Monday 1- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 2- top ^
No Events.
Wednesday 3- top ^
Play in the Woods Hike
Winton Woods Parcours Trail / 4:00pm
Crawl through a “spider web,” cross a “river of slime” and more, as we hike in the woods.
Thursday 4- top ^
Holiday Music Performance
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 7:00pm
Enjoy festive holiday music by St. Ursula Academy’s Vocal Ensemble.
Friday 5- top ^
No Events.
Saturday 6- top ^
Signs of Life
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 10:00am
Even the colder months can be some of the best times to look for things left by wildlife. Join this search for homes, nests, tracks and other sign of the animals around us.
Holiday History Lunches
Glenwood Gardens / 11:30am - 2:00pm
Start a new holiday tradition by treating a friend to lunch at the beautiful historic home that is now Cotswold Visitor Center at Glenwood Gardens. You'll enjoy a warm seasonal lunch and a program about the rich history of the property. Plan enough time to do some holiday shopping in Nature's Niche store which be all decked out in its holiday finest! This program is for adults only. Cost is $15 per person and the deadline to register is December 1. Register online or call (513) 771-8733.
Christmas Naturally
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Make holiday crafts, ranging from $1.00 to $10.00 while enjoying treats and music.
Tasha Tudor Story Sampler
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 12:30pm
Experience the wonderful world of Tasha Tudor, renowned children’s book illustrator, author, gardener and historian. Her playful spirit and beautiful illustrations will come alive during this afternoon story hour. Bring your Tasha Tudor books for show and tell. At 2 pm, your family can enjoy old-fashioned holiday preparations and recipes.
Archery Basics
Winton Woods / 2:00pm
Join a certified archery instructor to learn some tips, tricks and information about the compound bow. Then try out your archery skills with a little target practice! Ages eight to adult. Adult must accompany child. Cost is $15 and the deadline to register is December 4. Register online.
Oh Deer!
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00pm
Bring the family to learn about our state mammal and make a craft.
Winton Under The Stars
Winton Woods / 5:30pm
Explore the fall constellations inside our inflatable planetarium followed by a short outdoor hike to find constellations in the night sky. Cost is $4 and the deadline to register is December 4. Register online.
Sunday 7- top ^
Christmas Naturally
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Make holiday crafts, ranging from $1.00 to $10.00 while enjoying treats and music.
Holiday Crafts
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 12:00pm - 4:00pm
The holidays are almost here! Make a fun and easy craft to help decorate your house for the season.
Evergreen Centerpieces
Woodland Mound / 2:00pm
Register to make a festive centerpiece using locally grown greenery and enjoy hot cider and cookies too. This program is for ages 14 and up. Cost is $15 and the deadline to register is December 3. Register online.
Hike With Sense
Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlakes Program Shelter / 2:00pm
Complete several activities as you use all of your senses on this hike.
Winter Hike
Winton Woods Great Oaks Trail / 2:00pm
Enjoy the seasonal changes and being outside as we look for wildlife and get some exercise to boot!
Monday 8- top ^
Introduction to Backpacking
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 7:00pm
Learn the essential “must-knows” for backpacking. There will be tips for getting started, discussion of gear needed, where to find it and more!
Tuesday 9- top ^
Live Holiday Wreath Luncheon
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 10:00am or 12:00pm
At this holiday workshop/luncheon you will make a wreath of evergreens and enjoy a catered lunch. Both groups will eat lunch together at noon. Please bring pruners if you have them. Cost is $26 and the deadline to register is December 4. Register online.
Winter Games
Sharon Woods / 11:00am
Shake off the winter blues with this active indoor program for young ones ages four and up. Children should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Registration deadline is the day before each program. Register online.
Wednesday 10- top ^
Holiday History Lunches
Glenwood Gardens / 11:30am - 2:00pm
Start a new holiday tradition by treating a friend to lunch at the beautiful historic home that is now Cotswold Visitor Center at Glenwood Gardens. You'll enjoy a warm seasonal lunch and a program about the rich history of the property. Plan enough time to do some holiday shopping in Nature's Niche store which be all decked out in its holiday finest! This program is for adults only. Cost is $15 per person and the deadline to register is December 1. Register online or call (513) 771-8733.
Thursday 11- top ^
Preschool Storytime
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 10:00am
As winter approaches, discover ways that animals are getting ready. With a fun story and activities just for your preschooler, it’s a sure way to beat the cold!
Winter Games
Miami Whitewater Forest / 11:00am
Shake off the winter blues with this active indoor program for young ones ages four and up. Children should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Registration deadline is the day before each program. Register online.
All Things Chocolate
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Chocolate is the natural choice for many these days. Just where did it come from? Why do we have such a fascination with the luscious food? Come find out and share in some special treats.
