Upcoming Events

Ages 14 and up
Saturday, January 9
(Rain date: Saturday, January 23)

A naturalist will point out tips for identifying trees in winter and fun facts about their life history! The hike is on a natural path.

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 7

Ages 18 and up

Experience the art of visible mending with Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mending is a skill that teaches not only a form of fiber art but contradicts the culture of use-and-waste. Bring your clothing in need of repair, or simply try out the skill on provided scrap fabric. All materials will be provided.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 2

All ages

Before hitting the trail to find some winter birds, let’s talk about how they stay warm in cold weather. Feathers aren’t the only tricks they have up their sleeves! Please plan to be indoors and outdoors during the session. This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 7

Ages 18 and up

Experience the art of visible mending with Beth Bridgeman, a full-time maker and weaver from Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mending is a skill that teaches not only a form of fiber art but contradicts the culture of use-and-waste. Bring your clothing in need of repair, or simply try out the skill on provided scrap fabric. All materials will be provided.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, January 2

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Let’s get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for January is ‘Snow Much Fun!’ Please register each child attending. This is not a drop off program. An adult must remain with their participant(s).

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 6

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, January 12 – February 9

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 5-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will be indoors for adapted lessons for winter.

Registration deadline: Friday, January 8

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, January 13 – February 17

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 11

All ages

In this family workshop, we will make mini greenhouses out of milk and water jugs and sow some native seeds! After constructing the houses, select the species that will work best in your yard and learn how these amazing plants are adapted to the cold Ohio weather. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 11

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 7

Ages 5 – 12

A day off school means a day of fun and adventures at camp! Your camper will enjoy nature-based activities, winter hikes, playground play, indoor warm-up activities, games and more! See the beauty of winter at Bill Yeck Park and stay active during this camp. Attend all Arctic Exploration Camp days, or register for the individual day(s) that fit your schedule!

Registration deadline: Friday, January 8

Ages 12 – 18

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth. Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and also a great place to make friends. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club and be between the ages of 12 and 18.

Program Code: 01-30240-B (registration through Kettering)

Ages 14 and up

Use watercolor paint pens to bring a pre-outlined wintery scene to life or create your own work of art by creating your own design! Enjoy a hot chocolate and sweet treat while you create your postcard. All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Saturday, January 9

Ages 5 – 10

Before we view a film all about the power of inventions, your child will participate in some easy STEM-based challenges to spark their imaginations. This night will be all about hands-on exploration with a science-filled film to bring it all together.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 12

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, January 19 – February 23

This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! We can guarantee you’ll leave this class feeling great! Please bring a bottle of water.

Registration deadline: Sunday, January 10