• Trivia Quest

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    Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United States

    Are 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 […]

    Free
  • Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike & Brunch

    Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OH

    Instead of just getting her another bouquet of flowers this year, bring mom out to the parks to see some beautiful wildflowers. This will be a self-guided hike along the trails at Indian Mound. We will provide a light brunch to enjoy as you bask in the sun and spend some quality time with the […]

  • Homeschool Science Days: Habitats

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    Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United States

    DISCOVERY HIKE: Habitats Join us for a walk around a pond, through a prairie and into a forest. Learn what plants and animals call those places home and what adaptations they have to live where they do. Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES  last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking […]

    Free
  • Picnic in the Park

    Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Come join us along with adult members of our community for a delicious PICNIC IN THE PARK! There will be lots of good food fit for a picnic including hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, veggies, & refreshing drinks. We will spend time together in the park and sharing fun memories of our past and present; and, listen to […]

    Free
  • Wiggle Worms: How Does Your Garden Grow

    Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    How Does Your Garden Grow? Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With Wiggle Worms at the park, planting seeds to sow. Our first program of the year, your little will have fun learning how to grow flowers and plants from seeds and putting together their very own mini garden. *Registration is requested […]

    Free
  • DIY Checkerboard

    Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Are you looking for different ways to get creative? Are you artistic but tired of just painting and drawing? Join us as we learn to use wood burning pens to create amazing art by burning designs and images into a piece of wood. Each registrant will get a wood burning tool to keep and take […]

    $20
  • Porch Pots

    Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Join us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park to learn the Secret for creating and maintaining beautiful porch pots! Kim Hupman, Horticulture Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will be joining us to present information in reference to the topic of “Porch Pots”.  Kim will present helpful information and answer questions on the topic […]

    Free
  • Greene Grasshoppers: Bug Scavenger Hunt

    Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Bugs are some of the most interesting animals around and we are going to celebrate their unique beauty with bug themed activities and a scavenger hunt.   Greene Grasshoppers Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get have nothing but FUN in our parks. With these station-based […]

  • Birds & Reptiles – Oh, My!

    Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    When is the last time you saw or were in close contact with a bird, a turtle, or a snake?! Well, come join GCP&T Naturalists, at the Fairground Recreation Center, where you will see some of those beautiful creatures.  You will also learn about their habitats, their eating habits, and their ability to survive in an […]

    Free
  • The Case of the Missing Big Foot

    Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United States

    Get ready for an adventure of Sasquatch proportions! Pick up the trail using the case files of a missing Bigfoot Research Team. Can you find the clues that will lead you to this sneaky creature? If you find him, you get to keep him!

    $10
  • Roughin’ It

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    Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Cooking over an open fire, tossing a tomahawk, and building your own shelter are all included in this week of outdoor adventure. Each camper will also receive their very own pocket knife. Campers will spend Thursday night with us at a camp out at Caesar Ford Park. Tents, dinner, snack, and breakfast will be provided […]

    $125
  • Fishing at Spring Lakes Park

    Spring Lakes Park 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, OH, United States

    Fishing is one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the great outdoors at one of our Greene County Parks! Please plan to join us at the Spring Lakes Park in Bellbrook.  There will be fishing and enjoying time together in a calm and serene atmosphere.  Plenty of time to share fishing stories! There will […]