EVENTS
The Park District holds a variety of nature programs and events that are open to the public throughout the year. All programs are free with no registration required unless otherwise specified. Held rain or shine.
In the event of severe weather, cancellation will be posted on our Facebook and emailed to registered participants at least 2 hours before the program is scheduled. Unless otherwise stated, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For programs that require pre-registration, our registration will open up about 3 weeks before the program's date. Contact us at cskiff@clermontcountyohio.gov with questions.
If you are interested in arranging a program or activity for your group, see our Request a Naturalist Program page.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration at Sycamore Park! Bring your family and enjoy winter crafts, a luminary trail with light installations, hot drinks and s'mores, beverages and desserts from Bean & Brew, and food from Street Kitchen Food truck & Kettle Corn! This event is free and re...
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Foraged Tea Time and Hike: Eastern Red Cedar
Join us for foraged tea time where participants will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare teas with local plants in this hands-on program. Expect to spend some time outside to gather your ingredients. Geared towards adults, this free program requires preregistration HERE.
Opt Outside Day Hikes (AM Hike)
Go on an adventurous hike through the Wilson Nature Preserve with a naturalist to celebrate and test out our new Adventure Pack loan program gear. This program is free and no pre-registration is required.
Opt Outside Day Hikes (PM Hike)
Go on an adventurous hike through the Wilson Nature Preserve with a naturalist to celebrate and test out our new Adventure Pack loan program gear. This program is free and no pre-registration is required.
Join us at Paradise East Brewing to celebrate the debut of our Adventure Packs free backpack loan program!Learn about hiking safety and then put your outdoor knowledge to the test to win a prize! This is a free event with no preregistration required, hosted at Paradise Brewing.
A special guest from The Shroomery at SA Farm will be sharing knowledge on how to grow your own fungi! Join us for a workshop at Clingman Park to explore the wild world of mushroom cultivation. Guests who register will make and take their own mini shroomery! Free, geared toward adults, registration ...
Join us for our first installment of our Heritage Craft Series: DIY Natural Wreath Making! Using foraged natural materials that we will provide, stop in to craft your very own holiday wreath in this hands-on program. This program is free, and open to all ages--registration REQUIRED. There will be tw...
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Join us for this kid-friendly holiday craft! Participants will make a stained-glass ornament with the guidance of our guest artist, Laura, from the Glass Garden Club! This program is free but requires preregistration. There will be two time blocks to register for: 1pm-2pm, and 2pm-3pm.
Winter Wednesdays at Wilson Nature Preserve
Get a little out there this season with our Winter Wednesday hike series, led by a naturalist. This program is free and requires no preregistration.
Breakfast and Birding
What could be better than hot coffee, fresh donuts, and a morning hike to go bird watching? Come join us as we enjoy some breakfast and look for our favorite winter birds. Geared for adults. Free, no registration required.
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River History Museum Open
Take a step back in time at Chilo Lock 34 Park! Stop by to learn how the Ohio River has changed over time and influenced the people living around it. All ages. Free, no registration required.
Foraged Tea Time & Hike: Spicebush
Join us for foraged tea time where participants will learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare teas with local plants in this hands-on program. Expect to spend some time outside to gather your ingredients. Geared towards adults, this free program requires preregistration.
River History Museum Tour
Connect with the past site of a US Army Corp of Engineers lock and dam at Chilo Lock 34 Park. See how the river has changed over time, and learn about the history of living and working on the great Ohio River. All ages. Free, no registration required.
Breakfast and Birding
What could be better than hot coffee, fresh donuts, and a morning hike to go bird watching? Come join us as we enjoy some breakfast and look for our favorite winter birds. Geared for adults. Free, no registration required.
