Caesar Ford Summer Fest
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHGreene County Parks & Trails is proud to present great R&B entertainment again this year! Make plans to join us for a late summer evening with Petey Pablo and Chingy. Spread the word and enjoy an evening with lots of fun, comfortable seating, and loads of free and easy onsite parking. Make plans to join […]
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHWe are back at it for our very popular DIY craft programs for 2023. Do you want to know what we are going to be crafting? Well we will keep you in suspense and release the programs each month on Facebook. This month's topic will be released on August 9th at 11 a.m. At that […]
Pollinator Wingding
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHCalling all teachers and educators, did you know we have school events? These are one day opportunities for your class to have first-hand experiences with science and history through self-guided, station based adventures. Our staff and volunteers will have activities set up throughout the park and you and your class can visit their stations and […]
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 […]
Scarecrow to go…
James Ranch Park 177 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHDo you want to build a Scarecrow? In partnership with the Greene County Master Gardeners, we will be making scarecrows (6 feet tall) for you to take home and enjoy this Autumn. Each person interested in making a scarecrow must register separately, families are encouraged to work together. Some clothing will be provided, you are […]
Monarch Tagging
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHOn their way to Mexico! Monarchs are on the move...Bring the entire family out to participate in an international citizen science program by helping us capture and tag monarch butterflies. Come and see live monarchs and learn about their amazing life cycle and incredible migration to Mexico. Try and survive the monarch challenge and learn […]
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 […]
