Upcoming Events

All ages

Squirrel fans unite! How many squirrels can we find in Bill Yeck Park in 90 minutes? We will scurry through the trail in the light and dark to find as many squirrels as possible. Why? Why not! Along the way, your leader will give you trivia and challenges. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, October 20

Ages 5 – 12

Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! Children will participate in games, crafts and nature programs, staying active on their days off. Fall Foliage Camps A and B are separate programming; participants may attend both.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16

Ages 16 and up

Capture the golden and glowing autumn sunlight with a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher featuring sunflowers! Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this new class!

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16

Ages 5 – 12

Much like our summer day camp, campers will explore the park, but this time for all things fall foliage! Children will participate in games, crafts and nature programs, staying active on their days off. Fall Foliage Camps A and B are separate programming; participants may attend both.

Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16

Ages 16 and up

Join us for a cozy and creative night in the Community Room! Try out watercolor paintbrush pens to bring a pre-outlined autumn scene to life while enjoying a relaxing ambiance with plenty of fall-themed refreshments. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 19

Ages 14 and up

Join local artist and educator Heather Ballard for a “level 2 beginner” class to learn the basics on how to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Get out of auto mode! This session will include time outside photographing autumn color in the park and a more in-depth introduction to the basics of exposure, camera settings and composition. Bring your fully charged camera and memory card.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 19

All ages

Join us for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! While we accomplish the important task of removing invasive honeysuckle from the park, we will also build forts in the Mark Kruesch Nature Playce with the honeysuckle sticks and vine!

There will be children’s games and a picnic around a fire with hot dogs to roast, chips and drinks. The day will culminate with a dessert of Honeysuckle Tea and cookies. The group with the most impressive fort will win a prize basket!

Ages 7 – 14

Join instructor Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling to spooky up your snacks! Create Halloween-themed healthy bites and treats, featuring mummy pizza and graveyard cake! Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 21

All ages

Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

All ages (children must be 8+ to enter the dog park)

Calling all dog owners to enjoy an early-morning social at the dog park! Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck will be available for owners to purchase coffee to sip while watching their dogs play. Dogs will get a free pup cup courtesy of the Centerville-Washington Park District! This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other dog lovers and socialize your pup.

Registration is requested but not required. Please review all dog park rules before attending.

Ages 8 – 15

What better use of old Halloween pumpkins than to shoot them with arrows? Join us for an evening of archery, but this time aim for pumpkins! We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned into practice. Participants will compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 28

Ages 16 and up

What better use of old Halloween pumpkins than to shoot them with arrows? Join us for an evening of archery, but this time aim for pumpkins! We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned into practice. Participants compete in friendly fall-themed competitions. All equipment is provided. This program is for participants 16+ only. Ages 8+ may sign up for the children’s version of the program earlier the same day.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 28

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! 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. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 2