Friday 12- top ^
Full Moon Hike
Woodland Mound / 6:00pm
Watch the sun set and the moon rise. Then let your senses lead the way as we hike along two unpaved trails for a total of 1.4 miles. Adults must accompany children. Deadline to register is December 10. Register online.
Holiday Music Performance
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 7:00pm
Enjoy festive holiday music by the Cincinnati Dulcimer Society.
Saturday 13- top ^
Annual Bird Count
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 8:00am - 5:30pm
Everyone is invited to join this annual census of the birds living in our 21 parks. Park District staff and volunteers will be available to lead groups at all parks. The count goes from 8 am to 3:30 pm and at 4:15 pm there will be a grand tally of all of the birds and refreshments will be provided. At the tally, birders will also share their experiences, comments, and any unusual sightings. The public is invited to attend the grand tally whether or not they have counted birds that day. Bird counters will have a chance to win door prizes! Bring binoculars if you have them. Deadline to register is December 11. Register online.
Fishing Tackle and Equipment Sales
Lake Isabella Boathouse / 9:00am - 4:00pm
Special holiday sale pricing for the fishermen on your gift list.
Merry Christmas, Merry Crow
Glenwood Gardens Costwold Visitor Center / 2:00pm
Join us for a fun interpretation of author Kathi Appelt’s “Merry Christmas, Merry Crow”. We’ll read this beautiful illustrated holiday story to find out about the gifts Crow brings and learn a little bit about crow behavior.
Outdoor Skills: Could You Survive?
Winton Woods / 2:00pm
Would you have the knowledge, skills and creativity to survive an emergency situation in the outdoors? Have you packed everything you needed for that dayhike or overnight trip only to find out you were wrong? Join us for this program focusing on wilderness survival! This program will be outside. Cost is $4 and the deadline to register is December 12. Register online.
Prairie Christmas
Woodland Mound / 6:30pm
Enjoy the holiday season with dinner and a night of good old-fashioned stories. Brian “Fox” Ellis will shares stories from yesteryear. Cost is $25.95 for adults, $12.50 for children age 2 - 12, under age 2 are free. Deadline to register is December 5. Register online.
Sunday 14- top ^
Cabin Fever Reliever
Shawnee Lookout Little Turtle Trail / 2:00pm
We have a cure for cabin fever. We will take this opportunity to enjoy the serenity of nature as we get our blood moving and enjoy the crisp fall air.
Black Bears in Ohio
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Once a common resident of Ohio, black bears disappeared from the state in the 1850s. Come explore the biology of the black bear as well as population trends in eastern Ohio.
Miami Whitewater Forest History
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 2:00pm
This program will travel from past to present, focusing on the great history of our largest park.
Winter Tree ID
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Want to learn your trees? We’ll hike a nearby trail to learn how to identify local trees without any leaves.
Holiday Guilt Eraser Hike
Winton Woods Winton Harbor / 3:00pm
It’s inevitable, we all splurge a little over the holidays so we might as well ease some of our guilt! Join us for this 4.5 mile hike around the park.
Monday 15- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 16- top ^
Winter Games
Winton Woods / 11:00am
Shake off the winter blues with this active indoor program for young ones ages four and up. Children should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Registration deadline is the day before each program. Register online.
Wednesday 17- top ^
Compass Challenge
Winton Woods / 4:00pm
Participate in a brief basic compass lesson and put your skills to the test with our orienteering course! Compasses will be provided. Deadline to register is December 16. Register online.
Thursday 18- top ^
Winter Games
Woodland Mound / 11:00am
Shake off the winter blues with this active indoor program for young ones ages four and up. Children should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Registration deadline is the day before each program. Register online.
Storytelling Guild
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 7:30
Join us as the Greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild presents Winter Festival, stories of the season.
Friday 19- top ^
No Events.
Saturday 20- top ^
Hot Chocolate Hike With Free Stocking-Stuffers
Winton Woods / 10:00am
Take a refreshing two-mile hike along a trail followed by some free hot chocolate while you choose a free nature-related stocking stuffer. Nature’s Niche gift shop has a selection of merchanise you would like to buy gifts for the holidays. Deadline to register is December 18. Register online.
Taffy Pull
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 10:00am or 1:00pm
Join this old-fashioned taffy pull! Everyone can pull the taffy candy until it is just the right consistency for cutting and wrapping in waxed paper to take home. Cost is $5 and the deadline to register is December 12. Register online.
Animal Tracks of Ohio
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00am - 4:00pm
Stop in anytime to learn about what our native animals leave behind with hands on activities and some crafts.
Glenwood Gardens Hike
Glenwood Gardens Cotswold Visitor Center / 2:00pm
We will walk a total of 2.6 miles around this beautiful park.
Winter in the Woods
Woodland Mound Hedgeapple Trail / 2:00pm
There’s more going on than you think! Join the Naturalist for a ramble down the trail to find out what is happening in winter.
