Thursday 1- top ^
Trail Scavenger Hunt Week
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
It’s a traveling scavenger hunt! Each day you can meet the naturalist at a nature trail to pick up your nature sleuth’s directions. You can enjoy this challenge at your own pace and turn in your answers for a prize at the end of the trail. Please allow at least one hour to complete.
Friday 2- top ^
Digging Up The Past Archaeology and Excavation
Shawnee Lookout / 8:00 a.m.
Spend a day or more with an archaeology team this summer uncovering new and exciting secrets of past peoples. View details here.
Trail Scavenger Hunt Week
Fernbank Park Playground / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
It’s a traveling scavenger hunt! Each day you can meet the naturalist at a nature trail to pick up your nature sleuth’s directions. You can enjoy this challenge at your own pace and turn in your answers for a prize at the end of the trail. Please allow at least one hour to complete.
Annual Fourth Of July Porch Sale
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Nature's Niche Gift Store / 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday weekend with some bargains at the annual Nature’s Niche Fourth of July sale. Light refreshments will be available. Plan time to stroll on the trail, enjoy the butterfly garden or sit under the gazebo and relax.
Saturday 3- top ^
Early Morning Bug Station
Glenwood Gardens Cotswold Overlook / 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Walking the trails at Glenwood Gardens? Be sure to stop by the naturalist’s display to get “bug-u-cated!”
Trail Scavenger Hunt Week
Shawnee Lookout Miami Fort Trail / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
It’s a traveling scavenger hunt! Each day you can meet the naturalist at a nature trail to pick up your nature sleuth’s directions. You can enjoy this challenge at your own pace and turn in your answers for a prize at the end of the trail. Please allow at least one hour to complete.
Annual Fourth Of July Porch Sale
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Nature's Niche Gift Store / 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday weekend with some bargains at the annual Nature’s Niche Fourth of July sale. Light refreshments will be available. Plan time to stroll on the trail, enjoy the butterfly garden or sit under the gazebo and relax.
Bustin' Science Myths
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 1:00 p.m.
An egg can balance on its end for only 60 seconds a year…I got warts from a toad…the iron in your breakfast cereal can be pulled out with a magnet! Today we will separate myths from some serious scientific stuff. Join us for fun hands-on science experiments. We’ll finally get to the bottom of these statements and many others.
Butterfly Hike
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00 p.m.
Take a stroll with the naturalist to get a close up look at some of our native butterflies and learn more about these amazing insects.
Outdoor Climbing Wall
Winton Woods / 2:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself with a climb on our 23-foot rock tower! Cost is $5 and the deadline to register is July 1.
Creekin'
Sharon Woods Kreis Dam / 3:00 p.m.
We’ll take a short walk to a creek to go in search of fossils, frogs, salamanders, bugs and anything else that might call this habitat a home.
Sizzlin' Summer Free Concert - Cincinnati Brass Band
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 7:00 p.m.
Bring the family to enjoy this free concert of traditional British brass band music.
Sunday 4- top ^
Sunday Morning Summer Strolls
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 9:00 a.m.
Join the naturalist every Sunday morning during July for a one hour stroll through the park. Attend any or all of these themed hikes. Theme for July 4 is “Nature’s Fireworks,” July 11 is “Wildflowers,” July 18 is “Butterflies” and July 25 is “Bird Feeding.”
Holiday Kids' Tournament
Lake Isabella Boathouse / 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children 12 and under are eligible to compete for a trophy and prize. View details here.
Eagle Mania!
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bring the family to celebrate our national bird. We will learn about these magnificent birds of prey with hands-on activity stations and a craft.
Annual Fourth Of July Porch Sale
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Nature's Niche Gift Store / 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday weekend with some bargains at the annual Nature’s Niche Fourth of July sale. Light refreshments will be available. Plan time to stroll on the trail, enjoy the butterfly garden or sit under the gazebo and relax.
Fossil Fun
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00 p.m.
