Trivia Quest
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAre 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 […]
Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike & Brunch
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHInstead 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 […]
Night Rides
Xenia Station 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OHJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH. All night riders […]
Homeschool Science Days: Habitats
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDISCOVERY 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 […]
Picnic in the Park
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHCome 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 […]
Wiggle Worms: How Does Your Garden Grow
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHHow 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 […]
Nature Board Game Night
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHYou won’t be bored with nature during our Nature Board Game Night. Drop by to play a game or two. This is a game night for both children and adults. We will have a few select nature-themed games for you to try. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
DIY Checkerboard
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHAre 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 […]
Morning Milers
Beavercreek Community Park 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an early morning ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion with an average of 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH. Riders […]
Porch Pots
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHJoin 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 […]
Greene Grasshoppers: Bug Scavenger Hunt
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHBugs 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, OHWhen 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 […]
