Greene Grasshoppers – Santa in the Park
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHSanta in the Park will take you on a magical journey of the holiday season. Our Greene Grasshoppers will get to enjoy the winter season at James Ranch Park while visiting different stations along the way. Stop for a holiday snack, make a winter craft, see the lights...and much, much more! Parents, you will want […]
Winter Solstice
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHFollow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow... Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available for those participating in the hike. This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail. For more information call […]
Beginning Beekeeping
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHInterested in learning about beekeeping? During this six-week class, participants will learn everything from equipment (what is needed and what is not), setting up hives, bee pests, products of the hive and much more. In the event of snow related issues and hazardous roadways class will be done via zoom and information will be provided […]
Bird Walk at the Mound
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHBirders, or aspiring birders, are encouraged to join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, in search of the different bird species that call the Indian Mound Reserve home, or that migrate to this area during the year. What will we find? Join us to find out... It is ok if you don't have binoculars to participate, we […]
Become a Maple Sugaring Assistant
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioWhether you have helped us perform the magic of turning sap into syrup before, or would like to join us for the first time, this training is the way to get involved. We will cover how to set the trail, how to lead a hike for groups, and how to cook the sap in the […]
Beginning Beekeeping
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHInterested in learning about beekeeping? During this six-week class, participants will learn everything from equipment (what is needed and what is not), setting up hives, bee pests, products of the hive and much more. In the event of snow related issues and hazardous roadways class will be done via zoom and information will be provided […]
Winter Tree Workshop
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHLet's get twiggy with it! Staff naturalist Mel Grosvenor will share tips and tricks to ID trees without their leaves. The workshop will start indoors with a presentation. Afterwards, we will go outside to practice what we've learned by identifying trees at Pierce Park.
Beginning Beekeeping
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHInterested in learning about beekeeping? During this six-week class, participants will learn everything from equipment (what is needed and what is not), setting up hives, bee pests, products of the hive and much more. In the event of snow related issues and hazardous roadways class will be done via zoom and information will be provided […]
Full Moon Hike
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHDiscover the magic of hiking at night when the full moon lights the way. Will you see glowing eyes? Hear the hoot of an owl? Join us to experience nature at night... Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged.
Wigglehoppers ~ Fall Harvest Celebration
For the month of November, we are joining Wiggle Worms and Greene Grasshoppers into another installment of Wigglehoppers! The Fairgrounds Recreation Center will be turned into a Fall Harvest Celebration where kids go through station-based activities all centered around Fall! Watch for more details to come...
