Gardening for Butterflies
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHButterflies are beautiful creatures, and they're also excellent pollinators. It's no wonder so many people want to have them around. So, how exactly can we get butterflies into our backyard? Join GCPT volunteer Kathy Estabrook as she tells you how to create a backyard that will serve our winged friends.
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Beavercreek Station 1153 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OHEnjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Homeschool Science Day – Amphibians
Spring Lakes Park 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, ohioThe 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 this […]
Poetry in the Park
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHNew for 2023 ~ Programming geared towards seniors! Join staff for an afternoon of Poetry in the Park. These free programs are for seniors interested in poetry. Spend the afternoon simply listening to poetry recitals or sharing a poem or story and celebrating the love of the written or spoken word. Picnic tables are available, […]
Waders and Warblers Wetlands Tour
Phillips Park 2090 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesThe first wave of migration will bring a variety of warblers, herons, and rails to the wetlands of Greene County. Join us as we search the reeds and rushes for beautiful birds like Sora, Green Heron, and Yellow Warbler. Don't worry, while we'll be looking for waders like herons, we'll stick to the trails where […]
Twist, Tie & Dye
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHHelp us celebrate National Tie Dye Day by creating your own custom design. Each paid registrant will get to choose one project that could range from a T-shirt to socks, to pillow cases and more. Enjoy the art of creating colorful designs by twisting, tying and dyeing. Sizes, styles and quantities will be limited. Long […]
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Young’s Dairy
Xenia Station 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OHJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 24 mile 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. All night riders must be 18 and older, wear a helmet and have lights on their bikes. Rides will be cancelled in […]
Stroller Striders
Old Town Reserve 1360 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, OHMoms and Dads, grandparents as well! Grab your sneakers and a coffee, sippy cups too as you join staff for Stroller Striders. This walking program is geared towards those with little ones in strollers. This one-hour walking program will get you and your little one(s) out in nature while enjoying the company of others. Walks […]
Full Moon Hike
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioDiscover 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. For more information call (937) 562-6440.
Spring Birding Hike
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioIt's warbler season! We'll search Narrows Reserve for the gems of spring migration and enjoy all of the other birds moving through, too! Join GCP&T Naturalist, Jared Merriman, for a walk in his favorite park for finding warblers in Greene County. Please bring a pair of binoculars, limited pairs will be available for participants to […]
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Beavercreek Station 1153 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek, OHEnjoy the region's bike trails with an early morning ride led by a GCP&T Trail Sentinel. Bikers will begin at either Beavercreek Community Park or Xenia Station. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion. Riders must be 18 and over and wear a helmet to participate. […]
Spring Wildflower Hike
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHWhat better way is there to celebrate springtime than to enjoy a naturalist-led stroll through the delightful spring wildflowers of Indian Mound Reserve? Hike along the scenic Massie Creek and see the nearby cliffs come alive with color. Learn cool tidbits and folklore about the beautiful blooms while they are in their full glory.
