Russ Nature Reserve
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The First Annual Greene County “Carry the Weight” 2.2 Ruck, Run or Walk – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesProceeds to benefit local organizations committed to battling suicide Our mission is to honor the fallen, support our veterans, and raise awareness about the critical issue of military and veteran suicide. We carry the weight of those who have served—those lost on the battlefield, on the streets of America, and to their own struggles—by fostering […]
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Bleach Splattered Christmas Shirts – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesGet creative and design your own bleach dyed Christmas style T-Shirt. I know, I know… Halloween hasn’t even passed yet! But Christmas is right around the corner, after Thanksgiving of course. You will not want to miss celebrating in your very own personalized Christmas shirt! Each paid registrant will receive one T-shirt and the use […]
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Homeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesBring 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 noon. Please plan to arrive […]
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The Great Pumpkin Patch – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesDid 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, […]
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GTO Pizza & Painting – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesLove to paint but need some guidance?? This class will guide you step by step to create your very own masterpiece. While you are on your way to becoming Bob Ross, we will also take some time to nourish our bodies with nothing other than the very basic teen lifeline…. PIZZA! The design will be […]
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Toad-ally Together – Nerf Night – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesToad-ally Together is back for another year! This fun series of programs, partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD, is designed to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities. These are drop in programs, you do not […]
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Monarch Tagging – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesMonarch butterflies are migrating to Mexico! Come out to the park to help tag them as part of an International Citizen Science project. Their numbers are declining. Learning more about their migration could help scientists find ways to help them. A limited number of nets will be available for use during the program.
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Homeschool Science Days: Insects/Spiders – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesBring 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 noon. Please plan to arrive […]
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Speed Dating – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesWho’s looking for a good time!? Want to meet that special someone to share a night out on the town or maybe just to stay in to Netflix and chill? Well… we have an event for you! Come out to the park and get to know some like-minded people during an hour of speed dating. […]
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Toddler & Me Hikes – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesWe are back with more hikes for the beginner hikers of Greene County! This preschool program will get those little legs used to hiking in our parks. This 30 minute Toddler & Me program will introduce the children to the outdoor world through short hikes within our parks. The program is designed for an adult […]
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Babbling Bunnies – Fun with Water – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesParks are full of baby bunnies...but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope! Back for 2025, 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/activities that the kids can do with assistance of their adult companion. You are not […]
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GTO Bubbles – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesNot quite an adult, yet not a young child anymore either… But who says teens don’t want to have some summer fun too?! This year we are aren’t JUST bringing bubbles for tweens, we are bringing a whole party!!! This bubble party will be complete with a DJ playing your favorite music, glow sticks, snacks […]
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