Night Ride: Xenia Station to Spring Valley
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 […]
Insect Investigators
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDo you love insects and want to share your enthusiasm for them with others? Join us at Russ Nature Reserve and learn how YOU can join our team of volunteers. You will learn everything you need to know to help teach our Insect Investigators program to 3rd-5th graders.
Greene Grasshoppers – End of Summer Bash!
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHOur popular Greene Grasshoppers programming is back for another year of fun! These once-a-month programs are designed to get kids, ages 6-9, out into the parks having fun while doing so
Wiggle Worms ~ County Fair
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHOur Wiggle Worms program is back again for another year of fun! What will we get into next? Watch for updates on program topics. These programs are drop-in programs, parents/adults are required to remain and assist. Watch Facebook for weather related closures.
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Beavercreek Community Park 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesEnjoy 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. […]
Wild Foraging: Autumn
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioForaging for wild-grown foods is an exciting way to explore the outdoors and bring nature's bounty to the table. Learning what is permitted for harvest, what must be left in the wild to protect sensitive and rare species, and what is safe to harvest and prepare is essential information for foragers. Join Naturalist Mel for […]
End of Summer Cruise-In
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHWhether you are a classic car owner or a classic car enthusiast, this event is for YOU! Join the Greene County Parks & Trails Ranger Division for a summer cruise-in, right in your backyard. Bring out the classic cars, trucks, bikes, and all the family, for an evening fun as we fill Caesar Ford Park […]
Princess Movie Night
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCome dressed as your favorite Princess and join Greene County Parks & Trails for a FREE family Princess themed movie in the park. We will begin the evening by creating a craft fit for royalty starting at 6:30 pm. The movie will begin shortly after at 7:30pm. Bring along a blanket or some chairs and […]
Homeschool Science Day – Insects/Spiders
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHPraying mantises, walking sticks, garden spiders, and monarch butterflies are just a few of the many cool critters to find in September. Learn all about the fascinating insects and spiders of Russ Nature Reserve as we use nets in the prairie to capture them. This program will include an opportunity to capture and tag monarch […]
Bleach Splattered Shirts
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHGet creative and design your own bleach dyed Halloween style T-Shirt. Each paid registrant will receive one T-shirt and the use of supplies to create a bleached Halloween designed T-shirt. Sizes, styles and quantities will be limited. Long wait times are expected, please feel free to attend any time during the scheduled hours.
World of Imagination
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThe world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]
Backyard Jamboree with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHGreene County Parks & Trails is excited to be back again with some great bluegrass music at Caesar Ford Park! This year's concert will feature Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers! The 2019 IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, have 11 #1 songs and albums including the 2018 IBMA Song […]
