It's the most birdy-ful time of the year! With the birds singing loudly and warblers migrating, you'll be in good cheer! It's the most birdy-ful time of the year! This hike will search out as many spring migrants as we can find. Join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, for a walk in his favorite park for […]
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
We are back at it for our very popular DIY craft programs for 2022! Do you want to know what we are going to be crafting? Well, we will keep you in suspense and release the programs each month on Facebook. This month's topic will be released on April 13, 2022, at 11am. At that […]
Goat Yoga is not a traditional yoga experience, but it is certainly one that will put you in a good mood. It is hard not to giggle when a cute baby goat decides that he wants your attention. It's a distraction, but it's a happy distraction that cannot be ignored! We will be hosting 8 […]
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. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in the event […]
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. For more information call (937) 562-6440. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE EVENT […]
The birds of James Ranch Park are keeping a secret. Can you use your observation and detective skills to find all of the birds and learn what information they are hiding? When you put it all together, it will reveal a surprise! For more information call (937) 562-6440. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE EVENT Greene County […]
Goat Yoga is not a traditional yoga experience, but it is certainly one that will put you in a good mood. It is hard not to giggle when a cute baby goat decides that he wants your attention. It's a distraction, but it's a happy distraction that cannot be ignored! We will be hosting 8 […]
Did you know that you can find almost all of the letters of the alphabet by simply looking at the world around you? B...birds! C...cedar tree! S....Sun! What other letters can you find? Help us create a big pot of alphabet soup by searching for items in the park to complete our recipe. There can […]
Birders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, in search of the different bird species that call the Indian Mound Reserve home, or that migrate to this area during the year. What will we find? Join us to find out... It is ok if you don't have binoculars to participate, we […]
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
How well do you trust others? How about yourself? How about joining us for our Trust Olympics? Teams of 2 will compete in different obstacles and tasks while one member of the team is blindfolded. You heard that right...blindfolded! Can you make it through the minefield, guided only by your partners voice? How about blindfolded […]
We already know that gnomes and fairies live amongst nature in our gardens and yards! Please help them out by creating a suitable living environment for them to enjoy. Join our creative staff as we build tiny gnome homes and fairy fortresses for you to display in your yards and gardens. Be as creative as […]
The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]
Goat Yoga is not a traditional yoga experience, but it is certainly one that will put you in a good mood. It is hard not to giggle when a cute baby goat decides that he wants your attention. It's a distraction, but it's a happy distraction that cannot be ignored! We will be hosting 8 […]
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. All walks are rated […]
A challenge awaits you in the woods! Can you solve the puzzles and complete the quest set before you? Two multi-stage puzzle scavenger hunts offer up fun and exciting challenges. Free snacks and soda will be available while supplies last. This is a drop-off program, adults are allowed to stay if they wish. This is […]
Can you and your friends make it out in time? The Russ Nature Reserve will be transformed into an exciting escape experience with unique and challenging multi-stage puzzles, including two all new escape woods puzzles and additional quick escape puzzles. Free snacks and soda will be available while supplies last. This is a drop-off program, […]
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 22 mile 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. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
Goat Yoga is not a traditional yoga experience, but it is certainly one that will put you in a good mood. It is hard not to giggle when a cute baby goat decides that he wants your attention. It's a distraction, but it's a happy distraction that cannot be ignored! We will be hosting 8 […]
Enjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
COUNTRY Featuring Thompson Square, Jerrod Niemann, and Michelle Robinson Band Greene County Parks & Trails is proud to host the 4th Annual Caesar Ford Summer Fest Concert Series full of family fun. Instead of just one day, Summer Fest is now a Concert Series of FOUR musical events. Each one with a different sound so there will […]