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Gentle Yoga B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Tuesdays, April 16 – May 21

 

Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

 

Registration deadline: Friday, April 12

Trail Trekking Evening Skill Sessions

Schoolhouse Park 1875 Nutt Rd., Dayton, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

 

Tuesdays, April 16 & May 14

 

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to focus on refining a particular skill for each session.

 

April (Schoolhouse Park): Stretching, Balance and Flexibility
May (Forest Field Park): Arm Day! Building Up Arm Muscles

 

We ask that you please preregister so that we can have an accurate prediction of attendees.

Dance Fitness with Emily

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Tuesdays, April 16 – May 21

 

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, April 14

Garden Gnome Pottery Painting

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 16 and up

 

Join Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush to paint your own garden gnome to decorate your garden! If weather allows, we will paint under the shelter and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views.

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 11

Crafts with Nature

Yankee Park 7500 Yankee St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

 

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park! This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. The Crafts with Nature April programs are identical, please only select one.

 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 9

Young Gardeners: Grow A Sunflower

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 6

 

We will learn about the life cycle of a sunflower and how they grow before planting our own seeds. This program will be outside, weather permitting. Please register individually if your group would like more than one flowerpot. This is not a drop-off program.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 10

Amazing Athletes at the Park B

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22

 

Come join Amazing Athletes as we practice our coordination, fine motor skills and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. Sign up for both sessions and receive an Amazing Athletes t-shirt! This class will be held outdoors when possible with the option to go inside for inclement weather, so please dress accordingly.

 

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 14

Fitness Yoga B

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Wednesdays, April 17 – May 22

 

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

 

Registration deadline: Monday, April 15

Preschool Nature Series: Finding Frogs

Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow 7893 Wilmington-Dayton Rd., Dayton, OH, United States

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

Glass Fusing: Whimsical Garden Décor

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

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

Yoga in the Park D

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

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

Yoga in the Park E

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

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

Butterfly Survey April

Grant Park 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

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

Owlexander’s Tyke Hike

Schoolhouse Park 1875 Nutt Rd., Dayton, OH, United States

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.

Watercolor & Ink: Tulips and Daffodils

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

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