Russ Nature Reserve
New Moon Hike
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHIf you love our Full Moon Hikes, you will love the New Moon Hike just as much! During this phase, the moon is very close to the sun, so it is hard to be seen by the naked eye. The night sky on this lunar phase is usually darker and other astral objects can be more visible. […]
Homeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHNocturnal Animals Your homeschoolers will learn about the creatures of the night by “becoming” a bat, using their other senses BESIDES sight, and even meeting an owl. Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that begin at 10 am and go to noon. Please plan to arrive no […]
Toddler & Me Hikes: Russ Nature Reserve
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHThe Great Pumpkin Patch
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDid 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 hidden along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]
Bonfire & S’mores
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWhat a better way to say goodbye to Summer and welcome in Fall, than to have a chill evening with friends in front of the fire?! We will roast hot dogs, make s'mores, play some games and listen to music. Sometimes all we want as teens is to just relax, so this night can be […]
Toad-ally Together ~ Dino Exploration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHToad-ally Together is a new program partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities. These are drop in programs, you do not have to stay for the full 2 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, […]
Bleach Splattered Shirts – Halloween Edition
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. Registration includes […]
DISCOVERY HIKE: Prairies
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHDISCOVERY HIKE: Prairies September is a great time for a walk through a prairie. Look for tall flowers and grasses, butterflies, spiders and praying mantids. Learn what prairies are and the benefits to having them. Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES last one hour and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.There […]
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 […]
“Migration” Outdoor Movie & Activity
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHMigration is a comedy movie that follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, to Jamaica....Will they make it? This is a FREE program, popcorn and an activity will be provided. Guests are encouraged to […]
Homeschool Science Days: Insects and Spiders
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHInsects and Spiders All things buzzy, fluttery, hairy and (hopefully, not so) scary will be a part of this program. Your homeschoolers will get to try catching insects and spiders, meet some up close, and learn all about them through hands-on games and activities. Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are […]
