Night Ride: Xenia Station to Fifth-Third Gateway Park
Xenia Station 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OHJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 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 the event […]
Full Moon Hike
Crooked Creek Nature Sanctuary 2565 Spahr Rd, Bellbrook, United StatesDiscover 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. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE EVENT […]
Greene Grasshoppers – Bird Sleuths
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHThe birds of James Ranch Park are keeping a secret. Can you use your observation and detective skills to find all of the birds and learn what information they are hiding? When you put it all together, it will reveal a surprise! For more information call (937) 562-6440. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE EVENT Greene County […]
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 […]
Wiggle Worms – Alphabet Soup
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHDid you know that you can find almost all of the letters of the alphabet by simply looking at the world around you? B...birds! C...cedar tree! S....Sun! What other letters can you find? Help us create a big pot of alphabet soup by searching for items in the park to complete our recipe. There can […]
Bird Walk at the Mound
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHBirders, 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 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. […]
Trust Olympics
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHHow well do you trust others? How about yourself? How about joining us for our Trust Olympics? Teams of 2 will compete in different obstacles and tasks while one member of the team is blindfolded. You heard that right...blindfolded! Can you make it through the minefield, guided only by your partners voice? How about blindfolded […]
Gnome Homes & Fairy Fortresses
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHWe already know that gnomes and fairies live amongst nature in our gardens and yards! Please help them out by creating a suitable living environment for them to enjoy. Join our creative staff as we build tiny gnome homes and fairy fortresses for you to display in your yards and gardens. Be as creative as […]
World of Imagination – Some Smug Slug
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, […]
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 […]
Wellness Walkers
Pearl's Fen 4524 Byron Road, Fairborn, 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 […]