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Stained Glass Fall Pumpkin and Leaf
Stained Glass Fall Pumpkin and Leaf
Create 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 […]
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Stroller Striders
Stroller Striders
Moms 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 […]
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Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Morning Milers – Beavercreek Community Park
Enjoy 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. […]
Night of Romance
Night of Romance
You asked...we listened. We are back with another date night event! Join us for a Romantic Night Out at Caesar Ford Park where staff helps to take the guess work out of date night. Upon arrival, you will find a setting fit for romance with tables for two, and just the right amount of lighting […]
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Beyond Bingo for Seniors
Beyond Bingo for Seniors
"B-I-N-G-O" - BEYOND BINGO IN THE PARKS..... Let's head out to the park and play some Beyond Bingo! This is a free program that will have some prizes for winners and good fun and laughs for all! Will you be a WINNER? Come on out and find out! What better way to play and enjoy […]
Stained Glass Fall Pumpkin and Leaf
Stained Glass Fall Pumpkin and Leaf
Create 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 […]
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
DIY Craft – Farmhouse Decor
We 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 September 13th at 11 a.m. At that […]
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The Great Pumpkin Patch
The Great Pumpkin Patch
Did you enjoy growing up with Highlights Seek and Find puzzles? What if you and your kids could be part of a hide and seek game, with the Russ Nature Reserve being your puzzle board? That is right! Hundreds of pumpkins will be hid along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]
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EXTREME Halloween Egg Hunt
EXTREME Halloween Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunts aren't just for kids anymore! This egg hunt is AMPED up and sure to be a wild time! Can you find Easter eggs in the dark? If you can, you could win prizes! Participants must have a flashlight to participate, bags will be provided. Ages 18 and up only. Prizes cannot be […]
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Cracked Egg EXTREME Hunt
Cracked Egg EXTREME Hunt
When things just aren't as easy as they were when we were younger, it�s hard to compete. So why not be part of our NEW Cracked Egg Extreme Hunt only for those ages 55 and up! This event is the same as the Extreme Egg events but with a specific age bracket. No more having […]
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Beavercreek Community Park
Night Ride: Xenia Station to Beavercreek Community Park
Join 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 […]
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Greene Grasshoppers – Halloween Party
Greene Grasshoppers – Halloween Party
Our 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. These are drop-in programs; parents are required to remain with the child/children. Each month will be a different experience as the topics will change. […]
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Wiggle Worms: Halloween Bash
Wiggle Worms: Halloween Bash
Our 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.
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Bird Walk at the Mound
Bird Walk at the Mound
Birders, 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 […]
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World of Imagination
World of Imagination
The 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, […]
Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
New 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, […]
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Pumpkin Glow
Pumpkin Glow
We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here...just hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more. Once illuminated with the black light, […]
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Pumpkin Glow
Pumpkin Glow
We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here...just hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more. Once illuminated with the black light, […]
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Pumpkin Glow
Pumpkin Glow
We give a whole new meaning to GLOW with our Pumpkin Glow! No traditional, candlelit pumpkins here...just hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! The trails of Caesar Ford Park will be lined with hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins covering everything from cartoons to music to horror shows, animals, and more. Once illuminated with the black light, […]
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Managing Backyard Invasives – Honeysuckle Blitz!
Managing Backyard Invasives – Honeysuckle Blitz!
This program is presented in partnership with Ohio State University Extension. Do you know what plants are growing in your yard? In our backyards, invasive plant species alter the ecosystem by crowding out our native plants that support pollinators and birds. Late autumn is the best time to remove honeysuckle, so we'll work to improve […]