Let’s explore the creek and search for Ordovician fossils. Adults and children ages 10 and up may register. We will carpool to Newberry Wildlife Sanctuary. Deadline to register is July 1.
Monarchs in Motion!
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Stop in at either time to take a fascinating look at Monarch butterflies, their life cycle and epic migration.
Amazing Raptors
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Meet some of our local birds of prey and find out what makes these majestic birds so unique. Bring your cameras!
Creekin'
Sharon Woods Kreis Dam / 3:00 p.m.
We’ll take a short walk to a creek to go in search of fossils, frogs, salamanders, bugs and anything else that might call this habitat a home.
Monday 5- top ^
Annual Fourth Of July Porch Sale
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Nature's Niche Gift Store / 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday weekend with some bargains at the annual Nature’s Niche Fourth of July sale. Light refreshments will be available. Plan time to stroll on the trail, enjoy the butterfly garden or sit under the gazebo and relax.
Creekin'
Sharon Woods Kreis Dam / 3:00 p.m.
We’ll take a short walk to a creek to go in search of fossils, frogs, salamanders, bugs and anything else that might call this habitat a home.
Tuesday 6- top ^
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Wednesday 7- top ^
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Thursday 8- top ^
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Raptor Rendezvous
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00 p.m.
It’s a raptor party! Many of our winged friends have been invited and you are too. Enjoy this rare look at a number of live birds of prey. Learn about a local rehabilitation organization Raptor, Inc. Best of all, learn how you can make your yard and neighborhood more raptor friendly.
Friday 9- top ^
Digging Up The Past Archaeology and Excavation
Shawnee Lookout / 8:00 a.m.
Spend a day or more with an archaeology team this summer uncovering new and exciting secrets of past peoples. View details here.
Summer Fun Jamboree
Woodland Mound / 10:00 a.m.
Register your three to five year old for a fun-filled hour of outdoor games, stories and craft-making. Cost is $4 and the deadline to register is July 6.
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Friday Night Float
Winton Woods / 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing kayak outing on a summer’s evening. Get some pointers on kayaking, learn a little natural history of the lake then head out to enjoy the sunset. End the evening with some light refreshments. Participants must fit properly in provided personal floatation devices. Recommended vor ages eight and up. Children must be accompanied by adult on the water. Cost is $10 and the deadline to register is July 7. Program is currently full. Please call (513) 521-7275 x240 for more information.
Saturday 10- top ^
Boat Tour
Winton Woods / 9:30 a.m.
The best way to view Winton Lake is from our tour boat, the Winton Queen. We’ll search for herons, turtles, and other wildlife while viewing the scenic lakeshore. We’ll also see the West Fork Dam along the way. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children and seniors and is payable at the time of the program. Deadline to register is July 8.
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Crayfish
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Whether you call them crayfish, crawdads, crawfish or mudbugs they capture the hearts of both young and old. Join us to learn some of their biology before we capture them ourselves. We will release them after we get a good look at them.
Sizzlin' Summer Free Concert - The Mistics
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the vocal R & B and soul music of The Mistics. They will be accompanied by a live band for an outstanding sound!
Nature At Night
Shawnee Lookout Blue Jacket Trail / 9:00 p.m.
Look along the Blue Jacket Trail for nocturnal animals and signs of their night time activity.
Sunday 11- top ^
Sunday Morning Summer Strolls
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 9:00 a.m.
Join the naturalist every Sunday morning during July for a one hour stroll through the park. Attend any or all of these themed hikes. Theme for July 4 is “Nature’s Fireworks,” July 11 is “Wildflowers,” July 18 is “Butterflies” and July 25 is “Bird Feeding.”
Bird Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 9:00 a.m.
We’ll take a short hike to a bird feeder that often has a variety of backyard birds and learn basic identification skills based on their appearance and calls.
Green Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly through games, crafts, live animals and other activities.
