Sunday 1- top ^
Summer Day Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest / 9:00am - 3:00pm
Explore the park on this Naturalist-led hike. Please bring a bag lunch, snacks and a water bottle. Water will be provided. This hike will cover between five to seven miles. Sturdy shoes will be needed for hiking rugged and hilly areas. Deadline to register is May 27. Register online.
Totally Turtles
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bring the family out to learn more about these amazing, ancient reptiles and meet a couple of turtles up close!
Everyone In Nature
Sharon Woods / 2:00pm
This program is designed for children with special needs, but anyone can attend! Join the Naturalist as we take a hike through the different habitats of Sharon Woods. Learn which animals live in which habitat, and make a craft after our hike! Please register so the Naturalist can contact you about any special needs your child may have. Deadline to register is May 26. Register online.
Summer Sparklers
Winton Woods / 2:00pm
Come learn the basics of identifying constellations inside our giant inflatable dome. We’ll sit “under the stars” and learn to identify constellations you will see this summer. Cost is $3 and the deadline to register is May 30. Register online.
Tree I.D. Hike
Fernbank Park Playground
Join the Naturalist as we take a closer look at what makes one kind of tree different from another. Learn how to identify trees as well as some fascinating natural history.
Monday 2- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 3- top ^
After Work Walk
Winton Woods / 4:30pm or 5:30pm
Take a walk at a brisk pace. We start at 4:30 pm at the Winton Centre for a 1.8 mile walk. We will then head to the Harbor Pavilion where more walkers can meet us at 5:30 pm. The entire walk will be 5.5 miles.
Wednesday 4- top ^
Walk Club: Wayside Wildlife
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 8:30am
Walk Club members are invited to walk along the Pin Oak Trail where you will meet a Naturalist and maybe even a wild friend! This “walk through exhibit” will have wildlife that you may encounter on any one of your walks.
Pond Clinic
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hamilton County and Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Pond Clinic as a service to the public. The event will provide information about constructing a pond, stocking a pond, aeration and maintaining the health of the pond. There will also be a session about urban ponds and stormwater detention basins.
Thursday 5- top ^
Twilight on the Trail
Glenwood Gardens Gatehouse / 8:00pm
Meet the Naturalist to see various habitats as we hike the Wetland Loop on our way to Trillium Overlook. We will talk about the efforts made to maintain Glenwood’s diverse habitats. Wear sturdy walking shoes for a 2.5 mile walk along uneven ground.
Friday 6- top ^
No Events.
Saturday 7- top ^
Snake Search
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 10:00am
This is one of the best times of year to find snakes! We’ll start by seeing a live snake up close, then we’ll search for snakes along the edges of Winton Lake and nearby trails. Winton Woods is home to several varieties, including the eastern garter and black rat snake. None of the snakes in Winton Woods are venomous, but you’ll learn how to recognize venomous snakes and where they are found.
Ohio's Bats
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 1:00pm
Did you know Ohio is home to eleven bat species? Bring the family to participate in hands-on activities to learn about these beneficial mammals.
Beat the Clock
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Come test your knowledge of the animal world. This game show type program will challenge you and your family to answer questions before time runs out.
Introduction to Cycling
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 3:00pm
Cycling is a great way for people of all ages to get outdoors, meet new people and exercise while having fun! Join us for this indoor program focusing on bicycling tips and tricks and learn about upcoming local events!
Native Animals
Lake Isabella Boathouse / 3:00pm
While fishing at Lake Isabella today, look for the Naturalist and learn about local animals.
Bat Basics
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 8:30pm
Should you put up a bat house? How do you attract them? Are they beneficial? See a program by Bat Conservation International on North American bats and learn about our local bats.
Sunday 8- top ^
Explore A Wetland
Miami Whitewater Forest / 1:00pm
Take this opportunity to explore the restored Shaker Trace Wetland and find out first hand what lives in this diverse and threatened habitat. Deadline to register is June 7. Register online.
Born To Run
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 2:00pm
Just like other animals, humans have amazing adaptations that make us one of the most efficient endurance machines on earth. We will compare our abilities to those of the animals around us.
Creek Hike
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Put on your boots and grab your net! We’ll head down to the creek to search for anything that might call the creek home.
Introduction To Paddling
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Whether your interest is in canoeing or kayaking, Ohio has many scenic areas to experience the great outdoors along our waterways. Join this indoor program to learn paddling techniques, tricks, tips and equipment.
Raptors!
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00pm
Live examples of several species of raptors will be the main focus of this exciting program.
Monday 9- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Tuesday 10- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Creek Trekking
Winton Woods / 11:00am
Stay cool this summer with a hike in the water. We will navigate through the stream while looking for fossils and live critters. Deadline to register is June 9. Register online.
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Wednesday 11- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Who Ate Whom?
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:30am
Show off your detective skills as we uncover the mystery of who ate whom! Join the Naturalist and take a look at food chains and the relationships they share to solve the mystery!
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Little Tyke Hike
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 11:00am
Children ages three to six will delight with this simple exploration of colors in nature. Hands- on activities with colorful results will be part of the fun.
