The Trail of the Missing Carrots
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHOh no! The Easter Bunny is super sad! He went to the park to enjoy a picnic and his lunchbox had a hole it in...all of his carrots fell out and now he has no food to eat. Can you help him find his carrots? Just grab an Easter basket and head out along the […]
Dumb Birds of Ohio: Woodcocks
cemex reserve 1100 Sanctuary Drive, Fairborn, OH, United StatesWoodcock, timberdoodle, mud snipe, Labrador twister… Whatever you decide to call this abomination of a bird is your business, but I call it Mother Nature’s biggest joke. If you don’t know what I am talking about, you are better off. Come out to Cemex Reserve in search of one of the dumbest displays in the […]
Total Eclipse of the Park! Pre-Eclipse Party
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThis is no ordinary tailgating experience! Bring out the whole family and join us as we learn about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse!  The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806, the next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099! There will be games, crafts and more!
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 […]
Wood Burning Art
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., 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 […]
Spring Wild Foraging
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHForaging for wild-grown foods is an exciting way to explore the outdoors and bring nature's bounty to the table. Follow self-guided trails that provide information next to each edible plant with tidbits about what part is best to eat and how to prepare it. A naturalist will be on hand to answer your questions.
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: Amphibians
Spring Lakes Park 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, ohioAmphibians The truth is stranger than fiction when it comes to amphibians. Learn which ones eat their own skin, change color, and freeze solid, yet come back to life! Participants will get an up close look at frogs, salamanders and other amphibians, go looking for them in the woods, play amphibian games and more during […]
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.
Dumb Birds of Ohio: First Migrants
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioAhh one of the best times of year is finally upon us. The weather is warming up, beautiful wildflowers have returned… and unfortunately so have the birds. Maybe this isn’t as great of a time of year as I thought. If you want to know your enemy, head out to our park with naturalist Courtney, […]
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 […]
Full Moon Hikes
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, 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.
