Nature Board Game Night
2024-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Night Rides
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-08 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.

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.

Fabulous Fairy Gardening
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 | James Ranch Park, 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Have you ever wanted to create your own “Fabulous Fairy Garden”? Please plan to attend and this program and bring a grandchild, or just yourself, and learn to put together a quick and easy fairy garden!
You will also take a quick guided tour through the James Ranch Garden for inspiration! Following the tour, you will have the opportunity to make a project to take home with you.
Kim Hupman, Horticulture Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will present this fun program and lead you through the process of creating your very own Fabulous Fairy Garden!
Supplies will be provided. This is a FREE program.
Picnic tables are provided. Please bring a chair or cushion for your comfort.

Minecraft Unplugged
2024-06-10 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-12 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-14 09:00 - 14:30 | Narrows Reserve, 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Experience all of the fun of Minecraft in the real world!
Go mining, use bows and arrows to shoot hostile mobs, go on exciting quests in the woods and creeks, and so much more!

Babbling Bunnies: Sensory Play
2024-06-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
Parks are full of baby bunnies…but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope!
Back for 2024, we are offering programming for babies/tots from the ages of 6 months to 23 months.
Each session will be one hour long and will include projects that the kids can do with assistance of their adult companion. You are not required to attend for the entire hour, stop in at your leisure allowing time to complete the activities.
Parents/guardians are required to help.

4 Paws for Ability & Service Dog In-Training Demonstration
2024-06-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Please plan to join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park to learn about the local 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY Program, as well as to observe a presentation and a Service Dog In-Training demonstration!
4 PAWS FOR ABILITY is a local program located in Xenia, Ohio, and places more than ten types of service dogs with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Reportedly, over 1800 service dogs have been placed with children and veterans with disabilities since 1998!
4 PAWS FOR ABILITY will join us at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center Park to present information and answer questions in reference to their service dog program.
At the conclusion of the presentation, you will have the opportunity to take your own “support dog” home with you (stuffed toy dog)…….

Picnic tables are available or bring your own comfortable chair or cushion for your comfort.
This is a FREE program. Registration is required due to supplies.

Anything on Wheels
2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Bikes, scooters, pedal cars and more! If it has wheels, and can be ridden by a child, then bring it out to the Fairgrounds Recreation Center for some fun!
Anything on Wheels is designed to get kids out and about, playing with others, while having some fun.
Children must bring their riding toys, none will be available for loan.
Parents are required to remain with their children during this program.

Trivia Quest
2024-06-14 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.
