Russ Nature Reserve
Homeschool Science Days: Insects and Spiders
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHInsects and Spiders All things buzzy, fluttery, hairy and (hopefully, not so) scary will be a part of this program. Your homeschoolers will get to try catching insects and spiders, meet some up close, and learn all about them through hands-on games and activities. Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are […]
“Migration” Outdoor Movie & Activity
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHMigration is a comedy movie that follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, to Jamaica....Will they make it? This is a FREE program, popcorn and an activity will be provided. Guests are encouraged to […]
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 […]
DISCOVERY HIKE: Prairies
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDISCOVERY HIKE: Prairies September is a great time for a walk through a prairie. Look for tall flowers and grasses, butterflies, spiders and praying mantids. Learn what prairies are and the benefits to having them. Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.There […]
Bleach Splattered Shirts – Halloween Edition
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. Registration includes […]
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, […]
Bonfire & S’mores
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWhat a better way to say goodbye to Summer and welcome in Fall, than to have a chill evening with friends in front of the fire?! We will roast hot dogs, make s'mores, play some games and listen to music. Sometimes all we want as teens is to just relax, so this night can be […]
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 hidden along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]
Toddler & Me Hikes: Russ Nature Reserve
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHHomeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHNocturnal Animals Your homeschoolers will learn about the creatures of the night by “becoming” a bat, using their other senses BESIDES sight, and even meeting an owl. 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 no […]
New Moon Hike
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAre you curious about how animals adapt to living in the dark? Join us for a hike around Russ Nature Reserve on this moonless night! You will receive a red-light flashlight to guide your way as you stop at stations along our trail to experience nocturnal adaptations. Groups will be sent along the trail 15-minutes […]
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 available for those participating in the hike (while supplies last). This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.
