EVENTS

Join us for our annual squaredancing Hoe Down in the Park! We'll be do-si-do-ing to the The Rabbit Hash String Band playing live, enjoying refreshments, and after 10 weeks of lessons, we'll putting our squaredancing to test. Everyone is welcome! 

Curious about how to plant a native landscape in your backyard? Join us to learn all about native plantings in SW Ohio from our experienced naturalists. We will cover how to select your plants, when and where to plant, and maintenance through the seasons. This is a free program, no pre-registration ...

The Chilo River History Museum Opening day is April 12th! We will be celebrating with crafts and activities, ambassador animals, a guided hike, and more! 

From now until October, stop in for a self-guided tour of the Chilo River History Museum to learn about how the Ohio River has changed over time...

Guided by our guest artist, Liz Mash from Lion Tooth Handmade, registrants will carve and print thier own woodblocks! Liz Mash is a printmaker, silversmith, sewist and all around renaissance woman creating slow crafts inspired by the earth, mythology and folklore, symbolism, literature, herbalism, w...

Join us for Square Dance Lessons with Russ and Barb Childers! We will host 10 weeks of classes starting Jan 23rd- March 27th at the Pattison Lodge with a Commencement Hoedown in April. This program is free, requires no preregistration. Geared towards adults.

As Winter recedes, the forest comes alive with spring ephemeral flowers. Join us on a walk through Wilson Nature Preserve to observe the fleeting beauty of our earliest blooms! This program is free and fun for all! No preregistration required. We will meet at the Wilson Nature Preserve entrance sign...

Pre-school program. Free, no registration required. Get outside and explore nature with your 3-5 year old at the park! Read a book, make a craft, and have a mini adventure exploring a different topic each month. April will be all about mud! 

As Winter recedes, the forest comes alive with spring ephemeral flowers. Join us on a walk through Shor Park to observe the fleeting beauty of our earliest blooms! This program is free and fun for all! No preregistration required. 

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.

Drop in anytime between 4:30-7:30 PM at Clingman Park on the third Wednesdays of February, March, and April to learn about our free adventure pack and gear loan program and see what we have. Our free gear loan program has just about anything you'll need for your next outdoor adventure anywhere in th...

As Winter recedes, the forest comes alive with spring ephemeral flowers. Join us on a walk through Clingman Park to observe the fleeting beauty of our earliest blooms! This program is free and fun for all! No preregistration required.

Learn more about the natural world through science and experimentation! Examine the forest and field for blooming wildflowers, and learn all about how flowers work with a hands-on learning experience. Ages 5 - 13. Free, registration required HERE

Grab your sweetheart and head to the park for a lantern lit stroll! April's Stroll will be at Pattison Lakeside 2228 US-50, Batavia, OH 45103. Stop by the naturalist at the trail head for a lantern and trail map, then set off on your own sunset adventure. Free, no registration required.

Join us at Shor Park for a guided bird walk that's geared towards beginners! All levels of birding experience and all ages are welcome at this family-friendly program. We will provide you with binoculars and bird identification guides to borrow! Shor Park boasts a wide variety of habitats including ...

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.