National Maple Syrup Day
2024-12-17 | OH

DISCOVERY HIKE: Animal Tracking
2024-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
DISCOVERY HIKE: Animal Tracking
Who left those tracks? Who put those holes in the tree? Whose poop is that? Take your homeschoolers on a guided hike to find out the answers to these questions as they look for clues that prove an animal was in the area.
Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.There is a maximum number of 50 participants per hike time. Groups will then be divided into smaller sizes depending on staff and volunteer availability.

ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
2024-12-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-24 18:00 - 21:00 and 7 more dates | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Forget deck the halls, we’ve decked the park with dazzling lights! You’ll wind your way through our Winter Wonderland, North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, and Festive Festival, then wave to Santa at the North Pole as you exit.
Drive through once, and you’ll want to do it again…as this Christmas event is FREE.
Donations are gladly accepted at the wood house at the exit and support the program for years to come.
Be sure to make this a holiday tradition! This event is open December 1-31st from 6-9pm

Wellness Walkers
2024-12-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-12-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-02 09:30 - 10:30, 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 | 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.

Winter Solstice Hike
2024-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow…
Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Hot chocolate and holiday treats available for those participating in the hike (while supplies last).
This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.

National Bird Day
2025-01-05 | OH

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

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
