Greene Grasshoppers – Amphibious Adventures
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHA frog went for a DNA test...and the results came back 99.9% amphibian and a tad-Polish! This month our Greene Grasshoppers won't be doing DNA samples on amphibians, but they will be learning all about our cold-blooded friends that are found in this area. Kids will get an up-close view of our amphibious friends in […]
Wiggle Worms – The World is Colorful
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHThe world is such a colorful place...from the color of trees to flowers that grow wild to animals that call our area home. What colors do you see in the park? Can you find 2? How about 3? Maybe 4? Join us on this colorful scavenger hunt where our Wiggle Worms will move from station […]
Morning Milers
Beavercreek Community Park 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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. […]
Volunteer Training – Discovery Hikes
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioWant to help school aged kids to explore the natural world? Join us for this hands on training to see how we run a Discovery Hike for kids grades K through 5. This is also a great way for new volunteers to get started with us. Whether you have led hikes with us for years […]
World of Imagination – Rainbow of My Own
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThe 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, […]
Wellness Walkers
Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve 2735 Beaver Valley Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesEach week, we will get our heart rate up and get moving while enjoying the outdoors in our beautiful parks. Walks are guided and self-paced. Greene County Parks & Trails, Fairborn Parks and Recreation and the City of Beavercreek Parks Department have teamed up to provide walks all over Greene County. All walks are rated […]
Twist, Tie & Dye
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHHelp us celebrate National Tie Dye Day by creating your own custom design in a beautiful park setting. Each paid registrant will get to choose one project that could range from a T-shirt to socks, to pillow cases and more. Enjoy the art of creating colorful designs by twisting, tying and dyeing. Sizes, styles and […]
Night Ride: Old Town Reserve to Young’s Dairy
Old Town Reserve 1360 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, OHJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an 18 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 […]
Spring Birding Hike
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioIt's the most birdy-ful time of the year! With the birds singing loudly and warblers migrating, you'll be in good cheer! It's the most birdy-ful time of the year! This hike will search out as many spring migrants as we can find. Join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, for a walk in his favorite park for […]
Morning Milers
Beavercreek Community Park 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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. […]
DIY Craft- Farmhouse Decor
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHWe are back at it for our very popular DIY craft programs for 2022! 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 13, 2022, at 11am. At that […]
Goat Yoga with Goat Country
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHGoat Yoga is not a traditional yoga experience, but it is certainly one that will put you in a good mood. It is hard not to giggle when a cute baby goat decides that he wants your attention. It's a distraction, but it's a happy distraction that cannot be ignored! We will be hosting 8 […]