The Great Pancake Pick-Up
2025-03-01 08:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Urban Homesteading Series - Registration Required
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 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.

Wellness Walkers
2025-03-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-13 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Beginner Beekeeping Class
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

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
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.

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.

Early Signs of Spring Hike - No Registration
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Pearl’s Fen, 4524 Byron Road, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
Are you ready for spring? Enjoy this naturalist-led walk through Pearl’s Fen where we will see early spring wildflowers like snow trilliums and skunk cabbage. Some of our earliest migratory birds may be seen in the park as well. What other signs of spring might we find? Join us to find out.
This program is free; no registration is required.

Spa Day - Registration Required
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Calling all young spa lovers… Grab your besties (an adult) and join us for this relaxing spa day!
After a day of hair, nails, skin care and more you’ll be ready to hit the town with your personalized spa bag full of beauty goodies!
This program is $20, please ONLY register the child/children participating. An adult is required to remain with the child/children and participate in the spa day as well.
Due to space, we are only able to accommodate participants and their adult companion. Additional guests are not able to be accommodated.

Morning Milers - No Registration
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Beavercreek Community Park, 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45434, United States
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an early morning 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.
These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion with an average of 25-35 miles at 15-17 MPH.
Rides are FREE and meet at 8:30 AM with rides starting at 9 AM, finishing around 11 AM.
Rides will be cancelled in the event of a inclement weather.
All night riders must:
Be 18 and older
Wear a helmet
Have bike repair items
Starting Point Addresses:
Beavercreek Community Park
801 Factory Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45434
Xenia Station
150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, OH 45385

Homeschool Science Days: Amphibians - No Registration
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop-in programs that begin at 10 am and go to noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 in order to have time to enjoy the activities.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.
Amphibians
Hop to it! Join us for fun-filled stations all about amphibians! See live amphibians up close! Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities all about our slimy friends. Arrive no later than 11:30.

Extreme Egg Hunt - Registration Required
2025-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Our egg hunts are AMPED up, EXTREME and sure to be a wild time!
Can you find Easter eggs in the dark? If you can, you could win prizes! Participants must have a flashlight to participate, bags will be provided.
On your mark, get set…HUNT!
****There is an 8 ticket limit per person****

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Fifth Third Gateway Park - No Registration
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join 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.
Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 – 13 MPH.
All night riders must:
Be 18 and older
Wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes
Have bike repair items
– Rides will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
***And let’s be real…these rides are for ice cream 🙂

GTO Teen Egg Hunt - Registration Required
2025-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Extreme Egg Hunts aren’t just for adults anymore!! This Extreme hunt is just for our TWEENS and TEENS!! Those aged 10-17 – bring your friends, bring your flashlights and bring the HYPE!!! Prizes could possibly await you as you exit the dark woods with your findings! Because your child can finish at any time, parents are required to stay for this program. Feel free to wait in your car or watch them in the amphitheater. Registration – 7:30pm – 8:15 pm Hunt – Shortly after registration No prizes will be awarded after the conclusion of the event. Bags are not permitted upon entry.

Full Moon Hike - No Registration
2025-04-12 20:30 - 21:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States

Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Wildflowers - No Registration
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last 90 minutes and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more. These discovery hikes are guided and will leave promptly at 10 am. Late guests will have to catch up. The hikes end at 11:30 am.
Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. There is a chance that participants may get muddy.
At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.
Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series.

DISCOVERY HIKE: Wildflowers
Indian Mound Reserve is a Wildflower Wonderland! Bring your homeschoolers out to learn about Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, Trilliums and more in the rocky gorges of this enchanting park. Starts at 10am sharp. If you’re late, go find us. No strollers!

Cake Decorating with ele - Registration Required
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Have you ever had the desire to decorate beautiful cakes but you didn’t quite know where to start? Well how about start with us and our new Cake Decorating classes being held at Clifton Lodge and Reserve?
Through a partnership with ele Cake Co., we are offering a series of 4 different cake decorating classes. You must register for each class individually. Each registered guest will receive one ele cake with an assortment of ele icing, fondant as well as instruction on how to create these masterpieces. Once finished, you will take your cake home to enjoy.
Classes will last approximately 45 minutes.

Easter Eggstravaganza - Registration Required
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We are having an Easter Eggstravaganza and YOU are invited to attend!
Join us as we hop our way through an Easter adventure and who knows, the bunny just might leave some eggs for participants to find.
This is going to be an egg-citing day!

Spring Foraging - No Registration
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Eat the weeds! No REALLY! Learn all about the common plants that you can forage in our parks. Many are also what you might consider weeds in your own backyard. Follow trails with signs about each plant and how to prepare it. A naturalist will be on hand to answer questions. Handouts will be available at the program.
Please arrive no later than 11:30 am to allow time to complete the program.

Wacky Wayfarer Series - Murder Mystery Hike - No Registration
2025-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bring your sleuthing skills to the Narrows Reserve and help us solve The Murder at the Oxbow. Everyone is suspicious and no one is safe!

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.

Earth Day Creekside Reserve Cleanup Challenge - No Registration
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | OH
Celebrate the Earth by helping along one of our beloved waterways! Spring rains flood and move rubbish into our streams and rivers hurting wildlife and polluting the water. Strap on your waders, grab your work gloves, and join us for this Creek Cleanup! Please dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, pants, and closed to shoes. We will provide onion bags for trash collection. Prizes will be offered for the person who collects the most trash, collects to oddest piece of trash, and best dressed.
**Located at Creekside Reserve**

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia & the 10 Warning Signs - No Registration
2025-04-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s & dementia, the difference between the two, and the stages and risk factors of both. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.
A representative from the Ohio State University (OSU) Extension Office will present this informative program in reference to understanding Alzheimer’s & dementia and the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. This program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up. Picnic tables are available or you are welcome to bring a chair or cushion for your comfort. See you there!
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio, next to the Greene County Fairgrounds and across from the James Ranch Park.

Biking Basics Workshop - Registration Required
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Are you new to biking? Maybe you have been doing it for a while but you still have some questions? Well we have the answers for you…
Join our Trail Sentinels for a beginner road/bike trail workshop where they will discuss everything you need to know to be successful at biking. The program will cover things like the types of bikes for roads and trails, equipment and accessories needed before you head out as well as the “rules of the road (and trails).”
Guests that attend this free program will receive a bike related gift from our department.

GET OUT! It's Game Day - No Registration
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Games don’t just have to be played inside! Bring the whole family out for some fabulous Outdoor games! We will dust off our favorite summer camp games for the whole family to play! Capture the flag, elbow tag, bat and moth, and so many more! We will have cornhole and some other yard games on hand as well! Join us for some good outdoor fun!

Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs - No Registration
2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Xenia Station, 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
