Wellness Walkers – Spring/Summer 2026
2026-04-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-30 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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, the City of Beavercreek Parks Department and Beavercreek Wetlands Reserve 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. Rating consider terrain, elevation changes, etc.
No registration required.
Locations:
1 = easiest / 2 = moderate / 3 = more challenging
Mar 26 Creekside Reserve (EJ Nutter) 865 Factory Rd, Beavercreek 2
Apr 2 Valle View South 1075 Market Ct, Fairborn 2
Apr 9 Fairgrounds Rec 210 Fairgrounds Rd, Xenia 1
Apr 16 Oakes Quarry Park 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn 3
Apr 23 Fox Run Park 3358 Southfield Dr, Beavercreek 2
Apr 30 Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Rd, Beavercreek 2
May 7 Community Park – Lower Level 691 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn 2
May 14 Siebenthaler Fen 1998 Fairground Rd, Beavercreek 1
May 21 Pearl’s Fen Byron Rd, Fairborn 2
May 28 Rotary Park 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek 2
Jun 4 CarolLee Reserve/Dane Mutter Prairie End of Blacksmith Ln near 2022 Pacer Ct, Bvrcrk 2
Jun 11 Spring House Park 4063 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek 3
Jun 18 Koogler Wetland Reserve 2735 Beaver Valley Rd, Beavercreek 2
Jun 25 Dominck Lofino Park 640 Grange Hall Rd, Beavercreek 1
Jul 2 Valle View South/Beerman Fen 1075 Market Ct, Fairborn 2
Jul 9 Fox Run Park 3358 Southfield Dr, Beavercreek 2
Jul 16 Indian Mound Reserve Williamson Parking Lot, Rt 42, Cedarville 3
Jul 23 Dave Nolin Wetland Reserve 1851 S Deer Hollow Tr, Xenia 1
Jul 30 Spring House Park 4063 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek 3
Aug 6 Cemex Reserve 1100 Sanctuary Dr, Fairborn 2
Aug 13 James P. Amon Biodiversity Reserve 2050 New Germany-Trebein Rd, Fairborn 2
Aug 20 Oakes Quarry Park 1267 E Xenia Dr, Fairborn 3
Aug 27 Phillips Park 2090 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek 2
Sep 3 Cold Springs Reserve 760 Black Ln, Fairborn 3
Sep 10 Community Park – Upper level 691 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn 1
Sep 17 Caesar Ford Park 520 Stringtown Rd, Xenia 3

Eat the Weeds! - Registration Required
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
You read that right! We’re going to eat the weeds!
First you will learn to identify common edible weeds. Then you will forage for a combination of them to be cooked and eaten right in the park.

Stained Glass - Spring Floral Bouquet - Registration Required
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | 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

Spring Foraging - No Registration
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Learn what you can add to your plate from your backyards and the woods. Find out the guidelines for safely foraging in our parks, how to tell safe plants from dangerous look-a- likes, and more as you follow a self-guided trail with informative signs.
A naturalist will be on site to answer your questions. Free handouts will be available while supplies last.
Weather dates: April 12th or 18th.
Please arrive no later than 2:30 pm to allow time to complete the program.

Night Rides
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-25 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
In case of inclement weather or other conditions beyond our control, last-minute cancellations will be announced on the Greene County Parks & Trails Facebook page.
***And let’s be real…these rides are for ice cream 🙂

Wildflower Walk - Registration Required
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
The wildflowers at Indian Mound Reserve put on a spectacular show every spring. This naturalist-led hike will take you to see nature’s bouquet in all its glory. Learn which flowers are native to the area, what pollinators they attract, and other cool facts as you hike into the enchanting Massie Creek gorge.
Snow/Rain dates are: April 18th or April 19th.

