National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Rangers)
2025-01-09 | OH

Wellness Walkers
2025-01-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | OH
Each 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.
Walks are on Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
All walks are rated for difficulty with a 1 being the easiest and a 3 being the most difficult. Ratings consider terrain, elevation changes, etc.

Stained Glass - Registration Required
2025-01-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of working with stained glass and decorative tinning to create this work of art to display in your home.
Price includes personal instruction and all the supplies needed to make one sun-catcher.
**No refunds will be provided. Craft supplies cannot be sent home for no-show registrants

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Blow Up Costume Hike - No Registration
2025-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Cemex Reserve, 1100 Sanctuary Drive, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
Grab your batteries and dust off those inflatable costumes! We’re going to wonder through the woods in true style! Don’t worry if you don’t have your own inflatable costume, just join us for the fun!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 1

Beginner Beekeeping Class
2025-01-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-06 18:30 - 21:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Are you looking to start a new hobby or explore a potential new career? If so, this series of 6 classes will help you determine if beekeeping is a sweet fit for you. Meet fellow enthusiasts, ask questions and learn what it takes to become a successful beekeeper.
Three instructors with the Greene County Beekeepers Association will cover everything you need to know in order to start your own hive. You will leave with a better understanding of honey bee biology, behavior and hive dynamics. You will learn about equipment, hive management and maintenance as well as the seasonal life cycle of the hive and how to work with bees for their long-term hive health.
This program is a partnership with the Greene County Beekeepers Association.
***If there is bad weather, the impacted session or sessions will be taught via Zoom***
REGISTER NOW

Urban Homesteading Series - Registration Required
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
This series will take you on an urban farming adventure. Learn the basics of using the space you have to grow produce and more. This series is great for those who live in urban areas and rural alike and want to learn how to start their own homestead. You don’t need 50 acres to grow your own resources!
February Class

Urban Homesteading 101

Prices in the grocery are not going down, come learn about urban homesteading, why it is so important to communities, and how to get started planning your urban homestead.

March Class

Winter Seed Starting

Learn How to use recycled milk jugs to create tiny greenhouses for your plants!

April Class

Abundance in Small Spaces

Containers and cages OH MY! Get the basics of starting a container garden. Meet some quail and learn how these small birds can fit into your urban homestead.

May Class

Preserving and Canning

We will look at ways to keep what we grow preserved.

Guests that attend all sessions will receive a Homesteading gift from our department.

Full Moon Hike - No Registration
2025-02-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Phillips Park, 2090 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45429, United States
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.

Krafting Korner - Registration Required
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
WE ARE BACK to craft with you on a seasonal basis. Join us for this popular program where we make seasonal crafts for you to enjoy for years to come.
New this year, the Krafting Korner will travel to different parks in the County.
Although the program is scheduled for 2 hours, not all crafts will take the full time. Feel free to stay as long as you need to complete your project…but also to leave when you have a finished product.
Due to space, we are unable to accommodate unregistered guests. This program is for adults
Additional crafts will be added as they are decided upon.

The Great Pancake Pick-Up
2025-03-01 08:30 - 23:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
What could be better than a nice stack of pancakes, with fresh syrup made right here in your backyard? How about those same pancakes, syrup and bacon delivered right to your car as you drive through our Great Pancake Pickup!
That’s right, all you have to do is drive through and give us your order, and we will hand them right to you through your window.
This is a FREE event; donations help to support the program. Large orders may be required to wait briefly. Some items may not be available to due to supply.

GTO Pamper Party - Registration Required
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
***New location for 2025*** Put on the PJ’s, grab the slippers and join us for an evening of pampering with the GCPT staff. Tweens, ages 10-17, will spend the evening creating their own custom beauty products from Kool-Aid lip balm to sugar scrubs and more. Pajama parties aren’t complete without some music, laughter, and food, so drinks and pizza will be provided. Parents are not required to stay for this program.

Painting with Mrs. Stanley - Registration Required
2025-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Greene County Parks & Trails is excited to be partnering with Mrs. Stanley, a local art teacher, on some fun painting classes for adults. As always, Mrs. Stanley will guide you through the process and help you create a masterpiece to be proud of!

Cock A Doodle WHOO wants to join us for a fun evening of painting!?
Join GCP&T and Mrs. Stanley, our painting guru, as we create this adorable rooster inspired painting with friends new and old.
All supplies will be provided for you to participate. Canvas size is 16×20.

Full Moon Hike - No Registration
2025-03-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Pokemon Go Hike - No Registration
2025-03-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Charge those devices and hit the trails with us! We’re going on a hike to the Gym at the Adena Mound within Indian Mound Reserve. Dress in your best Pokemon trainer apparel and lets GO!

Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event.
Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.
Level 2 – Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes.
Level 3 – Rocky and unstable trail. Multiple difficult elevation changes.

**Difficulty: Level 1 – Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes.

Mosaic Glass Tray - Registration Required
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join us as we get creative with mosaic glass! Bring your creative thoughts as we customize a wooden tray with handles for you to use as part of your home decor.
