Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 10, October 8 & November 12
This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Over the Rainbow Bridge
All ages
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 20
At the park district, your losses are ours as well. This National Pet Memorial Day, we invite our community members to honor pets who have passed by adding their photos to the temporary Rainbow Bridge memorial. You can visit any time during daylight hours.
Gentle Yoga A
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27
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, September 18
Sushi Roll Adventure
Ages 8 – 15
Learn the art of sushi making with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling! Perfect for sushi lovers and beginners alike, you’ll leave with delicious veggie rolls to enjoy and the skills to impress! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 15
Conservation Crew: Seed Collection
Ages 12 – 17
We will be collecting seeds in the native seed nursery during this session. Bags and gloves will be provided. Bring a water bottle. All sessions are eligible for volunteer service hours.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20
Legacy and Landscapes: Business and Civic Leader Breakfast
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. David L. Goldstein, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University
For many of us, Centerville and Washington Township aren’t just coordinates on a map. This is home. Whether you grew up playing on the ballfields at Activity Center Park, hiking the trails of Grant Park, or you’ve spent decades building your business in the heart of our community, you know our green spaces are the common ground that brings us together.
Last year, we shared data on the economic impact of your parks. This year, we want to talk about legacy and vision.
Whether you are a business and civic leader who understands the spirit of this community or you are new to the area and want to know more, we are inviting you to a different kind of breakfast. We aren’t here to talk at you; we are here to listen.
The Goal: To ensure the parks that shaped your journey continue to be the reason the next generation of talent chooses to live, work and stay in Centerville and Washington Township.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 18.
Gentle Yoga B
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, September 24 – October 29
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. Pease bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 22
Glass Fusing: Birch Trees
Ages 16 and u
Pick your birch tree scene’s season — fall, winter, spring or summer! This project is a 10.75″ square of glass for you to design a beautiful birch tree scene with the season of your choice. Complement your existing collection or pick your favorite season! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through this customer-favorite class and help you start or complete your birch tree collection.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 17
Family Goldenrod Hike & Campfire
All ages
As the end of wildflower season draws near, we invite your family to join us for a hike and campfire amongst the fall flowers! Along the way, learn about wildflowers and what our wildlife are doing to prepare for fall. Then, settle in for a sunset campfire with s’mores. There will be optional crafts, games, and stories available. Registration (one per family) is required. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 18
Moms & Tots Trek
Recommended for ages 2 – 5 with a parent/guardian
Wrap up your week with some mom talk during a toddler trek, including snacks and playground fun! We will meet near the shelter for introductions and making a “trail mix” then walk along “Owlexander’s Tyke Hike.” Register one person per family. All siblings welcome.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20
Woodland Fairy House Luminaries
Ages 16 and up
Create a magical fairy house luminary inspired by woodland hideaways! Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush will provide each participant with approximately 2 lbs. of clay and plenty of techniques to use while making your project. Luminaries will be fired in the kiln and available for pick up approximately 3 weeks after program.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 24
Watercolor Sunflowers Class
Ages 18 and up
Learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, combine fields of color with line work, utilize a limited palette, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20
Growing Up WILD Workshop and Training
Ages 16 and up
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood curriculum that can be incorporated into classroom settings, informal educational opportunities and with the children in your family. This 3-hour training session will show educators how to use the guide and showcase resources available to connect children to the outdoors. Please plan to be outside for portions of the program.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 25
Beyond Recycling: How to Live Zero Waste
Ages 18 and up
Local Master Recycler and Zero-Waste Expert Mike Fanelli will take you through how to go from recycling pro to zero waste. From using local resources to expand your ability to recycle and compost, to changing your mindset about how and what you buy, you’ll walk away with tips and tricks to take your household one step further into the world of zero waste! Please register each participate planning to attend separately.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 23