Stained Glass: Hummingbird
2024-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown 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

Homeschool Science Days: Reptiles
2024-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Reptiles
Meet snakes and turtles, learn about reptile adaptations, play games and more. This is a drop in program that goes from 10 am -noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 in order to have time to enjoy the activities.
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.

Cooking For One OR Two
2024-05-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Cooking for one is usually no fun!
We will explore why cooking for one is a challenge. You will learn strategies for cooking nutritious, appetizing meals for one more satisfying reason. Be motivated to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals, even for just one person!
Laura Halladay, NDTR, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will be joining us at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center Park to present information in reference to the topic of “Cooking for One or Two”.
Laura will present helpful information and answer questions on the topic of cooking for one or two people. Please join us at the park for this interesting topic.
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or blanket for your comfort.
This is a FREE program.

Music in the Park: David Mullikin
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
David Mullikin
Local singer from Xenia, in the park. David enjoys performing songs from various eras for your enjoyment.
Music in the Park
It’s that time of year for Music in the Park! Let’s get together and listen to some “oldies but goodies” tunes!
Let’s get out into the Greene County Parks and listen to some good music, sing along, and clap to the beat of the songs! See you there!
Picnic tables are available. Please feel free to bring a chair or blanket if you prefer.
These are FREE programs.
No Registration Required

Mother's Day Surprise
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
What mother, or mother figure, doesn’t like getting handmade gifts from the children in their life?
Let us take the guess work out of Mother’s Day this year by making that special gift with your kids!
Each family that participates will make a one-of-a-kind candle, complete with your child/children’s artwork.
This is a FREE event, but registration is required as supplies are limited. One candle per family, not per child. This is a drop-in program, adults are required to stay.

Trivia Quest
2024-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Are you a know-it-all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion?
Well, join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics.
Our top “brainiacs” will receive a prize as well as bragging rights.
Teams may have no more than 8 members. The program begins promptly at 6 pm. Late arrivals will be at a disadvantage due to missing the opportunity to answer all questions.

Mother's Day Wildflower Hike & Brunch
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH, 45314
Instead of just getting her another bouquet of flowers this year, bring mom out to the parks to see some beautiful wildflowers.
This will be a self-guided hike along the trails at Indian Mound.
We will provide a light brunch to enjoy as you bask in the sun and spend some quality time with the women in your life. You can even make a craft for that special someone as well.
This program is FREE, registration is required to help plan.

Night Rides
2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-25 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 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 a inclement weather.

Homeschool Science Days: Habitats
2024-05-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
DISCOVERY HIKE: Habitats
Join us for a walk around a pond, through a prairie and into a forest. Learn what plants and animals call those places home and what adaptations they have to live where they do.
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.

Picnic in the Park
2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Come join us along with adult members of our community for a delicious PICNIC IN THE PARK!
There will be lots of good food fit for a picnic including hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, veggies, & refreshing drinks.
We will spend time together in the park and sharing fun memories of our past and present; and, listen to music all while enjoying our scenic park atmosphere. There will be entertainment by Gery Deer, a professional whip cracker!
Please plan to eat, drink, and make new friends as we share time in our park! See you there.
Registrations are requested to help with supplies.
This is a FREE program.
Picnic tables are available, you are welcome to bring a comfortable chair or cushion.

Wiggle Worms: How Does Your Garden Grow
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With Wiggle Worms at the park, planting seeds to sow. Our first program of the year, your little will have fun learning how to grow flowers and plants from seeds and putting together their very own mini garden. *Registration is requested to assist with supplies.

Nature Board Game Night
2024-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
You won’t be bored with nature during our Nature Board Game Night. Drop by to play a game or two. This is a game night for both children and adults. We will have a few select nature-themed games for you to try.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.

DIY Checkerboard
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Are you looking for different ways to get creative?
Are you artistic but tired of just painting and drawing? Join us as we learn to use wood burning pens to create amazing art by burning designs and images into a piece of wood.
Each registrant will get a wood burning tool to keep and take home to practice their new skill.
Parents are not required to stay for this program.

