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Trail Trekking/Nordic Walking (with Poles Rental)

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, September 2 – November 25

 

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower’s permit and pick up your set for the fall. A limited number of rental poles are available.

 

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

A Walk in the Park

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 2 – November 25

 

Get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while meeting other walking enthusiasts. These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Walking helps maintain a healthy weight, increases energy, lifts your spirits, strengthens memory and protects from heart disease and high blood pressure.

 

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Hike For Your Health

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 3 – November 26

 

Let’s get you moving outdoors this fall! Staff and volunteers will lead groups at different paces. Hike for Your Health is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and get to know some of your parks better. All hikes are on natural trails. Please wear appropriate shoes for trails that may be muddy or slick.

 

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Trail Running Group

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 4 – October 29

 

Join Up and Running trail leaders as you enjoy running on natural trails. This running group is for experienced runners and includes meadows, trails and hills. Meet at the Normandy Entrance (501 Normandy Ridge Rd.) of Grant Park or the Smith Entrance (2230 E. Centerville Station Rd.) of Bill Yeck Park. Please check online schedule for locations each week. Sign up once for the entire year!

 

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Fall About Archery (Youth)

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 8 – 15

 

Let’s dive into the fall season with some archery! Join us for this session to learn the basics of archery, and play some competitive, fall-themed games! All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. This is a drop-off program, but adults are welcome to stay and observe.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, August 29

Embroidery Journaling: Stitch the Year with CWPD

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 14 and up
Thursdays, September 4, October 2 & November 6

 

This class will take us through the fall months as we create an embroidered journal representing important or special memories with simple stitches and colorful designs. While this program builds off the winter, spring and summer sessions, you do not need to have attended these sessions to participate. Some experience with stitching is recommended. Each session will include light refreshments and a nature talk on a seasonal topic.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 3

Conservation Crew: Tree Mapping

Forest Field Park 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 12 – 18
Thursday, September 4

 

Put your tree ID and measuring skills to the test! We will be entering trees into our database using tablets at Forest Field Park—no experience is needed.

 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2

Container Gardening: Fall Blooms

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 14 and up

 

Take in the last of the sunshine and plant some fall blooms with us! Decorate a terracotta pot and plant a variety of seeds and starts just in time for a seasonal pop of color. All supplies and equipment will be provided.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, August 29

Yoga in the Park A

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, September 6 – October 11

 

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

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 3

Yoga in the Park B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, September 6 – October 11

 

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

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 3

Fairy and Gnome Home Festival (Early Arrival)

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

All ages

 

We are offering an early arrival option for children needing a quieter, sensory-friendly Fairy and Gnome Home Festival experience. Registration is required for this time slot to allow for a more controlled environment for participants. Registration is by family. Please register only one family member.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, August 29