Family Ornament Workshop: Pottery Painting
Ages 5 – 12 with adult companion
Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to paint three special ornaments with a variety of glaze colors. From classic holiday designs to animals and sports themes, you’ll find the perfect pieces to reflect your unique style. Get started on your holiday decorating or gift giving!
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 28
Yoga in the Park B
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, December 7 – January 11
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, December 4
Yoga in the Park C
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, December 7 – January 11
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, December 4
Beginner Naturalists Club: Oh Deer
Ages 3 – 6 years with adult companion
CWPD is looking for our newest generation of naturalists! This program is an opportunity for participants to explore Bill Yeck through their five senses, just like naturalists! Each month will cover a different, exciting topic. The theme for December is Oh Deer!
Registration deadline: Friday, November 29
Holiday Teacup Workshop with Now and Zen
Ages 10 and up
Choose from a wide variety of fairy garden embellishments to design a charming teacup terrarium that will brighten up any room! Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift!
Registration deadline: Sunday, December 1
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Ages 5 – 12
After a short winter hike to explore the park, we will warm up in the Smith House and make encouragement cards for local neighbors living in nursing homes! To end the night, we will warm up around the campfire.
*Please note the start time is 4 p.m., which is different than what was printed in the newsletter.
Registration deadline: Monday, December 2
Art & Imagination
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, December 3
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, December 12, January 9 & February 13
This take-home kit features crafts and activities based on a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!
Registration deadline: Thursday, December 5
Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
Ages 18 and up
Ukrainian Egg Decoration uses waxes and other mediums to decorate real chicken eggs with nature and folk designs. This style of painting has been done for hundreds of years in Eastern and Central Europe. Learn this ancient process from local teaching artist of more than 20 years, Ginny Baughman. Join us for this new and unique class and take home your own beautifully decorated egg!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 4
Preschool Nature Series: Soil Chefs
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
What is soil made of? We will pretend to be chefs and cook up the perfect soil recipe while we learn about the importance of soil in nature.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, December 10
Luminary Walk
All ages
Enjoy a candlelit stroll through Bill Yeck Park. There will be a half-mile paved route and a one-mile route along the purple trail. Warm up by the Smith House fire circle and enjoy the sounds of the season with carols from Centerville High School’s symphonic choir! Free hot chocolate at the Forest Field shelter while supplies last!
Registration is requested but not required. Registered participants will receive a weather cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Weather updates will also be posted on cwpd.org
Winter Hiking Club: Hibernation 101
All ages
Participants will join the instructor for a brief nature lesson, game, art, or activity before the group starts the hike to explore the park. This is a Tools to Trek program. Individuals who attend Winter Hiking Club will get a themed sticker! This hike takes place on a natural path.
Participants can register up to the start of the program.
Young Birders Club Gathering: Dec
Ages 12 – 18
Join other Ohio Young Birders for a pizza and friendship before heading out to see what birds we can find in the December woods. Bring a friend who might be interested in trying out this fun hobby.
Program Code: 01-30501-A (registration through Kettering)
Holiday Gift Workshop A
Ages 10 – 14
Join CWPD staff to make creative presents for your loved ones at this station-based craft program. Children will also get to add bags and gift tags to keep the presents a surprise! If weather permits, we will take a few breaks to play games outside while we let the projects dry.
Registration deadline: Thursday, December 12
Crafts with Nature: Where the Wildlife Go
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park. The theme for December is ‘Where the Wildlife Go’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. The Crafts with Nature December programs are identical, please only select one. If the weather is adverse or chilly, we may not go on the hike. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 11