Thursday 12- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 6:00pm - 8:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Friday 13- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Friday Night Float
Winton Woods / 7:00pm
Enjoy a relaxing canoe outing on the lake. Get some pointers on canoeing, learn some lake natural history and head out to enjoy the sunset. Participants must fit properly in provided personal flotation devices. Cost is $6 and the deadline to register is June 12. Register online.
Park After Dark
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 8:30pm
Local bat expert Kathy Edelen will demonstrate how to use a mist net. If we’re lucky, we may be able to catch one! Then join local storyteller Paul Ingram for fireside stories.
Saturday 14- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Flag Day Fun
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 10:00am
Find out more about Flag Day from some helpful frogs during a fun puppet show and stay for a program about amphibians afterwards.
Turtle Tour
Winton Woods / 10:00am
The best way to find water turtles is from our tourboat, the Winton Queen. Come out to help us find turtles like the common snapping and painted turtle. We will also see herons and the West Fork Dam along the way. Fee payable at the time of the program. Cost for adults is $3.50. Cost for children and seniors is $2.50. Deadline to register is June 13. Register online.
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Birds of Prey Q & A
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Discover how these winged wonders indicate a healthy environment. Have you been curious about what to do if you encounter an injured raptor? How can you encourage and keep raptors in your area? Come with your questions for this candid conversation and raptor viewing.
Geology Rocks!
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Limestone, shale, metamorphic and sedimentary! Come learn all about geology and why Sharon Woods is a great location for this rocky topic! Take a hike on the Gorge Trail as you explore rock formations and what is really underneath our feet.
Sunday 15- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Snakes of Hamilton County
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See and learn about several of Ohio’s snakes on exhibit this week.
Introduction to Archery
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Join us for this indoor program that will focus on the skills of archery. Some topics that will be discussed are history, equipment, tips and tricks, parts of a compound bow and upcoming events and activities to help you improve your skills.
Pennies in the Creek
Glenwood Gardens Cotswold Overlook / 2:00
On this creeking adventure we will look for many types of critters (past and present) including a penny that lives in the water! Wear old shoes for this rock flipping adventure.
Rolling With Dad
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Bring your dad out for this fun hike! We’ll roll over logs and rocks to see what we can find. We’ll also look at which animals have a dad that makes a good role model.
Wild Dads!
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 3:00pm
Bring out the whole family to celebrate Father’s Day and learn more about amazing animal dads. Cookies and lemonade will be served following the program.
After Work Walk
Winton Woods Winton Centre & Harbor Pavilion / 4:30pm & 5:30pm
Take a walk at a brisk pace. We start at 4:30 pm at the Winton Centre for a 1.8 mile walk. We will then head to the Harbor Pavilion where more walkers can meet us at 5:30 pm. The entire walk will be 5.5 miles.
Dad's Day Boat Tour
Winton Woods / 7:00pm
Celebrate Father’s Day by taking an evening boat tour on Winton Lake. We’ll test your nature knowledge and keep a lookout for wildlife. Fee is payable at program. Cost is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children and seniors. Deadline to register is June 13. Register online.
Monday 16- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Tuesday 17- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
After Work Walk
Winton Woods Winton Centre & Harbor Pavilion / 4:30pm & 5:30pm
Take a walk at a brisk pace. We start at 4:30 pm at the Winton Centre for a 1.8 mile walk. We will then head to the Harbor Pavilion where more walkers can meet us at 5:30 pm. The entire walk will be 5.5 miles.
Wednesday 18- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Frog Versus Toad
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 1:00pm
Have you ever chased a frog only to have it escape your eager grasp? Whether you are new to these animated critters or a long time admirer, join us as we dig into their basic natural history. Come along and join in the fun as we hope to visit one of their nearby local habitats.
Bat Watch
Miami Whitewater Forest / 8:00pm
These beautiful creatures emerge in the dark of the night to feed and carry out their daily life. Take this exciting opportunity to join Kathy Edelen from Echobats to learn about our local bats and how she studies them. Then we will carpool to a close location within the park to watch them emerge from their roost. Deadline to register is June 13. Register online.
Thursday 19- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Preschool Storytime
Winton Woods Maple Knoll Shelter / 10:00am
Bring a blanket to sit on and a favorite stuffed animal as we gather outside and relax under the trees for storytime for three to five year olds. We’ll encourage a love for nature and reading as we share a nature-themed story and explore nature through age-appropriate games, songs and crafts.
Creekin' Fun
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 3:00pm
We will take a short half-mile walk to the creek for an intense exploration of the critters and fossils that live there. Water shoes are suggested. You will get wet!
Storytelling Guild
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 7:30pm
Enjoy family themed stories.
Friday 20- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
The Amazing Summer Scavenging Race
Winton Woods Parcours Trail / 1:00pm
Come out for some old-fashioned fun! Bring the family and venture through nature on a specially designed scavenger hunt that will be sure to please. Prizes will be awarded, naturally!
Night Hike
Sharon Woods / 9:30pm
Engage the senses in this evening adventure as we search the woods for all things nocturnal! Deadline to register is June 16. Register online.
