There’s a craft for everyone. Free registration required.

Join us to learn through hands-on activities and games we will use to explore turkeys! This program is free, but registration is REQUIRED

Homeschool Discoveries is on the third Fridays of each month. Learn something new with your homeschooler! We focus on hands-on activities and spending time explo...

Craft your own journal and then set out on a guided hike to collect textures and record your discoveries. All materials provided, and all ages welcome. Be prepared to leave with a one-of-kind artwork and messy hands. Registration required.

Mushrooms are a wonderfully weird feature of the forest in the fall. Join a naturalist-led hike to uncover the mysterious world of fungi and search for mushrooms!  We won't be foraging anything to eat, but we will hike through Crooked Run Nature Preserve. This program is free with no pre-registratio...

Join us under the light of November's full Beaver Supermoon to explore Crooked Run Nature Preserve at night. We will learn all about beavers in honor of this month’s moon. Journey into their habitat and hopefully spot them working as they prepare for winter.  

All ages, free. Since we will be looki...

Bring the family and join us for a holiday hike along the Turkey Trace trail at Clingman Park! This trail features a board walk through old growth beech forest, fields, a creek, and is frequented by wild turkeys. Guided by a naturalist, you will learn about native plants, birds, and wildlife we enco...