Fossils
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Sharon Woods was once covered by an ancient sea. Join the naturalist for a short presentation inside, then venture outside to Sharon Creek to search for remnants of ancient sea creatures. Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes. If it is stormy, we will look for fossils in the walls of the Sharon Centre instead!
Lake Life For Kids
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Come learn about the animals, big and small, that call Winton Lake home. We’ll go on a short hike, take some samples from a nearby pond and then examine the water under a microscope. From fish to insect larvae, you never know what we’ll find!
Outdoor Archery I
Winton Woods / 2:00 p.m.
A certified archery instructor will teach you the basics of shooting a compound bow on our outdoor range. Then try out your new archery skills with a little target practice! Archers must be able to pull a minimum of ten pounds draw weight. Recommend ages eight to adult. Cost is $15 and the deadline to register is July 9.
Cincinnati Dulcimer Society
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sweet music of the mountain dulcimer. All ages are welcome to this for jamming and singing.
Monday 12- top ^
Hooked On Fishing Summer Day Camp
Lake Isabella / 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our summer day camps will cover topics for the beginning angler including: angling skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. View details here.
Tuesday 13- top ^
Hooked On Fishing Summer Day Camp
Lake Isabella / 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our summer day camps will cover topics for the beginning angler including: angling skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. View details here.
Nature Games Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Play, play, play all kinds of nature games! You may join in at any time for active games, paper games and more. To play all the games, you will need to allow about one hour.
Pest Fest!
Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden / 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Find out what role the “pests and the guests” of the insect world play in our lives.
Wednesday 14- top ^
Hooked On Fishing Summer Day Camp
Lake Isabella / 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our summer day camps will cover topics for the beginning angler including: angling skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. View details here.
Nature Games Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Play, play, play all kinds of nature games! You may join in at any time for active games, paper games and more. To play all the games, you will need to allow about one hour.
Pest Fest!
Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden / 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Find out what role the “pests and the guests” of the insect world play in our lives.
Walk Club Potluck
Fernbank Park Lodge / 11:00 a.m.
Walk Club members are going back to the river! Bring a dish to share and enjoy the heart healthy activities provided. We will end the event with an optional walk along the Ohio River.
"Green" Book Barter
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Love books? Here’s a new twist on recycling- recycle knowledge. Bring up to 10 books to this unique exchange. Nature themed books for all ages are best but any subject will do. We’ll provide the guidelines and you’ll go home with some “new” treasures of knowledge.
Thursday 15- top ^
Hooked On Fishing Summer Day Camp
Lake Isabella / 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our summer day camps will cover topics for the beginning angler including: angling skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. View details here.
Nature Games Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Play, play, play all kinds of nature games! You may join in at any time for active games, paper games and more. To play all the games, you will need to allow about one hour.
Pest Fest!
Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden / 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Find out what role the “pests and the guests” of the insect world play in our lives.
Outdoor Climbing Wall
Winton Woods / 6:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself with a climb on our 23 foot rock tower! Cost is $5 and the deadline to register is July 13. Program currently full. Please call (513) 521-7275 x240 for more information.
Greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 7:30 p.m.
Join us at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve as we welcome the greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild. We will listen to some not too scary summer stories.
Friday 16- top ^
Digging Up The Past Archaeology and Excavation
Shawnee Lookout / 8:00 a.m.
Spend a day or more with an archaeology team this summer uncovering new and exciting secrets of past peoples. View details here.
Hooked On Fishing Summer Day Camp
Lake Isabella / 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our summer day camps will cover topics for the beginning angler including: angling skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. View details here.
Nature Games Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Play, play, play all kinds of nature games! You may join in at any time for active games, paper games and more. To play all the games, you will need to allow about one hour.
Pest Fest!
Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden / 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Find out what role the “pests and the guests” of the insect world play in our lives.
Reptilian O'Rama
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the best summer afternoon program ever. Come in out of the heat and cool off. Meet ectotherms or cold-blooded critters up close and personal. Load up the minivan and experience an afternoon of shear intrigue with these “cool” neighbors.