Nature Preschool - Registration Required
2026-04-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-22 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
On Wednesdays we do wild! Nature is a great classroom and we are so excited for Wild School Wednesdays! We will learn all the basics, colors, letters, numbers etc… Students will also learn all about nature with our animal ambassadors and outdoor classroom! Our home base will be the Critter Cove at the Narrows before heading out on a day of adventure and discovery! Students need to be potty trained. This weekly drop off preschool program is bound to be a huge hit with your little wild ones!
**This is an 8-week class.**

GTO - Single Elimination Pine Wood Derby Race - Registration Required
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | GCP&T Satellite, 623 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Our GTO program is for preteens and teens ages 10-17.
Our goal is to encourage this age group to get out of the house, off electronics and social media and into the parks!
We will provide a variety of activities and programs geared towards preteens and teens that are fun and exciting once a month, most of the year.
Single Elimination Pine Wood Derby Race
Now is your chance to get creative and competitive! We supply a pine wood derby car; you decorate and adorn how you please. Then you will add a balloon to power your car and race them against your friends. This will be the ultimate competition and there can only be 1 winner!! Will it be you?

Morning Milers
2026-04-18 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

Spa Day - Registration Required
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Calling all young spa lovers…grab your favorite grown-up and join us for a fun-filled spa day made just for kids!
Participants will rotate through a variety of relaxing and creative spa-inspired stations designed especially for ages 4–9. Along the way, they’ll enjoy hands-on activities, light refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to feel pampered and special. Each child will leave with cozy spa surprises and a reusable bag filled with goodies to remember the day.
Please only register the child/children participating. An adult is required to remain with and participate alongside the child/children throughout the spa day.
Due to space limitations, we are only able to accommodate registered participants and one adult companion per child. Additional guests are not able to be accommodated

Earth Day Cleanup - No Registration
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve, 2735 Beaver Valley Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45432, United States
Roll up those sleeves and pull on those boots! It’s time to give back and celebrate Earth Day! Spring rains cause run off and flooding that trashes up our waterways. We will collect trash from in and around the Beaver Creek so be prepared to get muddy, wet, and dirty! We recommend bringing work gloves, rubber boots, and smiling faces! Trash bags and nitrile gloves will be provided.
The best part? Prizes will be offered for the biggest piece of trash, weirdest piece of trash, best dressed (get creative!), and most trash collected!

Nature Tech For Newbies - iNaturalist Bioblitz - Registration Required
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Cemex Reserve, 1100 Sanctuary Drive, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
Have you ever heard a bird and wondered what it was? Seen a plant and were curious about it’s name? Wanted to take a hike but weren’t sure of the best trails? This series of nature tech for newbies is for you! Each session will focus on a specific app or tech that makes nature more accessible. Topics include: Merlin ID for bird identification, iNaturalist for plant and animal identification, OuterSpatial and AllTrails for maps and hiking, and more!
Participants should have a device that will allow app downloading for the full experience.
Coming in 2026:
April – iNaturalist Bioblitz
May – Merlin & OuterSpatial
iNaturalist Bioblitz
Discover the power of technology in nature! During this program, participants will get a step-by-step introduction to the iNaturalist app. Including how to create an account, take clear wildlife photos, and upload observations. After the short tutorial, we will head into the park for a mini BioBlitz, a fun and fast-paced biodiversity challenge where we work together to find and document as many species as possible within a set area and time. Whether you are an avid nature lover or just curious about the world around you, this event offers a great way to sharpen your observation skills, connect with nature, and join a global community of citizen scientists!

Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE - Spring Wildflowers - No Registration
2026-04-21 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: Spring Wildflowers
Indian Mound Reserve is an AMAZING place to see wildflowers. Bring your homeschoolers and hike the self-guided trail with informational signs by each of the wildflowers. Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and lead quick activities along the way. The trails at Indian Mound reserve are rocky and not stroller friendly. You do not have to arrive right at 10:00 for this hike, but try not to arrive any later than 10:30 so that you have time to enjoy it.

