Upcoming Events

Families, volunteers and nature enthusiasts are invited to participate in a garlic mustard pull on Celebrate Trails Day!

The day will kick off with a quick lesson on identifying garlic mustard, an invasive species threatening local plant life. Volunteers will head out to designated areas along Bill Yeck Park’s Time Trail to remove the plant. This is an easy task for all ages!

CWPD will provide sweet treats for the volunteers!

Meet in Forest Field Park’s south parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

For more information, contact CWPD Community Engagement Coordinator Shauna Marshall at 937-433-5155 or smarshall@cwpd.org.

Ages 12 – 18

Help with recording, identifying and catching butterflies during this session of the Grant Park Long-Term Butterfly Survey. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 28

Ages 18 and up

Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga while we watch the flowers bloom! Learn about our native ephemeral (short-lived) forest wildflowers after practicing breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and ending with relaxation surrounded by the spring forest.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 28

Ages 16 and up

Join Now and Zen DIY for a mom’s morning out with “mimosas” while you design a beautiful 8″ x 8″ piece of wall art using preserved moss and other interesting natural elements. A truly unique accent for your home!

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path depending on location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3

All ages

Celebrate all kinds of mothers with Mother Earth herself! Kick off Mother’s Day weekend in the park with flower bouquet making, floral photo opportunities, heartfelt crafts and live music from pianist Jimmy Douglass.

Registration is requested.

Ages 7 – 11 with adult companion

While mothers savor refreshments on the back patio, children will craft a heartfelt surprise. Then, everyone will enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Please register each child attending.

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3

All ages
Rain date: Saturday, May 16

We will kick off the adventure with games, crafts and some live donkey visitors from Learning Tree Farm! Enjoy a tasty dinner from Claybourne Grille, a dessert by Ginny’s Philly Water Ice, or bring a picnic dinner. At sunset, we will settle in for a showing of 2001’s classic hit, Shrek! This event is possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Sundays, May 10 – June 14

This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. Please register your teen and list the participating family member in the questions. Both players must have an online account set up on the same household profile. There is no single player will call for this league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Let’s get moving! Children will enjoy participating in easy-to-follow song and dance videos made for preschoolers, followed by a hands-on activity that encourages movement, laughter and healthy fun!

Registration deadline: Friday, May 8

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, May 11 – June 15

This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

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 ‘Butterflies!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 6

Ages 6 – 9

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 5