Saturday 17- top ^
Carp Crazy Tournaments
Winton Woods / 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Top three teams will win awards and boathouse prize certificates. View details here.
Harbor Loop
Winton Woods Harbor Pavilion / 9:00 a.m.
We’ll walk the 1.7-mile Harbor Loop trail, which is a paved trail offering many opportunities to view wildlife while getting some good exercise. The naturalist will make a few stops to point out natural features or wildlife.
Nature Games Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Play, play, play all kinds of nature games! You may join in at any time for active games, paper games and more. To play all the games, you will need to allow about one hour.
Shaker Trace Seed Nursery Open House
Miami Whitewater Forest Shaker Trace Seed Nursery / 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come out to the Shaker Trace Seed Nursery and tour the largest public held native seed nursery in Ohio. See where the seeds are grown, harvested, dried, processed and stored. Activities include guided tours of the nursery, a multi-media presentation on the history of the seed nursery, light refreshments and free seed packets. Also, see the Hamilton County Park District’s newly constructed aquaculture ponds. The ponds were built to grow hybrid bluegill for stocking in the Park District’s public fishing lakes. For additional information or directions, contact the Seed Nursery at (513) 738-0345.
Pest Fest!
Glenwood Gardens Highfield Discovery Garden / 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Find out what role the “pests and the guests” of the insect world play in our lives.
Butterfly Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest Visiter Center / 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the Visitor Center to hike part of the Shaker Trace Trail in search of beautiful butterflies.
Scavenger Hunt
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bring out the whole family for an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt. Complete the quest and earn a ‘cool’ treat for your efforts!
Grasshoppers, Katydids & Crickets
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Summertime means noisy grasshoppers and crickets. Get hands-on with these six-legged animals to see the fascinating lives they lead.
Murder Mystery Dinner Country Chaos
Woodland Mound Sweetwine Banquet Center / 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of humor and fun! Will Buckin’ Bill Bob Buford be buried before he can win another Possum County Line Dance Competition? View details here.
Sizzlin' Summer Free Concert - Six Pac
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 7:00 p.m.
Everyone enjoys the all American country sound of Six Pac.
Dusk Hike
Winton Woods Parcours Trail / 8:30 p.m.
Avoid the heat of summer with an evening hike. It is also a great time to see those animals of the dusk.
Sunday 18- top ^
Bird Banding In Action
Miami Whitewater Forest / 8:30 a.m.
The Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program was developed to study land bird populations across North America. Join researcher Lester Peyton as he explains his work. Take this unique opportunity to see wildlife research in action as you observe techniques such as mist netting and banding and learn why gathering this information is crucial to the development of management and conservation strategies. Deadline to register is July 14.
Sunday Morning Summer Strolls
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 9:00 a.m.
Join the naturalist every Sunday morning during July for a one hour stroll through the park. Attend any or all of these themed hikes. Theme for July 4 is “Nature’s Fireworks,” July 11 is “Wildflowers,” July 18 is “Butterflies” and July 25 is “Bird Feeding.”
Sharks: Rivers To Seas
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00 a.m.
Sharks are the top predators in our oceans for sure, but what about in rivers? Find out about these feared fish in this engaging PowerPoint presentation.
Scavenger Hunt
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bring out the whole family for an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt. Complete the quest and earn a ‘cool’ treat for your efforts!
Butterfly Sundae!
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the fun at this midsummer celebration of butterflies! Children can complete a take-home butterfly craft and do a scavenger hunt. Adults can see a butterfly program and visit with the butterfly gardeners. Special guests today will be butterfly educators from “Gardens with Wing”. Nature’s Niche will feature 10% off all butterfly merchandise today. To top it off, enjoy a teeny, tiny old-fashioned ice cream sundae, lemonade, iced tea and grilled corn at this summer festival on the lawn.
Bugs To Munch
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
That’s right, we’re eating bugs! Humans have done so for centuries. Come learn new recipes or a twist on your favorites. There will be a slide show and a few tasty treats to sample. Bring an open mind and your appetite!
