Upcoming Events

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Frogs are becoming active in our ponds and wetlands. We will learn about the amazing lifecycle of our local frogs and toads. Then, we will hike to the wetland and see how many we can spot!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 16

Ages 16 and up

Prepare your spring garden with glass décor in this brand new 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, April 14

Ages 18 and up

Saturdays, April 20 – May 25

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

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 17

Ages 18 and up

Saturdays, April 20 – May 25

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

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 17

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 18

Recommended for ages 5 and under

Follow Owlexander through the park as he helps build early literacy skills and improve physical motor skills for busy early learners. Participants will make an owl puppet to take with them on the short hike. This program is offered in partnership with the Washington-Centerville Public Library.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

Ages 18 and up

Familiar with watercolor, but want to take your skills to the next level? Join us in this class and learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, work with a limited palette to improve mixing skills, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. Studio materials are provided to use while in the class. This program is beginner/intermediate level.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 12

Ages 6 and up

Let’s enjoy an evening of stargazing! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky inside the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various outdoor stargazing activities, including a short hike with a naturalist. Please register each member of the family who will be attending. The dome has limited space.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 14

Ages 6 and up

Let’s enjoy an evening of stargazing! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky inside the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various outdoor stargazing activities, including a short hike with a naturalist. Please register each member of the family who will be attending. The dome has limited space.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 14

All ages

Welcome spring by decorating the path around the Smith House with chalk designs! Stencils and chalk are provided along with additional activities for families. Registration is requested for planning purposes. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.

Ages 8 and up

Looking for some family-friendly competition? We will learn the basics of archery and will use the skills you learn in a friendly competition against your own family! Please register just one family member. Maximum four people per family. All equipment is provided.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 11

Recommended for ages 3 – 6

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate a special person in your life on this special day! This kit includes activities for quality time together. The crafts double as gifts and cards great for letting moms, grandmas, aunts or anyone else you want to know just how much they mean to you!

Recommended for ages 7 – 10

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Let’s celebrate a special person in your life on this special day! This kit includes activities for quality time together. The crafts double as gifts and cards great for letting moms, grandmas, aunts, or anyone else you want to know just how much they mean to you!

Ages 18 and up

Mondays, April 22 – May 20

Method Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation. Note this is a five-week session.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 19