Russ Nature Reserve
Shiver Me Timbers Camp
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAhoy Maties! Are you a landlubber? Do you know how to read a treasure map?  Does "X" really mark the spot? Well all hands on deck as we set sail on a week-long, pirate themed adventure together. We will have scavenger hunts, make pirate-themed crafts and maybe we will find some pirate-booty! Yo ho, a […]
Firefly Party
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWhat could be more enchanting than an evening filled with the glittering flashes of fireflies? Bring the whole family out to catch fireflies, make firefly crafts, follow the glow trail, play games, and learn cool facts about these amazing insects. Bring a flashlight, wear bug spray and bring an insect net if you have one. […]
Babbling Bunnies: Music Play
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHParks are full of baby bunnies...but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope! Back for 2024, 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 that the kids can do with assistance of their adult companion. You are not […]
Trivia Quest
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAre you a know-it-all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion? Well, join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics. Our top "brainiacs" will receive a prize as well as bragging rights. Teams may have no more than 8 members. The program […]
Toad-ally Together ~ Dino Exploration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHToad-ally Together is a new program partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD 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 have to stay for the full 2 hours. […]
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, […]
Babbling Bunnies: Water Play
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH***Swim diapers are required to participate.*** Parks are full of baby bunnies...but do they have babbling bunnies? Well we hope! Back for 2024, 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 that the kids can do with assistance of […]
Under the Sea
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHI want to be where the creatures are...I wanna see, wanna see them swimming! That's right, our very popular "build-a-bear" program is going deep into the ocean as we take you on a marine life journey. This station-based program will prepare you to care for your very own aquatic animal for years to come! What will you […]
Trivia Quest
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAre you a know-it-all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion? Well, join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics. Our top "brainiacs" will receive a prize as well as bragging rights. Teams may have no more than 8 members. The program […]
Slip ‘n Slide Kickball
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWho’s up for a fun game of kickball?? This month, we play with a twist! Bring your friends, build some teams and be prepared to get wet! Although our goal is to have tons of fun, we can’t help but to admit there will be a fair amount of competition… So who will dominate this […]
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, […]
Pups on a Mission: The Colorless Rainbow
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWhat are those famous pups up to now? Join us for another in-person mission along with Ryder and the pups from Paw Patrol. Will you be able to help them complete the mission? Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Paw Patrol character.
