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Discover a rich calendar of outdoor experiences at Great Parks. From guided hikes, wildlife encounters and exhilarating adventures to hands-on classes, garden clubs and family storytime, there’s something for every age and interest. Filter by location, activity type or visitor group to easily plan a visit across scenic parks, lakes, gardens and conservation areas. Many programs are free or reduced-cost, offering accessible ways to build confidence, wellness, creativity and connection. Perfect for families, nature enthusiasts and community explorers seeking enriching, active time outdoors.

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Sat 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Native Plant Propagation

calendar_today Saturday, June 13

watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age(s): 14+
Location: Shaker Trace Nursery | Barn

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project! Help us grow our native plant and seed nursery. These workdays will include a variety of season-dependent tasks, including transplanting seedlings, weeding and maintaining production beds, planting new garden beds and collecting and processing seeds. No prior training is required! You will be working alongside employees and trained volunteers to learn plant identification and propagation skills needed for these workdays. Specific task details will be communicated to those registered closer to each workday.
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Tue 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Plant Removal

calendar_today Tuesday, June 16

watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age(s): 18+
Location: Fernbank Park | Tecumseh Shelter

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project! Continue efforts removing plant species along the bank of the park to open views of the river. Woody plants include non-native species like Callery pears, honeysuckle and Oriental bittersweet vines in addition to overgrown native plants like indigo bush.
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Thu 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Plant Removal

calendar_today Thursday, June 18

watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age(s): 18+
Location: Glenwood Gardens | Technical Center

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project! Remove plant species around Savana Hill in a prescribed burn area.
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Tue 23
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Campground Tree Maintenance

calendar_today Tuesday, June 23

watch 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age(s): 18+
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Hidden Hollow

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project! To access the Hidden Hollow Youth Camp, a satellite property of Miami Whitewater Forest, there is a long-wooded drive. Along this drive there are many native trees and shrubs that have grown out within the last year. This growth has started to intersect with the drive, and the vehicles that utilize it. Prune and trim the new growth to create a safe, neatly kept passage to the group camp that is greatly utilized by many guests.
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Tue 23
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Trail Maintenance

calendar_today Tuesday, June 23

watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age(s): 14+
Location: Woodland Mound | Weston Shelter

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project! Foot traffic and rain runoff causes natural wear and tear on our trails. Help return the Woodland Mound Fitness Trail to its desired state by filling holes and dips with gravel to keep the trail accessible and beautiful!
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