Don't Call Me Spider!
Winton Woods Great Oaks Trail / 2:00 p.m.
Daddy-long-legs may look like spiders, but looks can be deceiving! Take a closer look at these common residents and discover how they’re different.
Insect Show and Tell
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00 p.m.
This is the month you might find some very interesting insects around your yard. Well, grab them up in a jar and bring them in to show everyone! If you know something about your find, you can share what you’ve learned. If you’re stumped, we’ll try to identify it and determine its role in our ecosystem.
Monday 19- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 20- top ^
No Events.
Wednesday 21- top ^
No Events.
Thursday 22- top ^
Preschool Storytime
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 10:00 a.m.
Let’s read a story about those delicate beauties we call butterflies. We will take a hike to look for some flitting in the sky and even “hatch” into a butterfly! Perfect for preschoolers and their adult.
Birds Of Prey
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00 p.m.
See local raptors as we learn about this amazing group of birds.
The Art of Nature
Winton Woods Kingfisher Trail / 2:00 p.m.
Seeking a quiet reflective afternoon in the forest? It will amaze you what art there is in nature. You will be invited to use art supplies of various sorts to create your own nature art to take home. There is an inner artist in everyone, come unleash yours!
Friday 23- top ^
Digging Up The Past Archaeology and Excavation
Shawnee Lookout / 8:00 a.m.
Spend a day or more with an archaeology team this summer uncovering new and exciting secrets of past peoples. View details here.
August Hike - Native American Style
Winton Woods Parcours Trail / 11:00 a.m.
Enliven the memory and traditions of our Native American forbearers along this deep forest hike. Would you have the skill and confidence to live totally off the land or be without modern conveniences? A unique experience awaits you.
Summer Wine Tasting
Sharon Woods Stonewood Banquet Center / 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy summer’s best new wines, great food, music and friends. View details here.
Avoca Hike
Avoca Park Parking Lot / 8:00 p.m.
Many people use the bike trail and ride right through this interesting park. Meet the naturalist in the Avoca parking lot, prior to walking to the Little Miami River and back.
Night Bike
Miami Whitewater Forest / 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a late evening bicycle ride then have some refreshments by a fire. You may choose to ride the 7.8 mile loop once or twice. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Helmets are suggested. Cost is $5 and the deadline to register is July 21.
Saturday 24- top ^
Hike Among The Great Oaks
Winton Woods Great Oaks Trail / 9:00 a.m.
Walk among the tall, old oak trees and other forest habitat. We will walk less than a mile and keep an eye out for wildlife and other interesting natural features.
Get A Glimpse of a Goldfinch
Fernbank Park Playground / 10:00 a.m.
Goldfinches nest late in the season after the thistles bloom, using the seeds for food and the down for a nest lining. Learn all about the beautiful wild canary and how it lives.
Prairies
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 1:00 p.m.
Take an easy half mile walk to see a restored prairie. We will look at the incredible plants and animals found in this important and productive North American habitat.
Butterfly Flutterby
Woodland Mound / 2:00 p.m.
Register your four to nine year old for this program on butterflies. During this program, your child will see a puppet show, make a craft and go on a short hike. Cost is $4 and the deadline to register is July 20.
What's In The Water?
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Most water looks sparkling clean, but is it really? Join the naturalist to look for signs of a healthy stream down at Sharon Creek. We will look for indicator species and even do a few water quality tests!
Sizzlin' Summer Concert - Hickory Robot
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 7:00 p.m.
Bring the family to enjoy this free concert of bluegrass/Americana acoustic music.
Sunday 25- top ^
Sunday Morning Summer Strolls
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Pin Oak Trail / 9:00 a.m.
Join the naturalist every Sunday morning during July for a one hour stroll through the park. Attend any or all of these themed hikes. Theme for July 4 is “Nature’s Fireworks,” July 11 is “Wildflowers,” July 18 is “Butterflies” and July 25 is “Bird Feeding.”
