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, June 13
Critters & Crawlers in the Garden
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
At this fun-filled preschool program, you will get hands-on with the creatures that call gardens home. Play games, read stories and meet some garden critters up close and personal. All participants will also get to plant a flower to take home in their very own flower pot!
Registration deadline: Friday, June 7
Salamander Slicker
Ages 8 – 12
Take a hike through the creek while we look and learn about salamanders and other slippery wildlife. Prepare to get muddy as we slip and slide along the way.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 13
D&D with CWPD A
Ages 12 – 17
Monday, June 17; Tuesday, June 18; Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21
Participants will play as members of a Forest Ranger’s Guild, working to protect and conserve a vibrant fantasy world. This four-day program will teach you everything you need to know about playing D & D. Each participant will be given their own set of dice. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 12
Summer Slime Making
Ages 8 – 14
What better place to make slime than outside? We will responsibly clean up our mess, but also have fun making it! This program is a great way to make new friends and try some new slime recipes for fun and stress relief! Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 5
Needle Felting
Ages 16 and up
Do you enjoy fiber arts? Have trouble keeping real plants alive for long? Make a cute fake plant in this beginner-friendly needle felting class! This class is designed for all skill levels, providing as much or as little assistance as you would like.
Registration deadline: Friday, June 14
Glass Fusing: Whimsical Garden Décor
Ages 16 and up
Catch your garden’s beauty with glass décor in this glass fusing class. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create two small pieces to stake in your garden.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 16
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 18
Empowering Outdoors: Coffee and Conversation June
Ages 18+
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. : Coffee and Conversation
11:00 a.m. – noon Hike
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the local non-profit Hope Wanders to enjoy coffee and conversation with guest speakers and/or an educational experience followed by a walk or hike. This session’s conversation is an overview of the concepts of Leave No Trace and feeling confident on welcoming yourself and others onto the trail while making as little impact as possible. The hike is a three mile total loop. Closed toed shoes should be worn.
Registration not required
Creek ‘n Seek
All ages
Learn what factors are needed for a healthy creek while participating in a scavenger hunt! After we search for our creatures and habitat elements, we will compare what we found! This is a Tools to Trek Program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 20
Watercolor Fish Class
Ages 18 and up
We’ll be swimming with the current in this class! We will create fish-themed watercolor paintings, focusing on Ohio species! We will utilize basic brush and watercolor techniques using studio materials. Leave the class with your finished painting.
Registration deadline: Friday, June 14
Bike Centerville Community Ride B
Ages 18 and up
Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! Rides will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles that start and end at a park.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 20
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages
Mondays, June 24, July 22 & August 26
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.
Painting in the Landscape
Ages 16 and up
Join Kristin Bailey from Purple Paintbrush LLC for a relaxing evening overlooking the meadow. No painting experience is required. This class is an enjoyable way to learn some color theory, basic drawing and observational painting with helpful tips and guidance!
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 20
Bee Day Party
All ages
Happy Birthday, bees! Join us for bee crafts, snacks, and activities. Take a closer look at our honey bee hive. Learn about basic beekeeping and how to support native bees. Did you know Ohio has over 400 recorded species of bees?
AccessAbility Program: A collaboration between the Centerville-Washington Park District, Washington-Centerville Public Library and the Washington Township Recreation Center! AccessAbility rotates locations based on the monthly host. Activities will be adapted to give participants of all ages and abilities an enriching sensory, social and physical experience.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 27