One of the prettiest fall natives in Ohio is the maple tree, their colorful leaves help to keep the beauty alive as winter approaches. Why not keep that beauty year-round, inside your home, with a maple leaf mosaic to display and enjoy? Join Jonelle Newman, stained glass instructor for the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, […]
Want to help school aged kids to explore the natural world? Join us for this hands on training to see how we run our new Examining Ecosystems programs for students grade 3 - 8. We'll go over the basics of inquiry education and cover the activities you'll need to know to help students learn to […]
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, […]
This program is presented in partnership with Ohio State University Extension and will begin at their facility at 100 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH 45385. Do you know what plants are growing in your yard? Ever notice a strange vine growing in your backyard, plants appearing along your hillside or other newcomers to your property? In […]
You asked...we listened. We are back with another date night event! Join us for a Romantic Night Out at Caesar Ford Park where staff helps to take the guess work out of date night. Upon arrival, you will find a setting fit for romance with tables for two, and just the right amount of lighting […]
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 17 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 […]
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. […]
Greene County Parks & Trails is excited to be back again with some great bluegrass music at Caesar Ford Park! This year's concert will feature Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. The 2019 IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, have 11 #1 songs and albums including the 2018 IBMA Song […]
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 […]
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 September 14, 2022, at 11am. At that […]
Who says you can't have an Easter egg hunt at Halloween time? We sure can!! This EXTREME Halloween Egg Hunt isn't your typical egg hunt, however. This one is after dark with black eggs and flashlights only. Every egg will have candy, and some will be specially marked with great prizes. How many can you […]
Birders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join staff 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 […]
Settlers are coming from all around! Come see and try lots of settler games, toys, and tools. Shoot a bow, make a top, and make some fresh apple cider. You'll have a ton of fun experiencing what life was like 200 years ago in Ohio. For more information call (937) 562-6440. No registration required Free […]
Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 12 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 […]
When things just aren't as easy as they were when we were younger, it's hard to compete. So why not be part of our NEW Cracked Egg Extreme Hunt only for those ages 55 and up! This event is the same as the Extreme Egg events but with a specific age bracket. No more having […]
Join us for our Fall Festival! Kids can try their hand at making fresh apple cider, make a fall craft, play games, enjoy a snack and more. This is a free event! This is a drop-in program. You do not have to stay for the full 2 hours. An adult is required to stay during […]
Did you enjoy growing up with Highlights Seek and Find puzzles? What if you and your kids could be part of a hide and seek game, with the Russ Nature Reserve being your puzzle board? That is right! Hundreds of pumpkins will be hidden along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]
Pumpkins, apples, animals and more will greet you as you join our Harvest Fall Festival this month. Our Wiggle Worms will get to celebrate Autumn with themed games, crafts and so much more. Details will be updated as they are confirmed. This event is FREE, no registration is required. For more information call (937) 562-6440. […]
Did you know that Greene County, Ohio, has a ghostly past? That's right! Ghosts have been lurking in this area for sometime. Join our resident storyteller, Mel Grosvenor, as she tells you these spooky tales while sitting around a campfire. We will provide hot dogs for you to roast, and drinks to enjoy...who knows, you […]
We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here...just hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more. Once illuminated with the black light, […]
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, […]
Participants in this month's walk are encouraged to come in costume!! EverWalk is a movement designed to build a nation of walkers and get people off their phones, out in nature and living healthier lifestyles. It was created by Diana Nyad, the first person in history to swim the 111 miles from Cuba to Florida, […]