Upcoming Events

Ages 12 – 18

The native seed nursery needs some care this spring to ensure the plants thrive. Crew members will be helping with weeding out nonnative and aggressive plants. Please come prepared for the weather. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.

Registration deadline: Monday, April 6

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 8 – June 10

Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 22

Ages 18 and up

Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 7

Ages 18 and up

Location has changed to the Bill Yeck Park Smith House.

Join Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio in two unique workshop offerings this spring! We will learn to make soap through cold processing, using lye and fat to build our bars as well as essential oils and natural colorants. Participants will walk away with 8 – 10 bars of gentle, natural and handmade soap along with information, history and the confidence to make your own soap at home. All materials are included. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 1

Ages 16 and up

Build your own whimsical terracotta tower overflowing with vibrant succulents and natural accents. This fun, hands-on workshop with Now and Zen DIY lets you design a unique vertical garden that’s eye-catching, space-saving and easy to care for — the perfect blend of creativity and charm!

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 5

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, April 13 – May 18

Method Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 10

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Let’s get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for April is ‘Birds!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 8

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 19

Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 10

Ages 7 – 12

Get ready to spread your creative wings! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will design and make their very own bird mosaic ornament. Using colorful acrylic tiles and a wooden bird base, each artist will create a one-of-a-kind design to take home and hang up for everyone to see.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 7

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 26
(No class May 5)

This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. We dance to various styles of music (Latin, hip hop, pop, global rhythms, etc.) which provides a good mix of low to high-intensity moves. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! Please bring a bottle of water.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12