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.
Open House with Friends
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, animal ambassadors from Raptors INC., and Touch a Truck. Guests will also get a sneak peak of our educational programs, volunteer opportunit...
Paw-paw Palooza
Celebrate North America’s largest wild fruit with foraging, tasting, and home-cooked dishes. Depending on harvest size, you may go home with your own fruit and seeds from the park! Free, all ages, no pre-registration required.
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. 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. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...
Landowner Conservation Chats: Composting Basics
Interested in composting but not sure where to start? Join us at Clingman Park to learn all about the basics of composting, different methods, benefits, how to get started, and how to troubleshoot common composting challenges! Earth Machine composters and kitchen pails will be available for purchase...
Become nature-royalty by creating your very own flowercrown of goldenrod. You can sip on goldenrod tea while you work, and learn about this late-summer bloom. Free, all ages, pre-registration required.
Native Planting Event
Help us get 100 native plants in the ground at Ten Mile Nature Preserve! Our staff has been hard at work removing invasive plants like teasel from the park and now is the time to restore and stabilize the habitat with native plants. These native plants will help to promote the biodiversity at the pa...
CCPD Rocks! Hide & Seek Rock Painting
Stop in to paint a rock and hide it somewhere in the park for others to find and re-hide. Take pictures, and tag us on Instagram or Facebook when you find someone's painted rock. All ages are welcome, no pre-registration required.
Homeschool Discovery Days: Buggin' Out!
Join us to learn about nature's most successful land animals through hands-on activities and games. We will delve into the world of insects, spiders, and bugs! This program is free, but registration is REQUIRED at https://www.clermontparks.org/registration-forms/homeschool-discovery-days-buggin-out/...
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. 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. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...
Moths & Mocktails
Sip on moth-inspired mocktails while learning all about Ohio’s native moths, and then join us on a night hike to look at them up close! All you need to bring is your mosquito repellent, a red-light flashlight, and an optional moth-inspired outfit or costume! Our staff will be decked out in their bes...
Sweetheart River Paddle
Grab your sweetheart and head to the river for a romantic canoe paddle at sunset! We will paddle upriver to Crooked Run Estuary, then paddle a little ways into the estuary before turning around and heading back to the docks. Registration is required. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provid...
Volunteer Event: Invasive Plant Workshop & Removal
Join us for this volunteer event where you can learn about how to identify and remove invasive plants with a hands-on approach. We will work on removing a section of invasive plants at Clingman Park, and then enjoy a complimentary lunch together. Free, pre-registration required.
Heritage Crafts: Black Walnut Dye
For this installment of Heritage Crafts, we’re dyeing… with black walnuts! Our guest artist, Katie Hills (aka The Bone Witch) will teach you how to process black walnuts and brew a dye with them. You will use it to create your very own walnut-dyed wrap! This program is $5/person, and is intended for...
Community Clothing Swap
Protest fast fashion with a radical sense of community! Bring clothing you no longer want or wear so that it can find new life with someone else. Build community and free up closet space. FREE FOR ALL
Yoga in the Park
Adult and teen program. Free, no registration required. 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. This gentle yoga allows beginners to learn new poses while even the most advanced can stren...