Greene Labs- Hands on Homeschool Science for Teens - Wetland Wonders - Earth Day - Registration Required
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve, 2735 Beaver Valley Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45432, United States
NEW monthly drop off program for homeschool teens that dives into nature and science through hands on learning. Indoor and Outdoor labs with topics like dissections, plant science, earth science, ecology, geology, zoology, biology, chemistry, meteorology and more! Guest speakers who are experts in their fields will be utilized when possible! Your kids won’t want to miss these!
*** All sessions will be held outdoors, please dress to get dirty and for the weather. ***
Wetland Wonders – Earth Day
Wetlands are a hopping ecosystem full of unique and wildlife! Students will study what makes a wetland and they will explore the many species that call them home. We will also be celebrating Earth Day!

Trivia Time at the Park! (Ages 55 & Up) - No Registration
2026-04-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Trivia Time in the Park is back! This will be an engaging and interactive fun event to test your knowledge of past and present TRIVIA STUFF!
Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER, to test your short-term and long-term memory when trying to answer the TRIVIA questions during this challenging program! Brain health is important and participating in games like TRIVIA helps to improve memory as well as our ability to recall information. Plus, you will be able to socialize with others, laugh, and compete for who can answer the most TRIVIA questions correctly!
Come out to join us for this interactive and fun program taking place at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER, located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds..
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.
This is a FREE program for those Ages 55 & Up.

Fragments of Art ~ DIY Mosaic Glass Block - Registration Required
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | GCPT Headquarters, 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH, 45385
Discover the beauty of broken glass in this creative mosaic glass class. Participants will be transforming colorful pieces of glass into works of art as they design their very own 8 inch glass block.
Whether you are new to mosaics or just love hands-on art projects, this class offers the perfect blend of creativity and fun.
All supplies will be provided, you are welcome to bring along any additional tools needed to work with.
This program is scheduled for four hours but you can leave when your project is done.

Music in the Park with Bob Ford (Ages 55 & Up) - No Registration
2026-04-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bob Ford is back for another great season of Music in the Park! Let’s get together again to listen to some of Bob’s singing to some “oldies but goodies” and “folk” tunes at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER.
Let’s get out into your Greene County Parks and listen to some good music in a nature setting, sing along, and clap to the beat of the songs!
This is a FREE program. Picnic tables are available. Please bring your own chair or cushion for your comfort if you prefer.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park, LARGE SHELTER, is located at: 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio – next to the Greene County Fairgrounds. See you there!

Selfie Scavenger Hunt - Summer Edition - No Registration
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-08-31 20:00 | OH
Want a fun reason to get out into the parks?? How about a Selfie Scavenger Hunt!? Here’s how it will work –
* Each month, May – August, we will highlight a specific park and will post pictures of certain landmarks, unique markings, etc.
* This will all be posted on Facebook on the 1st of each month.
* Visit that park, find those specific landmarks, markings, etc. and snap a selfie with each of them in the background. (We have to be able to see it!)
* Upload and submit those photos to this link – https://www.gcparkstrails.com/selfie-scavenger-hunt/
* Those who find every hidden item, at each of the parks each month, will receive an awesome prize from GCP&T!
(Don’t worry, we will keep track of those who submit, but you are more than welcome to create your own fun collection of all the photos you’ve taken.)

Full Moon Hikes - Flower Moon Hike - No Registration
2026-05-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, 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…
New in 2026, we will be adding fun themes to our Full Moon Hikes starting in March and they will be self-guided. Be sure to come out and join these fun walks.
Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged.
Flower Moon Hike
Let’s celebrate the Flower Moon! Spring is here and it’s always fun to be out on a night hike. We may even smell the flowers as we explore Caesar Ford Park after dark. We are adding a fun twist to this hike as we are going to have a “flour trail.” UV lights and a trail of flour will lead you through the trails of Caesar Ford Park. UV lights will be available for loan while supplies last. This hike will be self-guided. A naturalist will be on hand for assistance and/or questions. You must start the hike no later than 9:30 pm.