Rollin' On The River Charity Car Show
Fernbank Park / 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Riverview Delhi Kiwanis host the 21st annual charity car show that will feature hundreds of antique and collectable cars. View details here.
Whoooo Flies By Night?
Embshoff Woods River Mount Pavilion / 1:00 p.m.
Mitchell Memorial Forest Stone Shelter / 3:30 p.m.
Owls are amazing nocturnal predators with an astounding array of specialized adaptations that allow them to function on the darkest nights. Join us for this look into the amazing world of owls.
Beat The Heat
Winton Woods Harbor / 2:00 p.m.
Discover how animals survive the summer…without air conditioning! We will play some games to keep ourselves “cool”, too. Wear clothes that can get slightly wet.
Butterfly Hike
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00 p.m.
Today’s introduction will begin in the Seasongood Nature Center and then we will go outside to identify local butterflies.
Outdoor Archery II
Winton Woods / 2:00 p.m.
This program is for those who have taken our Outdoor Archery program and want to learn some fun games to improve your shot. Adults must remain with children under 18. Cost is $15 and the deadline to register is July 23. Register online.
Raptors!
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00 p.m.
Live examples of several species of raptors will be the main focus of this exciting program.
Woof Walk
Sharon Woods Kreis Dam / 2:00 p.m.
Bring your dog and your walking shoes for this program! Join the naturalist for a hike along the Gorge and Parcours trails and learn a little about historical and modern day canines along the way. All dogs must be on a leash shorter than six feet and make sure to bring a plastic bag for easy clean-up!
Monday 26- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 27- top ^
Turtle Exhibit Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
See this exhibit including turtles and turtle activities.
Wednesday 28- top ^
Archery Practice
Winton Woods / 6:00 p.m.
Receive brief instruction on the use of a compound bow from a certified archery instructor and practice on our outdoor archery range! Archers must be able to pull a minimum of ten pounds draw weight. Recommend ages eight to adult. Cost is $15 and the deadline to register is July 26.
Turtle Exhibit Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See this exhibit including turtles and turtle activities.
Thursday 29- top ^
The Mysteries of Yuck
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00 p.m.
This robust program where only the brave survive will surely bring a grin to your face. The best form of entertainment known to humans is experiencing “yuck.” This is your chance of a lifetime to unwrap the yuckie mysteries and get a hearty chuckle.
Turtle Exhibit Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See this exhibit including turtles and turtle activities.
Friday 30- top ^
Digging Up The Past Archaeology and Excavation
Shawnee Lookout / 8:00 a.m.
Spend a day or more with an archaeology team this summer uncovering new and exciting secrets of past peoples. View details here.
Turtle Exhibit Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
See this exhibit including turtles and turtle activities.
Saturday 31- top ^
Prairie Hike
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 9:00 a.m.
Winton prairie will be in bloom! We will head out to identify many species of beautiful prairie plants including blazingstars, sunflowers, several coneflower species and many more.
Turtle Exhibit Week*
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
See this exhibit including turtles and turtle activities.
Creek Creep
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 1:00 p.m.
Join us to explore to the Dry Fork Creek and learn about the creatures that live there. Waterproof or old shoes are recommended.
Nature Games
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00 p.m.
Who would have thought you could learn and have fun at the same time? Bring the kids for some fun outside as we play sensory games, animal games and more!
Seasongood Safari
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00 p.m.
Meet our resident critters and learn about what makes each of them special.
Sizzlin' Summer Free Concert - The Infinity Ball
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 7:00 p.m.
Rock out to the sounds of this local rock/pop band.
Glow Disc Golf
Winton Woods / 9:00 p.m.
A game of disc or Frisbee golf is always fun, but playing it at night is even more fun! Bring your own glow disc/Frisbee or rent one of ours and try your skill on our glowing course! Cost is $5, plus $3 for disc rental. Deadline to register is July 29.
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