Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 2 – February 26
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!
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 2 – February 27
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! Note: Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 2 – February 27
Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks during this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option.
There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, December 3 – February 25
(No hike December 24)
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!
All ages
Thursday, January 8 – Wednesday, February 18
Spot, the Park District Snowman, is excited to go owling in the parks! Whoooo knew we had so many! Each week, participants will receive a clue to go out in your parks to search for the owls. Owls will only be hiding at each park for one week! Scan the QR code on the sign next to Spot the Snowman to log which owls were in the park. Each week that you log owls gets you another entry into our raffle for some owl-themed prizes! After the hunt, an owl round-up with images of each owl will be emailed to you so you can vote for your favorite entry.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 11 (Clues are emailed every Thursday. Registering late may mean you miss some of the clues)
Crafts with Nature – Colorful Creations!
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 January is ‘Colorful Creations!’. We will learn about colors in nature and make crafts inspired by them. This program will be indoors.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 7
Art & Imagination
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, January 6
Little Flowers in Our Prairies
Ages 18 and up
A CWPD naturalist will present on native prairie species and discuss how they benefit our local pollinators. Participants will receive a small amount of native wildflower seeds to add to their own gardens. This event is co-sponsored by the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library.
Registration for this program is requested and will be available through the library beginning December 14.
Preschool Nature Series: Meet a Tree
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
Time to learn all about trees so we will be ready to wake them up from their winter slumber come spring! We will look at parts of the tree and learn why some lose their leaves. Then we will go on a short hike and introduce ourselves to a tree. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 13
Glass Fusing: Night Light
Ages 16 and up
Create a 3.25″ by 3.25″ night light to add a unique glow to the dark winter evenings. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this class!
Registration deadline: Sunday, January 11
Evergreen Camp
Ages 6 – 12
A day off from school means a day of fun and adventures at camp! Your camper will enjoy nature-based activities, winter hikes, playground play, indoor warm-up activities, games and more! See the beauty of winter at Activity Center Park, and stay active during this one-day camp.
Registration deadline: Friday, January 9
Brunch Break
Ages 8 – 15
Enjoy the day off school with a waffle party! Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling will guide participants through making a delicious brunch with waffles and bacon. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Sunday, January 11
Serene Scenes Paint Night
Ages 16 and up
Settle in for a cozy, creative evening! Use watercolor brush pens to bring a beautifully pre-outlined wintery scene to life, then sip and snack on a variety of refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.
Registration deadline: Sunday, January 11
Yoga in the Park E
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 17 – February 21
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, January 14
Yoga in the Park F
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 17 – February 21
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, January 14