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Embroidery Journaling: Stitch the Year with CWPD

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 14 and up
Thursday, June 5; Wednesday, July 2 & Thursday, August 7

 

This class will take us through the summer months as we create an embroidered journal representing important or special memories with simple stitches and colorful designs. While this program builds off the winter and spring sessions, you do not need to have attended these sessions to participate. Each session will include light refreshments and a nature talk on a seasonal topic.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 28

Glass Fusing: Summer Spinners

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

 

Start your summer by creating new decor to brighten your garden or windows. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create three 3″ squares hooked together with mirrors to capture summer’s bright light!

 

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 1

YoGlow

Forest Field Park 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
(Ages 14 and up may attend with an adult guardian)

 

Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead this outdoor yoga class in the peaceful park setting. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear! This yoga class is for all levels and will include a warm-up, breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation. Please bring your yoga mat and water. Dress comfortably.

Birdwatching Walk

Bill Yeck Park, Rooks Mill Entrance 8798 Rooks Mill Ln, Dayton, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

 

Summer migrants are here! Join us for a slow but exciting walk focused on our feathered friends. Participants will learn bird identification as we see who is chirping and chipping above us! Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available to borrow.

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 5

Yoga in the Park A

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, June 7 – July 19
(No class July 5)

 

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

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 4

Yoga in the Park B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, June 7 – July 19
(No class July 5)

 

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

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 4

Pollinator Puddler

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Families with children ages 10 and up

 

Butterflies, bees and other pollinators are essential to our gardens and food supply. Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about the importance of pollinators and how to support them. Create a pollinator puddler to take home. A pollinator puddler can be placed in gardens and backyards to help keep bees, butterflies and insects hydrated and happy!

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 5

Bike Centerville Community Ride A

Hithergreen Park 5900 Hithergreen Drive, Dayton, OH

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: Friday, June 6

Fitness Yoga B

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, June 9 – July 21
(No class June 16 or 30)

 

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.

 

*Please note that this class is in a different location than we listed in the printed program guide.*

 

Registration deadline: Friday, June 6

Beginner Archery

Oak Grove Park 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 8 – 15

 

We will learn the basics of NASP competition-style archery and put the skills learned to practice. No experience is required! By the end of the program, you’ll be firing arrows on your own and competing in friendly competitive games to enhance learning! All equipment is provided. Adult guardians are welcome to stay, observe, or drop off and leave.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, June 6

Suncatcher Search

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 6

 

Who needs the sun? Why is it so important? How do plants use the sun’s energy? Make suncatchers after learning about the importance of the sun in nature and our daily lives. This is a Tools to Trek Program.

 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 10

Flower Hammering: Natural Dye Prints

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 14 and up

 

Create dynamic process art that preserves stunning summer flower hues. Learn how to decorate a variety of materials with these natural dyes. Make a set of tea towels, a tote bag or wall art. Participants will use a hammer and physical strength to create their artwork. No experience is needed to participate.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, June 6

Family Birdwatching Walk

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

All ages

 

Let’s look for birds together on this slow-paced walk! We will keep a list of what we see and the habitat in which we observe them. Participants will learn about basic bird identification and compare observations between the meadow and forest habitats. This is a Tools to Trek program.

 

(Note: This date differs than the date printed in the quarterly newsletter.)

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 12

Firefly Yoga

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Enjoy a relaxing night of yoga with Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees while we watch the park sparkle! Learn about the bioluminescence of the firefly after practicing breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and ending with relaxation surrounded by the glittering forest.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 18

Summer Solstice Appreciation Night

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Recommended for ages 14 and up

 

Celebrate the longest day of the year with the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library. This evening will feature poetry around the campfire.

 

Registration is not required; however, registered participants will receive weather updates by email, if necessary.