Little Tikes Winter Olympics
Ages 4 – 8
A morning of fitness fun for children on a day off school! This event will feature a variety of winter-themed activities and sports inspired by the Winter Olympics. It aims to promote physical activity, coordination and imaginative play, providing children with a fun and engaging way to experience winter sports in a monitored environment. Child-friendly equipment and decorations will be included, making an exciting and festive experience for young participants!
Registration deadline: Friday, February 14
Pizza Party
Ages 8 – 15
Enjoy the day off school with a pizza party! Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling will guide participants through making their own personal pizza and a crunchy side salad. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 6
Preschool Nature Series: A Year of Groundhogs!
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
Groundhogs are one of Ohio’s true hibernators! Walk the path with a naturalist and learn what a groundhog does throughout the year.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 18
Glass Fusing: Winter Birch Trees B
Ages 16 and up
You will create a beautiful winter birch scene on a 10.75” square of glass. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through our biggest glass fusing project of the season!
Registration deadline: Sunday, February 16
Winter Stargazing A
Ages 6 and up
It may be chilly, but we can still enjoy an indoor stargazing experience! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky in the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various stargazing activities outside, including hot chocolate and a short night hike with a naturalist! Please register each member of the family who will be attending. The dome has limited space.
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 13
Winter Stargazing B
Ages 6 and up
It may be chilly, but we can still enjoy an indoor stargazing experience! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky in the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various stargazing activities outside, including hot chocolate and a short night hike with a naturalist! Please register each member of the family who will be attending. The dome has limited space.
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 13
Forts in the Forest
All ages
Build forts with what nature provides — sticks, leaves, mud or snow! Discover the fun of using nature to make a shelter as a family. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative use of materials, most livable and most woodland fairy-tastic. At the end of the program, we will take a commemorative picture and learn the proper way to give your creation back to nature. One registration per family.
Registration deadline: Monday, February 17
Watercolor Still Life
Ages 18 and up
We will create a watercolor still life painting based on observation. We will start with a quick study, then utilize a variety of techniques to create a finished painting. You will leave the class with one complete painting. Studio materials will be provided to use in class.
Registration deadline: Monday, February 17
Crafts with Nature: Toadstools
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park. The theme for February is ‘Toadstools’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. The Crafts with Nature February programs are identical, please only select one. If the weather is adverse or chilly, we may not go on the hike. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain.
Please note that the location has changed from the location printed in the quarterly newsletter.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 19
Crafts with Nature: Toadstools
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park. The theme for February is ‘Toadstools’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. The Crafts with Nature February programs are identical, please only select one. If the weather is adverse or chilly, we may not go on the hike. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain.
Please note that the location has changed from the location printed in the quarterly newsletter.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 19
Fossil Frenzy
Ages 6 – 10
Join us for an evening hike and an opportunity to learn about the fossils around us. Throughout the program, we will also be making fossils to take home and enjoy.
Registration deadline: Friday, February 21
Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
Ages 18 and up
Ukrainian Egg Decoration uses waxes and other mediums to decorate real chicken eggs with nature and folk designs. This painting style has been done for hundreds of years in Eastern and Central Europe. Learn this ancient process from local teaching artist of more than 20 years, Ginny Baughman. Join us for this unique class and take home your own beautifully decorated egg!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 26
Yoga in the Park A
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 3 – April 7
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.
Registration deadline: Friday, February 28
Lacrosse Ball/Foam Rolling Clinic
Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)
Airrosti’s Dr. Steven Miller and Adelle will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller and lacrosse ball. This class will focus on both upper and lower body exercises. If you have a foam roller, lacrosse ball or mat, please bring them with you. There will be a limited supply of foam rollers and lacrosse balls on hand to use.
Registration deadline: Monday, March 3
Early Adventures
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
Hit the trail with us! 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, March 2