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 […]
Superhero Movie
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCome dressed as your favorite Superhero and join Greene County Parks & Trails for a FREE family Superhero movie in the park. We will begin the evening by creating a craft fit for a hero starting at 6:30 pm. The movie will begin shortly after at 7:30pm. Bring along a blanket or some chairs and […]
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Cedarville
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 […]
Stained Glass Fall Pumpkin and Leaf
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHCreate a pair of pumpkins and a fall leaf that will last the whole season. One-day events are projects that can be completed in one class. The glass pieces are pre-cut. These classes are for people that want to dip their toes into the world of stained glass to see if they enjoy it. Learn […]
Stroller Striders
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, 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 […]
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. […]