Upcoming Events

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.

Registration deadline: Thursday, August 17

Ages 12 – 17

You will walk away with a greater knowledge of birds and their role in the ecosystem. A light snack is included. Participants must be members of the Ohio Young Birders Club. The Summer Session of the Southwest Chapter is hosted by The Habitat at Kettering. You must register through them to attend.

Program Code: 03-30240-C

Please note this is a location change from the originally published information.

Ages 18 and up

Join us for a one-of-a-kind morning filled with lots of fun and a bit of yoga! Goat Country, LLC. will bring their adorable goats for a special program. Time for pictures and cuddles with the mini goats will be included at the end. We suggest bringing an old mat if you have one and wearing clothes that you would not mind getting dirty.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 16

All ages
Saturday, August 19
(Rain date Saturday, August 26)

Come for games, crafts, activities and all things minions! Bring a picnic blanket dinner, or have the professionals from Claybourne Grill food truck cook for you. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for a showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru! This event is made possible by a partnership with Jeff Probst Group at Keller Williams Community Partners.

Registration is requested.

Ages 4 – 7 with grandparent(s)

We will pack a creative trail mix to snack on while we take a walk around the park admiring the wildflower blooms. The Intergenerational Series is only for grandparents and their grandchildren. Parents and other caregivers may attend any of our other programs.

Registration deadline: Monday, August 21

All ages

Celebrate the end of summer with a sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with yard games and a guided hike. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair. This event is weather-dependent, please check cwpd.org for weather updates.

Registration is not required, but registered participants will receive reminder and/or cancellation emails.

All ages

Meet your neighbors and kick off the week with a fun evening in the park! CWPD will bring big games, activities and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

Registration is not required, but registered participants will receive reminder and/or cancellation emails.

Ages 18 and up
Fridays, September 1 – November 17
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower’s permit and pick up your set for the summer. A limited number of rental poles are available.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 18 and up
Fridays, September 1 – November 17
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Trekking with Nordic poles is a wonderful way to cross-train or try something new. Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

All ages

Let’s Pawty! Join us for an evening of spoiling your dogs with fun activities, a photo booth, giveaways and a puppachino bar. In honor of National Dog Day, we will be collecting donations for SICSA, a pet adoption and wellness center in our community. This program is weather-dependent.

Registration is not required.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 5 – November 30
(No walk November 23)
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life. It will be A Walk in the Park!

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 11 – 18

Bird watching and identification is a fascinating subject. 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.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 3

Ages 0 – 4 years with adult companion

These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 3