EVENTS

Join us for Clermont County Park's annual Open House with Friends on the first Thursday of September! During this free event, we'll have live music by Ma Crow & Company, animal ambassadors from Raptors INC., games, and Touch a Truck. Guests will also get a sneak peak of our educational programs, vol...

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...

Join us for a fun evening of nature trivia and art with your best friend (or friends). We will experiment with natural dyes that you may have in your pantry or growing in your yard. While your dye sets, you and your BFFs can team up to win a game of nature trivia! The winning team will receive a sma...

Complete a scavenger hunt & discover how dogs and conservationists work together to preserve and protect the natural world on this self-guided hike. End with a splash in the creek. All pups must be on a leash before you set out on your tail-wagging adventure! Free, no pre-registration required.

Join Clermont County Park District staff on the fourth Friday of the month for a guided exploration of our trails! This month's hike will be at Pattison Park Lakeside. 

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.  Please note that this paddle is not intended for beginners, and only wat...

Create your own memento mori with spotted lanternflies, magazine clippings, and thrifted picture frames. Meaningful items from home are welcome and encouraged as long as they lay flat. You will be guided through the process by our guest artist Desiré from Decayed Desires. This program is $5/person a...

Create your own memento mori with spotted lanternflies, magazine clippings, and thrifted picture frames. Meaningful items from home are welcome and encouraged as long as they lay flat. You will be guided through the process by our guest artist Desiré from Decayed Desires. This program is $5/person a...

RESCHEDULED due to inclement weather.

Interested in reserving Pattison Lodge for your event? Drop by to see inside the facility and ask questions!

Collect, prepare, and transform raw material into your own artist charcoal sticks! Adults and children ages 8 and up. We will be working with tools and open fires. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for a morning canoe adventure along the Ohio River! We will be on the river for about an hour and will paddle upriver about 0.5 miles. We will enter Crooked Run Nature Preserve to bird by boat! Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Please note that only water or sports drinks a...

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...

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 required.

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...

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...

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!