Upcoming Events

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, September 29

All ages

Are you interested in learning what it takes to provide a healthy and happy home for a less common pet (i.e. rabbits, reptiles, parrots, etc.)? The Pet Pros series invites community experts to teach everything there is to know about responsible pet ownership! This month, we’ve invited experts from the Sugarcreek Bird Farm (and some of their beautiful birds) to teach about parrots and bird ownership!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 24

All ages

Join Zoom Room for a special Pup-Lates class that focuses on building strength and boosting trust between owner and pup. Let’s learn something new, build agility and help our pups get (or stay!) in shape! We will also have a walking trail with tricks and treats, brain-boggling puzzles and obedience challenges.

Registration is not required.

Ages 16 and up

Decorate for fall with a pumpkin topped with moss and succulents. Choose between one pie pumpkin or three mini pumpkins!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 2 at noon

All ages

A fun run all about one of our favorite aspects of fall — pumpkins! Visit all the stations along the route. They will have a wide variety of pumpkin and fall-inspired facts and activities. Learn more about our favorite fall gourd along the way! This will be a one-mile course with a 100-meter dash option for ages 10 and under. This event is sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital.

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, October 3

All ages

Welcome fall by decorating the path around the park with fall-themed chalk designs! Stencils and chalk are provided along with additional activities for families.

Registration is requested for planning purposes. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.

Ages 6 – 8

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, October 1

Ages 16 and up

Use household supplies to create a one-of-a-kind spooky sweatshirt, perfect for the chilly weather. This class will cover the basics of bleach painting before we create our own crewneck sweatshirt. Please select if you would like to add on a crewneck sweatshirt. You are also welcome to bring your own items to be bleached as long as they are a dark color.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 1

Ages 12 – 18

In addition to collecting late-blooming flower seeds from the Seed Nursery, we will hit the trails and look for other seeds ready to be collected. Participants are welcome to take some seeds home to plant in their gardens.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 6