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Meteors at the Mound
Dec. 13, 2025 | 7 p.m. | Woodland Mound | Weston Shelter
On this winter night, gaze up at the stars as the Geminid meteors streak across the sky. When you’re not viewing the meteor shower or peering through the telescope, warm up by the fire with some s'mores. Don’t forget to bring your own blanket!
Backyard Birding
Jan. 18, 2026 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center
Interested in learning about or feeding wild birds near your home? Learn from a nature interpreter how to identify and attract different birds, then watch them in action at the feeders around Seasongood Nature Center.
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Maple Sugar
Feb. 14, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve | Ellenwood Nature Barn
Embark on a sweet adventure to learn the history and significance of maple sugar. Hike into the sugar bush, tap a maple tree and sample the finished product.
Woodcock Walk
March 7, 2026 | 7-9 p.m. | Otto Armleder Memorial Park | Main Pavilion
Join the Queer Birders of Cincinnati in search of woodcocks, one of nature’s early signs of spring. Hike through the prairie as you listen for this bird’s iconic “peent” calls and keep your eyes peeled for their dazzling aerial displays.
Animal Artists
April 26, 2026 | 2 p.m. | Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Bring your creative spirit to this session, where you meet and paint with farm animals and native animal ambassadors. Afterward, take a tour around the Farm to learn more about barnyard life.
Wetland Exploration
May 30, 2026 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Miami Whitewater Forest | Shaker Trace Wetlands
Trek through one of Ohio’s most valuable habitats: wetlands! Teeming with life, these seasonal swamps are home to hundreds of organisms. Be prepared to get wet and muddy while searching for tadpoles, discovering wacky wetland plants and, with luck on your side, spotting Frog and Toad’s real-life counterparts. Closed-toe shoes are required.
The T on Tea
June 20, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Sharon Woods | Sharon Center
Celebrate Pride Month by brewing tea from native plants in all the colors of the rainbow. Afterward, hike and search for some of the same plants growing in the wild along the unpaved School Trail.
Bird Walks & Trail Assessments
July 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. | Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by navigating the trails and assessing them for the Birdability map, an online, crowd-sourced map of accessible birding locations. Kick off the morning with a discussion about outdoor accessibility before hitting the trails with clipboards and binoculars.
Veggie Gardening in Wacky Weather
Aug. 20, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Glenwood Gardens | Highfield Discovery Garden
Tour the Discovery Garden’s raised vegetable garden beds and learn how to help plants thrive in changing weather conditions. Afterward, relax and explore the beauty of the gardens.
Mushroom Mania
Sept. 19, 2026 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Sharon Woods | Sharon Center
Sample native mushrooms and learn the basics of mushroom identification, then venture out to find fungi on the trails.
Costume Bike Ride
Oct. 17, 2026 | 2-4 p.m. | Little Miami Scenic Corridor | Avoca Trailhead
Bring your own bike and dress in your spookiest or funniest costume for a whimsical ride down the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Start at Avoca Trailhead, then pedal to Otto Armleder Memorial Park and back for a journey totaling about 13 miles.
Nonconforming Nature
Nov. 14, 2026 | 1 p.m. | Sharon Woods | Sharon Center
Learn about the spectacular traits of native flora and fauna and discover how they defy gender norms. Plus, meet some of Great Parks’ animal ambassadors.
Meteors at the Mound
Dec. 12, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Woodland Mound | Weston Shelter
Gaze up at the stars as the Geminid meteors streak across the sky. When you’re not viewing the meteor shower or peering through the telescope, warm up by the fire with some s'mores. Don’t forget to bring your own blanket!
