Upcoming Events

All ages (suggested for adult families or those with children ages 8 and up)
Sunday, April 19
(Rain date: Sunday, April 26)

This adapted hike welcomes all community members, especially those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, to enjoy a stunning hike through the meadows of Bill Yeck Park! An ASL interpreter will assist our naturalist in sharing facts about the wildlife, plants and ecosystems we will explore! Registration (one per family) is required. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles over natural terrain. This program is in partnership with Community Services for the Deaf Dayton.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, April 20 – May 25

This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units — which disappear if we don’t use them — and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 17

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 22 – May 27

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, a blend of mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units — which disappear if we don’t use them — and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, April 20

Ages 16 and up

Prepare your spring garden with glass décor. 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: Wednesday, April 15

All ages

Frogs are not the only amphibians in our ecosystem. With nearly 40 amphibian species in Ohio, these indicator species are crucial for understanding our environment. Join us on a hike as we take a deeper look into this class of animals and how they shape the world we live in! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 21

All ages (Required to be 8 or older to play pickleball matches; anyone under 16 must have an adult guardian present)

Join us for a fun luau-themed evening of pickleball! We will turn the courts into a tropical party. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, and we will bring the leis and light refreshments. Please sign up each person who would like to play and note if you have a partner with whom you would prefer to play. We will make every effort to rotate teams through the courts frequently. Please bring your own paddles and wear secure footwear. Pickleballs will be provided.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22

Ages 14 and up

Join Dayton Area Wild Ones President Kari Carter and Brooke Medlin, Co-owner of Meadowsweet Ecological Landscapes, for a presentation on planning and designing a garden for wildlife. After the presentation, they will answer questions and offer information about local resources for planting for wildlife. Each participant will receive native seed packets to get started!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 21

Families, volunteers and nature enthusiasts are invited to participate in a garlic mustard pull on Celebrate Trails Day!

The day will kick off with a quick lesson on identifying garlic mustard, an invasive species threatening local plant life. Volunteers will head out to designated areas along Bill Yeck Park’s Time Trail to remove the plant. This is an easy task for all ages!

CWPD will provide sweet treats for the volunteers!

Meet in Forest Field Park’s south parking lot.

For more information, contact CWPD Community Engagement Coordinator Shauna Marshall at 937-433-5155 or smarshall@cwpd.org.

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, April 23

Ages 12 – 18

Help with recording, identifying and catching butterflies during this session of the Grant Park Long-Term Butterfly Survey. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 28