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Stroller Striders
Stroller Striders
Moms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers. This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks […]
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Discover the magic of hiking at night when the full moon lights the way. Will you see glowing eyes? Hear the hoot of an owl? Join us to experience nature at night... Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged. For more information call (937) 562-6440.
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Spring Birding Hike
Spring Birding Hike
It's warbler season! We'll search Narrows Reserve for the gems of spring migration and enjoy all of the other birds moving through, too! Join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, for a walk in his favorite park for finding warblers in Greene County. Please bring a pair of binoculars, limited pairs will be available for participants to […]
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Spring Wildflower Hike
Spring Wildflower Hike
What better way is there to celebrate springtime than to enjoy a naturalist-led stroll through the delightful spring wildflowers of Indian Mound Reserve? Hike along the scenic Massie Creek and see the nearby cliffs come alive with color. Learn cool tidbits and folklore about the beautiful blooms while they are in their full glory.
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DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
We are back at it for our very popular DIY craft programs for 2023. Do you want to know what we are going to be crafting? Well we will keep you in suspense and release the programs each month on Facebook. This month's topic will be released on April 12th at 11 a.m. At that […]
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Trivia Quest
Trivia Quest
Are you a know it all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion? Well join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics. Our top "brainiacs" will receive a prize as well as bragging rights.
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Night Ride: Xenia Station to 5/3 Gateway Park
Night Ride: Xenia Station to 5/3 Gateway Park
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
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How Greene County Was Made
How Greene County Was Made
Are you interested in the geologic forces that created the rocky outcrops, rivers, and wetlands of Greene County? Join us at Indian Mound Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our How Greene County was Made program to 3rd-5th grade […]
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Greene Grasshoppers – Spring into Fun!
Greene Grasshoppers – Spring into Fun!
Our popular Greene Grasshoppers programming is back for another year of fun! These once-a-month programs are designed to get kids, ages 6-9, out into the parks having fun while doing so. These are drop-in programs; parents are required to remain with the child/children. Each month will be a different experience as the topics will change.
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Wiggle Worms ~Scavenger Hunt Day
Wiggle Worms ~Scavenger Hunt Day
Our Wiggle Worms program is back again for another year of fun! This month's topic is Scavenger Hunt Day where our Wiggle Worms and their guests will move throughout the park on a fun scavenger hunt in search of specific items. Will they find all the items? If they do, there will be a sweet […]
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Bird Walk at the Mound
Bird Walk at the Mound
Birders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, in search of the different bird species that call the Indian Mound Reserve home, or that migrate to this area during the year. What will we find? Join us to find out... It is ok if you don't have binoculars to participate, we […]
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Managing Backyard Invasives – Spring Wildflowers
Managing Backyard Invasives – Spring Wildflowers
This program is presented in partnership with Ohio State University Extension. Do you know what plants are growing in your yard? In our backyards, invasive plant species alter the ecosystem by crowding out our native plants that support pollinators and birds. Spring is wildflower season in Ohio's forests, but invasive plants threaten their survival. Join […]
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Homeschool Science Day – Birds
Homeschool Science Day – Birds
What's all the chatter about? Find out as you hop from station to station learning about our fine feathered friends. Go on a bird hike, learn what adaptations make birds unique, play bird games and more! For more information call (937) 562-6440.
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Western Day
Western Day
Wear your western attire and get ready for some fun and games at our western-themed day in the park! It will include a rustic and nature inspired fun time and will even include a costume contest. Come play horseshoes, listen to western music and make up your own cowboy or cowgirl name! It is sure […]
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GTO: Escape Woods
GTO: Escape Woods
Are you able to solve our clues to escape the woods at our first GTO of the year? Grab your friends and join us for an evening of adventure as you work together in teams to "escape" the woods of the Russ Nature Reserve? Parents are not required to stay; all participants must be 14-17. […]
Nite Owlz: Trails of Doom!
Nite Owlz: Trails of Doom!
What could be causing a sense of doom on the trails of the Russ Nature Reserve? Grab your friends, bring your imagination and creative side and try and solve our puzzles to get your group through the park! Don't let doom be your destiny. Parents are not required to stay; all participants must be 10-13. […]
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Night Ride: Xenia Station to Jamestown McDonald’s
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Jamestown McDonald’s
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
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World of Imagination
World of Imagination
The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]
Birds & Reptiles – Oh, My!
Birds & Reptiles – Oh, My!
When is the last time that you saw or were in close contact with a bird, a turtle, or a snake? Come join GCP&T Naturalist(s) at the Fairground Rec. Center, where you will see some of those beautiful creatures onsite. You will see their beauty and learn about their habitats, their eating habits, and their […]
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Cast Iron Cooking for Teens
Cast Iron Cooking for Teens
Teens! Do you realize there are other ways to cook your food, other than the microwave? We are looking for a few good cooks (or those that want to learn) to join us for our Cast Iron Cooking program at Caesar Ford Park. You will learn cook a multi-course meal that will be enjoyed at […]
Anything on Wheels
Anything on Wheels
Bikes, scooters, pedal cars and more! If it has wheels, and can be ridden by a child, then bring it out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center for some fun! Anything on Wheels is designed to get kids out and about, playing with others, while having some fun. Children must bring their riding toys, none will […]
Romantic Movie Night
Romantic Movie Night
Let us help you change up the monotony of date night by offering this romantic movie night, under the stars. Registered guests will get their own table for two where they will receive appetizers and a dessert, as well as drinks, to enjoy during the movie. Please only register on person from the party. Watch […]
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