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
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
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.
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
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 are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that begin at 10 am and go
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
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 are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that begin at 10 am and go to
Is the moon really going to be pink? Come out to Russ Nature Reserve and find out why it is called the Pink Moon. It actually WAS pink for last year’s hike at this time! This walk will be self-guided, and the trail will be lit with pink glow sticks
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
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
Effective July 6, 2026, public park hours will change. Greene County Parks & Trails will no longer be open 24 hours for legitimate recreational use. The hours will be sunrise to sunset. If a person has a permit for park use (shelters, Clifton Lodge, Blue Jacket room, etc.), they will
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2025 Annual Awards of Excellence winners and a number of local agencies have been recognized. Locally, Greene County Parks & Trails won a 3rd place award in the Adaptive category for Camp Weebalong. Designed to address a critical gap in accessible
Teen Egg Hunt Extreme Egg Hunts aren’t just for adults anymore!! This Extreme hunt is just for our TWEENS and TEENS!! Those aged 10-17 – bring your friends, bring your flashlights and bring the HYPE!!! Prizes could possibly await you as you exit the dark woods with your findings! Because
Can we have a 7 woodpecker day? That’s how many woodpecker species live in Ohio. Learn how to identify these birds and any other winter birds we may see as we hike through the woods. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow for the program.
Hop on over to James Ranch Park for a sweet adventure for our favorite 2-4 year olds. The Easter Bunny was visiting the park the other day, getting ready for some Easter fun, and his big bag of colorful jelly beans broke open, they all spilled out and are now missing!
This isn’t just your ordinary Easter egg hunt, get ready to scramble your way into Easter with a scaled down version of our extreme egg hunt for kids ages 5-9. The Fairgrounds Recreation Center will be packed with hundreds of Easter eggs just waiting to be discovered. Every egg will
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
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
Have you ever heard a bird and wondered what is 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
Pamper Party ***Location change from 2025*** Put on the PJ’s, grab the slippers and join us for an evening of pampering with the GCPT staff. Tweens, ages 10-17, will spend the evening creating their own custom beauty products from Kool-Aid lip balm to sugar scrubs and more. Pajama parties aren’t
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
Forget deck the halls, we’ve decked the park with dazzling lights! You’ll wind your way through our Winter Wonderland, North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, and Festive Festival, then wave to Santa at the North Pole as you exit. Drive through once, and you’ll want to do it again…as this
Forget deck the halls, we’ve decked the park with dazzling lights! You’ll wind your way through our Winter Wonderland, North Pole Car Show, Winter Farm, and Festive Festival, then wave to Santa at the North Pole as you exit. Drive through once, and you’ll want to do it again…as this
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
Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore! This egg hunt is AMPED up and sure to be a wild time! Can you find Easter eggs in the dark? If you can, you could win prizes! Participants must have a flashlight to participate, bags will be provided. Ages 18 and
Join our Ranger Team at the Caesar Ford Ranger Classic for a day-long event with endless fun.The fun includes a FREE car show, music, food and more! You don’t have to own a classic car to be part of this fun! Come on out and view the cars and enjoy
Our egg hunts are AMPED up, EXTREME and sure to be a wild time! Can you find Easter eggs in the dark? If you can, you could win prizes! Participants must have a flashlight to participate, bags will be provided. On your mark, get set…HUNT! ****There is an 8 ticket limit
Treat yourself to a sweet night out! Greene County Parks & Trails is partnering with ele Cake Company for an indulgent cake decorating class designed just for adults. Learn step-by-step techniques from the pros and design your own delicious masterpiece to take home. No experience needed — just bring your
***NEW LOCATION FOR 2026*** Back by popular demand! Join us, and some amazing guest speakers, as we dive into an Urban farming adventure. During this Urban Homesteading series, you will learn the basics of using the space you have to grow produce and more. This series is great for those