Spring Foraging – No Registration
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesEat the weeds! No REALLY! Learn all about the common plants that you can forage in our parks. Many are also what you might consider weeds in your own backyard. Follow trails with signs about each plant and how to prepare it. A naturalist will be on hand to answer questions. Handouts will be available at […]
Wacky Wayfarer Series – Murder Mystery Hike – No Registration
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesBring your sleuthing skills to the Narrows Reserve and help us solve The Murder at the Oxbow. Everyone is suspicious and no one is safe! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes. Level 2 - Rough dirt, gravel, or paved […]
Earth Day Creekside Reserve Cleanup Challenge – No Registration
Celebrate the Earth by helping along one of our beloved waterways! Spring rains flood and move rubbish into our streams and rivers hurting wildlife and polluting the water. Strap on your waders, grab your work gloves, and join us for this Creek Cleanup! Please dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, pants, and closed to […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia & the 10 Warning Signs – No Registration
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center Park (Large Shelter) to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's & dementia, the difference between the two, and the stages and risk factors of both. Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. A representative from the Ohio State […]
Biking Basics Workshop – Registration Required
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHAre you new to biking? Maybe you have been doing it for a while but you still have some questions? Well we have the answers for you... Join our Trail Sentinels for a beginner road/bike trail workshop where they will discuss everything you need to know to be successful at biking. The program will cover […]
GET OUT! It’s Game Day – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesGames don’t just have to be played inside! Bring the whole family out for some fabulous Outdoor games! We will dust off our favorite summer camp games for the whole family to play! Capture the flag, elbow tag, bat and moth, and so many more! We will have cornhole and some other yard games on […]
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Yellow Springs – No Registration
Xenia Station 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, United StatesJoin 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 - 13 MPH. All […]
Create Your Own Jeans – Registration Required
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesLet's get creative! Bring a pair of jeans, jean overalls or your favorite jean jacket to personalize and design. Price includes decorations/supplies for one jean product (up to 12 patches provided).
Toddler & Me Hikes – No Registration
Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve 350 Kinsey Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesWe are back with more hikes for the beginner hikers of Greene County! This preschool program will get those little legs used to hiking in our parks. This 30 minute Toddler & Me program will introduce the children to the outdoor world through short hikes within our parks. The program is designed for an adult […]
Morning Milers – No Registration
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 15-17 MPH. Rides […]
Urban Homesteading Series – Registration Required
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesThis series will take you on an urban farming adventure. Learn the basics of using the space you have to grow produce and more. This series is great for those who live in urban areas and rural alike and want to learn how to start their own homestead. You don’t need 50 acres to grow […]
Nature’s Essence – Registration Required
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHHave you ever taken a stroll in a beautiful park and wished you could capture the amazing scents of nature surrounding you? Well, you can do just that at our Nature’s Essence program. Meet us at Indian Mound Reserve to take in the amazing aroma around you and create a lasting memory. We will provide […]
