Russ Nature Reserve
Total Eclipse of the Park! Pre-Eclipse Party
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThis is no ordinary tailgating experience! Bring out the whole family and join us as we learn about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse!  The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, the next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099! There will be games, crafts and more!
Dumb Birds of Ohio: Feeder Jerks
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDo you know those jerks still pooping on your car this time of year? Even though they’re all supposed to be living it up in South America or something. Join us to learn about those little stinkers. Dumb Birds of Ohio Do birds annoy you? Do their tiny, beady eyes make you want to commit […]
Winter Solstice Hike
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHFollow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow... Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available for those participating in the hike. This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.
World of Imagination
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThe 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, […]
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDid 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 hid along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]
Superhero Movie
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCome dressed as your favorite Superhero and join Greene County Parks & Trails for a FREE family Superhero movie in the park. We will begin the evening by creating a craft fit for a hero starting at 6:30 pm. The movie will begin shortly after at 7:30pm. Bring along a blanket or some chairs and […]
World of Imagination
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThe 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, […]
Bleach Splattered Shirts
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHGet creative and design your own bleach dyed Halloween style T-Shirt. Each paid registrant will receive one T-shirt and the use of supplies to create a bleached Halloween designed T-shirt. Sizes, styles and quantities will be limited. Long wait times are expected, please feel free to attend any time during the scheduled hours.
Homeschool Science Day – Insects/Spiders
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHPraying mantises, walking sticks, garden spiders, and monarch butterflies are just a few of the many cool critters to find in September. Learn all about the fascinating insects and spiders of Russ Nature Reserve as we use nets in the prairie to capture them. This program will include an opportunity to capture and tag monarch […]
Princess Movie Night
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCome dressed as your favorite Princess and join Greene County Parks & Trails for a FREE family Princess themed movie in the park. We will begin the evening by creating a craft fit for royalty starting at 6:30 pm. The movie will begin shortly after at 7:30pm. Bring along a blanket or some chairs and […]
Insect Investigators
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDo you love insects and want to share your enthusiasm for them with others? Join us at Russ Nature Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our Insect Investigators program to 3rd-5th graders.
Monarch Tagging
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHOn their way to Mexico! Monarchs are on the move...Bring the entire family out to participate in an international citizen science program by helping us capture and tag monarch butterflies. Come and see live monarchs and learn about their amazing life cycle and incredible migration to Mexico. Try and survive the monarch challenge and learn […]
