Upcoming Events

All ages

Discover the world of nocturnal flying squirrels and owls. Observe their habitats and learn fun facts while taking a pause mid-hike to try and call in owls in the meadow. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12

Ages 5 – 9 with adult companion

Join us for a “CWPD 500” race around the park! Create your own cardboard race car! We will provide kits for you to pick up and decorate your cars beforehand! Additional decorations will be provided on the day of the event. Race along the route while completing various pit stops to cross the finish line! Please register each child you would like to have create a cardboard race car.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 5

Ages 18 and up

We are going to have fun with fungi! In this class, we will create mushroom-themed watercolor paintings utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. You will leave the class with a completed mushroom painting! All skill levels are welcome! This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All equipment will be provided.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 9

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 — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for November is ‘Pine Tree Painting!’ 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.

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 13

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Come along on our night hike as we listen for owls! Did you know different owls have different sounds? We will learn their sounds before heading out on our hike to listen for whooo’s out in the park at night! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 18

Ages 14 and up

Get a head start on holiday gifting or hosting with this colorful craft. We will use wool-felted balls to create a set of bright coasters and a matching trivet. All supplies and materials needed for this class will be provided. No experience of any kind is necessary to participate in this easy workshop.

Registration deadline: Friday, November 14

Ages 16 and up

Kick off Thanksgiving week by creating a beautiful nature-themed centerpiece in a wooden bowl for your Thanksgiving table. Use fall-themed decor, mini pumpkins and/or succulents to make your bowl unique!

Registration deadline: Friday, November 14

All ages

Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike! Your quest will have two options: a one-mile paved/limestone path walk or a 3.1-mile (5k) adventure hike. Either trek you complete, there will be a fun Thanksgiving-themed prize! Our sponsor for this event is Dayton Children’s Hospital. Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck will be in attendance with items available for purchase. T-shirt requests are due by the end of the day on Thursday, October 30, or until all t-shirts are claimed. Any extra t-shirts will be given out at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Last group will go on the 5k trail at 2:15 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unopened, colorful socks for Shoes 4 the Shoeless.

Registration is requested.

Ages 12 – 18
Location TBD

The operations department needs our help with their November tree planting. Many trees are planted throughout the Park District to add to our tee canopy each year. Participants will plant trees and log them into our tree map.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 24