Morning Milers
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 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 14-16 MPH.
Riders 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
No Registration Required

Porch Pots
2024-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park to learn the Secret for creating and maintaining beautiful porch pots!
Kim Hupman, Horticulture Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will be joining us to present information in reference to the topic of “Porch Pots”. Kim will present helpful information and answer questions on the topic of creating, planting, and maintaining plants in pots.
This is a FREE program.
Picnic tables are available. Please bring a chair or blanket for your comfort.
No Registration Required

Greene Grasshoppers: Bug Scavenger Hunt
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bugs are some of the most interesting animals around and we are going to celebrate their unique beauty with bug themed activities and a scavenger hunt.

Greene Grasshoppers
Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get have nothing but FUN in our parks.
With these station-based programs, kids will experience a different topic each month.
Greene Grasshoppers is FREE to attend and no registration is necessary, they typically run from 6-8 pm until the fall. You can come anytime during the two hours as long as you leave time to complete everything.
No Registration Required

Birds & Reptiles - Oh, My!
2024-05-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
When is the last time you saw or were in close contact with a bird, a turtle, or a snake?!
Well, come join GCP&T Naturalists, at the Fairground Recreation Center, where you will see some of those beautiful creatures. You will also learn about their habitats, their eating habits, and their ability to survive in an ever-changing ecosystem.
You will leave with a better understanding and information about some of our most precious creatures and how important they are to helping to maintain our ecosystem and survival.
This is a FREE program.
Picnic Tables are available. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.
No Registration Required

The Case of the Missing Big Foot
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Get ready for an adventure of Sasquatch proportions!
Pick up the trail using the case files of a missing Bigfoot Research Team. Can you find the clues that will lead you to this sneaky creature?
If you find him, you get to keep him!

Roughin' It
2024-06-03 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-06 09:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Cooking over an open fire, tossing a tomahawk, and building your own shelter are all included in this week of outdoor adventure.
Each camper will also receive their very own pocket knife. Campers will spend Thursday night with us at a camp out at Caesar Ford Park.
Tents, dinner, snack, and breakfast will be provided during the camp out.

Fishing at Spring Lakes Park
2024-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Spring Lakes Park, 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305, United States
Fishing is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our Greene County Parks!
Please plan to join us at the Spring Lakes Park in Bellbrook. There will be fishing and enjoying time together in a calm and serene atmosphere. Plenty of time to share fishing stories!
There will be “surprise prizes” awarded for the various fish caught. You have to show up and fish to find out what those prizes are…….!
This is a FREE program. Free bait will be available while supplies last.
Please bring a comfortable chair or blanket for your comfort. Picnic areas are available.
No Registration Required

Family Nerf Night
2024-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Greene County Parks & Trails will be joining Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an exciting Nerf battle!
Bring your Nerf gear and your stealthy skills as you battle it out to be the ultimate winner!
May the odds be ever in your favor!
***registrants must bring Nerf gear, none will be available for loan***

Stroller Striders: Frank Seaman Park
2024-06-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Frank Seaman Park, 4730 Cottonville Road, Jamestown, OH, 45335, United States
Moms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers.
This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks will be cancelled if weather is not suitable.

Toddler & Me Hikes: Pearl's Fen
2024-06-06 09:30 - 10:00 | Pearl’s Fen, 4524 Byron Road, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
No Registration Required

Throw Back to the 90's ~ Adult Prom
2024-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Clifton Reserve & Lodge, 2762 S. River Rd., Clifton, OH, 45316, United States
Let’s reminisce together as we relive our younger days, no more sitting on the sidelines watching our kids have all the fun. A DJ will be playing all of your favorite 90’s hits, we will have snacks galore, and a photographer to capture the memories!
Wait! That’s not all…we can’t forget the ‘after prom’ shenanigans!
Formal wear is encouraged, but not required.
