Russ Nature Reserve
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Trivia Quest
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAre you a know it all? An armchair Jeopardy Champion? Well join us at the Russ Nature Reserve for our new Trivia Night where you will be quizzed and challenged on a variety of topics. Our top "brainiacs" will receive a prize as well as bragging rights.
Furever Furry Friends – Animal Adoption Center
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHHomeless dogs and cats are plentiful at our Furever Furry Friends Adoption Center. Do you have it in your heart to adopt one and give it a forever home? Similar to Build-a-Bear, each registered child will receive a dog or cat that they will stuff, bathe, dress and take to the vet. This station-based program […]
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
Grownups and Me ~ Bugs on Parade
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe're going to make lots of friends this week, and their going to have lots of legs! Six legs to be exact! We'll meet a whole parade of bugs in the prairies, meadows, and woods. Then, we'll make our own bug costumes and put on a parade of our own! An adult is expected to […]
GTO: Bubble Dance Party
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHWe'll bring the bubbles, slip n slide, music, and snacks. You'll bring your friends and the energy. Deal? See you then! This is a drop off program, but parents are welcome to stay. This program is free, but registration is required.
Night Owlz! Bubbles!!!
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHGiant mound of bubble foam? CHECK! Huge slip-n-slide? CHECK! Good music? CHECK! Tasty snacks? CHECK! Looks like the only things we are missing for a great time are you and your friends! This is a drop off program, but parents are welcome to stay. This program is free, but registration is required.