Upcoming Events

Volunteers will unload your vehicle — you won’t even need to get out of your car! Please make sure you are following the guidelines listed below:

* Styrofoam must be clean
* No food containers
* No stickers or tape

Collected Styrofoam will be transported to the ECO Development facility in Mason and recycled into products like surfboards, picture frames and coat hangers.

Ages 10 – 18

You will walk away with a greater knowledge of birds and their role in the ecosystem. Club activities are based on participant feedback, so you direct the focus of study. A light snack is included. Participants must be members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Program Code: 01-30240-B (registration through Kettering)

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, January 8 – February 12

Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, challenges and games. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 1

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, January 8 – February 12

Continue to develop Tai Chi and Qigong principles moving from Tai Chi Easy™ into Dr. Roger Jahnke’s Integral Tai Chi form. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor. This class will take place outdoors with the option to move indoors for inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 5

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, January 9 – February 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, January 5

Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays, January 10 – February 14

Children will learn about nature and the outdoors in this program designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways. Activities include discovery, challenges and games. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 3

All ages
Thursday, January 11 – Thursday, February 22

Spot the Snowman is doing a winter butterfly survey in our parks! Since we do not have butterflies in flight during the winter, we have some kind folks who have designed plywood butterflies for him to find! Each week, participants will receive a clue to go out in your parks to search for the butterflies with Spot. Butterflies will only be hiding at each park for one week! Mark their numbers and where you found them on the butterfly survey sheet. Turn in your sheets for a tiny butterfly of your own to paint.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 14 (Clues are emailed every Thursday. Registering late will mean some missed clues.)

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, January 11 – February 15

An introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) principles and form through Tai Chi Easy — a form created by Roger Jahnke, O.M.D. — to make Tai Chi accessible and fun for everyone. Taught by Judy Wilson, Certified Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor. This class will take place outdoors with the option to move indoors for inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 9

Ages 14 and up

Check out this brand-new clay and glaze workshop with Kristin Bailey from Purple Paintbrush LLC! Participants will receive a slab of clay to embellish and mold into a dish or bowl then finish with a solid glaze color of their choice. Butterfly pictures and videos will be shown for inspiration! Please note: dishes and bowls are hand-wash only, they are not dishwasher safe.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 10

Ages 16 and up

This program will provide all the supplies and materials needed to create a fuzzy pom-pom wreath, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day of the year. No experience of any kind is needed to create this festive project.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 8

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 21

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 15

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will interact with stories, complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park! This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. The theme for January is baby animals in the parks. The Reading in the Wild January programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 12

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Whooo is in your parks after dark? We will quietly listen for owl sounds on a hike and create our own owl habitats inside the Smith House.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 16

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, January 20 – February 24

Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 17