Saturday 21- top ^
Bike and Breakfast
Miami Whitewater Forest / 8:30am
Celebrate the beginning of summer with a 7.8-mile adventure on Shaker Trace Trail. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast afterwards. This program is recommended for ages ten and up. Helmets are recommended. Cost is $10. If you need a bike rental, the cost will be $18. Deadline to register is June 18. Register online.
Solstice Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlakes Program Shelter / 9:00am
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a four-mile long hike!
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Turtles!
Embshoff Woods Rivermount Pavillion / 11:00am
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 2:00pm
How many kinds of turtles live in Ohio? Where do they live? Are they common? Meet some live turtles and learn all about how they live in their swell shells at this turtle talk.
Critter Crafts
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun by making your very own animal craft.
Odonata Hike
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00pm
Odonata is the group of insects that include dragonflies and damselflies. Join the Naturalist on this two-hour hike to learn about these amazing insects.
Orienteering For Beginners
Winton Woods / 2:00pm
Learn the basics of how to use a compass and why they are valuable tools. Then, test your newfound skills on our orienteering course! We will have compasses available for you to use. Cost is $3 and the deadline to register is June 19. Register online.
Sunday 22- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Critter Crafts
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun by making your very own animal craft.
Walk the Loop
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 1:00pm
Join this fast paced hike that will be sure to get your heart rate up. The distance covered will be 7.8 miles of paved trail that winds through beautiful country.
Nature Discovery Hike
Shawnee Lookout Blue Jacket Trail / 1:00pm
Join the Naturalist for this hands-on nature discovery experience along the trail. Bring binoculars and bug nets if you have them.
Live Animals!
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00pm
Look for the Naturalist with live animals at Parky’s Wetland Adventure where the little ones can enjoy the wet playground.
Nobody Likes Me
Winton Woods Harbor Pavillion / 2:00pm
From snakes to spiders, nature is full of creepy crawly animals. Come discover the importance of these critters with some “buggy” games and a creepy craft to take home.
Summer Survivor!
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00pm
Mosquito bites, humidity and blazing sun sums up summer in Cincinnati. Do you know what it takes to survive it unscathed? Bring the family to play a summer survivor trivia game.
Monday 23- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Tuesday 24- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Wednesday 25- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
The Bad, The Bad and The Ugly
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Bed bugs, roaches and brown recluse spiders are all becoming household names. Never fear, we will not go searching for them! You can learn what habitats they prefer and how to prevent them from visiting you!
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 6:00pm - 8:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Thursday 26- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Don't Touch That! It's Poisonous!
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Has anyone ever cautioned you against touching certain plants for fear of something but you weren’t always sure what? We will talk folklore and truth about plants.
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 6:00pm - 8:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Archery Basics
Winton Woods / 7:00pm
Join a certified archery instructor to learn tips, tricks and information about the compound bow. You will then try out your archery skills with a little target practice! For ages eight to adult. Cost is $10 and the deadline to register is June 25. Register online.
Friday 27- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Nature's Fireworks
Mitchell Memorial Forest Wood Duck Trail / 9:00pm
Let’s enjoy nature’s firefly fireworks while we learn what makes them light and why they do it.
Saturday 28- top ^
Birdwatching for Kids
Glenwood Gardens / 9:00am
Kids five to ten years old can learn how to identify many birds that live around us. We will go birdwatching with binoculars and make a feeders to take home. Cost is $3 and the deadline to register is June 20. Register online.
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 11:00am
Do weeds have a stranglehold on your lawn? If you can’t beat ‘em, then eat ‘em! Learn about the many uses of plants, even ones that might grow right in your yard.
Scavenger Hunt
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids aged four to 12 will have a blast on this indoor and outdoor self-guided scavenger hunt. Return your completed answer sheets to the front desk to claim a “cool” reward.
Sunday 29- top ^
Beat the Heat Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest Tallgrass Prairie Trail / 9:00am
Before the heat sets in for the day, let’s take a .6 mile hike through a woodland and prairie area.
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
Sycamore Center Art Show
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sycamore Center Art Show includes watercolor, sketching, acrylics, pastels and ceramics. Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 1 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be available.
Owls of Ohio
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
See live Ohio owls at this popular annual exhibit. Dissect an owl pellet for a small fee.
Scavenger Hunt
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids aged four to 12 will have a blast on this indoor and outdoor self-guided scavenger hunt. Return your completed answer sheets to the front desk to claim a “cool” reward.
Camouflaged Creatures
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Whether you’re a katydid or a screech owl, being able to blend in with one’s surroundings is a matter of survival. Bring the family to test your camouflage abilities through games, crafts and a visit with a master of disguise.
Frog Choir
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Different kinds of frogs have different calls. When you put them all together it sounds like a beautiful frog choir! Join the Naturalist to learn some of the different calls and participate in our own frog band. You can also make a frog craft anytime between 12 pm and 4 pm.
Monday 30- top ^
Parky’s Farm Summer Fun
Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is open daily: Mondays - Fridays 10 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am – 6 pm and Sundays, 12 pm – 6 pm. Pony rides for children shorter than 48 inches are $2.00. The Playbarn is $2.00 for ages 2 to 10 and wagon rides are $2.00 per person.
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