Sunday 21- top ^
Star Garland Class
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn / 11:00am - 3:00pm
Learn how to make a star garland from old holiday or other greeting cards. This “recycled” craft is suited for anyone age six through adult. We will construct the garland up to four-feet long for you to take home today!
Fishing Tackle and Equipment Sales
Lake Isabella Boathouse / 11:00am - 5:00pm
Special holiday sale pricing for the fishermen on your gift list.
Winter Detectives
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up a scavenger hunt from the Naturalist and see how many things you can find as you explore inside and outside. Return before 4 pm for a prize!
Solstice Hike
Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlakes Program Shelter / 1:00pm
Take a break from the holiday rush and celebrate the “shortest” day of the year with a four-mile hike!
Winter in the Woods
Woodland Mound Hedgeapple Trail / 2:00pm
There’s more going on than you think! Join the Naturalist for a ramble down the trail to find out what is happening in winter.
Monday 22- top ^
No Events.
Tuesday 23- top ^
No Events.
Wednesday 24- top ^
No Events.
Thursday 25- top ^
No Events.
Friday 26- top ^
Trailside Scavenger Hunt
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche each day between 1 pm and 3 pm. Complete the items on the list by answering some easy questions as you walk along the trail. When you’ve completed the hunt, turn your list in at the Niche for a nature’s sleuth’s prize.
Saturday 27- top ^
New Year's Noisemakers!
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 11:00am - 4:00pm
We’ll help you to ring in the New Year with a handmade craft. Come in to make a recycled noisemaker to celebrate the arrival of 2009.
Trailside Scavenger Hunt
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche each day between 1 pm and 3 pm. Complete the items on the list by answering some easy questions as you walk along the trail. When you’ve completed the hunt, turn your list in at the Niche for a nature’s sleuth’s prize.
Birds of Prey
Woodland Mound Seasongood Nature Center / 2:00pm
Meet some of our local raptors up close and in person. Bring your cameras!
Live Reptiles
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
See a live snake and turtle!
Winter Stargazing Hike
Shawnee Lookout / 7:00pm
On this moonless night, take a hike using your senses of hearing and touch. We’ll stop to gaze at the stars and also discover some of the history of this beautiful area. No strollers. Children must be accompanied by adult. Deadline to register is December 27. Register online.
Sunday 28- top ^
Snakes and Turtles
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00am
Scales, scutes and brumation! We must be talking about some local reptiles.
Trailside Scavenger Hunt
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche each day between 1 pm and 3 pm. Complete the items on the list by answering some easy questions as you walk along the trail. When you’ve completed the hunt, turn your list in at the Niche for a nature’s sleuth’s prize.
Bird Feeding Fun For Kids
Winton Woods Winton Centre / 2:00pm
Winter is a great time to feed the birds with your child or grandchild. Together, make some simple bird feeders to take home as well as learn some basic winter bird identification skills. Peanut products will be used in this program.
Live Reptiles
Sharon Woods Sharon Centre / 2:00pm
Come and get an up close look at a few of our local reptiles. We’ll learn who lives around here and what they are doing this winter.
Seasongood Stomp
Woodland Mound Seasongood Trail / 2:00pm
Join the Naturalist for a ramble along the trail to see what changes have taken place in the winter woods.
Monday 29- top ^
Snakes and Turtles
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00am
Scales, scutes and brumation! We must be talking about some local reptiles.
Trailside Scavenger Hunt
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche each day between 1 pm and 3 pm. Complete the items on the list by answering some easy questions as you walk along the trail. When you’ve completed the hunt, turn your list in at the Niche for a nature’s sleuth’s prize.
Glow-In-The-Dark Hike
Winton Woods / 7:00pm
Take a walk in the woods in the dark of night to encounter “glowing trees” with questions for you. By the end of the hike, even you will be glowing! All ages welcome. Adults must accompany children. Cost is $2 and the deadline to register is December 26. Register online.
Tuesday 30- top ^
Snakes and Turtles
Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center / 11:00am
Scales, scutes and brumation! We must be talking about some local reptiles.
Trailside Scavenger Hunt
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve / 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pick up your nature scavenger challenge sheet at Nature’s Niche each day between 1 pm and 3 pm. Complete the items on the list by answering some easy questions as you walk along the trail. When you’ve completed the hunt, turn your list in at the Niche for a nature’s sleuth’s prize.
Afternoon Walkabout
Miami Whitewater Forest Timberlake Program Shelter / 3:00pm
Take a brisk five mile walk on three unpaved trails and walk off your holiday feast. Recommended for older children and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers.
Wednesday 31- top ^
Family New Year's Eve
Woodland Mound / 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Celebrate the New Year in style with the tenth anniversary of our Family New Year’s eve! Special guest will be magician Phil Dalton. There will be ongoing crafts and activities along with snacks and our special ball drop at 9 pm. Cost is $5 per child and the deadline to register is December 23. Register online. |
